Ashoka is the global pioneer of social entrepreneurship. We have built the world’s largest network of leading social entrepreneurs, with 3,000 Ashoka Fellows spanning 80+ countries. These leading social entrepreneurs create new, pattern-changing ideas to solve seemingly intractable challenges and act as key role models and recruiters for change makers. They point us to the next frontiers of change in society and inspire the ideas that shape Ashoka’s strategies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Ashoka – Framework Change, Vice President, Africa

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
The Framework Change Leader will have the opportunity to:

• Select partner organizations to leverage the power of Ashoka’s network, insights and framework into “new game” business models, structures and messages
• Engage with teams on the framework: Help Ashoka’s carefully selected partnersfrom media, education systems, corporations, social entrepreneurs, and government-see their role in this new framework
• Co-create a global storytelling movement that encourages the sharing of stories of exemplary “new game” behavior, including breaking down walls between sectors to form problemsolving partnerships, the enabling of passive victims and onlookers to active changemakers, and systems approach to solution development.
• Participate in strategic decision making that affects Ashoka’s growth globally and leverage Ashoka’s vast network in 80+ countries

Requirements
Desired Skills and Experience:

• The Framework Change Leader should have a track record of creating new ideas that have resulted in a systemic change in his/her field.
• He/she should believe deeply in the power of social entrepreneurship and understand Ashoka’s Everyone A Changemaker™ vision.

He/she should also have the following characteristics/experience:

• A track record of innovating solutions and successfully bringing them to fruition
• Demonstrated ability in major client/partner relationship management, fundraising, resource mobilization, and balanced budget management
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide array of partners across all sectors
• Proven ability to lead through influence and ideas
• Strong social/emotional intelligence and leadership ability to inspire, enable, and integrate a very entrepreneurial team with respect and collegiality.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.