Senior Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

About the role

The Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit that supports Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. This role owns implementing the regional funding programs for Sub-Saharan Africa, including strategy execution, grant portfolio management, and coordination with regional committees and partners.

What you'll do

• Implement the Community Resources grantmaking strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Analyze regional patterns to shape funding rationales and priorities.
• Design program activities, manage the regional grant portfolio, and ensure alignment with criteria and impact goals.
• Lead annual grant planning with prospective and returning grantees and support funding committee deliberations.
• Collaborate across Foundation teams to support program objectives and provide external representation as an ambassador for the region.
• Build and sustain trust-based relationships with communities, grantees, and partners and facilitate inclusive funding discussions.

What they're looking for

• Experience in grantmaking, especially in an international or nonprofit context.
• Knowledge of trust-based or community-based philanthropy and participatory decision making.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders and to work across time zones.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including public speaking and reporting.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity and a global perspective from international experience.

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states Remote location and base in a Sub-Saharan Africa country; Nigeria is eligible per region scope.
• The listing mentions flexibility across time zones and frequent interactions worldwide; confirm exact timezone expectations before interviewing.
• The listing does not specify contractor vs employee status; confirm during interview or offers.
• The listing does not state pay currency or range; confirm during application process.