African Philanthropy Forum Recruitment 2024/2025 & How to Apply : The African Philanthropy Forum (APF) is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions listed below.

The African Philanthropy Forum (APF) is a strong and vibrant community of partners who, through their strategic giving, investments and influence, foster shared prosperity on the African continent. Through its resources and high impact convenings across the Continent and beyond, APF raises awareness about the important role that strategic philanthropy can play in society. It is committed to creating an enabling environment to transform the culture of giving on the Continent to the extent that it exceeds development aid by 2030. To date, it has reached approximately 1,800 stakeholders in twelve African countries including Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.

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African Philanthropy Forum Recruitment 2024/2025.

We are currently seeking to engage a dynamic, passionate, result oriented and self-motivated individual to fill the following positions below:

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Head, Communications and Partnerships at the African Philanthropy Forum (APF).

Job Title: Head, Communications and Partnerships

Location: Lagos

Job Description

We are currently seeking to engage a dynamic, passionate, result oriented and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Head, Communications & Partnerships to manage strategic relationships and APF’s brand identity as the premiere network of philanthropists driving homegrown development on the continent.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and evaluate an integrated, strategic communications plan [media relations, social media, events, communication collateral annually
Lead the generation of engaging content for APF’s social media and online platforms
Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic publications including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, annual reports and website
Develop and implement a global partnership strategy aligned with and contributing to overall APF strategic objectives
Build and nurture external relationships with stakeholders
Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow APF membership base and strengthen membership engagement
Develop, coordinate and organize high impact events and conferences that engage the APF network
Develop budgets and operating plans for events
Track and measure the level of engagement within the APF network
Serve as spokesperson for the organization in the absence of the Executive Director
Support the Executive Director in developing and overseeing long term strategies
Oversee any other tasks that may emerge as a result of the growth of the organization

Qualifications & Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related field
A Master’s Degree or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage
Significant professional knowledge and experience in development sector
A minimum of 7+ years experience in communication and information management, marketing and/or PR, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
Prior experience in the area of philanthropy will be an advantage
Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
Good knowledge of media analysis & monitoring tools
Proven ability to skilfully develop and manage relationships with a diverse audience
Proven ability to manage a variety of key initiatives across locations concurrently
Demonstrable experience of dealing with the media (print, broadcast, social and digital)
Ability to speak French will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.

Operations Manager at the African Philanthropy Forum (APF)

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

Provide financial oversight of organizational operations with a focus on delivering on financial goals
Design, implement and communicate strategy for operational management and project development to meet agreed organizational goals within budgets and timelines
Establish and maintain appropriate systems and processes for measuring impact
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization
Prepare regular reports on the performance of the organization
Ensure compliance with all legal obligations
Develop and manage a portfolio of existing and prospective donors to generate revenue for implementing APF’s strategic objectives
Create templates and processes for grants proposals enabling APF to initiate partnerships of its own
Review RFPs and write proposals to potential partners and donors for fundraising purposes
Set and manage performance targets of teams, ensuring staffing levels are met and professional management standards are adhered to while maintaining working knowledge of the organization’s policies and regulations
Coordinate with different departments for timely support for program and project implementation
Support the Executive Director in developing and overseeing long term strategies
Overseeing any other tasks that may emerge as a result of the growth of the organization.

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. Employee will be working in a highly flexible environment and is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities as appropriate.

Qualifications Required

A University Degree in Management or a related field
A Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Developmental Studies, or MBA will be an added advantage
Minimum 7+ years of relevant progressive leadership experience with at least 3 in a significant supervisory position in a growth-oriented organization
Evidence of strong fundraising and funds management skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain donor relationships
Demonstrated skills in leading diverse work teams and implementing operational and managerial processes
Broad knowledge and experience in organization development and people management
Ability to operate effectively both as part of a team and independently
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including above average oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of principles and practices of modern management and administration
Skill in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating a wide variety of activities; developing implementing and communicating policies and procedures; analyzing data, making sound recommendations and adopting effective causes of actions
Ability to handle sensitive donor, programmatic and financial information discreetly.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.

Program Officer at the African Philanthropy Forum (APF)

Job Title: Program Officer

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

Planning and designing APF programs and proactively monitoring progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action
Ensuring effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of APF programs
Managing budgets, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realized benefits as programs progress
Working with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to monitor and evaluate program performance against established indicators
Effectively managing communication with all stakeholders Managing program risks towards successful outcomes
Initiating activities and appropriate interventions wherever gaps in programs are identified or issues arise
Liaising with vendors and ensuring the delivery of products or services for programs is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget and in accordance with the program plan
Reporting the progress of programs at regular intervals to the executive team and producing reports for donors
Managing any tasks that may emerge in the pursuance of the organization’s vision
Providing support for other areas of APF’s work towards achieving its vision.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or related discipline
A minimum of 5 years experience in development sector
Experience working with and managing partners across countries
Understanding and experience about the philanthropic landscape across Africa
Strategic, creative, and innovative thinking
Good knowledge of program and project management methods
High-quality analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to speak French is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.

How to Apply African Philanthropy Forum Recruitment 2024/2025.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications and CV along with three reference and a Cover Note to: vacancies@africanpf.org using “Program Officer” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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