Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 15 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Job Description
• We seek a talented and experienced Alumni Network Manager to join our team. As the Alumni Network Manager, you will be responsible for engaging and building relationships with alumni of the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture - CALA and fostering a sense of community among them. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to keep alumni engaged with CALA and each other, showcasing relevant and useful leadership tools and content, and promoting CALA’s values and initiatives.
• If you are a highly motivated, creative individual who enjoys building and engaging with alumni communities, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement alumni engagement strategies that foster a sense of community and keep alumni connected with CALA and each other
• Manage and grow the alumni database, ensuring that alumni information is up-to-date and accurate
• Plan, organize, and execute alumni events, both virtual and in-person, to engage and connect alumni with each other and CALA
• Maintain the alumni online learning academy with up-to-date leadership and agri-specific content
• Leverage the alumni online learning academy to create and sustain peer learning spaces and showcase practical content
• Analyze alumni engagement data to measure the effectiveness of engagement strategies and identify areas for improvement
• Provide ongoing user support to equip alumni to access and explore their online learning academy, and collaborative spaces therein
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, development, and admissions, to ensure consistent messaging and communication with alumni
• Develop and manage alumni communications, including newsletters, social media posts, and other marketing materials
• Build relationships with key alumni and volunteer leaders to increase alumni engagement and involvement in CALA
• Manage the alumni association budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet alumni engagement goals
• Report on the alumni program periodically according to the funder’s requirements and timelines

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field
• At least six years experience as an Alumni Network Manager or similar role
• A good understanding of the African Food Systems space
• Experience in event planning, alumni relations, or volunteer management
• Experience in managing virtual pan-African alumni communities/programmes will be an advantage

Skills & attributes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with alumni and key stakeholders
• Understanding of alumni engagement metrics and ability to interpret data to drive results
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Passion for building and engaging with alumni communities
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity
• Thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Absolutely rock-solid integrity

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to African Management Initiative (AMI) on africanmanagers.zohorecruit.com to apply

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