JOB/CONSULTANCY ALERT: AFRICA NETWORK MOBILIZATION LEAD
JOIN OUR TEAM: AFRICA NETWORK MOBILIZATION LEAD
Organization: i4Policy
Location: Remote (West or East Africa preferred; ECOWAS/EAC regions, particularly Senegal, Kenya, or Rwanda)
Languages Required: Professional fluency in French & English
Contract Type: Part-time / Integrated Consultancy
Duration: 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027 (8 months)
Level of Effort: 2 days/week (+ pro-rata leave)
Remuneration: €3,500–€5,250/month (Full-Time Equivalent, DOE)
Application Deadline: 13 September 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
i4Policy is seeking an experienced, bilingual Africa Network Mobilization Lead to drive recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing community engagement for a virtual initiative on AI and digital governance.
You will be responsible for bringing together civil society organizations (CSOs) across Africa, ensuring active participation in mandatory sessions, and fostering a collaborative, highly connected pan-African network.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Network Outreach & Recruitment: Identify, mobilize, and confirm commitments from CSOs operating in AI, digital governance, digital rights, civic tech, human rights, gender equality, and social justice.
Onboarding & Relationship Building: Conduct seamless bilingual onboarding (French/English) and establish trusted relationships across program cohorts.
Participant Support & Logistics: Manage scheduling, virtual check-ins, attendance tracking, and follow-ups. Proactively remove engagement barriers (connectivity, language, workload).
Community Engagement & Reporting: Facilitate virtual exchanges, monitor disengagement risks, and produce routine attendance and engagement reports.
QUALIFICATIONS & PROFILE
Required:
Experience: 3+ years in stakeholder mobilization, community building, network management, or program coordination.
Languages: Bilingual fluency in spoken and written French and English.
Ecosystem Knowledge: Deep understanding of African civil society networks.
Technical & Remote Skills: Proven ability to coordinate remote programs across African time zones using Zoom, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and WhatsApp.
Domain Interest: Strong interest in AI, digital governance, and their socio-political and environmental impacts.
Desirable Assets:
Networks in AI governance, digital policy, civic tech, or environmental justice.
Proficiency in Portuguese or Arabic.
Flexibility for occasional travel within Africa.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a single PDF file containing your CV and a 1-page Cover Letter to:
📧 Email: community@i4policy.org
📌 Subject Line: Application: Africa Network Mobilization Lead
📅 Deadline: 13 September 2026
For full details, visit the i4Policy Work With Us Page to download the complete Terms of Reference.
