Senior Program Officer (Sub-Saharan Africa, French Speaking) (Contract)
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Einführung
The Senior Program Officer position at the Wikimedia Foundation involves implementing regional funding programs for Wikimedian communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The role includes overseeing grant proposal processes, managing communications, conducting due diligence, facilitating grants committees, and contributing to the strategic direction of the team. The ideal candidate should have experience in grantmaking, trust-based philanthropy, and community-based grantmaking, as well as strong analytical and communication skills. Fluency in French and residing in Sub-Saharan Africa are required for this role.
Aufgaben
- Implement regional funding programs for Wikimedian communities in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Support the grants cycle from start to finish
- Manage communications related to the grants cycle
- Coordinate with various teams for grant approvals and disbursements
- Evaluate grant processes and provide feedback to grantees
- Facilitate grants committees' decision-making processes
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the team
Voraussetzungen
- Solid knowledge of trust-based philanthropy or community-based grantmaking
- Experience in participatory decision-making structures
- Experience in grantmaking, particularly in an international context
- Experience in nonprofit capacity building
- Strong strategic and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills and judgment
- Proven ability to create partnerships with communities and stakeholders
- Fluency in French and English
- Currently residing in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Global perspective with international experience
Benefits
- Competitive and equitable salary
- Remote work
- Opportunity for international travel
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