Position: Director, Africa

Position: Director, Africa

Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Location:
In-person, Lagos, Nigeria

Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer

Compensation:
Competitive, commensurate with experience

Career Progression:
This role is on track to
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
, contingent on

exceptional performance and results.

About Our Client

Our client is the largest NGO in the world preventing malnutrition in local

communities through the distribution of specialized nutritious foods. Its Zero Hunger Program is

a full spectrum health and nutrition intervention that provides emergency food relief and water

sanitation, improves access to healthcare for infants and pregnant women, scales up refugee

education programs, and protects women and girls from gender-based violence. They operate

across Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Liberia, USA, and the UK. Globally, our team consists

of 200+ enthusiastic, international colleagues.

The Foundation is committed to creating global change through local impact, with 85 percent of

its team members coming from the communities where they work. They brings a comprehensive

approach to every challenge, addressing problems from multiple angles. Furthermore, we go

beyond emergency aid, partnering with local governments, forward-thinking corporations, social

entrepreneurs, and people living in fragile communities to develop bold solutions that make lasting

change possible.

Role Overview

The
Director, Africa
will provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership to advance

our client's mission across the continent. This senior executive role combines
business development,

impact finance, and regional program leadership
— overseeing their growth, financial

sustainability, and partnership strategy.

The ideal candidate is a
finance professional and development leader
with a proven record of

securing large-scale grants or investments, designing innovative financing models, and driving

high-impact health and nutrition programs.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of Africa's fastest-growing

humanitarian organizations — and is a direct succession track to the role of
Chief Operating

Officer (COO)
based on exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Regional Oversight

 Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for their programs and operations

across Africa.

 Oversee implementation of programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, education,

WASH, and protection.

 Build and manage relationships with government stakeholders, donors, and implementing

partners.

 Represent them in high-level regional and international forums, conferences, and donor

engagements.

Finance & Impact Investment

 Design and structure their innovative financing and investment models aligned with its

philanthropic mission.

 Lead financial modeling, cashflow forecasting, and capital allocation strategies across

programs.

 Develop and oversee impact measurement frameworks that integrate financial

performance with social outcomes.

 Strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management systems across their country

operations.

Resource Mobilization & Business Development

 Lead their fundraising strategy to secure
six- and seven-figure funding
from

institutional, government, foundation, and private-sector donors.

 Conduct prospect research and mapping to identify new funding opportunities and

partnerships.

 Manage the
end-to-end proposal development process
, including opportunity

identification, technical writing, budgeting, and submission.

 Develop high-quality concept notes, proposals, presentations, and strategic materials

tailored to donor audiences.

Partnerships & External Engagement

 Build and maintain high-value relationships with DFIs, philanthropic foundations, and

impact investors.

 Negotiate and manage strategic partnerships, MOUs, and multi-year funding agreements.

 Represent them at external meetings, investment forums, and regional summits.

Organizational Development

 Support the CEO and Board in shaping their long-term growth and sustainability

strategy.  Mentor and supervise senior managers and country representatives to deliver program

and fundraising targets.

 Strengthen internal systems, performance frameworks, and reporting mechanisms across

their African portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience

 Bachelor's or Master's degree in
Finance, Economics, Development, or a related field.


7–10 years of progressive leadership experience
in international development, finance,

impact investing, or a related field.

 Proven record of securing
six- or seven-figure funding
from institutional donors or

investors.

 Strong financial acumen and experience in financial modeling, structuring, and reporting.

 Demonstrated ability to align financial strategies with programmatic and social impact

objectives.

 Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling

proposals and presentations.

 Experience leading multicultural teams across multiple countries.

 Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Additional Information

 Our client is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work.

 We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
and do not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

 This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and expectations of the role. It is

not a contract of employment, and our client reserves the right to revise it as needed.

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