Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (www.avpa.africa) is a unique Pan-African network of social investors collaborating to increase the flow of capital into African social investments and ensure its effective deployment for maximum social impact. At a grand scale, AVPA is aiming to address the SDG financing gap on the continent by not only mobilizing more philanthropic capital but also crowding-in private capital into social investments. We work with a variety of social investors deploying grants, debt, and equity (the continuum of capital) into social investments. These include foundations, corporates, family offices, individual philanthropists, angel investors, impact fund managers, PE & VC funds, bilateral and multilateral donors, governments, DFI’s, and non-financial service providers. Our network seeks to achieve greater social impact through collaboration, exchange of information, acquisition of skills and knowledge, and the application of innovative finance approaches/models.
AVPA has its headquarters in Nairobi, with regional offices in Johannesburg and Lagos. AVPA is aligned with thriving sister networks in Europe (EVPA), Latin America (Latimpacto), and Asia (AVPN), thus forming a dynamic global force for social impact. For more information about AVPA, see www.avpa.africa.

ABOUT AVPA PROGRAMS
Since launching full time operations in late 2018, AVPA has grown quickly and introduced a number of key platform and program initiatives in line with stakeholder demand and the AVPA’s mission of increasing the flow of capital into African social investments. These include the Deal Share Platform, Deal Share Live pitch sessions, the landmark AVPA Social Investment Landscape Study, the Value Hub resource center, Gender Platform, COVID-19 Platform, The Angel Accelerator investor training course, and the recently launched Impact Investment Fellowship program.
AVPA’s investor support initiatives are focused on proactive ecosystem building as well as responding to stakeholder needs. Initiatives fall into several categories: -
• Platforms e.g. Deal Share Platform
• Research and Value Hub resources
• Thematic platforms e.g. our Gender platform
• Investor capacity building programs
• Bespoke response to member needs as appropriate
• Webinars and Convenings

ROLE SUMMARY
AVPA is seeking an experienced senior programs leader to lead the growth of its program offering, working as a member of the executive management team. This person would work closely with AVPA’s regional teams as well as external stakeholders to deliver high impact programs and platforms, all delivering a positive user experience that enhances the impact delivery of our network. The role will report to the CEO.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the design of future programs and platforms
• Develop strong relationships with key impact stakeholders to understand their needs and create effective programs including but not limited to virtual and physical convenings, training and education programs, fundraising efforts, research projects, etc that enable incremental and effective deployment of capital for impact.
• Develop relationships with key partners who can support AVPA’s market research, program design, and implementation.
• Lead the development of new platforms (e.g. healthcare, Education, Agribusiness, disability lens investment, Innovative finance, Policy, etc.) in liaison with the AVPA management, funders, and other external stakeholders.
• Ensure a positive user experience for AVPA stakeholders
• Liaise with regional directors on continent-wide programs and support regional programs to ensure consistent experience across the continent.
Enhance and improve existing programs
• Deal Share Platform, Deal Share Live, and associated programming
• Oversee AVPA platforms (Gender, COVID-19) to align strategy and maximise synergies and impact across AVPA platforms.
• Review existing AVPA programs for maximum effectiveness and relevance
Resource mobilization
• Develop sponsorship and funding proposals for programs, platforms, and bid tenders, working closely with the AVPA executive team and AVPA program implementation partners.
• Identify funding opportunities and support the development of fundraising proposals to support organizational needs
• Review and enhance revenue generation opportunities across programs and platforms.
Team management, development, and other,
• Build, Manage and train a programs team
• Provide board liaison as and when required
• Liaise closely with the AVPA’s sister networks EVPA, AVPN, and Latimpacto to leverage connections across the networks and identify co-programming opportunities where appropriate.
This job description is written at a specific time and is subject to change as the demands of the business and the role develops. The role requires flexibility and adaptability and employees of the Organization need to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and be given responsibilities not detailed in this job description.

QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree. A relevant Post-graduate degree is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• A passion for Africa’s progress and development
• 7 or more years of program experience working in financial services, impact investment, international development, or related field in Africa. At least 5 of these years should have been as a programs lead
• Experience running multi-country programs
• A good understanding of relevant impact areas e.g. impact investment, philanthropy, corporate sustainability, corporate social investment, innovative finance, social entrepreneurship, PE/VC, Angel investing, impact measurement, SDGs financing, etc
• Knowledge of key social impact sectors in Africa (agribusiness, healthcare, education, financial inclusion, energy access, SME finance, youth employment, gender lens investment, Climate, Gender, etc)
• Proven ability in relationship building and partnership management
• Demonstrated track record of identifying, connecting, and building program relevant stakeholder teams; from funders/investors to strategic implementing partners.
• A strong track record of program design, delivery, and overall management.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Experience in Process flow and program management software is an added advantage
• A track record of good staff management and development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to social impact on the continent
• Event management (physical and virtual) experience
• Experience using Salesforce for client communication and data management is a plus
• Grant/sponsorship/proposal writing experience is a plus

This position can be based in Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), or Johannesburg (South Africa). Candidates must have the right to live and work in one of these jurisdictions.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter, both as attachments on the same email highlighting how your experience fits in with the role, to the AVPA Recruitment Team at hr@avpa.africa by COB Feb 11th, 2022. In your email application, please use “AVPA Head of Programs” as the subject line.

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