Network Manager, Africa

Namati is seeking a Network Manager to help strengthen the Grassroots Justice Network in Africa by leading learning, collaboration, and engagement across the region. This is a one-year term position based in Nairobi under a hybrid work arrangement.

Working closely with Network members and colleagues around the world, you will design and deliver learning opportunities, build strong partnerships, and help connect grassroots justice advocates across Africa and globally. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with deep legal empowerment experience who is eager to catalyze connections among legal empowerment groups for shared learning and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

Grassroots Justice Network (GJN) Academy

• Lead the design and implementation of 2026-27 GJN Academy offerings across the Africa region.
• Partner with network members to develop and implement a regional learning strategy that strengthens legal empowerment in both anglophone and francophone Africa.
• Design and organize GJN Academy learning offerings, including global and regional courses, workshops, cross-regional learning exchanges, discussion forums, and community paralegal program incubators.
• Oversee the roll-out of GJN Academy offerings in the region, including coordination with network members serving as co-creators, faculty, and facilitators.
• Lead the development of knowledge products generated from learning activities in coordination with global knowledge synthesis efforts.
• Partner with core network members on joint research and learning efforts, including cross-regional activities with members in Asia and Latin America.

Membership Engagement & Growth

• Expand and deepen engagement of Africa-based members in community-building, learning, and advocacy activities.
• Convene regular core group meetings in coordination with regional anchors.
• Promote Academy-related learning offerings widely, recruiting a broader, more diverse membership with a focus on environmental, gender, youth, paralegal, and membership-based groups.
• Provide technical expertise, training, and programmatic support to Africa-based network members.

Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships

• Partner with colleagues on the development and implementation of regional advocacy strategies for Africa, ensuring close alignment with global advocacy priorities.
• Build and strengthen relationships with regional institutions, connecting network members with bodies such as the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) and ECOWAS.
• Promote participation of Africa-based network members in global advocacy initiatives and strategic country-level engagements.

Supporting Network Initiatives

• Contribute to strategic planning and strategizing at the network level.
• Ensure close alignment and coordination of Africa work with Namati country and global programmes.
• Support resource mobilization for Africa regional work.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc/HND) or equivalent.
• Legal Empowerment Experience: At least 7 years of experience designing, managing, or implementing programs related to legal empowerment, grassroots justice, or community-led social justice initiatives.
• Practitioner Learning & Facilitation: Proven experience coaching, mentoring, developing training programs, building co-learning opportunities across coalitions, or facilitating interactive peer exchanges.
• Regional Expertise: Strong knowledge of the African region and hands-on experience working across multiple African countries.
• Leadership & Results: Track record as a strategic, dynamic leader in relevant program or thematic areas (e.g., land, climate justice, gender justice).
• Soft Skills: Creative problem-solver, highly collaborative, service-oriented, team-player mindset, and commitment to personal growth and receiving feedback.

Desirable / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional working proficiency in French.
• Experience supporting regional or international advocacy initiatives.
• Experience engaging with regional bodies such as ACHPR, ECOWAS, or similar institutions.
• Experience developing knowledge products, toolkits, facilitation guides, or learning resources.

Work Location & Terms

• Location: Nairobi Office (Hybrid policy requiring at least two days per week in office).
• Term: 1-Year Term Contract.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Compensation: KES 5,800,000 – KES 7,100,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Benefits: Health coverage, generous paid time off, retirement/old-age plan contributions, sick leave, parental leave, and professional development funds.