Executive Director Job Opportunity at Pollicy (Africa Remote-Friendly)

About Pollicy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous development of Pollicy's strategic plan.
• Work closely with the Board to shape long-term organizational direction.
• Champion the organization's mission, vision, and core values.
• Monitor emerging developments in technology, digital governance, civic innovation, and policy.
• Promote organizational learning, innovation, and adaptability.

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and psychologically safe workplace.
• Lead with empathy, integrity, transparency, and emotional intelligence.
• Support employee wellbeing, leadership development, and professional growth.
• Promote sustainable work practices and healthy organizational culture.
• Guide teams through organizational change with clarity and compassion.

• Serve as the primary public representative and ambassador of Pollicy.
• Build and strengthen relationships with:
  • Governments
  • Development partners
  • Donors
  • Civil society organizations
  • Academic institutions
  • Technology communities
• Represent Pollicy in regional and international conferences, policy dialogues, and sector forums.
• Strengthen the organization's influence within African and global digital rights ecosystems.

• Lead fundraising initiatives and diversify funding sources.
• Build strategic partnerships with donors and institutional partners.
• Ensure effective stewardship of organizational resources.
• Develop long-term sustainability strategies.
• Strengthen financial resilience and organizational growth.

• Lead multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams.
• Strengthen organizational systems, policies, and operational processes.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Oversee organizational compliance, risk management, and operational performance.
• Ensure efficient organizational management and decision-making.

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance.
• Prepare regular reports on organizational performance, finances, and strategic risks.
• Support Board development and effectiveness.
• Participate in structured organizational performance reviews.
• Maintain transparency and accountability throughout the organization.

• Position Pollicy as a leading voice on:
  • Digital governance.
  • Ethical technology.
  • Data governance.
  • Feminist technology.
  • Digital rights.
• Encourage interdisciplinary innovation and creative problem-solving.
• Support research, public engagement, and knowledge sharing.
• Strengthen Pollicy's intellectual leadership across Africa.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline such as:
  • Public Policy
  • International Development
  • Technology
  • Social Sciences
  • Law
  • Business Administration
  • Research
  • Communications
  • Or another related field.

Essential Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience within:
  • Nonprofit organizations.
  • Research institutions.
  • Civic technology organizations.
  • Policy organizations.
  • Social justice initiatives.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Digital policy.
  • Technology ecosystems.
  • Data governance.
  • Public policy.
  • Social justice.
• Proven fundraising and donor engagement experience.
• Experience leading organizational strategy and operations.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and collaborative leadership.
• Experience working across Africa or within international development environments.
• Familiarity with Pollicy's work and approaches to technology and innovation.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience influencing public policy or regulatory reform.
• Background in technology, research, innovation, or interdisciplinary work.
• Experience leading remote or distributed teams.
• Public speaking and international representation experience.
• Thought leadership within technology, governance, or digital rights sectors.

Technical & Behavioural Skills

• Strategic vision and planning.
• Organizational leadership.
• Change management.
• Team development and mentorship.
• Decision-making under complex environments.

• Public speaking.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Negotiation.
• Relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Fundraising and donor management.
• Organizational governance.
• Financial oversight.
• Risk management.
• Policy engagement.

• Emotional intelligence.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Humility and empathy.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work across diverse teams and geographies.

Why Join Pollicy?

• Lead one of Africa's most influential organizations working at the intersection of technology, policy, and social justice.
• Shape conversations around ethical technology and digital governance.
• Collaborate with leading researchers, technologists, creatives, and policymakers.
• Influence public policy and digital transformation across Africa.
• Work in a flexible, remote-friendly environment that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

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How to Apply

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter highlighting your leadership experience and vision
• Any additional documents requested in the official application

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