Senior Global Fellows Manager, Cross-Regional, Africa
WomenLift Healthvia WomenLift Health
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Remote (East, Southern or West Africa)
Type
Full Time
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
8 days left
Job Description
Working under the Global Fellows Lead, Cross-Regional, with WomenLift Health's African hub teams to design and deliver the Africa and cross-regional Global Fellows strategies, meeting the needs of women leaders in Africa and connecting them to a global community. Full time (about 40 hours per week), remote with travel to in-person meetings and events; hired through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) partner in the country of employment.
Carry out the Africa Global Fellows workplan that supports the cross-regional strategy.
Work with hub colleagues to move women from the Leadership Journey into the Global Fellows community, including facilitating in-person sessions at LiftOff events.
Build relationships with Africa-based Global Fellows and track their progress, opportunities and challenges.
Lead collection and sharing of stories showing the impact of Africa-based Global Fellows.
Support Fellows in advancing their Health Leadership Projects through expertise and access to the network and resources.
Encourage peer connections within and across regions.
Work with the communications team to raise the profile of Fellows' publications, speaking engagements and career advancement.
Support creating, moderating and growing one or more cross-regional Communities of Practice on the Leadership Hub.
Identify and engage internal and external partners for Global Fellows events.
Manage and disburse the annual Africa hub Global Fellows budget, with sign-off from hub Directors, and work with operations on contracts with local partners and vendors.
Help decide use of the cross-regional Global Fellows budget with the Global Fellows Lead.
Manage and maintain the Global Fellows database.
Requirements
Master's degree in a relevant field, plus a relevant professional qualification or professional membership.
9 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 11 years without one, in global or public health, gender equality, social development or human-centered training.
Demonstrated experience managing an alumni, fellowship or professional network, including designing in-person and virtual events and sustaining engagement.
Commitment to WomenLift Health's mission, vision and theory of change.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, people management and project management skills.
Cultural competency and the ability to work respectfully across cultures, geographies and time zones.
Proven ability to collaborate and co-create within teams and with external partners.
High emotional intelligence and ability to build trusting relationships.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Senior-level depth, integrity, maturity and confidence, with ability to learn, adapt, and give and receive feedback.
Advanced technology skills, including Microsoft Office, social media, videoconferencing and project management tools, and willingness to learn new programs.
Track record of completing projects on time.
Advanced analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information.
Ability to design systems and processes with close attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize, multitask and delegate.
Ability to take initiative and ownership, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
Must live in and be authorized to work in an eligible country in East, Southern or West Africa; no work visa sponsorship.
Preferred: Experience with cohort-based programs.
Preferred: Experience working with alumni of a leadership development, fellowship or scholarship program, including alumni-led initiatives, peer learning or communities of practice.
Preferred: Lived or work experience in another WomenLift Health geography (East Africa, India, West Africa, North America or Southern Africa).
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