Job Description – Strategy Associate, AfriLabs

AfriLabs is seeking to recruit a Strategy Associate. The Strategy Associate is responsible for assisting the Director of Strategy to ensure strategic planning and development, and will support process planning to ensure maximum organisational impact.

Responsibilities include;

Strengthening AfriLabs management approach:
a) Conduct risk assessment, mitigation planning and monitoring in collaboration with initiative teams to ensure strategy is implemented as seamlessly as possible.
b) Identify, structure, define organisational challenges and work with the team to create impactful solutions.
c) Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation teams to support dynamic learning and strategy shaping.
d) Support mapping of the AfriLabs ecosystem.

Operationalising strategies:
e) support work streams on projects related to AfriLabs strategy, competitive analysis, multi-year planning etc.
f) Coordinate with other departments on strategic projects ensuring that projects continue to align to strategic goals and objectives.
g) Manage relationships with partners and innovators that contribute to strategy and strategic plan development.

Project Support:
h) Support ad hoc activities and programs that ultimately improve impact and performance in line with AfriLabs strategy.
i) Support enhancing organisational capabilities around project management, work planning, team structuring and process planning.

Reports to: Director of Strategy
Coordinates with: Operations/Programmes/Events/ Member Services and Communications Departments.

• Requirements;
  Degree in relevant field, or demonstrated work experience in driving strategic initiatives.
• Project management abilities.
• Research experience .
• A proven track record of solving complex, ambiguous problems in a structured way.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work with and understand the innovation ecosystem.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya (Coordinate with the AfriLabs Secretariat in Nigeria).

Employment Terms​: Full time role. 9am – 5pm; Monday to Friday.

Terms and Conditions:​ This is a locally recruited professional position by the AfriLabs Secretariat Nigerian entity and all benefits are denominated and paid in Nigerian Naira or USD as the case maybe. AfriLabs’ remuneration package includes a salary paid monthly, leave provisions, insurance, pension and health benefits.

To Apply​: Send CV and cover letter to jobs@afrilabs.com.
Application Deadline: 25th November, 2020.

AfriLabs is seeking to recruit an Executive Assistant to serve as the administrative and functional point person for the Board Chair, to ensure smooth functioning of activities and process. The Executive Assistant is to serve as a liaison to the Board of Directors and Senior Management teams; organizes and coordinates activities. 

Responsibilities

• To provide confidential administrative support in the delivery of assignments and initiatives on behalf of the Board Chair’s office as and when required.

• Coordinating meetings and managing schedules.

• Answering phones and routing calls to the appropriate person or taking messages.

• To ensure all correspondence and relevant materials are produced in a timely and accurate manner. 

• Preparing and managing travel logistics as requested while providing general administrative support.

• Opening, sorting incoming memos, documents, and other correspondence. 

• To conduct research and analysis as directed by the Board Chair. 

• Follow up on tasks and activities for the Organization.

• Handling basic bookkeeping tasks. 

• Managing information flow in a timely and accurate manner.

Reports to: Board Chair

Skills, Qualifications & Abilities

• Degree in Law or any relevant field

• A minimum of two (2) years experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role.

• Excellent MS Office knowledge.

• Outstanding organizational, record keeping and time management skills.

• Must be Bilingual (French & English).

• In depth understanding of MS Office Suite and Google Apps.

• Familiarity with office gadgets and applications (e.g. e-calendars and copy machines).

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Discretion and confidentiality.

• Ability to retrieve information from relevant sources through research.

• Requires full time availability with flexible hours.

• Excellent multitasking and problem solving skills.

• PA diploma or certification is a plus. 

Location: Douala, Cameroon (Coordinate with the AfriLabs Secretariat in Nigeria).

Employment Terms: Full time role, on a contractual basis. 

Working time/days: 9am – 5pm; Monday to Friday. 

Terms and Conditions: This is a locally recruited professional position by the AfriLabs Secretariat Nigerian entity and all benefits are denominated and paid in USD as the case maybe. AfriLabs’ remuneration package includes a salary paid monthly, leave provisions, insurance, pension and health benefits.

To Apply: Send CV and cover letter to jobs@afrilabs.com.

Application Deadline: 10th February, 2020.