Nourishing Africa
Summary:
The Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of Nourishing Africa, helping to identify, secure and engage donors and funders.
Description:
In this role, you will be required to fulfill the following primary responsibilities:
- Work with the Founder and the Advisory Board to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for NA
- Interface with the NA team to deliver on programs and services
- Lead the implementation of NA’s programs, projects, and activities
- Establish and manage strategic relationships with local, national, and international partners.
- Raise funds to ensure organizational sustainability, and ensure transparency and efficient use of the organization’s financial and non-financial resources.
- Serve as a spokesperson for NA representing the organization at local, national, and international events and with local and international media
- Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on NA’s progress
Desired Skills:
We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, committed to excellence, and have a passion for the agriculture and food sector. Below are key qualifications that we require:
- Advanced degree in social sciences, business administration, or other relevant fields.
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in a related field, with up to 2 years in a supervisory role.
- General knowledge of employment laws and practices and employee relations.
- Ability to effectively and independently interact with multiple, diverse stakeholders.
- Passion and demonstrable experiences in working with small and medium enterprises.
- Outstanding and effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and research tools.
- Strong commitment to enhancing performance and creating added benefits for stakeholders.
- Ethical, self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Excellent communication and self-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others in a multicultural setting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel within and outside of the country may be required.
- Proficiency in French is an advantage.
The role is only open until filled. Only eligible candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Aug 31, 2022
Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruiting@nourishingafrica.com using the job title as the subject of the email.