Job title: Country Manager Job at AfricaPlan Philanthropies
Company: AfricaPlan Philanthropies
Job description: AfricaPlan Philanthropies is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering underserved young people in Africa by providing opportunities in technology careers and entrepreneurship.Our mission focuses on delivering comprehensive training, internships, and job placements to continue to shrink the gap between education and employment for college graduates in the country. Our flagship program, Hackathon Africa, started in 2021 is a unique 6-month long program involving a fully paid, immersive 3-month in- person coding education and 3-month hands-on internship aimed at preparing participants for lucrative technology careers.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Country ManagerJob Location: EnuguResponsibilities
- The Country Manager will lead, own and manage the operational critical Success factors of AfricaPlanPhilanthropies’ initiatives in Nigeria. With the active support of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation’s Chair, this role involves overseeing program implementation, managing partnerships, ensuring financial sustainability, Compliance and Regulatory Reporting, and driving the Foundation’s core mission to create impactful opportunities for African youths in the technology sector.
- The daily responsibilities are diverse and require strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills. Below is a breakdown of the typical daily tasks.
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute specific strategies aligned with AfricaPlan Foundation’s mission and goals as directed by the Board of Directors.
- Program Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of programs, especially our flagship HackathonAfrica program, ensuring they meet objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a small team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
- Financial and Operational Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
- Compliance and Reporting.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or a master’s degree, aged not more than 45 Years.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role or in a senior management role within the non-profit sector, with a focus on program development and implementation.
- Strong non-profit Management, International Development (especially US affiliated), or experience with international organizations will be an advantage.
Skills:
- Proven leadership and team management abilities
- Strong strategic planning and organizational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement. Financial management proficiency, including budgeting and financial reporting.
Knowledge:
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about AfricaPlan Philanthropies’ mission and values.
- Adaptable, Innovative and Resilient in dynamic environments
- A self-starter
- Results-oriented with a focus on impact and sustainability.
Salary
N18,000,000 – N24,000,000 annually.Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover letter detailing their qualifications and motivation for applying to: using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.Note: AfricaPlan Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Expected salary:
Location: Enugu, Enugu State
Job date: Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:10:29 GMT