Who we are
Future Africa Forum is a platform for thought leadership that consults with organizations which are building a better Africa. We bring together the greatest young African thinkers to research, implement and amplify bold ideas and solutions to create tangible and sustainable change across the continent.
Our work focuses on exploring Economic Futures, Societal Futures and Resilient Futures for Africa. We believe young people are best placed to shape the future of the continent and possess the unique skills, ideas and experiences that can improve the quality and effectiveness of the public, private and social sectors to help them thrive. Headquartered in Nairobi, Future Africa Forum is led by Africans for Africa and offers new thinking and continental convening ability grounded in local expertise.
Who we are seeking
The Associate Director role is strategic to the organisation’s success, growth and impact. We are looking for a consummate African professional with a deep understanding of Africa’s economic and social trajectory and a strong network of stakeholders in public, private and development sectors. The role will provide policy guidance, thought-leadership and program development support on African social and economic issues.
The Associate Director will assume overall responsibility for building and managing the Forum’s partnerships, initiatives, and events as well as oversight of policy research and insights. The Associate Director will play an instrumental role in developing the Forum into the most trusted platform for thought-leadership that delivers tangible policy interventions and spurs actions that lead to prosperity of all African citizens.
Role Responsibilities:
Strategy:
Partnerships:
Thought-Leadership:
Management:
Networks and Initiatives:
Future Africa Forum is a platform for thought leadership that consults with organizations which are building a better Africa. We bring together the greatest young African thinkers to research, implement and amplify bold ideas and solutions to create tangible and sustainable change across the continent.
Our work focuses on exploring Economic Futures, Societal Futures and Resilient Futures for Africa. We believe young people are best placed to shape the future of the continent and possess the unique skills, ideas and experiences that can improve the quality and effectiveness of the public, private and social sectors to help them thrive. Headquartered in Nairobi, Future Africa Forum is led by Africans for Africa and offers new thinking and continental convening ability grounded in local expertise.