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About CDI

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-partisan, non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. We work with U.S. colleges and universities by providing co-curricular programming for students, professional development for faculty and staff, and strategic guidance to leadership. Our goal is to foster constructive dialogue at every level of the institution and to create the conditions for lasting organizational change. CDI was co-founded by psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the bestselling author of The Righteous Mind and The Anxious Generation.

About the Role

CDI is growing quickly. In 2025, our team doubled in size to 30 employees, and we expect to grow to 50 within the next year. As the organization grows, we want to ensure our people practices, systems, and culture grow with it.

We are looking for a Director of People Operations with strong HR generalist foundations and experience supporting organizations through rapid growth and increasing complexity. This person will help strengthen and scale CDI’s people systems while maintaining the thoughtful, collaborative, and mission-driven culture that defines our organization.

This role includes managing and supporting a People Operations Generalist who leads CDI’s talent acquisition work and supports broader people operations processes. You’ll partner closely on talent strategy — especially for complex or senior searches — but your primary focus will be supporting employee experience, organizational culture, manager effectiveness, and the systems that help a growing organization function effectively.

You’ll report to and work closely with the VP of Operations and partner with managers and leaders across the organization. This is a highly collaborative role for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting teams, and helping organizations grow thoughtfully.

Responsibilities

Culture & Engagement  —  Your Primary Depth Area

CDI’s culture is one of our most important assets and one of our greatest responsibilities during this growth phase. You’ll be the person who actively tends to it.

• Build strong relationships across the organization and maintain a deep understanding of employee experience, organizational health, and team dynamics
• Lead initiatives that strengthen CDI’s culture and employee experience, including onboarding, trainings, team gatherings, and org-wide rituals
• Build and evolve the systems, feedback channels, and people practices that help CDI maintain a strong, connected, and mission-driven culture as we scale
• Lead all-hands meetings and internal communications that build clarity, alignment, and connection across the organization

Manager Support & Employee Development

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to staff and managers by helping navigate team dynamics, challenges, and complex people situations before they become larger organizational issues
• Coach managers on feedback, communication, accountability, and difficult conversations
• Build and improve performance and development practices that support clear expectations, strong feedback, accountability, and employee growth
• Partner with managers and leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness and team health across CDI

HR Operations & Compliance

• Own CDI’s compensation framework and annual compensation review processes, ensuring practices are equitable, competitive, and aligned with organizational values
• Oversee CDI’s core HR operations, systems, and compliance processes across a multi-state workforce (in partnership with our PEO, JustWorks)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and evolving HR best practices
• Develop and maintain HR policies, employee handbook materials, and internal practices that reflect CDI’s values and operational needs
• Evaluate and manage HR vendors, benefits brokers, and external service providers

Talent & Growth Strategy

• Manage and support the People Operations Generalist, including coaching, prioritization, professional development, and partnership on recruiting strategy and complex hiring processes
• Help evolve CDI’s hiring practices, candidate experience, and talent systems as the organization grows
• Partner with leadership to strengthen organizational planning, team structure, capacity planning, workflows, and people systems that support sustainable growth

Job requirements

About You

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, including at least 3 years in a senior generalist or leadership role
• Experience supporting organizations through significant growth and increasing organizational complexity
• Strong generalist experience across core HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, compliance, and talent acquisition
• Experience directly managing and developing employees or small teams

You’ll thrive in this role if you…

• Build trust and relationships quickly and navigate sensitive situations with strong judgment, maturity, empathy, and discretion
• Care deeply about employee experience, organizational culture, and helping managers and leaders build strong teams, especially during periods of rapid growth 
• Balance strategic thinking with practical execution and are comfortable moving between organizational planning and day-to-day people operations
• Are proactive, systems-oriented, and highly organized; you anticipate challenges and help build processes and practices that scale effectively
• Feel energized by CDI’s mission and aligned with our values:
  • Embrace our Common Humanity
  • Practice Intellectual Humility
  • Prioritize Research
  • Deliver Excellence
  • Keep Improving
  • Stay Adaptable

Benefits

• Compensation — $120,000 – 140,000 annually
• A Mission-Driven Culture — our work culture genuinely reflects our mission, characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness
• Remote-First — CDI was founded as a remote-first organization, and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances 
• Unlimited PTO — as well as 13 company holidays
• Remote Work Support — up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment (like desks, chairs, or webcams) and up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses
• Other Benefits — employer-supported health, vision and dental plans, subsidized parental leave, 3% 401k match, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, $1,000 annual professional development budget

Role Specs

• Reports to: VP of Operations
• Direct Report(s): People Operations Generalist
• Schedule: Full-time, flexible within U.S. time zones
• Target Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Remote, must be based in the U.S.

Job Title:                     Impact and Accountability Project Officer – DDI Project

Cluster:                        Impact and Accountability

Salary:                         USD 37,425.91 Per Annum, (Excluding Benefits)

Contract Type:           12 months (renewable), subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability  

Location:                     Remote, (the successful candidate must have the right to work in the location where they are based) 

Reports to:                  Impact and Accountability Lead

Direct Reports:           None

Role Overview

The Impact and Accountability Officer work dynamically with the Impact & Accountability (I&A) Cluster and the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) team to design, implement, and strengthen program-specific MEL systems that are robust, adaptive, and aligned with CIVICUS’s Integrated Results Framework.  

The role is responsible for leading data-driven performance monitoring, outcome measurement, evaluation, and adaptive management processes across DDI’s global portfolio of projects. Beyond compliance-focused reporting, the I&A officer plays a key role in fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and evidence-informed decision-making.  

A central focus of the position is to embed partner-centered learning approaches, facilitate South-South knowledge exchange, and strengthen accountability to constituencies across a diverse and geographically distributed network of civil society actors. Through these efforts, the MEL Officer contributes to improving program effectiveness, capturing impact, and supporting strategic learning across the DDI portfolio. 

Areas of Responsibilities 

M&E Design and Monitoring of Project Implementation 

• Provide strategic MEL support to project teams, tailored specifically to the unique, non-linear change pathways of digital democracy, policy advocacy, and civic space protection.  
• Design and implement comprehensive program MEL plans, facilitate reflection meetings, and provide continuous technical advice to the DDI team and partners.  
• Develop baseline datasets, data collection protocols, and participatory monitoring tools that respect digital safety, participant anonymity, and data security—particularly when working with at-risk digital rights defenders.  
• Provide direct coaching and support to global project teams and sub-grantees on ongoing outcome harvesting, complexity-aware data collection, and qualitative impact documentation.  
• Maintain oversight of key program indicators, utilize digital dashboards to monitor progress, and provide real-time insights that inform programmatic pivots and strategic decision-making 

Project Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting 

• Develop/refine appropriate data collection tools, protocols, and systems to facilitate routine data collection in alignment with donor and CIVICUS MEAL systems.  
• Contribute to project reports, annual reports, and other related accountability and learning documents in coordination with the Impact and Accountability team  
• Develop in coordination with the project teams externally facing reports;  
• Communicate and disseminate these reports to facilitate organisational learning (prepare presentation of results for staff meetings, project steering committee meetings, hold discussions on recommendations etc.)  
• Coordinate project evaluations as required, including selection and accompaniment of external consultants 

Data Quality Management and Assurance 

• Conduct regular data quality audits to detect anomalies, inconsistencies, or data entry errors.  
• Facilitate MEAL capacity building for teams, consortium members, and local partners to ensure standardization in the application of MEAL tools and processes, with a specific focus on building data literacy and analytical skills.  
• Organize periodic data quality audits, monitor and coordinate routine data quality audits, and develop action plans to implement corrective measures. 

Knowledge Management, Adaption and Learning 

• Design and facilitate regular reflection spaces, pause-and-reflect sessions, and “fail-forward” workshops for the DDI team and global partners to pivot strategies based on real-time political and digital context changes.   
• Co-create accessible learning products (e.g., case studies, learning briefs, multimedia insights) with and for partners across the Global South.  
• Cultivate a community of practice among DDI sub-grantees, facilitating South-South knowledge exchanges on digital resilience, narrative shifting, and civic tech interventions.  
• Develop methodologies to capture how the initiative adapts to sudden shifts in civic space, internet shutdowns, or changing regulatory environments, ensuring this agility is measured and valued. 

Others 

• The role holder will, from time to time, be required to carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job.  
• All staff will demonstrate CIVICUS values and principles in all their professional relationships and any interactions that may reflect on CIVICUS  
• Provide MEAL support to project teams, as may be requested by the I&A Lead based on need.

Person Specification

Education and Language 

• A bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, International Development, Development Management, or equivalent. A master’s degree is strongly preferred.  
• Minimum 5–7 years’ professional experience in MEAL concepts and approaches, with at least 2–3 years in a relevant functional area/similar role.  
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is an added advantage. 

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience 

• Proved experience in using result-based and participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) approaches using evaluation methodologies such as Contribution Analysis or Outcome Harvesting  
• Excellent IT including skills, including experience with MS Office, especially Excel, PowerBI and Smartsheet  
•  Commitment to CIVICUS’ vision, mission, values and ways of working  
• Familiar with civil society, development and human rights issues; understanding the challenges faced by marginalised citizens and organisations – especially those in the Global South – particularly around data availability, literacy, connectivity, quality etc.  
•  Familiar with online M&E tools and general technology savviness  
• Strong analytical and methodological skills to support both qualitative and quantitative research  
• Demonstrated track record of evaluation and report writing at various levels (donor reporting, project reporting, internal management reporting etc.)  
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines  
• Excellent writing skills and ability to be concise and clear – providing actionable analysis and recommendations  
• Ability to communicate and meaningfully engage with diverse stakeholders, including those not too familiar with M&E  
• High degree of self-awareness and the ability to work effectively with multiple teams, across various time zones, many of which are virtual  
• Proactive and creative in identifying opportunities for innovative improvements in CIVICUS’ current M&E related systems and processes  
• Familiarity with digital democracy themes (e.g., digital rights, algorithmic accountability, gender-based violence, internet freedom, tech governance, Civic Tech Innovation etc). 

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Learning and M&E knowledge, ideally in the non-profit sector  

• Experience with transforming raw monitoring data into compelling visual narratives using tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or interactive graphics to drive both internal learning and public advocacy.
• Experience working with historically excluded communities such as rural groups, indigenous peoples, women, youth, and LGBTQI+   

The closing deadline for applications is on the 31st July 2026 at 11:59pm SAST. 

Application instructions: 

• Applicants are advised not to use autofill when completing the application form for this job. To avoid errors, please fill out the form manually without using autofill.
• AI-generated CVs/resumes and cover letters are not permitted. All application materials must be written by the applicant and accurately reflect the applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Applications that contain AI-generated materials will not be considered.

We appreciate and consider each application submitted. However, given the large volume of applications received, we find it impossible to respond to each applicant immediately. You will hear from us within three weeks only if you’re shortlisted for the next steps. We will update all applicants once the position has been filled.

CIVICUS reserves the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

Job Title:             Impact and Accountability Officer-EU Projects 

Cluster:               Impact and Accountability 

Salary:                 USD 37,425.91 per annum, (excluding benefits) 

Contract Type:   12 months (renewable), subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability 

Location:            Remote, (the successful candidate must have the right to work in the location where they are based)  

Reports to:         Impact and Accountability Lead 

Direct Reports:  N/A 

Role Overview

The Impact & Accountability Officer for European Union (EU) projects collaborate closely with the I&A Cluster Lead, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) focal person at Hivos, and other Consortium members. The incumbent contributes to the development and execution of a comprehensive MEAL System tailored to meet EU grant management standards for both the EU System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society (EU SEE) and the Strengthening Global CSO Umbrella Organisations projects (SGUO). The role also involves ensuring that the MEAL systems are fully aligned with CIVICUS’ Integrated Results Framework.  

In addition to overseeing the implementation of effective data-driven decision-making processes within CIVICUS and its partner organizations, the I&A Officer is responsible for leading the adoption of advanced data analytics, automation, and robust data science techniques to enhance the quality, efficiency, and predictive value of MEAL activities. The role holder will promote data literacy, Knowledge Management, Learning, and Adaptive Management initiatives among consortium members, CIVICUS Networks and partners. The role holder is responsible for ensuring that CIVICUS’ organizational learning and constituency accountability practices are embedded in project implementation to foster a culture of continuous improvement and transparency. 

Areas of Responsibilities

MEAL System design and Implementation

• Ensure the establishment of a robust MEAL system responsive to donor requirements and aligned to the Integrated Results Framework of CIVICUS.  
• Design MEAL plans that contain, at minimum: the ToC/log frame, data management system, timelines for periodic review and reflections, joint monitoring, strategies for capacity building, mechanisms for capturing and applying learning, Knowledge Management, standard indicator definitions and performance indicator tracking templates (PITTs). 
• Provide oversight and monitor progress against project indicators and targets based on approved log frames and PITTs to demonstrate performance. 

Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting 

• Manage data collection and analysis workflows for the Early Warning Mechanism to produce three core research products (Early Warning Alerts, Enabling Environment snapshots, and Country Focus Reports) that inform EU-SEE monitoring, while maintaining separate data management for the CIVICUS Monitor to ensure independent branding and governance, and ii) the EU SGUO project  
• Analyse and interpret data on a regular basis, using advanced statistical techniques (regression, clustering, factor analysis, time-series) to generate actionable insights for management decision-making. 
• Create accessible data visualisations and dashboards that translate complex findings into formats tailored for diverse stakeholders (staff, steering committees, members, donors). 
• Lead reporting and knowledge dissemination, including preparation of quarterly and annual donor reports, and working with communications to package findings for organisational learning and accountability.

Data Quality Management and Assurance

• Conduct regular data quality audits to detect anomalies, inconsistencies, or data entry errors.  
• Facilitate MEAL capacity building for teams, consortium members, and local partners to ensure standardisation in the application of MEAL tools and processes, with a specific focus on building data literacy and analytical skills.  
• Organise periodic data quality audits, monitor and coordinate routine data quality audits, and develop action plans to implement corrective measures. 

Knowledge Management, Adaption, and Learning  

• Lead periodic review and reflection sessions with consortium members, networks, CIVICUS members and partners to capture outcomes, validate lessons learnt, and identify adaptations needed for improved project performance.  
• Monitor programme and finance performance through participation in MEAL working groups, joint monitoring with partners, and technical feedback discussions to ensure alignment and identify capacity gaps.  
• Use trend analysis and risk modelling to proactively identify performance risks (indicator underperformance, partner capacity issues) and recommend adaptive management responses.  
• Develop and manage a Knowledge Management system that aggregates lessons learned from monitoring data, evaluations, and project reports, and work with the communications unit to publish relevant knowledge products and outcomes 

Others

• The role holder will from time to time be required to carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job  
• Provide MEAL support to project teams, as may be needed by the project teams. 
• Like all staff, the incumbent shall demonstrate CIVICUS values and principles in all professional relationships and any interactions that may reflect on CIVICUS. 

Person Specification

Education, Language & Qualifications 

• A bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Monitoring, Evaluation, Economics Accountability and Learning, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, International Development, Development Management, or equivalent. A master’s degree is strongly preferred. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in MEAL, with at least 3 years supporting European Union (EU)/European Commission (EC) or other major institutional donor-funded projects. 
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is an added advantage.

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience 

• Strong knowledge of EU grant management requirements, donor compliance, reporting standards, and Results-Oriented Monitoring (ROM) principles. 
• Demonstrated expertise in results-based and participatory MEL approaches, including methodologies such as Outcome Harvesting, Contribution Analysis and Contribution Analysis, Most Significant Change, and mixed-methods research approaches. 
• Strong analytical and quantitative research skills, with proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, R, SurveyCTO, KoboToolbox, Power BI, SmartSheets, and advanced Microsoft Excel. 
• Proven experience managing evaluations, coordinating donors and organizational reporting, and translating evidence into actionable recommendations. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and communicate complex data in an accessible manner. 
• Solid understanding of civil society, human rights, and international development, including the challenges faced by marginalized and historically excluded communities. 
• Experience applying qualitative data analysis techniques, including the analysis of large volumes of textual and feedback data, with knowledge of GIS/geospatial analysis considered an advantage. 
• Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across multicultural, virtual, and cross-time-zone teams. 

Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience 

• Experience working with historically excluded communities such as rural groups, indigenous peoples, women, youth, and LGBTQI+. 
• Experience with geospatial analysis (GIS) for mapping civic space trends or project coverage. 
• Familiarity with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and ethical data management practices in the context of civil society data. 

The closing deadline for applications is on the 31st July 2026 at 11:59pm SAST. 

Application instructions: 

• Applicants are advised not to use autofill when completing the application form for this job. To avoid errors, please fill out the form manually without using autofill.
• AI-generated CVs/resumes and cover letters are not permitted. All application materials must be written by the applicant and accurately reflect the applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Applications that contain AI-generated materials will not be considered.

We appreciate and consider each application submitted. However, given the large volume of applications received, we find it impossible to respond to each applicant immediately. You will hear from us within three weeks only if you’re shortlisted for the next steps. We will update all applicants once the position has been filled.

CIVICUS reserves the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

Organization Overview

The Elba Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization. At the heart of our mission lies a steadfast commitment to sustainable progress and better futures for Africans and the African Diaspora through the interconnected tools of agriculture, conservation, food security, education, youth advocacy, and social justice. 

Our mission is to drive transformative change by fostering innovation, empowering communities, and forming strategic partnerships that will have a lasting impact on these sectors, both today and for future generations.

The Elba Hope Foundation designs, operates, and supports programs and partnerships across the United States, United Kingdom, and Africa. Our work includes education and employability programs, youth development initiatives, infrastructure projects, institutional partnerships, and community-based programming.

The Foundation is expanding its program presence in the United States, beginning with Creative Futures, our flagship creative education and career development program. Creative Futures connects young people with learning opportunities, industry exposure, mentorship, and pathways into creative careers.

Position Overview

The US Program Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of Elba Hope Foundation programs in the United States, with an initial focus on Creative Futures.

This is a hands-on coordination role for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and interested in nonprofit program delivery, youth development, and education.

The US Program Coordinator will work closely with the Global Program Manager and UK Programme Manager to help ensure that program activities are well-organized, participants and partners receive timely communication, project information is accurately maintained, and deadlines and deliverables remain on track.

This role is focused on supporting execution rather than independently leading program strategy. The Coordinator will be expected to take ownership of assigned tasks, follow through consistently, raise concerns early, and help create a positive experience for participants, partners, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Delivery

• Support the coordination and delivery of Creative Futures and other US-based programs.
• Maintain program workplans, calendars, task lists, timelines, and supporting documentation.
• Track assigned program activities, deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up items.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, training sessions, events, and participant activities.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, document decisions, and track next steps.
• Follow up with internal team members, vendors, partners, speakers, mentors, and participants to keep activities moving.
• Identify delays, missing information, or potential issues and escalate them to the Global Program Manager.
• Support the preparation and launch of new US program activities and pilots.

Participant and Partner Support

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for program partners, vendors, facilitators, and other stakeholders, as assigned.
• Respond to routine questions and ensure inquiries are directed to the appropriate team member.
• Support partner coordination, scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing communication.
• Maintain accurate partner, vendor, stakeholder, and program contact information.
• Help ensure partners receive program materials, timelines, reporting requirements, reminders, and other relevant information.
• Coordinate with implementation partners to understand participant-related activities, needs, and updates.
• Support participant-facing activities when needed, based on the structure and requirements of each program.
• Assist with gathering feedback from partners and other stakeholders and communicate concerns, risks, or emerging needs to the program team.
• Help create an organized, responsive, and professional experience for partners and program stakeholders.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Organize and maintain digital program files, forms, agreements, contact lists, attendance records, and program materials.
• Support vendor, facilitator, mentor, and partner onboarding by collecting required documentation and information.
• Assist with processing invoices, payment requests, reimbursements, and program expenses in coordination with Operations.
• Track basic program spending against approved budgets and flag missing or unexpected expenses.
• Support event and workshop logistics, including venue coordination, supplies, technology, transportation, catering, and accessibility needs.
• Help ensure program records are complete, current, and stored in the appropriate systems.
• Follow established organizational procedures related to privacy, safeguarding, documentation, and financial approvals.

Communications and Stakeholder Coordination

• Draft routine emails, communications, meeting summaries, program updates, and follow-up messages.
• Support relationships with nonprofit organizations, creative industry partners, community groups, vendors, mentors, and facilitators.
• Assist with scheduling and preparing for partner meetings.
• Prepare background information, participant materials, presentations, and briefing notes as requested.
• Represent the Elba Hope Foundation professionally in meetings, events, and written communications.

Data, Measurement, and Reporting

• Maintain accurate program participation, attendance, activity, and outcome data.
• Support the distribution and collection of surveys, feedback forms, evaluations, and consent documentation.
• Assist with tracking program progress against established milestones and performance indicators.
• Compile information for internal updates, funder reports, presentations, and leadership briefings.
• Help identify missing data, incomplete records, and recurring participant or program issues.
• Document program successes, challenges, lessons learned, and participant feedback.
• Support the collection of participant stories, testimonials, and program highlights in coordination with the Communications team.

Research and Program Development Support

• Conduct research on potential community organizations, creative partners, speakers, mentors, vendors, and program opportunities.
• Support community and participant needs assessments.
• Research relevant youth development, education, workforce development, and creative industry initiatives.
• Assist with creating program resources, templates, guides, application materials, and participant handbooks.
• Help identify opportunities to improve program processes and the participant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in program coordination, administrative support, youth programming, education, community engagement, events, nonprofit operations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-up items.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with young people, partners, vendors, and senior colleagues.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed.
• Reliable follow-through and willingness to take responsibility for completing work accurately and on time.
• Good judgment and the ability to recognize when an issue should be escalated.
• Comfort using project management, contact management, survey, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate across different locations and time zones.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling participant and organizational information appropriately.
• Interest in nonprofit programs, youth development, education, employability, or the creative industries.
• Experience supporting youth, student, education, workforce development, mentorship, arts, media, or creative industry programs.
• Experience coordinating workshops, events, internships, mentorship programs, or participant-based initiatives.
• Experience maintaining program data, attendance records, surveys, or contact databases.
• Fluency in English is required.

Compensation & Hours

• $25/hour
• Approximately 10–15 hours per week, with flexibility during program execution.
• Independent contractor position with performance reviews at 3 and 6 months.
• Occasional domestic travel may also be required.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team with meaningful international impact.
• Opportunity to help launch and expand a flagship youth program in the United States.
• Exposure to international program operations across the United States, United Kingdom, and Africa.
• Opportunity to work closely with organizational leadership, program managers, community partners, and creative industry professionals.
• Potential for the role to grow as the Foundation’s US program portfolio expands.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience and fit for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

We are seeking candidates who bring a deep contextual understanding of Africa and a strong alignment with our mission and values. This may come through lived experience, long-term professional engagement, or meaningful personal connection to the regions and communities we serve. Our work is rooted in respect for local leadership, cultural knowledge, and community-driven solutions, and we prioritize applicants who demonstrate humility, accountability, and a clear commitment to working in partnership with diverse stakeholders. 

The Elba Hope Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Organization Overview

The Elba Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization. At the heart of our mission lies a steadfast commitment to sustainable progress and better futures for Africans and the African Diaspora through the interconnected tools of agriculture, conservation, food security, education, youth advocacy, and social justice. 

Our mission is to drive transformative change by fostering innovation, empowering communities, and forming strategic partnerships that will have a lasting impact on these sectors, both today and for future generations.

Position Overview

The Communications Manager is responsible for managing the Foundation’s communications and digital presence across multiple audiences, programmes, and campaigns. This role goes beyond social media execution by leading creative production, coordinating external creative partners, managing content workflows, and ensuring all communications are delivered on time, on brand, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Working closely with leadership, programme teams, fundraising, and external vendors, the Communications Manager serves as the central point of coordination for communications projects from concept through publication.

Key Responsibilities

Communications Strategy & Campaign Management

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive communications calendar across organizational priorities and UK programmes.
• Coordinate integrated campaigns across social media, fundraising, events, partnerships, and programme initiatives.
• Ensure messaging remains consistent across all Foundation channels and audiences.
• Identify opportunities to amplify organizational milestones, partnerships, campaigns, and mission-driven moments.

Social Media Management

• Oversee content planning and publishing across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and other relevant platforms.
• Coordinate campaigns across multiple Foundation and programme social media handles.
• Write engaging captions, source visuals, and recruit and coordinate with graphic/video partners as needed.
• Manage scheduling and publishing using social media management platforms.
• Monitor engagement, respond to inquiries where appropriate, and identify opportunities to increase reach and engagement.
• Maintain brand voice and ensure quality and consistency across all content.

Creative Project Management

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of creative projects from briefing through final delivery.
• Manage relationships with graphic designers, videographers, photographers, editors, and other creative contractors.
• Develop creative briefs and ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope.
• Review creative deliverables and provide clear, actionable, and implementable feedback.
• Gather, consolidate, and prioritize feedback from internal stakeholders into a single, cohesive revision process.
• Maintain organized creative assets and oversee asset management across projects.

Organizational Communications & Website Management

• Lead the development and production of the Foundation’s Annual Impact Report.
• Coordinate communications materials supporting fundraising campaigns, grant announcements, partnerships, events, programme launches, and organizational updates.
• Co-manage the Foundation’s website with the Director of Operations, ensuring content remains current, accurate, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate website updates for programmes, campaigns, impact stories, fundraising initiatives, events, and organizational news.
• Work with external web developers and designers to implement new pages, functionality, and improvements.
• Review and approve website content, imagery, and layouts before publication.
• Monitor website performance and user experience, identifying opportunities to improve engagement and accessibility.
• Support the creation of presentations, newsletters, digital reports, and other marketing and communications collateral as needed.

Engagement & Community Management

• Monitor audience responses, mentions, and direct messages across platforms.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and appropriate responses.
• Identify opportunities to amplify partner content or mission-aligned news.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with programme, fundraising, operations, and leadership teams to identify communications needs and priorities.
• Ensure timely collection of content, photography, success stories, and programme updates.
• Keep communications projects moving by proactively managing timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor platform performance and campaign effectiveness.
• Prepare concise monthly reports highlighting engagement, growth, campaign performance, and recommendations.
• Recommend improvements based on analytics, audience trends, and organizational priorities.

Tools & Platforms

• Asana, HubSpot, Canva Pro, Google Drive, Hootsuite, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Frame.io. Adobe Suite experience a plus!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in communications, social media, or digital marketing, preferably within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing communications projects from planning through execution.
• Experience coordinating and managing external creative vendors, including designers, photographers, videographers, and editors.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to provide concise, constructive, and actionable creative feedback.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Experience developing communications calendars and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Asana, HubSpot, Canva Pro, Google Workspace, Frame.io, and social media management platforms.
• Self-directed, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Passion for the Foundation’s mission and global impact.

Compensation & Hours

• $25-$30/hour depending on experience
• Approximately 10–15 hours per week, with flexibility during major campaigns.
• Independent contractor position with performance reviews at 3 and 6 months.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunity to lead communications for a growing global nonprofit.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team with meaningful international impact.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume, portfolio or examples of relevant communications work, and a brief cover letter describing your experience managing communications campaigns and creative projects. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

We are seeking candidates who bring a deep contextual understanding of Africa and a strong alignment with our mission and values. This may come through lived experience, long-term professional engagement, or meaningful personal connection to the regions and communities we serve. Our work is rooted in respect for local leadership, cultural knowledge, and community-driven solutions, and we prioritize applicants who demonstrate humility, accountability, and a clear commitment to working in partnership with diverse stakeholders. 

The Elba Hope Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Organization Overview

The Elba Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization. At the heart of our mission lies a steadfast commitment to sustainable progress and better futures for Africans and the African Diaspora through the interconnected tools of agriculture, conservation, food security, education, youth advocacy, and social justice. 

Our mission is to drive transformative change by fostering innovation, empowering communities, and forming strategic partnerships that will have a lasting impact on these sectors, both today and for future generations.

Position Overview

The Elba Hope Foundation is seeking an experienced nonprofit finance consultant (CPA or equivalent) to serve as a trusted financial advisor to leadership. This consultant will provide independent financial oversight, strengthen financial systems and reporting, and support strategic decision-making as the Foundation continues to grow.

This engagement is designed to complement—not replace—our existing bookkeeping and accounting functions. The consultant will work alongside the Executive Director, Director of Operations, accountants, and Trustees to ensure accurate financial reporting, improve financial infrastructure, strengthen internal controls, and establish scalable processes that support the Foundation’s programmes, fundraising activities, grants, and annual audit requirements.

Phase One: Financial Review (2 Weeks)

Conduct a comprehensive review of the Foundation’s current financial position to establish a shared financial baseline for leadership, Trustees, and external funding partners.

Scope

• Review current budgets, financial statements, actual expenditures, and cash position.
• Reconcile financial information and assumptions across budgets, forecasts, and accounting records.
• Review grant funding, donor restrictions, funding commitments, and major liabilities.
• Assess short-term and medium-term cash flow projections.
• Evaluate financial reporting currently provided to leadership and Trustees.
• Identify financial risks, inconsistencies, or areas requiring clarification.
• Meet with leadership to discuss findings and recommendations.

Deliverables

Provide a concise Financial Assessment Report that includes:

• Current financial position and organizational financial health.
• Key financial risks and observations.
• Recommendations for immediate improvements.
• Priority actions to strengthen financial management.
• A validated financial baseline to support strategic planning, fundraising, grant applications, and Board reporting.

Phase Two: Ongoing Advisory Support

Pending a successful Phase One engagement, we would invite the candidate to provide ongoing financial advisory support on an as-needed basis (approximately 8 hours every two months). Support may include the following: 

• Review organizational and program budgets.
• Advise on financial forecasting and scenario planning.
• Review cash flow projections and liquidity planning.
• Support financial planning for new initiatives, grants, and major projects.
• Review grant budgets and financial compliance requirements.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and materials for Trustee and Finance Committee meetings, providing analysis and recommendations to strengthen financial oversight and strategic decision-making.
• Participate in leadership or Trustee meetings as requested.
• Serve as an independent advisor during significant financial discussions.
• Recommend improvements to financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting practices.
• Be available for ad hoc questions

Financial Systems & Infrastructure

• Advise on financial systems, templates, and operational processes that improve consistency, transparency, and audit readiness across the Foundation.
• Design monthly financial reporting packages for leadership and Trustees.
• Recommend key financial dashboards and performance indicators.
• Improve grant financial tracking and reporting processes.
• Review chart of accounts structure and program cost allocation methodologies.
• Advise on internal controls, approval workflows, and financial governance.
• Reviewing document retention practices and audit preparedness.
• Identifying opportunities to improve collaboration between leadership, bookkeepers, accountants, auditors, and funding partners.

Expected Outcomes

Through this engagement, the Foundation will have:

• A clear and accurate understanding of its financial position.
• Stronger financial reporting for leadership and Trustees.
• Improved budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Consistent financial systems that support organizational growth.
• Enhanced grant financial management and compliance.
• Increased readiness for audits and major funding opportunities.
• Scalable financial infrastructure that supports strategic decision-making.

Engagement

• Initial Financial Assessment (approximately two weeks).
• Ongoing advisory support on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, as needed.
• Additional strategic finance support may be requested during budgeting, audit preparation, major grant submissions, or other significant organizational initiatives.

Compensation

Phase One: Financial Assessment

The initial engagement will consist of a comprehensive financial review conducted over approximately two weeks. This phase includes an independent assessment of the Foundation’s financial position, meetings with leadership and key finance partners, reconciliation of financial information, and delivery of a Financial Assessment Report with findings and recommendations.

Compensation: Fixed fee of between $4,000 – $5,000, inclusive of all meetings, analysis, and deliverables.

Phase Two: Ongoing Advisory Support

Following completion of the Financial Assessment, the consultant will provide ongoing strategic financial advisory services under a monthly retainer. The consultant will advise leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial reporting, and other strategic finance matters while supporting the Foundation’s continued growth.

During the engagement, the consultant will also develop a Finance Playbook consisting of standardized financial templates, tools, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to strengthen financial consistency, improve operational efficiency, support audit readiness, and provide a lasting financial resource for the Foundation.

Compensation: Monthly strategic financial advisory services retainer at a to-be-determined amount for an initial six-month engagement, with the scope and retainer to be reviewed at the conclusion of the initial term.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Job Purpose:

World Vision International Ethiopia (WVIE) is operating in a more competitive and constrained funding environment. The Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) team is expected to be more focused, better coordinated, and more disciplined in how it positions with donors, develops proposals, manages active grants, and documents institutional learning.

The RAM Specialist is responsible for supporting resource acquisition and grant portfolio management across development, humanitarian, and fragile contexts. The role leads assigned donor, Support Office, sector, or portfolio engagement, and ensures that WVIE develops high-quality, feasible, and competitive funding opportunities aligned with the FY26-30 strategy, Integrated Programming Framework, donor priorities, and operational realities.

The role also supports strong grant management by working closely with Operations, Technical Teams, MEAL, Finance, Supply Chain, Support Offices, and partners. The RAM Specialist is expected to maintain clear documentation, follow up on active actions, support donor compliance, and contribute to learning that improves future positioning, proposals, and portfolio performance.

The position requires strong proposal writing, donor engagement, coordination, documentation, and follow-through. It also requires the ability to work across teams and support integrated, layered, and practical programme design that delivers measurable impact for children and communities.

Major Responsibilities

Resource Acquisition and Donor Positioning

• Lead or support donor and Support Office engagement for assigned portfolios, sectors, or opportunities.
• Maintain updated donor intelligence, funding pipeline, partner mapping, and opportunity tracking information.
• Support proactive donor positioning, including gathering intelligence, preparing briefs, identifying entry points, and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Lead or contribute to Go/No-Go processes, ensuring strategic alignment, feasibility, cost recovery, risk, compliance, and partner considerations are clearly documented.
• Coordinate the development of concept notes, proposals, expressions of interest, and grant applications.
• Ensure proposal designs are aligned with WVIE’s FY26-30 strategy, Integrated Programming Framework, donor priorities, and operational capacity.
• Work closely with Technical Teams, Operations, MEAL, Finance, Supply Chain, Security, Communications, and partners to ensure proposals are realistic, integrated, and costed properly.
• Support proposal timelines, workback schedules, section assignments, review processes, and final submission readiness.
• Ensure proposals include strong evidence, field input, value for money, safeguarding, GEDSI, localization, climate resilience, conflict sensitivity, and sustainability where relevant.
• Support budget development and budget narrative alignment with Finance and technical teams.
• Upload or support submission of proposals through donor portals and ensure submission records are properly documented.
• Document proposal development lessons, donor feedback, and process learning for future use.

Grant Management and Portfolio Oversight

• Provide RAM oversight for assigned active grants, in coordination with Grant Operations Managers, Operations, Finance, MEAL, Technical Teams, Support Offices, and donors.
• Serve as RAM focal point for assigned grants from award negotiation through start-up, implementation monitoring, reporting, amendments, and closeout.
• Support award negotiation processes, including review of donor requirements, budget changes, compliance issues, and internal approvals.
• Support strong grant start-up by ensuring key donor requirements, deliverables, timelines, budget controls, and reporting expectations are clearly communicated and documented.
• Track grant health, reporting timelines, contractual deliverables, donor requirements, and key risks for assigned portfolio.
• Coordinate with Grant Operations Managers to follow up on implementation, budget burn rate, reporting quality, donor issues, and compliance risks.
• Review donor reports for quality, consistency, donor alignment, and clear presentation of results.
• Support contract management, including amendments, extensions, realignments, no-cost extensions, and donor approvals.
• Maintain donor communication logs and ensure key decisions are properly archived.
• Support preparation for donor meetings, monitoring visits, audits, evaluations, and portfolio reviews.
• Ensure grant documentation is complete, accessible, and aligned with RAM tracking systems.
• Escalate major grant risks in a timely manner through agreed RAM and Operations channels.
• Documentation, Systems, and Knowledge Management
• Maintain complete and updated documentation for assigned opportunities and grants in the relevant trackers and shared folders.
• Ensure final proposals, budgets, GNG records, donor submissions, agreements, amendments, reports, and closeout documents are properly filed.
• Maintain updated acquisition and grant management trackers for assigned portfolio.
• Support Global Horizon Tracking and other WV grant management systems as required.
• Document donor preferences, proposal learning, grant implementation learning, audit findings, and closeout lessons.
• Support after-action reviews, proposal debriefs, and learning sessions for major opportunities and strategic grants.
• Prepare short donor briefs, portfolio updates, pipeline summaries, and handover notes when required.
• Ensure institutional knowledge is not held only in personal email, desktop files, or informal conversations.

Coordination and Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with Technical Teams to ensure technical priorities are translated into fundable concepts and donor engagement products.
• Work with Operations to ensure proposal designs and active grants are operationally realistic and field-informed.
• Work with MEAL to ensure evidence, indicators, learning, accountability, and reporting systems are built into designs and grant management.
• Work with Finance to ensure budget quality, cost recovery, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Work with Supply Chain, Security, P&C, Communications, and other support teams to ensure relevant inputs are included in proposals and grant oversight.
• Support regular RAM portfolio reviews and cross-functional grant performance discussions.
• Promote clear role clarity between RAM, Operations, Technical Teams, MEAL, Finance, and Support Offices.

Partnership and Localization

• Support partner identification, mapping, due diligence, and engagement for assigned opportunities.
• Ensure local partner roles are considered early in proposal design where relevant.
• Support partner capacity discussions related to proposal development, compliance, reporting, and grant management.
• Document partner engagement history, strengths, risks, and potential future opportunities.
• Promote practical localization approaches that are realistic, compliant, and aligned with donor expectations.

Training and Capacity Support

• Support capacity building for internal teams and partners on proposal development, donor compliance, grant management, and documentation.
• Share practical tools, templates, lessons, and examples that improve acquisition and grant management quality.
• Support orientation of new staff or colleagues taking over assigned donor, SO, or portfolio areas.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, or related field.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Training/certification in humanitarian standards, grant acquisition, and management.
• Experience in capacity building for local partners.

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in grant acquisition and management, preferably in an INGO context, including both development and humanitarian programming.
• Proven track record in winning and managing large grants from bilateral, multilateral, and/or private donors.
• Strong knowledge of donor regulations (e.g., USG, EU, UN agencies, FCDO, UNOCHA, etc.).
• Experience designing and managing programmes that integrate HDP Triple Nexus principles.
• Excellent proposal writing and budget development skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and donor relationship skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, online donor portals, and project management tools.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)

Required Language(s)

• Amharic
• English

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or Key Competencies

• Be Safe and Resilient 
• Build Relationships 
• Learn and Develop 
• Partner and Collaborate 
• Deliver Results 
• Be Accountable 
• Improve and Innovate 
• Embrace Change 

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Applicant Types Accepted:Local Applicants Only

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

The Risk function is responsible for;  

• Maintaining and updating the Risk Management Framework (RMF), the Risk Appetite (RA) Statement,the Risk Management policy, and the Risk tolerances to ensure they remain appropriate to VFU’s activities. 

• Effectively communicating and implementing the RMF within VFU. 

• Administering related governance and reporting processes, such as a consolidated Risk Register to log risks material to the organisation. 

• Ensure compliance with the ALCO Charter, Finance Manual and any other guiding policy. 

• Ensure financial risk management following prescribed policies, processes and procedures. 

• Ensure timely reporting to all stakeholders. 

• Analysing key performance indicators of the company and providing information to internal stakeholders for strategic decision making in line with the business plan. 

• Developing, managing and evaluating the performance of reports with respect to the set key result areas in line with the HR policies. 

• Identifying training needs for subordinate staff. 

• Implement the Institution Risk Management Framework, policies, processes and procedures as well as conduct regular risk reviews. 

• Render support in the development of and manage processes to identify and evaluate business risks and control self-assessments. 

• Implementation of risk management systems including an efficient and functional BCP. 

• Training and sensitization of staff on risk management so as to ensure risk consciousness amongst the staff. 

• Developing risk policies, processes and procedures, risk limits and approval authorities. 

• Keenly monitor major and critical risk issues, including near misses. 

The compliance function responsibilities include; 

• Identify and assess the compliance risk associated with the institution’s current and proposed future business activities including new products, systems, new business relationships, and any extension of operations or network on a national and international level. 

• Identify and keep an inventory available to all staff of essential laws and regulations, internal policies, manuals, guidelines and procedures pertinent to the organisation. 

• Identification and reporting of any internal, regulatory, statutory compliance breaches or gaps. 

• Assess the appropriateness of internal policies, procedures and guidelines, ensure a follow up of any identified deficiencies, make recommendations for amendments, where necessary, and supervise the implementation of corrective measures to mitigate the identified deficiencies. 

• Monitor compliance with internal policies, processes, procedures and guidelines across all business units, branches by performing regular and comprehensive compliance risk assessment & testing, portfolio reviews and report the results on a regular basis promptly.  

• Train/educate all staff with respect to compliance with applicable laws, rules and standards and act as advisor on compliance queries from staff members. 

• Ensure development of an effective internal compliance culture by promoting the benefits of ethical business conduct and compliance. 

• Liaise with relevant external bodies and regulators on compliance matters, exercise any specific legal responsibilities such as reporting suspicious transactions related to money laundering and the fight against terrorism financing. 

• Preparation and submission of a return to the regulator on risk classification of assets and provisioning. 

• Establish and / or supervise appropriate compliance checks and controls. 

• Maintain an effective support mechanism to enable closure of all audit issues, compliance related exceptions raised within the institution. 

• Develop annual work plan 

• Implement risk/ compliance monitoring tools / maps including activities, triggers, probability and actions. 

• Spearhead the implementation of effective internal controls and ensure that these are adhered to. 

• Prepare, submit and present periodic (Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual) risk and compliance reports to enable informed decisions. 

• Any other duties assigned by supervisor. 

Qualifications:  Knowledge and Technical Skills: 

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Economics, Risk Management, or related field. 

• Professional qualifications are an added advantage: MBA,CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, ACAMS, Risk Management certification. 

Applicant Types Accepted:Local Applicants Only