Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found
Paradigm Initiative is a social enterprise that builds an ICT-enabled support system and advocates digital rights in order to improve livelihoods for under-served youth. Our programs include digital inclusion programs – such as the Life Skills. ICT. Financial Readiness. Entrepreneurship (LIFE) training program and Techtiary program – and a digital rights program, Magoyi. Across our offices in Nigeria (Aba, Abuja, Ajegunle, Kano, Yaba), Malawi, Cameroon, and beyond, as part of a pan-African expansion plan, we work to connect under-served youth with improved livelihoods through our digital inclusion and digital rights programs.
A career at Paradigm Initiative gives you the opportunity to join our dedicated team of professionals who are all passionate about digital inclusion and digital rights. A variety of educational disciplines as well as cultural and career experiences are represented within our team, and all of these rich proficiencies are harnessed towards making significant impact through our programs. Our team members find that working with Paradigm Initiative provides the challenge and career development they seek and also provides the needed support for growth.
We are recruiting for the following positions:
Advertised Position
Google Policy Fellow, East/Southern Africa
Summary
Paradigm Initiative is recruiting to fill a vacant Google Policy Fellow position in the organisation. The Fellow will be working on the Digital Rights Program of Paradigm Initiative, with focus on East and Southern Africa. The fellowship will run for six months from May 2018 to November 2018.
The Fellow will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of debates on digital rights policy, broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and creativity, consumer privacy, open government, government surveillance, data security, data innovation, free expression and more.
The Fellow will lead Paradigm Initiative’s Magoyi (digital rights-focused) program in East and Southern Africa, with a strong focus on communication and advocacy; training; stakeholder engagement; research and publications; and policy.
Line Manager
Director of Programs
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide expertise and counseling on regional and global policies in accordance with international best practices in order to ensure maximum output
- Participate in public hearings of ICT-related policies and ensure contribution/inputs
- Monitor digital rights violations in the region and work with team to document, communicate and seek redress for violations, where necessary
- Fund (and other resources’) mobilization for the Digital Rights program
- Establish, manage, maintain and review programs and operations
- Strategically develop key policies that enhance organizational growth and development
- Engage relevant national, regional and global institutions on digital rights issues for East and Southern Africa
- Take decisions that promote the organization’s procedural standards
- Disseminate information on digital rights issues and take initiatives on new trends so as to add value to the organization
- Consistently review, monitor and evaluate policies that support growth and development
- Conduct research on policies and procedural standards in order to achieve goals and objectives
- Manage and maximize team output and performance, where necessary
- Plan and develop policies that support equity, transparency and accountability
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree in Law, Public Policy, Public Administration or relevant body of knowledge along with relevant experience
- Knowledgeable about digital rights and current policies/trends that promote ICT-related growth and development
- Experience in policy planning, research, implementation, program monitoring and program evaluation
Key Result Areas
- Train media, civil society, activists, at-risk citizens, policymakers and relevant stakeholders on digital rights in the East/Southern Africa region
- Advocate for, and communicate around, digital rights issues in the East/Southern Africa region
- Engage relevant national, regional and global institutions for digital rights issues in the East/Southern Africa region
- Promote best practice policy efforts and instruments in the East/Southern Africa region
- Complete relevant research and publication of timely policy briefs, reports, blogs, articles, etc, for digital rights issues in the East/Southern Africa region
- Mobilize funds for the Digital Rights program, especially in the East/Southern Africa region
- Periodic analysis and review of policies, strategies and procedures
- Develop and implement policies that enhance the organization’s output and services
- Undertake other tasks in accordance with job expectations.
Application Details
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2- Director of Administration
Job Summary
The Director of Administration oversees the overall daily office operations of Paradigm Initiative including office management, communication, human resources, finance and assets and management of Paradigm Initiative’s administrative staff.
The Director of Administration works to improve processes and policies, manages administrative staff, leads long term organizational planning especially with its expansion into Africa.
Location
- Lagos, Nigeria, with frequent local and international travel
Responsibilities
- Management: Oversees the daily operations across offices by providing oversight for the Communications, Finance/Asset and Human Resources teams
- Administration: Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems for the organization especially with ongoing expansion into Africa
- Strategy : Develop and oversee implementation of the next phase of Paradigm Initiative’s strategic plan with the Executive Director
- Fundraising: Co-lead fundraising and endowment planning with the Executive Director
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team building skills
- Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles/procedures
- Flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Excellent written and verbal communication, in English and French, and presentation skills
- Ability to own processes, take initiative, and lead manage corporate change
Education and Experience Requirement
- Advanced degree in management, business administration or a related field
- Experience with research, corporate communications, business planning and operations management
- Human resource management experience, with emphasis on managing change
- Non-profit or social business experience, of up to 10 years, with at least 3 in a leadership position
Remuneration
Commensurate with experience and skills
How to Apply
Submit detailed resume and a cover letter to
hello [at] paradigmhq [dot] org
highlighting relevant past experience and why you are interested in working at Paradigm Initiative.
