Program director – public affairs & governance (m/f)

À propos de nous

Jeune Afrique Media Group est le premier groupe média consacré à l'Afrique. Il offre et diffuse des informations politiques, économiques, sociales et culturelles qui permettent à ses lecteurs de mieux comprendre l’actualité africaine avec sa publication mensuelle francophone Jeune Afrique et son trimestriel anglophone The Africa Report. Jeune Afrique Media Group est également un acteur majeur dans les métiers de l'édition, de la production audiovisuelle et de l'organisation de conférences économiques internationales telles que le Africa CEO Forum.

Pour soutenir nos ambitions et atteindre nos objectifs, nous avons besoin des plus grands talents ! Si votre soif d’apprendre et votre curiosité n’ont d’égal que votre envie de vous investir dans une belle aventure, rejoignez Jeune Afrique Media Group !


Mission

We are launching a flagship initiative aimed at identifying, connecting, and empowering high-potential public sector leaders across the African continent.

As we enter a new growth phase, we are seeking a visionary yet hands-on Director to lead the initiative’s execution, development, and strategic influence. This is a hybrid role, combining program design and delivery, stakeholder relations, editorial coordination, and ecosystem-building.


Program Leadership & Execution

* Lead the design and operational rollout of the initiative: from recruitment to programming, content production, community building, and events.

* Manage detailed project plans in collaboration with internal teams (editorial, research, design, commercial, logistics) and external experts, consultants, and institutions.


Thought Leadership & Editorial Strategy

* Define and drive the initiative’s content and research agenda, producing original insights, interviews, thought pieces, and case studies on public leadership and governance in Africa.

* Supervise the creation of high-profile editorial assets, in collaboration with the newsroom and data team.


Community & Ecosystem Engagement

* Oversee the animation of a growing community of public sector professionals, ensuring engagement across events and digital platforms.

* Build and nurture relationships with senior public officials, multilateral agencies, development actors, and government advisors.


Program Development & Partnerships

* Identify opportunities to expand the initiative: new program formats, research partnerships, monetization avenues.

* Co-develop customized offers for sponsors, foundations, and institutional partners in collaboration with the commercial team.

* Support the initiative’s evolution into a standalone strategic and business unit, aligned with the Group’s mission.


Budget & Impact Monitoring

* Define and manage the annual budget with rigor, ensuring financial sustainability and operational efficiency.

* Track impact and performance indicators (engagement, reach, influence, satisfaction), and iterate for continuous improvement.


Profil

* 8–12 years of experience in project management, consulting, public affairs, or media.

* Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from strategy to execution.

* Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to align diverse teams around a common vision.

* Deep interest in public sector reform, governance, and African leadership.

* Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, including comfort in high-level institutional environments.

* Full professional proficiency in both English and French is required.

* Experience working with or within African public institutions or global development organizations is strongly preferred