Associate Programme Director
Application Deadline: 15 November 2024
Location: Remote role, based in Johannesburg, South Africa
POSITION SUMMARY
The Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) is a Fellowship programme for racial justice leaders from across the world. With offices based at Columbia University in New York City, United States, and the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa, AFRE brings together accomplished individuals from diverse backgrounds to incubate new strategies to challenge anti-Black racism and build the policies, institutions and narratives needed for a more equitable future. The programme aspires to build a dynamic and enduring network of transnational, cross-sectoral leaders dedicated to improving the quality of Black life throughout the world.
AFRE is seeking an experienced and driven Associate Programme Director to spearhead and oversee the curriculum development and assessment work for our programmes. Our ideal candidate will focus primarily on curriculum development and facilitation, designing and delivering engaging learning programs while managing diverse projects across a lean organisation. Strong adaptability and project management skills are essential to ensure smooth facilitation and alignment with organisational goals during both peak and off-peak periods.
They will lead a collaborative developmental process for our Fellowship and alumni experiences from the design to reporting phase to ensure high quality learning experiences and learning assessment for programme participants. The role of the Associate Programme Director includes facilitation, supporting participants leadership development, managing various learning and data systems, and supporting outreach and new Fellow selection.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum Development
Drive a collaborative curriculum development process including various team members and stakeholders.
Develop relevant curriculum development documentation including reports, needs assessments, and overview documents.
Develop content for various fellow facing materials including guidebooks and workbooks.
Support the development of syllabi for various learning experiences.
Identify relevant learning materials related to curricular topics.
Oversee the development of learning materials to ensure alignment to curriculum and programmatic objectives.
Identify and plan specific site-visits during in-person convenings.
Build new relationships with potential guest speakers and manage existing ones.
Write on curricular themes related to the Fellowship Experience for public audiences.
Facilitation & Fellow Support
Co-facilitate learning sessions for Fellows.
Support the delivery of all virtual and in-person programming.
Project manage the delivery of leadership supports including leadership coaching.
Manage the written submissions and feedback processes for all Fellow assignments.
Provide written feedback on Fellow assignments when necessary.
Support AFRE alumni conversations and activities where needed.
Learning Assessment & Evaluation
Develop summative and formative assessments for Fellows.
Develop and manage programme monitoring and evaluation.
Support the development of tools and processes to evaluate and measure learning outcomes.
Support organisational learning and internal reading groups when necessary.
Participate in partner communities of practice related to monitoring and evaluation.
Systems Management
Manage and oversee AFRE’s learning management system including design and content production.
Manage the integration of curriculum and learning related information into Salesforce where needed.
Outreach & Selection
Participate in the reading and reviewing of applications during cohort selection.
Support the design and delivery of group interviews.
Participate in the cohort selection committee to determine cohort finalists.
Support outreach efforts through prospecting potential leads and contacting them when necessary.
Please Note: The Associate Programme Director is a remote position based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Periodic domestic and international travel is required.
Experience
At least five years of experience in teaching, facilitation, or curriculum development.
Experience supporting leadership, political education, or learning programmes.
Experience working in international and multi-cultural contexts.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in history, political science, African studies, Black studies, education, or related field required.
Advanced degree is strongly preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Characteristics
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write for internal and external audiences.
Highly attentive to detail with strong organisational skills.
Strong facilitating skills and experience in adult learning programmes.
Can successfully navigate conflict and facilitate challenging conversations.
Are creative and can adapt to changing circumstances and Fellows’ learning needs.
Can supervise and inspire others towards shared goals and long-term objectives.
Rigorous in their preparation and follow through.
Team oriented and highly comfortable in collaborative working environments.
Excited by human development and supporting people.
Passionate about learning and crafting life changing experiences for others.
Deep knowledge of the social justice landscape, particularly as it relates to race and anti-Black racism.
Curious about the vastness of global Blackness and the complexity of race.
Committed to combatting anti-Black racism and open to exploring new and alternative pathways of achieving a world beyond it.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to email afrehr@atlanticfellows.org using "Associate Programme Director" as the email's subject line. Please submit the following by 15 November 2024:
Cover letter
Your CV/resume
Three contactable references
The Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Finance and Operations Manager (Temporary)
Application Deadline: 31 October, 2024
Location: Columbia University, New York
Position Summary
The Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) is a Fellowship programme for racial justice leaders from across the world. With offices based at Columbia University in New York City, United States and the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) in Johannesburg, South Africa, AFRE brings together accomplished individuals from diverse backgrounds to incubate new strategies to challenge anti-Black racism and build the policies, institutions and narratives needed for a more equitable future. The programme aspires to build a dynamic and enduring network of transnational, cross-sectoral leaders dedicated to improving the quality of Black life throughout the world.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations and assisting with AFRE’s finance and operational deliverables, the Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for financial accounting and reconciliation, budget management, administration, operations, and financial reporting. This is a temporary, one-year assignment with an option to be long-term.
Responsibilities
Vendor and Financial Management
Create, update, and maintain vendor records within Columbia University’s PaymentWorks and ARC systems.
Initiate, process, and manage various financial transactions, including program-related invoices, check requests, reimbursements, contracts, and payments (e.g., Fellow payments, consultancies, and partner sub-awards) using ARC and Concur.
Handle travel and business expense reports and honoraria.
Serve as a liaison for financial communications with fellows, NMF, U.S. partners, and Columbia’s financial staff.
Monitor accounts payable transactions, performing accounting transfers, journal entries, and expenditure corrections as needed.
Reconcile overdrafts on unrestricted project codes and facilitate payments to international service providers.
Track and reconcile P-card, C-card, and Columbia Air & Rail transactions for approval.
Financial Reporting and Budget Oversight
Prepare and maintain monthly status reports, contract balances, and financial tracking reports (annual, quarterly, and monthly).
Assist with fiscal year-end closing deliverables and variance analysis.
Oversee AFRE’s budget, resolve financial issues, prevent overdrafts, and participate in budget planning meetings.
Support fiscal year budget preparation, inputting data into the CU Budget Tool.
Provide financial reporting for events and projects, ensuring actual spending aligns with the budget.
Support strategic and tactical budget management, cost-benefit analysis, managerial accounting, and forecasting in coordination with the Executive Director.
Perform year-end closing tasks with the Director of Finance and Operations.
Operational Coordination
Manage purchasing, maintenance, and contracts for equipment and technology, including software subscriptions and renewals (Salesforce, Office 365, Adobe, Form Assembly).
Coordinate departmental facilities, space utilization, and capital improvements.
Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Interchurch, Columbia, IT consultants) to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Arrange travel through Concur for fellows, staff, and board members.
Staff and Administrative Support
Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding, and support personnel needs (e.g., processing vacation accruals, managing absence and paid time off).
Prepare, submit, and track contracts and renewals for service providers.
Assist in developing organizational documents and participate in various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of related work experience.
Knowledgeable on applicable human resource management principles, practices, methods, and procedures required.
Demonstrated financial administration experience is required.
Familiar with relevant Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.
Experience in employee relations principles and practices, including conflict resolution techniques.
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment with multiple constituencies required.
Demonstrated comprehensive financial reporting responsibility in a complex organization required.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Confidentiality and discretion are required, as is a demonstrated ability to forge partnerships.
Must be able to function independently and exercise discretion and sound judgment.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit your resume and cover letter here. Please submit the following by 31 October 2024:
Cover letter
Your CV/resume
Three contactable references
The Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested in joining our team, but don’t see a role for you? Contact us at AFREinfo@atlanticfellows.org