African Grantmakcrs Network (AGN) Coordinator Job

AGN Coordinator

African Grantmakers 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 network is run by a Board drawn from leading AGN members who provide leadership in working coherently to achieve the set strategic objectives of the network.

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 to info@africangrantmakersnetwork.org on or before 29th June 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Find more details at AGN — www.africangrantmakersnetwork.org.