The Rockefeller Foundation, a private philanthropic organization with a mission to address the emerging challenges facing humankind through

a 100-year legacy of innovation, intervention and influence to set agendas and inform decision making, is looking to recruit a well-qualified, driven and motivated individual to join their dynamic multi-cultural work force to work towards achieving the goals of the Digital Jobs Africa Initiative. Digital Jobs Africa is an initiative that seeks to impact the lives of 1 million people in six countries in Africa by catalyzing sustainable Information and Communications Technology-enabled employment opportunities for African youth who would not otherwise have an opportunity for sustainable employment. The work will be led out of the Foundations Africa Regional office in Kenya, with a focus on six countries: Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa. Please see the website for the latest information on Digital Jobs Africa: www.rockefellerfoundation.org/digital-jobs-africa STAKEHOLDER DEVELOPMENT OFFICER NIGERIA AND GHANA Three year fixed term position based in Nigeria KEY SKILLS: Must be a self-starter Ability to work independently and without the structure of a formal office environment A demonstrated ability to build effective networks with senior level private sector players and government officials in Nigeria and Ghana Strong presentation skills Requires 70% of travel time outside of home base

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the on-the-ground implementation of the Digital Jobs Africa country level strategy by actively engaging with stakeholders from private sector, government and civil society Optimize opportunities for the Foundation through Digital Jobs Africa to build its profile as important stakeholder in the youth employment space Stay on top of developments in the field new players, key events, new information being generated, policy movements, important upcoming events, etc, through conversations with others active in the field, monitoring websites, blogs, email lists Identify new potential partners for the Digital Jobs Africa initiative to build the country portfolio Prepare research and analysis as needed to aid in the assessment of and recommendation for grantee or stakeholder partnerships Regular reporting to Africa Regional Office Managing Director and meetings with Digital Jobs Africa team Support in stakeholder engagement, especially around building alignment and effective collaboration between stakeholders; organize and lead stakeholder meetings

Provide day-to-day interface with and support to grantees Support the on the ground monitoring and evaluation activities, as required Participate in the periodic strategy development process which will chart and sometimes shift the course of work Effective representation with the local media Write information for use by RF Communications for Initiative and grantee needs Ability to schedule ones travel, preparing ones expense reports as well as managing files, mail, correspondence, etc.

Qualification Requirements: Minimum of a bachelors degree, masters degree preferred. At least 10 years experience working with or in private sector organizations; strong networking, analytical, research and writing skills. Deep understanding of the ICT enabled economy and existing relationships with those stakeholders in Nigeria and Ghana required. Experience in a Business development role is preferred. The Successful candidate must have legal working status in the country.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should send their CVs to SDO@kimberly-ryan.net by 6th January, 2014.