Call for applications for the recruitment of an AfricTivistes CitizenLabs coordinator

Contexte

To promote citizen participation and participatory democracy by fostering new initiatives through the use of civic technology (civic tech), AfricTivistes has rolled out the CitizenLabs network. The AfricTivistes CitizenLabs are civic innovation hubs whose aim is to support, guide and equip African civil society actors through training, the development of tools, and support for innovation and co-creation. It is a wide-ranging programme designed to accelerate young people’s participatory engagement in order to consolidate democracy. It serves as a hub for innovation and the production of valuable content, drawing on digital projects dedicated to democracy.

Since 2022, AfricTivistes has set up two CitizenLabs as part of a pilot phase in Mauritania and Benin. By 2025, there will be a total of six AfricTivistes CitizenLabs across six countries in West and Central Africa (Mauritania, Benin, Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea and Chad). 

Purpose of the Post

The Coordinator will be responsible for planning, carrying out and supervising the activities of the AfricTivistes CitizenLabs. He or she will liaise with country managers, local teams and partners, monitor training and the implementation of activities, and evaluate the results of the initiatives to ensure the project’s objectives are met.

Key responsibilities

The AfricTivistes CitizenLabs coordinator will play a key role and will be responsible for overseeing the roll-out of the six ACLs from Dakar. They will be responsible for managing, supervising and monitoring the labs’ activities to ensure their impact and sustainability.

Planning and implementation

• Develop a detailed work plan for the AfricTivistes CitizenLabs’ activities in line with the project’s objectives;
• Coordinate the set-up and launch of the AfricTivistes CitizenLabs in the six target countries;
• Oversee training for participants in digital activism, civic leadership and the development of tech tools;
• To oversee the activities carried out by the Labs in each country and at regional level;
• Coordinate implementation between AfricTivistes’ head office and the Labs.

Coordination and partnership

• Work closely with local focal points, civil society partners and technology organisations;
• To facilitate communication and the sharing of information between the various stakeholders in order to ensure the smooth implementation of activities

Monitoring and evaluation 

• Monitor developments in the labs’ activities and compile regular reports on progress, challenges encountered and successes;
• Proposer des ajustements basés sur les retours des participants et des partenaires pour améliorer l’efficacité des interventions;
• Participer aux réunions de suivi et fournir des recommandations pour renforcer l’impact des AfricTivistes CitizenLabs.

Communication et visibilité 

• Ensure the visibility of AfricTivistes CitizenLabs’ activities through regular posts on AfricTivistes’ communication platforms.
• Documenter les bonnes pratiques et les leçons apprises pour enrichir les futurs projets similaires.

Job title

Coordinator of the AfricTivistes CitizenLabs

Place of work

Dakar, Senegal (with frequent travel to the countries where the programme is implemented)

Contract term

12-month contract, renewable 

Availability

The candidate must be available to join the team immediately after being selected.

Required qualifications 

• A university degree or equivalent in social sciences, information technology, project management or a related field;
• Avoir une expérience en gestion de projets, idéalement dans les domaines de la civic tech, de l’innovation civique, du développement technologique ou de l’engagement citoyen;
• Expérience avérée dans la coordination de projets multi-pays et la gestion de partenariats locaux;
• Compétences solides en planification stratégique, suivi et évaluation;
• Connaissance des contextes socio-politiques des pays cibles (Mauritanie, Bénin, Sénégal, Cameroun, Guinée, Tchad);
• Excellentes compétences en communication, avec une capacité à interagir efficacement avec des parties prenantes diverses;
• Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais (oral et écrit).

Date of appointment

The successful candidate will take up the post in January 2025. 

Application

Interested candidates are invited to complete this form and attach their CV and a covering letter explaining their interest in the role and their relevant experience. 

For further information, please write to the following address: rh@africtivistes.org.

Application deadline

The call for applications opens on 25 November 2024 and closes on 15 December 2024

Processing of applications 

Only applicants who have been shortlisted following the initial screening will be contacted for the second stage of the final interview process. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email before 20 December 2024.

Inclusion and Equity Policy

AfricTivistes values diversity within its team. It encourages applications from young people and women.