AGN Coordinator
African Grantmakcrs Network (AGN) is a Panafrican network of African grantmaking and other African philanthropic institutions working ¡n the continent, in efforts that aim at building on the African traditions of philanthropy, to address social justice and developmental issues and challenges in the continent.
The AGN Board is seeking to fill the above senior management position reporting initially to the board chair and eventually in the coming months, to the AGN Executive Director.
The holder of the position
will:
- Oversee the
efficient operation of the AGN Secretariat and the realization of key
milestones in the AGN strategic plan, as well as all the priorities agreed
upon at the Annual General Meetings and other key forums.
- Coordinate
membership recruitment and member services development and delivery.
- Coordinate
networking activities of AGN and facilitating learning and sharing between
and among AGN members by taking leadership in regional research on African
philanthropy, documentation of case studies and development of
publications of African philanthropy.
- Facilitating
intra country and regional African philanthropy and grantmaking advocacy
activities in collaboration with AGN members
- Organize
with lead countries, the biannual AGN Assembly meetings and the Annual
General Meetings hosted in rotation by AGN members.
- Fundraise
and mobilize resources for development and delivery effective services to
the membership, hence the sustainability of the secretariat
- Travel
extensively within and outside Africa to network and forge collaborations
with other like-minded philanthropy and grantmaking networks and
organizations.
- Raise much
needed visibility of the AGN and build broad support for it.
Key Skills required:
- A broad/deep
understanding of African development and social justice philanthropy
issues, that’s well grounded in the continent, and a exposure/knowledge of
the different actors and approaches in the continent to address
development challenges.
- A
postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least 5 years of
exposure and experience in development and in philanthropic work within
the continent.
- Proven
experience and engagement in managing membership organizations and network
building.
- A self
driven, multi-skilled individual with high organizational skills and
excellent PR skills.
- Proven
ability to function independently, take initiative and multitasking,
excellent attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong
public-speaking skills, fluency in English (multilingual ability is an
added advantage) and excellent knowledge of communication and advocacy
strategies.
- Strong sense
of judgment and timely decision making as well as ability to travel
extensively within the region
If you meet the above qualities, please send your application
and copies of your testimonials addressed to the Chairperson.
African Grantmakers
Network, and P.O Box 10501-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
The applications should he
sent ONLY by email toinfo@africangrantmakersnetwork.org on or before 29th June 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
