Job Opportunity for Learning and Engagement Officer at Africana League
Job Opportunity: Learning and Engagement Officer at Africana League
Africana League is seeking a passionate, proactive, and committed professional to join our team as a Learning and Engagement Officer.
This is an exciting full-time, remote opportunity designed for individuals deeply invested in youth development, Pan-African engagement, programme coordination, strategic partnerships, and capacity building.
📋 Job Overview
Organisation: Africana League
Position: Learning and Engagement Officer
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Remote
Compensation: N200,000 monthly (excluding performance bonuses)
Application Deadline: Friday, 23 October 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon) West Africa Time (WAT)
🎯 About the Role
As our Learning and Engagement Officer, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and coordinating impactful learning initiatives and youth-focused programmes that align with Africana League’s core Pan-African vision.
You will support the creation of training resources, draft compelling project concepts, coordinate key activities, and build lasting, strategic relationships with external stakeholders, youth groups, and partner institutions.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Curriculum & Content Creation: Design and develop engaging training modules, learning materials, and training manuals.
Project Documentation: Draft robust project concepts, programme proposals, and related operational documentation.
Programme Coordination: Coordinate programmes, activities, and community engagement initiatives seamlessly.
Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with stakeholders, partners, youth groups, and relevant institutions.
Partnership Development: Actively support partnership initiatives and identify new opportunities for cross-institutional collaboration.
Capacity Building: Contribute directly to youth engagement, empowerment, and continuous learning activities.
Resource Mobilization: Assist with sponsorship acquisition and grant sourcing to sustainably support organisational programmes.
Policy Advocacy: Support policy development and initiatives that actively advance youth participation and Pan-African cooperation.
💼 Experience & Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate relevant experience or practical involvement in one or more of the following areas:
Coordinating student or youth activities, including extracurricular or leadership initiatives.
Developing institutional policies, project concepts, training resources, or programme materials.
Engaging stakeholders and building strategic partnerships on behalf of youth groups or academic/corporate institutions.
Managing projects, programmes, or capacity-building workshops.
Identifying sponsorship opportunities and sourcing grants.
🌟 Additional Advantages
Academic background in Political Science.
Working knowledge of French.
Demonstrated experience in sponsorship acquisition, fundraising, or grant writing.
A strong, grounded understanding of youth development and contemporary Pan-African initiatives.
💡 Personal Qualities
We are looking for individuals who embody our core values:
Passion, initiative, and strong leadership capabilities.
A proactive, team-oriented mindset with an unwavering commitment to the Africana League vision.
Enthuasiastic about mentoring and engaging young people, fostering meaningful partnerships, and driving positive social change across Africa.
💰 Salary & Benefits
Base Salary: N200,000 per month (excluding performance bonuses).
Additional details regarding bonuses and employment conditions will be provided and discussed during the recruitment process.
📝 How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their professional Application Letter and CV to:
Email: careers@africanaleague.org
Email Subject Line: Application for Learning and Engagement Officer
Application Tip: We encourage applicants to clearly highlight their specific experiences in youth engagement, programme coordination, training development, partnerships, policy work, and fundraising within their application materials.
⏰ Important Notice
All applications must be submitted on or before Friday, 23 October 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon) WAT. Late submissions will not be considered.
