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Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa
Africa Engagement Programme Manager
Salary from £36,647 to £44,140 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £47,456 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years
The Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa (FLIA)’s role at the LSE is to strengthen LSE’s long-term commitment to placing Africa at the heart of understandings and debates about global issues. FLIA works to forge new links with African scholars and institutions and increase the visibility of Africa in the LSE’s teaching, research, and policy engagement. FLIA is growing rapidly. The growth since its establishment five years ago has led to the transformation of the Centre becoming an Institute in 2021. FLIA currently hosts four defined and expanding programmes: the Programme for African Leadership (PfAL), the FLIA Events programme (including the annual Africa Summit), the research programme (largely focused on African research), and the Africa Engagement Programme (AEP). AEP is the Institute’s newest programme having completed its inaugural year and is now looking for a dynamic individual who can drive the programme’s growth, development, and spear head the Institute’s engagement on the African continent. The programme is central to developing and furthering the Institute’s relationships with prospective employers, donors, and universities on the African continent, with a view of building strategic partnerships that generate opportunities for graduates, supports the continuation of the African Research Fellowship programme at FLIA, and raises further funding to support the Institute’s activities.
The manager of the Africa Engagement Programme (AEP) at FLIA will be responsible for managing the expansion of programme at the Institute working closely with the Programme for African Leadership (PfAL) team, the Institute Manager and Director to execute the strategy and vision for the programme. This role will advance focussed partnerships in Africa with employers, academic institutions, and private and public donors and partners. Additionally, the post-holder will work with the PfAL team to support the growing PfAL network on the continent by strengthening connections across the country groups through tailored communications and events working closely with LSE’s alumni relations team.
Candidates will have experience working with private and public sectors in Africa, held a combination of fundraising/sponsorship, strategic and relationship building roles, are able to work and travel independently, and cultivate relationships with prospective partners. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to foster a shared sense of purpose with a diverse range of stakeholders, understand organisational needs and have a passion for African development and possess excellent communication and influencing skills.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Institute Manager, Martha Geiger at m.geiger@lse.ac.uk .
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11th July 2021 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.