Servant leaders who build, mobilise,
execute and multiply impact.
We do not just need people who want titles. We find, assess, develop and deploy leaders who create real community impact across Africa — one informal economy, one voice at a time.
Apply for a leadership role
Each role links to a Vision 2030 goal. We assess your application against the IEDF Leadership DNA — mission, servant leadership, execution, impact and mobilisation — not on your job title.
Deputy Media & Marketing — Africa Continental Leader
Lead continental communications, brand stewardship and marketing that amplify IEDF's mission, programmes and impact across Africa.
Deputy CSI — Africa Continental Leader
Lead and coordinate the continental Corporate Social Investment (CSI) portfolio, mobilising resources and partnerships that deliver measurable community impact across Africa.
Deputy Secretary General — Africa Continental Leader
Support the Africa Continental Leader and Secretary General in continental governance, coordination of national chapters, and stewardship of the IEDF mission across the African continent.
Deputy Business Development — Africa Continental Leader
Drive continental business development, enterprise support and trade linkages that grow informal and micro-enterprises across IEDF's African network.
Deputy Projects & Events — Africa Continental Leader
Coordinate and deliver continental projects and flagship events (including the MET Global Conference) that mobilise the IEDF network and showcase continental impact.
Community Outreach
Lead the organisation’s continental community impact strategy by developing and coordinating initiatives that improve education, entrepreneurship, leadership, digital inclusion and economic opportunities for communities across Africa, with a strong focus on measurable and sustainable social impact.
Business Development & Corporate Social Investment
Lead continental business development, strategic partnerships and corporate social investment initiatives that generate sustainable opportunities, mobilise resources and strengthen the organisation’s impact across Africa, while connecting businesses and corporate partners to meaningful social and economic development programmes.
Head of Education & Training
Provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s continental education and training portfolio, ensuring the development, coordination and delivery of high-quality learning programmes that build leadership, entrepreneurship, digital skills and economic opportunities across Africa.
Head of Events & Projects
Lead the planning, coordination and successful delivery of continental events, programmes and strategic projects, ensuring that activities are professionally executed, aligned with organisational objectives, delivered on time and create measurable value for members, leaders, partners and communities.
Secretary General
Lead the continental coordination and strategic development of the organisation’s technology and digital initiatives, strengthen collaboration across countries, support continental leadership structures, and drive technology-enabled programmes that expand access to opportunities, education, business development and inclusive economic participation.
Media & Communitcations
Lead the organisation’s continental media and communications strategy, strengthening visibility, public engagement, brand reputation and stakeholder communication across Africa.
Community Outreach
To lead and coordinate community impact initiatives that improve livelihoods, strengthen communities, support vulnerable groups and create sustainable opportunities across Africa. The role will mobilise leaders, partners and community stakeholders to turn Vision 2030 objectives into measurable social and economic impact.
Business Development & Corporate Social Investment
Business Development & Corporate Social Investment Executive responsible for developing strategic partnerships, securing corporate support, identifying funding and investment opportunities, growing organisational revenue, and connecting businesses with meaningful social-impact initiatives. The role will build relationships with corporates, investors, foundations and strategic partners while supporting programmes that create sustainable economic and community impact.
Head of Education & Training
To provide strategic leadership and coordination of IEDF education and training programmes at country or chapter level, ensuring that members, leaders and communities have access to quality learning, leadership development and capacity-building opportunities aligned with the IEDF Vision 2030 objectives.
Head of Events & Projects
To provide strategic leadership and coordination for IEDF events across the continent, ensuring that conferences, leadership programmes, workshops, networking sessions and community events are professionally planned, promoted and delivered. The Head of Events will build strong event teams, coordinate regional and national leaders, grow event participation and ensure that every event contributes to IEDF's mission, leadership development and Vision 2030 objectives.
