About the job

Founded in 2011, CorpsAfrica provides the opportunity for Africans to serve as volunteers in their own countries, along the lines of the Peace Corps model. We train college-educated young Africans and send them to live for up to one year in rural, high-poverty communities to facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects that are identified by local people. CorpsAfrica aims to promote a culture of public service in Africa by giving participants the opportunity to apply their education, skills, and energy toward helping their fellow citizens overcome extreme poverty. www.corpsafrica.org

The Role

Your Responsibilities Include

• Identify and hire strong staff members to manage Volunteer support, training, and other key positions.
• Manage a team of talented staff members and build an organizational culture in line with CorpsAfrica’s values
• Identify an office space and establish a functioning office
• Put in place policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Register as an American NGO doing business in either Tanzania, Benin, South Africa, or Cote d'Ivoire.
• Oversee compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Build and manage a local Board of Directors for CorpsAfrica/Tanzania, Benin, South Africa or Cote d'Ivoire.
• Be responsible for strong financial oversight and management of budgets
• Oversee multiple aspects of the operation, including recruitment of the Volunteers, Volunteer site selection and development, pre-and in-service training programs; assignment of Volunteers to selected sites throughout the country, working with communities and appropriate government authorities at all levels and supporting Volunteers throughout their service – offering guidance, mentorship, coaching, networking opportunities, etc.
• Raise funds for CorpsAfrica in Tanzania, Benin, South Africa, or Cote d'Ivoire which involves identifying and cultivating prospective donors, writing proposals, hosting events, extensive networking, etc.
• Represent the organization in public arenas, including local and national media
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with a diverse group of Development Partners

Ideal Profile

• A Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of increasingly responsible management experience
• Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated commitment to facilitating people’s growth and development
• Broad financial skills including experience with budgeting, planning and accounting
• Excellent speaking and writing skills are required; computer skills are a big plus
• A hands-on management style and the ability to address and solve problems as they arise
• Passionate about youth employment and sustainable community-led development
• Diplomatic, of the highest integrity, and possess sound judgment as well as a sense of humor
• A deep understanding of the laws in Tanzania, Benin, South Africa or Cote d'Ivoire government administrative protocols, local cultural norms, and its people
• Fluency in English and French and a local language of Tanzania, Benin, South Africa or Cote d'Ivoire is required
• A valid driver’s license is helpful

What's on Offer?

• Flexible working options
• Fantastic work culture
• Work in a company with a solid track record of performance