Africa Manager

Labor Mobility Partnerships•Washington, DC

11h•$65,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Labor Mobility Partnerships (LaMP) is seeking an Africa Manager to build its portfolio of work across the continent. This is a builder role focused on identifying opportunities, developing relationships, supporting fundraising, and transforming early-stage ideas into operational programs. The position requires a blend of external engagement with employers, partners, funders, and governments, alongside internal execution to drive projects forward. The ideal candidate will thrive at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and execution.

Requirements

Experience delivering results against ambitious plans on the African continent.
Success in prior roles working in partnership with diverse stakeholders (public, private, and charitable sectors across Africa and Europe).
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Build and advance opportunities by identifying promising labor mobility opportunities across countries, corridors, and sectors, with a focus on Europe.
Shape early-stage ideas into concrete and scalable program concepts.
Move opportunities forward from initial conversations to actionable next steps.
Develop relationships with employers, recruiters, training providers, industry actors, and ecosystem organizations.
Cultivate relationships with government stakeholders to advance emerging partnerships and policy proposals.
Identify champions and collaborators and convert interest into action.
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 at regional events, convenings, and conferences, communicating LaMP’s approach clearly and credibly.
Drive increased visibility and network for LaMP in Africa.
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.