Role Overview

Build and advance opportunities
Help shape decisions on where LaMP should engage and why
Identify promising labor mobility opportunities across countries, corridors, and sectors, with a particular focus on Europe
Help shape early-stage ideas into concrete and scalable program concepts
Move opportunities forward — from initial conversations to actionable next steps
Develop relationships that unlock work
Build partnerships with employers, recruiters, training providers, industry actors, and ecosystem organizations connected to cross-border labor markets
Cultivate relationships with government stakeholders (e.g. labor, migration, skills, foreign affairs) to advance emerging partnerships and policy proposals
Identify champions and collaborators — and help convert interest into action
Support fundraising and partnerships
Build and own a pipeline of fundable opportunities within Africa
Develop concept notes, proposals, and partnership strategies
Engage donors and strategic partners
Position LaMP in collaborative or consortium opportunities
Represent LaMP externally
Initiate and set the agenda for meetings with partners, employers, governments, and funders
Represent LaMP at regional events, convenings, and conferences
Communicate LaMP’s approach clearly and credibly
Drive increased visibility and network for LaMP in Africa
Help deliver what we build
Own program design, launch, and coordination
Keep workstreams moving and partners aligned
Step in to solve problems and unblock progress
Oversee and produce deliverables to ensure quality and timeliness

Requirements

Experience delivering results against ambitious plans on the African continent
Success in prior roles where working in partnership with diverse stakeholders has been crucial – bringing the ability to understand interests across sectors (public, private, and charitable) and geographies (specifically, Africa and Europe), and knowing when to compromise, negotiate, or convince, as appropriate
A combination of strategy development, program design, and project management and execution
Strong communication skills and external presence
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Enthusiasm and ability to travel up to 30% of time
Unwavering integrity and a commitment to bringing better jobs to people on the African continent
Especially relevant experience working in the private sector or managing collaborations with private sector partners
Track record in fundraising, donor engagement, or proposal development
Experience in labor mobility, migration, jobs, skills, or related sectors.

Tech Stack

LAMP

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits packages aligned with international non-profit organizations.

Labor Mobility Partnerships (LaMP)

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Management

Africa Manager