Africa Diamond Framework Change – Building and Communicating an “Everyone a Changemaker” World

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Position Title: Africa Diamond Framework Change – Building and Communicating an “Everyone a Changemaker” World
Location: Lagos
Country: Nigeria
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
Ashoka is the world’s largest community of leading social entrepreneurs, having pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship over 40 years ago. The organization supports a network of more than 4,000 Ashoka Fellows across 90 countries who have implemented systems-changing solutions to human and environmental challenges globally. Ashoka collaborates with its Fellows and social entrepreneurs to identify patterns and key levers that help society adopt a new framework for a world where everyone is a changemaker. The organization envisions a world where every person has the agency and skills to make positive changes in their communities through the 'Everyone a Changemaker' movement.

Job Overview:
The position of Africa Diamond Framework Change lead is a highly entrepreneurial and innovative role that aims to drive the 'Everyone a Changemaker' movement across Africa. This role is crucial as it involves forging partnerships with various stakeholders, including media, educational institutions, and corporations, to activate networks that promote changemaking across the continent. The lead will work closely with the Africa Diamond Leadership team and is expected to foster a culture where changemaking becomes the norm, focusing on instilling essential skills such as empathy, initiative, teamwork, and leadership at all societal levels. The role requires a strategic approach to storytelling, marketing, and partnership development to effectively communicate and promote the movement's objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Movement Storytelling: Design and implement a regional storytelling framework that highlights the shift towards youth empowerment and citizen agency, promoting a collaborative approach to solving shared challenges across Africa.
• Movement Marketing: Lead the development of a cohesive marketing strategy that advances initiatives like 'Lead Young' and 'Everyone a Changemaker,' ensuring alignment with Ashoka’s vision.
• Media Partnerships: Develop and manage a media strategy that aligns with regional objectives, fostering relationships with key influencers and media partners to amplify the movement’s message.
• Strategic Partnerships: Identify, cultivate, and solidify partnerships with funders, corporations, foundations, unions, educators, and other entities to expand Ashoka’s reach and deepen the impact of the movement.
• Movement Messaging: Spearhead a social media campaign across Africa to spread the 'Everyone a Changemaker' message, engaging diverse audiences through various digital platforms.
• Movement Building: Grow a network of young people, parents, educators, and citizens who embrace and identify as changemakers, helping to establish changemaking as a societal norm throughout the continent.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this leadership role within Ashoka’s Africa team should possess significant experience in social impact and changemaking. Key qualifications include:

• Experience in Social Impact: Demonstrated ability to identify systemic issues and develop innovative solutions with regional or sector-wide impact.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: Proven experience in launching or transforming initiatives, whether through founding an organization or leading systemic change.
• Strategic Partnerships: A record of building partnerships with key stakeholders to amplify social impact.
• Communications Expertise: Strong communication skills, particularly in social media, storytelling, and public speaking.
• Movement Building: Experience in creating a movement’s marketing framework, including social media strategy and communications architecture.
• Fundraising Skills: Ability to support Ashoka’s mission through strategic communication that aligns with fundraising efforts or direct experience in raising funds.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in social entrepreneurship, communications, marketing, or a related field is likely preferred, given the nature of the role and its responsibilities.

Experience:
Candidates should have significant experience in social impact and changemaking, ideally with a proven track record in launching or transforming initiatives, building strategic partnerships, and leading movements. Experience in fundraising and communications is also essential.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of the organization and its operations across Africa. Additional languages relevant to the African context may be advantageous.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria, and is likely a full-time role. Ashoka is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion. The organization values diversity and aims to create an inclusive environment for all employees.