Volunteer Fellowship Associate For Fellowship Africa With

Ashoka; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social entrepreneurship organization is seeking a volunteer to support planning and engagement activities. This remote role involves coordinating the Ashoka Fellows Summit, assisting Pan-African projects, and preparing documentation. Strong organizational and communication skills required. A commitment to social impact is essential. Join to learn from Africa’s leading social entrepreneurs and contribute to meaningful initiatives.

Benefits

Mentorship from Fellowship Director

Direct exposure to social entrepreneurs

Recognition on Ashoka platforms

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Interest in social entrepreneurship or systems change.
• Research and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of the Ashoka Fellows Summit.
• Assist in driving Pan-African projects and engagement.
• Prepare reports and documentation.
• Engage with Fellows, staff, and partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Research skills

Cross-cultural engagement

Job description

Opportunity Overview

This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Staff. This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity.

About Ashoka

Founded in… Ashoka pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. We are now the largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world, a network of Ashoka Fellows in 93 countries at work creating systemic change on the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time.

Background

The Ashoka Fellowship is a global, lifelong network of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. In Africa, the Fellowship has entered an exciting new chapter following the Inaugural Fellows Summit in Nairobi (September…), which catalyzed groundbreaking initiatives such as the Fellow Engagement Fund, the Ashoka Fellow Legacy Program, the WISE (Women in Social Entrepreneurship) movement, and the EACH Lab for emerging Next‑Gen Leaders (NGLs).

Scope of Work / Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of the Ashoka Fellows Summit (Cairo), including program design, logistics, and fellow engagement.
• Assist in driving Pan‑African projects: Fellow Engagement Fund – research, documentation, and partner engagement.
• Ashoka Fellow Legacy Program – support on succession, sustainability, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Each Lab for NGLs – coordinate with Fellows and young leaders to strengthen intergenerational changemaking.
• WISE Movement – mobilize women social entrepreneurs and facilitate collaborative projects.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across Sub‑Saharan Africa and MENA Fellows under the One Africa platform.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and knowledge products to document progress and learning.
• Engage with Fellows, staff, and partners to ensure alignment and accountability.

Benefits to Volunteer

• Direct exposure to Africa’s leading social entrepreneurs and their collaborative initiatives.
• Mentorship and close collaboration with Ashoka’s Fellowship Director, Africa.
• Opportunities to learn and contribute to Pan‑African systems change initiatives.
• Recognition across Ashoka Fellowship Africa platforms.

Volunteer Logistics

• Estimated hours required per week: hours per week (exact number pending).
• The estimated duration of the project is: 6‑12 months.
• This position is Virtual (Remote).
• Language Requirements: English.
• Desired Skills and Experience: (see original).
• Application Deadline: 20th October.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Interest or background in social entrepreneurship, systems change, or related fields.
• Research and documentation skills for comfortable working across cultures and regions in Africa.
• Desired Skills And Experience: (see original).
• Ashoka Volunteer Qualities:
• Entrepreneurial Quality & Agency: Self‑starter who takes initiative and drives ideas forward.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Works effectively in diverse, cross‑cultural teams.
• Leadership: Demonstrates ownership and accountability in delivering results.
• Ethical Fibre: Acts with integrity, respect, and commitment to social impact.

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