Senior Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Core
Implement regional funding programs and manage grant portfolios for Wikimedian communities in Sub-Saharan Africa to support knowledge equity.
Role type
Senior Program Officer (Grantmaking & Community Relations)
Builds
Regional grant portfolios and funding committees for the Wikimedia Movement in Sub-Saharan Africa
Domain
Non-profit / Free Knowledge Movement / International Development
Required skills
Trust-based philanthropy, participatory decision-making, international grantmaking, nonprofit capacity building, strategic analysis, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, project management, public speaking, equity and inclusion advocacy
Preferred skills
Experience with online communities, Wikipedia/Wikimedia contribution, second language proficiency
Technologies
Grant management systems, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Design program activities and manage regional grant portfolios; build and facilitate regional funding committees; act as liaison between the Foundation and community partners; review grant reports and conduct organizational assessments; share insights and learnings with stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC