New Deadline to hire a Project Manager!
ABOUT US :
MasterPeace is a global, multi-award-winning, positive grassroots network of NGOs, social enterprises, partner organizations, active citizens and artists that make a difference locally; at school, in the streets, and in the communities. From Kathmandu, Nairobi and Utrecht to Medellin. MasterPeace is active in more than 45 countries. Through a social franchise model, we license local organizations as MasterPeace clubs.
Our mission is to connect, support, and strengthen CSOs for more social impact and share and scale innovative best practices to engage, connect and empower young people locally to use their talents for a peaceful, inclusive & sustainable future.
We realize this mission by local well-established CSOs, who are licensed to operate as a ‘MasterPeace Club’ in their locality. Our organizational model is a unique ‘upside-down pyramid’, where the MasterPeace Clubs are in the lead. Based on the concept of ‘social franchising’ every club takes ownership of their projects according to local needs. The foundation offers support by knowledge sharing, personal & professional coaching, partnership building, sharing and scaling best practices and driving co-creation and ecosystem transformation. The clubs are facilitated by the foundation through a highly motivated core team based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Right now, there are 60 MasterPeace Clubs in 45 countries around the globe, who collectively realize around 430 projects per year. A central part of the Clubs’ projects is “soft power”: using art, music, sports and play to mobilize and inspire young people. These activities are often combined with dialogue, knowledge sharing and skill development, so that the Clubs, young people, community and stakeholders can co-create new ideas and have the necessary tools to realize them. See more: https://masterpeace.org/
Our current presence in Africa is going strong with 20 Clubs spread across Morocco, Tunisia, Burundi, Sierra Leone, DR Congo, Cameroon, Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, and South Africa. Together, the Clubs are working towards Quality Education (SDG4), Gender Equality (SDG5), Sustainable Cities & Communities (SDG11) and Peace and Justice (SDG16).
JOB POSITION
As the movement is growing, the time is right for a PROJECT MANAGER to run projects in several countries (in the EU and Africa) and to strengthen the capacities of MasterPeace clubs in Africa.
Are you passionate about culture as a tool to bring about social change, have a soft spot for grassroots-level impact and love working in fast-paced & truly multi-cultural environments? If yes, you might be the talent we’re looking for!
As a project manager, you will have the unique opportunity to be a part of a new strategic approach of MasterPeace to build cohesiveness and increase the activities in Africa.
through effective project implementation and capacity building of the clubs.
You will be a changemaker, a pioneer, with the audacious goal of creating an impact on a local level through implementing project activities and mobilizing resources for the region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Manage and write multi-country country proposals for European grants. Attend project meetings and events as and when required.
- Planning of projects.
- Team management of multi-cultural project team
- Quality assurance of project results
- Implementation of project activities (in Morocco, other parts of Africa or Europe)
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Communicating regularly with the core team in the Netherlands, about the implementation of the projects, to seek and seeking innovative fundraising approaches and new social impact ideas which are replicable and scalable from the global Clubs
- Travel to the Netherlands at least once a year.
Also networking with relevant partners in the field is important (either for funding or for future collaboration). The job might be challenging but will also be extremely rewarding: you will see and feel the value of your contribution immediately, as you become a part of a tight-knit global family of changemakers.
You will work closely together with 2 colleagues in Agadir, who are responsible for the management of the African clubs, creating concepts and funding, campaigning, and implementing multi-country projects as well. The Dutch core team and international community of MasterPeace will be there to support you at all times.
Qualification and requirements
The selected candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Motivation and passion to create social impact at the grassroots level
- Experience with project implementation, preferably with change makers
- Passion for arts, culture & music and seeking ways to integrate these into social change projects
- Excel proficiency and overall financial literacy
- Desire to be a part of a change-making team with an out-of-the-box mindset
- Self-starter, proactive and result-oriented.
- Good eye for detail in text and design.
- Professional attitude, excellent networking skills, and business/work ethics.
- At least 25+ years old, with at least 5 years of experience working in a similar position.
- Excellent command of English and French (spoken, written, and understanding).
- You will be expected to be present at least 2 days a week in the office in Agadir.
Job Description: Project Manager / MasterPeace in Africa
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: TBD during interview process
Candidates should apply with the following instructions:
Write an e-mail to maryam@masterpeace.org with the subject line “Application for Africa Project Manager” with your name, up-to-date resume, and a cover letter.
Deadline: 1st of March 2024.
