The Africa Leadership Forum (ALF) is Africas premier civil society organization. The forum grew out of the need to assist in improving the capacity and competence of African leaders to tackle development challenges confronting Africa. The establishment of ALF was not fortuitous. It was in response to a number of pressing, challenges facing post-independence Africa. The motivation behind the setting up of ALF was the widespread and palpable crises of leadership and management across Africa. Part of ALF’s mission is to develop leadership capacities in Africa in order to increase the productivity of major actors in government, parliament, business and civil society to create enabling conditions for the development of the continent in an environment of peace, stability and security.
Role Description
The Head of Democracy and Capacity Building will work closely with the Executive Director by developing policy-driven curricula, conducting governance training, facilitating dialogues on governance challenges, and leading research initiatives that will strengthen governance systems across Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Develop governance curricula focusing on policy analysis, governance structures, and democratic participation.
Plan and execute workshops and training sessions for policymakers, civil society leaders, and governance advocates.
Facilitate discussions on governance challenges, including corruption, electoral reforms, and the rule of law.
Facilitate capacity strengthening and training of electoral observers through specialised training programmes and support mechanisms.
Monitor and assess governance trends and produce reports to influence governance reforms.
Advocate for inclusive and participatory governance models in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
Lead the development of governance-related research, papers, and policy recommendations.
Prepare proposals and engage in fundraising activities to secure necessary funds for governance-related projects.
Prepare annual work plans, budgets, and reports on governance program activities.
Reach on and identify funding opportunities such as grants, partnerships for processing and follow-up by the Executive Director
Contribute to ALF’s quarterly newsletter, research papers, policy statements, and ALF’s positions on governance and leadership issues in Africa.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Law and Diplomacy, Development Studies, Peace and Security Studies, Sociology and related fields
Minimum of 7 years of experience in governance, democracy, public policy, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a senior advisory or programme leadership role.
Proven experience in designing and implementing governance training and capacity-building programmes in an NGO setting
Experience in research, advocacy, and publication of governance-related reports and policy briefs.
Track record of securing funding through grant writing and fundraising initiatives.
Experience working with governments, international organisations, civil society, and electoral bodies in Africa.
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to translate findings into practical policy recommendations.
Excellent facilitation and public speaking skills, with experience leading high-level discussions.
