Senior Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Quick answer
Wikimedia Foundation is hiring a remote Senior Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to implement regional funding programs, focusing on strategy, portfolio management, and community engagement, with a pay range of $85,761 to $130,513.
- Role
- Senior Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
- Organization
- Wikimedia Foundation
- Location
- Remote and must be based in a country within the Sub-Saharan Africa region
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- US$85,761 to US$130,513
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Senior Program Officer will implement the regional funding programs serving Wikimedian communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on funding strategy, portfolio management, committee development, community and funding partner management, and evaluation and learning.
What you'll do
- Implement the Community Resources grantmaking strategy
- Manage, implement and monitor the regional grant portfolio
- Build, onboard, and develop regional funding committees
- Support community, organizational/institutional strengthening of grantee partners
- Engage regional philanthropic spaces and leaders
What it takes
- Solid knowledge of trust-based philanthropy or community-based grantmaking
- Experience in participatory decision-making structures
- Experience in grantmaking, particularly in an international context
- Experience in nonprofit capacity building as a funder, consultant, or nonprofit leader
- Strong strategic and analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability
- Excellent organizational skills and judgment
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote and must be based in a country within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is US$85,761 to US$130,513.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include solid knowledge of trust-based philanthropy, experience in participatory decision-making, and strong strategic and analytical skills.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the PCDN.Global job posting page.
How to apply
Apply directly on Wikimedia Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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