EPIC-Africa Hiring Chief Programs Officer: Remote Africa Opportunity | Full-Time Senior Leadership Role

Overview

EPIC-Africa is seeking a Chief Programs Officer to lead its Programs team, manage partnerships, and strengthen engagement across African civil society. The organization works to make African civil society more visible, fundable, and capable through research, data, and initiatives like the African CSO Platform and the African CSO Awards. This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to experienced professionals based in Africa with a strong background in programme leadership, partnership development, event management, and digital community building. Applicants must possess a deep understanding of African civil society, philanthropy, and the funding landscape, alongside excellent written and spoken English. Candidates who have nonprofit fundraising experience, French language skills, earned-revenue models, philanthropic relationships, and experience using artificial intelligence responsibly are offered an added advantage.

What you get

The successful candidate steps into a full-time, senior remote role on the executive leadership team. The position includes leading and developing a Programs team consisting of Anglophone and Francophone Programs Officers and a future Programs Coordinator. Compensation includes a competitive package commensurate with experience and qualifications. Travel may be required for programme delivery, events, and organizational activities.

Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate experience building and managing a new team or function at a senior or executive level, along with strong skills in partnership management, budgeting, and staff supervision. Candidates need a proven ability to design and deliver events, convenings, and capacity-building programmes, as well as experience growing online communities and utilizing data analysis and monitoring tools. The role requires the ability to work effectively in a remote, multicultural, and multilingual environment, maintain partnership standards, support the responsible use of artificial intelligence in operations, and travel when required.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit an updated curriculum vitae and a cover letter that explains their suitability for the position and outlines their vision for the role. Submissions are to be made through the application form provided in the official vacancy announcement. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and recruitment will close once the ideal candidate is identified.