Jobs at LEAP Africa

eLEAP serves as LEAP Africa’s e-learning platform, offering courses, videos, and resources on leadership, management, ethics, governance, succession and life skills for youth, business owners and trainers. From the onset, eLEAP will rely heavily on the rich course content delivered through LEAP and its many programmes. Overtime, eLEAP will develop its own content, which will be leveraged widely by educational institutions, the private and public sectors and individuals.

Job Responsibilities

• Report to and work closely with the ED of LEAP and its Board of Directors
• Refine the vision and objectives of eLEAP and develop a business plan to guide the implementation phase
• Lead the fundraising process for eLEAP
• Manage the product development and portal for eLEAP
• Manage the entity's brand, actively promoting its products via different media
• Actively engage and manage relationships with current and potential customers for eLEAP
• Manage the entity’s budget, drive sales and manage costs, ensuring transparency, accountability and efficiency in the use of the initiatives resources
• Actively measure the impact of eLEAP by tracking key metrics on a regular basis
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of eLEAP

Skills Required

• Track record in Software development, instructional design, motion graphics and 2D animation
• Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Strong work ethic, a self-starter
• Passion for education, training and Nigeria’s development
• Strong financial discipline
• Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy
• A high level of integrity and preparedness to keep stakeholders in
• Preferred years of experience – 5-7 years

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 Description
Biz LEAP is a unit within LEAP focused on supporting entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and tools to institute systems and structures that are crucial for business sustainability. We do this through our annual flagship event - The CEOs Forum - which was launched in 2003. Biz LEAP also offers training workshops and resources on topics including ethics, corporate governance, and succession planning.

Job Responsibilities

• Report to and work closely with the Manager, Biz LEAP
• Facilitate training Biz LEAP programmes across Nigeria
• Support fundraising efforts for Biz LEAP
• Develop and update the curriculum and content of Biz LEAP programmes
• Collate and update the Biz LEAP alumni database
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of programmes periodically
• Plan and implement the CEOs Forum and other Biz LEAP trainings and events
• Ensure project expenditure is in line with the budget and provide periodic financial reports on programmes
• Prepare reports for partners and funders
• Coordinate and supervise volunteers supporting Biz LEAP initiatives
• Assist in other areas to ensure the success of LEAP Africa

Characteristics Required for the Role

• Strong work ethic, a self-starter and a team player
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Good computer skills particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Passion for youth, education, training and Nigeria’s development
• Willingness to assume responsibility, and work independently in a fast paced environment
• Strong public speaking and training skills
• A high level of integrity