Leadership Development Associate

Job Description

• The Leadership Development Associate supports the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of flagship leadership programmes aimed at identifying and developing high-potential public sector leaders across Africa.
• This is a dynamic, execution-focused role that sits at the intersection of programme management, curriculum development, and data-driven learning.

Roles & Responsibilities

• The Leadership Development Associate will;
• Support the end-to-end selection process for flagship programmes including Aig-Imoukhuede MPP, Aig-Imoukhuede PLP, and Aig-Imoukhuede Visiting Fellowship.
• Support the development of new leadership and technical development pathways for identified public sector leaders.
• Coordinate application and nomination management, initial screening, and assessment logistics.
• Assist with panel interview scheduling and documentation.
• Monitor diversity and equity metrics across applicant pools and cohorts
• Contribute to the development and annual refresh of evidence-informed curricula for leadership programmes.
• Support the onboarding and coordination of delivery partners, including faculty, institutions, and facilitators.
• Assist with quality assurance processes and co-creation sessions with the evidence and impact team.
• Conduct research to support world-class, contextually relevant learning experiences.
• Support the full operational cycle of flagship programmes from planning through to delivery and post-programme follow-up.
• Coordinate cohort scheduling, logistics, and on-the-ground facilitation support.
• Manage participant experience touchpoints including residential programmes, coaching sessions, and mentorship coordination.
• Design, administer, and analyse baseline, midline, and endline surveys for all initiatives.
• Collate output data and contribute to programme report writing.
• Support monthly budget forecasting, funding request preparation, and vendor payment management.
• Assist in the analysis of applicant pools, cohort performance data, and emerging leadership trends.
• Prepare regular reports and briefs to inform Foundation-wide strategy and partner outreach.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a Second-Class Upper degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Education, or related fields; a postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in programme management, leadership development, or public sector capacity building, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.

Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes in a development or public sector context.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design, adult learning principles, and talent development frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present to senior stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism, credibility, and discretion.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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