Regional Director Africa at Women for Women International
We believe strong women build strong nations. Since 1993, Women for Women International has helped nearly 420,000 marginalized women in countries affected by war and conflict.
- We directly work with women in 8 countries offering support, tools, and access to life-changing skills to move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency.
Purpose
The Regional Director, Africa serves as the senior leader responsible for growing Women for Women International’s revenue, partnerships, and strategic influence across Africa, while also providing line management, coordination, and leadership support to Country Directors across the region.
- The role strengthens WfWI’s unitary model by ensuring that country strategy, program delivery, operations, and revenue development are better aligned across the continent.
- The Regional Director, Africa drives a multi-year regional strategy that combines philanthropy, institutional funding, corporate partnerships, diaspora and high-net-worth giving, and selected earned-income or investment-aligned opportunities.
In addition to leading regional revenue growth, the Regional Director, Africa plays a critical leadership role in mentoring and managing Country Directors, supporting cross-country collaboration, strengthening planning and performance discipline, and ensuring that opportunities and risks are surfaced early and managed in close coordination with Programs, Operations, Finance, Risk,
Compliance, and Communications.
- The role represents Africa on the Global Revenue Team and other relevant global forumsand serves as WfWI’s primary external representative for regional partnerships and market development across Africa.
Engagement
Serve as the primary external representative for WfWI in Africa with regional donors, corporates, philanthropic networks, intergovernmental bodies, and strategic partners.
- Dedicate substantial time to external engagement to raise funds, build alliances, and strengthen WfWI’s regional profile.
- Collaborate closely with Country Directors and global colleagues to ensure integrated regional planning and execution.
- Maintain regular engagement with the CEO, CPPO, COO, and other relevant leaders on regional priorities, risks, performance, and support needs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with African philanthropic, corporate, institutional, and diaspora networks to position WfWI as a credible and compelling regional partner.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery
Strategy and Planning
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Africa regional strategy aligned with the Global Revenue Strategy and country realities.
- Translate global priorities into a practical regional plan that links market opportunities, country strategy, program capacity, and operational readiness.
- Establish annual priorities, targets, and review mechanisms for both regional revenue performance and Country Director leadership coordination.
Ensure Africa contributes meaningfully to WfWI’s overall revenue ambition while remaining grounded in delivery feasibility, risk management, and country context.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Requirements
All criteria tagged (A) for Application must be addressed in your covering letter or the application will be disregarded.
Located in one of the African countries specified with the existing right to work in that country of employment (A)
- Master’s degree required. (A)
- Minimum 10 years of combined senior leadership experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development, international development, or related fields.
- (A)Ability to articulate donor trends and revenue opportunities in Africa, particularly relevant to WfWI’s mission, with a track record of raising a minimum of $5 million a year from at least two types of donor sources, including corporate sources, for social impact causes, inclusive of women’s empowerment. (A)
- Experience designing and implementing strategic Africa-focused partnerships with regional and global development entities, evidenced by clear outcomes. (A)
- Experience overseeing multi-country programs in Africa, inclusive of strategy development and budget planning, revenue forecasting, team management, financial reporting, and liaising with a global office. (A)
- Participation in women’s rights and or economic empowerment networks and strategic spaces. (A)
- Proven track record of securing significant funding from philanthropists, corporates, foundations, institutions, or strategic partners in Africa or comparable contexts.
Strong understanding of African philanthropic ecosystems, corporate CSR trends, diaspora giving, and institutional funding landscapes.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering multi-year strategies with measurable growth targets.
- Strong people management, coaching, and leadership development skills.
- Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and external representation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional African languages are an advantage.
- Deep commitment to women’s rights, gender equality, and ethical fundraising.
- Willingness to travel regionally and internationally as required.
Deadline: June 14 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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