Entrepreneurs’ Organization Job Vacancy : Africa Coordinator

Job Description

Summary:

The Africa Coordinator assists the MEPA (Middle East, Pakistan and Africa) staff team and member leaders by providing continious and permanent support to all ongoing activities related to regional and chapter management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Support chapter growth in Africa, growing the membership to 750 members by 2018. Assist the MEPA team in planning, traveling to and executing African launch, recruitment and learning events. Work with the MEPA team to seek out new strategic partners in Africa, extending EO’s global footprint. Support the business development director and chapter launch champions to hit KPIs. Assist members with questions on a daily basis, such as navigating the website, password issues, etc. Track and report chapter succession planning of African chapters; ensure that chapter boards are entered and up-to-date in chapter profiles Participate in and take notes for all African conference calls. Back up Director and Chapter Manager while they are traveling to chapter events and meetings 

Program support:

Encourage chapters to follow best practices. Share best practices with other leaders. Act as the point person for best practices tracking, updating and reporting for African chapters Update and distribute individual chapter checklists to Director and Chapter Manager Create reports outlining progress towards success metrics for Directors and Chapter Managers

Renewal campaign support:

Conduct renewal calls in the African area during the yearly renewal campaign Report renewal numbers and information to Director, Chapter Manager, and Member Leaders Create a system of tracking progress towards regional renewal goals 

Communicate direction and requirements of Global Organization to the chapters:

Ensure the chapters understand the goals and plans of the organization and how it relates to the long term growth and prosperity of EO

Ensure proper presentation of the EO Brand by local chapters:

Monitor any email, print, and web communication distributed by chapters to ensure it embodies the values of EO

Promote initiatives created by EO Global:

Be the face and voice of EO Global to the chapters, clearly communicate the desired outcome and requirements for new programs, policies and procedures

Identify strategies to promote membership growth and retention:

Proactively seek solutions that will boost member interest in chapter and global programs

Assist with other duties as needed:

Attend and participate in all membership, staff, and team meetings Learning and Benefits tour coordination Ongoing support of Chapter Manager and Director on high-level projects Daily huddle, Weekly regional team update, Monthly Membership department call, and Monthly Staff meeting Read monthly Overdrive, Read organizational updates Visits local chapters or events upon discretion of Chapter Manager 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility (the “Essential Duties”) satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties.

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

- 3-5 years business experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Familiarity with MS Office and Adobe products
- Able to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work well in a team environment
- Ability to travel occasionally

Preferred:

- Non-profit/association experience
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interest in entrepreneurship

Other Skills and Abilities:

In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills
- Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
- Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
- A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
- Exercises confidentiality and discretion

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