Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the establishment and establishment and operation of the network office
• Oversee the implementation governance, membership and management structures, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure smooth administrative operations and coordination across the network.
• Coordinate governance-related meetings, including the preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Provide administrative support for decision-making processes and ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Manage reporting mechanisms and ensure compliance with governance standards and appraising of the funders.
• Oversee the development and execution of support team roles (advocacy, partnership, fundraising, communication, reporting etc.)
• Supervise the implementation of a framework for capacity-building programs (workshops, seminars, peer-learning) for network member agencies including needs assessment, identification of facilitators, experts, review of curriculum, toolkits, resources and management of the delivery.
• Facilitate decision-making processes and provide support for steering committee functions.
• Supervise the project assistants

Person Specifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A master’s degree in management, Governance, or Public Policy is an added advantage.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in developing and implementing public policy, governance, operations, or project management within a similar institutional or innovation setting. Experience in network or membership-based organizations is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and administrative management.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and maintain transparency.
• Knowledge of African innovation ecosystems and governance structures is an asset.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment