Africa Manager

Were hiring an Africa Manager to help build LaMPs portfolio of work across the continent. This is a builder role. 

Youll help identify where opportunities exist develop relationships that unlock them support fundraising and partnerships and help turn early-stage ideas into real programs. You wont just be managing projects  youll be helping create them. 

Youll work closely with the Director of Programs and the broader LaMP team while operating with a high degree of autonomy on the ground. This role involves a mix of external engagement (employers partners funders governments) and internal execution (moving ideas into action and making sure things get done well). 

If you like operating at the intersection of strategy partnerships and execution this role is for you. 

What Youll Do 

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 LaMPs 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  

Who This Role Is For 

This role is for someone who is proactive resourceful and comfortable operating without a playbook. 

Youre likely a strong fit if you: 

• take initiative and follow through  

• are comfortable building relationships across business governments and development actors  

• can move between big-picture thinking and hands-on execution  

• are credible in external settings but not overly hierarchical  

• seek long-term sustainability in solutions over quick wins 

• have a track record of putting plans into action 

• enjoy building something that doesnt fully exist yet  

What Success Looks Like 

• Growing and converting a pipeline of credible high-impact opportunities in Africa  

• Strong relationships with key government partner and market actors  

• Tangible progress from idea partnership program results 

• Increased visibility and trust in LaMP as a partner in Africa  

Why This Role 

Africa will be central to the future of global labor mobility. This role offers the chance to help shape that future in a practical way by building real pathways real partnerships and real programs. 

If youre excited by the idea of building the foundation for millions of new jobs for Africans on the move wed love to hear from you. 

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For 

• 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 

• 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  

Additional Information :

Location: This is a remote position (work from home) based in Africa with a preference for Nairobi Kenya.  

Compensation: We are committed to offering competitive salary and benefits packages aligned with international non-profit organizations. For this position we anticipate a salary range between USD $65-95K depending on the country of employment and individual qualifications. The estimated range is in USD but salary payments will be negotiated and made in local currency.  

How to Apply: Please submit a one-page cover letter and resume through the SmartRecruiters portal. Given the time-sensitive nature of this role applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First round interviews will begin mid-June. We aim to have the selected candidate begin in early August 2026. 

LaMP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time