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The successful candidate will join CfA’s Communities team as the continental champion for CfA’s africanDRONE and sensors.AFRICA networks pioneering the use of drones and sensors for climate change and deforestation monitoring, water and air quality detection, and pollution detection in African cities, as well as open data collection and mapping. africanDRONE is a community of African drone pilots who use drone imagery and maps for social justice and environmental security. sensors.AFRICA is a citizen science initiative that involves monitoring of environmental challenges such as air quality and noise pollution, and water quality to empower citizens in African cities.

Responsibilities: 

Community Management: Lead and expand geographically dispersed professional networks, that is, africanDRONE (drone pilots) and sensors.AFRICA (sensor practitioners) communities across Africa. Ensure members are engaged, active, and supported.
Event Coordination: Organize online, offline, and hybrid community events (workshops, webinars, meetups) to promote knowledge-sharing, capacity-building, and collaboration within the networks.
Programme Development: Identify gaps within the africanDRONE and sensors.AFRICA communities and design programs that address these needs, ensuring they align with community goals and partner expectations.
Project Oversight: Manage multiple donor-funded projects, including fellowships and micro-grants, ensuring milestones are achieved on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including IoT practitioners, community members, partners, and donors.
Mentorship & Training: Facilitate training, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives for community members to ensure they are equipped to drive impact in their respective fields.
Monitoring & Evaluation: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of programs and community engagement strategies through member feedback, performance metrics, and data-driven insights.
Reporting & Communication: Produce detailed reports on community activities, milestones, and outcomes. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, producing presentations, briefings, and other communications materials to keep partners and stakeholders informed.
Community Engagement Planning: Develop and execute weekly and monthly engagement plans, ensuring consistent and proactive communication with community members.

Required: 

At least 3 years of experience in community management, stakeholder engagement, or project management, with a focus on professional networks or Communities of Practice.
Strong experience organising and coordinating local, international, and hybrid events (in-person and online).
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
A strong track record of stakeholder engagement, particularly with tech practitioners, professionals, and donors.
In-depth understanding of civic technology applications, particularly in the context of drones, sensors, and IoT technologies for environmental monitoring.
A passion for social justice, environmental sustainability, and international development.
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) for diverse audiences and settings (small groups, large meetings, and one-on-one interactions).
Ability to work independently, think critically, and solve problems with a focus on achieving impactful outcomes.
Fluent in English (spoken and written).

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Achieving Open Data and Open Government on a continental level is a mammoth task. Code for Africa is therefore deliberately designed as a vehicle for partnerships, to allow for shared knowledge and collaborative solutions, driven by thematic champions and diverse approaches
The successful candidates will work as part of a multinational and multilingual team using digital collaboration tools to create content for a global audience and international media partners.

Required: minimum requirements include:

A minimum of 4 years of experience in community management or a related field, working directly with groups and individuals.
Excellent project management skills, including handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
Experience delivering on contractual project requirements and producing regular reports for monitoring purposes.
Experience organising and coordinating local and international events and community outreach (including offline, online, and hybrid events).
Comfortable with facilitating and delivering training, skills coaching and mentoring.
Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to build relationships and engage with diverse audiences, including academics, journalists, storytellers, data analysts, researchers, technologists, and editors.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, for large and small groups, in-person and via phone and email.
Experience designing and implementing community-informed research strategies, including writing and designing surveys and questionnaires to solicit feedback on various topics.
Familiarity with growth and impact metrics, as well as web analytics
Ability to work creatively and accurately under pressure, with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently.
Proficiency in the English language (spoken and written).

Preferred: candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

Experience working in the technology, non-profit and/or media environments will be advantageous.
An understanding of database management and familiarity with spreadsheets. 
Experience managing content distribution, such as blogs and stories through various channels, including social media, and websites (Medium, WordPress). 
Good working knowledge of HTML, WordPress and SEO. 
Experience working with a multinational and fully remote organisation.
Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written).

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