Director, Africa Evidence Network & Partnerships

Africa Evidence Network (Aen); Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An African evidence organization is seeking an experienced Director to provide strategic, operational, and representational leadership. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and have over 5 years of leadership experience in a pan-African or international organization. Responsibilities include guiding the strategic plan, managing the Secretariat, and enhancing stakeholder engagement. This full-time role offers annual remuneration between R1,000,000 and R1,500,000, focusing on strong governance, fundraising skills, and multilingual abilities. Frequent travel across Africa is expected.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of leadership experience in a pan-African or international organization.
• Strong skills in strategic guidance and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage a team and lead operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and representational leadership.
• Guide the strategic plan and manage the Secretariat.
• Enhance stakeholder engagement and represent the organization.

Skills

Governance skills

Fundraising skills

Multilingual communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

An African evidence organization is seeking a Director to provide strategic, operational, and representational leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and over 5 years of leadership experience in a pan-African or international organization.

Responsibilities include guiding the strategic plan, managing the Secretariat, and enhancing stakeholder engagement.

This full-time role offers annual remuneration between R1,, and R1,, and requires strong governance and fundraising skills with multilingual communication abilities.

Frequent travel across Africa is expected.