Southern Africa Regional Chapter Head

1 week ago

Johannesburg, South Africa The Aspen Institute Full time

**_The Aspen Institute_**

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

**_Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion_**

To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

**Program Description**:
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in developing economies. ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction that SGBs create jobs, stimulate long-term economic growth, and produce environmental and social benefits.

As the leading global voice of the SGB sector, ANDE believes that SGBs are a powerful, yet underleveraged tool in addressing social and environmental challenges. Since 2009, ANDE has grown into a trusted network of nearly 300 collaborative members, representing a wide range of entrepreneurship support organizations, impact investors, researchers, donors, and others relevant to the Small and Growing Business sector that operate in nearly every developing economy. ANDE grows the body of knowledge, mobilizes resources, and connects the institutions that support the small business entrepreneurs who build inclusive prosperity in developing economies.

ANDE is part of the Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society.

**Basic Function**:
ANDE is recruiting a senior leader in the small business entrepreneurship, impact investing and sustainable development sector in Southern Africa to be the Regional Chapter Head to lead and grow the influence of the SGB sector within the region. In particular, work will focus on strengthening the entrepreneur ecosystem in Southern Africa, with a focus on South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The Southern Africa Regional Chapter Head is the heart of the organization and must successfully function at many different levels. It is one of the most challenging roles in the organization and one of the most rewarding for its direct impact on strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems and helping members deliver a range of strong development benefits to the region, including in local economic development, gender equality, climate action, jobs, and other priority areas.

The Southern Africa Regional Chapter Head leads all aspects of ANDE’s regional strategic branding, fundraising, and operations in the region. This position oversees the management of ANDE’s programs across priority Southern African countries, including HR, procurement, finance and operations, and membership. It includes ensuring the efficient, effective, and high-quality design and implementation of programs, compliance with all donor and local legal requirements as well as ANDE and the Aspen Institute’s policies and regulations.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- **Membership**: Strengthen engagement with existing members, while also recruiting new members to the network. Establishing and facilitating connections and collaboration among ANDE members in the region.
- **Development**_:_** In collaboration with senior leadership, contributing to and executing a business strategy aligned with ANDE’s global and regional strategies, maintaining and building strong relationships with a wide range of donors, and developing and delivering upon a robust pipeline of new programmatic and resource development opportunities.
- **Program**_:_** Coaching and supervising program teams for the successful delivery of results; ensuring timely submission of high-quality internal and donor reports and working with program staff to identify and address technical assistance needs.
- **Representation**_:_** Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government ministries, private sector companies, business associations, and civil society organizations, and developing relevant partnerships; representing ANDE to a wide array of audiences; providing thought leadership to the small and growing business sector within

  • Southern Africa Regional Director

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa DAI Full time

    **SCOPE OF WORK** **AFRICA TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM** **Southern Africa Regional Director** **Position Title**: Southern Africa Regional Director **PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE ON/ABOUT (FROM-TO)** Date of Approval End of project **Contract Name: ATI Program **Contract No: 7200AA21C00056 **Place of Performance**: Johannesburg, South...

  • Head of Tunecore

    7 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa TuneCore Full time

    Company Description Founded in 2005, Believe is the worldwide leader in digital audio and video distribution for independent artists and labels. It is by combining technological and artistic skills in the service of digital distribution that the Group has based its expertise and has quickly positioned itself as a new player in the music industry...

  • Southern Africa Director

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa WomenLift Health Full time

    **Position Title: Southern Africa Director** **Location**:Johannesburg-Pretoria or Cape Town preferred**, **other capital cities in the Southern Africa region will be considered **Reports to**: Amie Batson, Executive Director **Hours per week (average)**: 40 (full time) **Our Vision and Mission** - WomenLift Health is committed to expanding the power and...

  • Southern Africa Director

    7 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa WomenLift Health Full time

    **Position Title: Southern Africa Director** **Location**:Johannesburg-Pretoria or Cape Town preferred**, **other capital cities in the Southern Africa region will be considered **Reports to**: Amie Batson, Executive Director **Hours per week (average)**: 40 (full time) **Our Vision and Mission** - WomenLift Health is committed to expanding the power and...

  • Regional Sales Director, Southern Africa

    6 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Onafriq Full time

    **The Role** We're seeking a dynamic Regional Representative for Southern Africa at Onafriq to elevate our presence in South Africa and neighbouring markets. Your role is pivotal in establishing Onafriq as a key player in the region, focusing on bringing relevance and impact to our operations. You'll collaborate with regional directors, reporting directly...

  • Associate Director, Southern Africa

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Control Risks Full time

    This role is responsible for developing prospects and clients for our political risk, business intelligence and due diligence services; managing and delivering our more complicated business intelligence and political risk engagements in South Africa and other Southern African jurisdictions; and developing our network of sources and contacts. The position has...

  • Senior Program Officer, Southern Africa

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Full time

    **The Foundation** We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We...

  • Southern Africa Sales Representative

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Salesworx Specialist Sales Recruitment Full time

    Sales Executive Job DescriptionSalesworx is working with a leading technology partner in South Africa to find an experienced Internal Sales Executive to focus on the Southern Africa region.The successful candidate will be responsible for selling governance, risk, and compliance software to mid-market and enterprise private and public entities in Southern...

  • Program Development Manager, Southern Africa Region

    6 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa TechnoServe Full time

    Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty. The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people....

  • BI and Analytics Chapter Lead

    7 days ago

    Johannesburg North, South Africa ClarkHouse Human Capital Full time

    Gauteng, Johannesburg North Are you ready to take your career to the next level by joining this Globally recognized company? This role is for a **_BI and Analytics Team Lead _**who will manage a team of Data Analysts and BI Developers. As the BI and Analytics Chapter Lead you will be responsible for leading the reporting, data analytics, and insight...

  • Associate Analyst/researcher, Southern Africa

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Control Risks Full time

    This role involves contributing to Control Risks’ analysis on Southern Africa for a range of subscription products and bespoke consulting tasks. Responsibilities include supporting analysts in responding to queries from clients and conducting research in support of bespoke consulting engagements. Our analysts are country specialists with backgrounds in the...

  • Southern Africa Financial Head

    3 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Bandwidth and Cloud Services Group (BCS) Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to fill the role of Southern Africa Financial Head at Bandwidth and Cloud Services Group. In this key position, you will lead financial management, reporting, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.Main ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement effective financial management systems, ensuring operational...

  • Political Risk Expert

    4 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Control Risks Full time

    Job OverviewControl Risks is a leading risk consultancy that helps clients navigate complex and ever-changing environments. As a political risk expert, you will play a key role in supporting our clients across the Southern Africa region by providing in-depth analysis of regional dynamics, trends, and developments.**Responsibilities**Deliver high-quality,...

  • Southern Africa Political Risk Consultant

    4 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Control Risks Full time

    About the RoleThis role offers the opportunity to contribute to our country risk monitoring platform, Seerist, respond to client queries and support consulting engagements in the Southern Africa region through cutting-edge analysis. As part of our Sub-Saharan Africa team within the Global Risk Analysis department, you will collaborate closely with colleagues...

  • Southern Africa Business Development Lead

    7 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Sapics Full time

    Head of Commercial Solutions - Job DescriptionSapics is a leading Global Logistics Solutions Provider looking for a highly skilled professional to lead our Southern Africa operations. As Head of Commercial Solutions, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth across multiple capabilities by developing and executing business development and sales...

  • Political Risk Analyst, Southern Africa

    4 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Control Risks Full time

    Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organizations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients' success. We go beyond problem-solving and give our clients the...

  • Country Campaigner

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Amnesty International Full time

    **JOB PURPOSE** The East and Southern Africa Regional Office is recruiting a regional campaigner for Southern Africa to campaign on Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini. The post holder will lead and support the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office on campaigning on these selected countries. The Campaigner will develop and implement campaigning...

  • Sales Executive for Southern Africa

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Salesworx Specialist Sales Recruitment Full time

    Job OverviewSalesworx is assisting a leading technology partner in South Africa with the recruitment of an experienced Internal Sales Executive to focus on the Southern Africa region.The ideal candidate will be responsible for achieving a set annual new business revenue target for governance, risk, and compliance software, targeted at mid-market and...

  • Southern Africa Territory Sales Representative

    7 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Salesworx Specialist Sales Recruitment Full time

    This Sales Role is a unique opportunity to work with a leading technology partner in South Africa. As a Sales Worx Specialist, you will focus on the Southern Africa region, driving revenue growth and achieving targets.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be able...

  • General Manager Assets Southern Africa

    7 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Trafigura Full time

    Main Purpose: Lead, direct, and control the activities of our assets in Africa (Zambia; DRC; Tanzania; Angola) and all of the ongoing operations within Southern Africa assets, so that this part of the organisation achieves its short and long term financial and operating objectives as set by the overall corporate business plan. It involves structured...