WINGS: Elevating philanthropy
WINGS strengthens the global philanthropy ecosystem by connecting and championing the organisations that make giving better. We work to ensure that philanthropy is well-resourced, supported, and equipped to drive lasting, systemic change. Our global community comprises more than 230 member organisations in 60+ countries—all committed to building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Through shared learning, collective action, and bold advocacy, WINGS helps philanthropy rise to the challenges of our time and contribute meaningfully to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Role summary
In line with our strategic priorities outlined in the WINGS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, and especially Strategic Priority 1 (Nurturing network(s) and strengthening ecosystems), as well as the aligned strategy for our work in Africa, the Africa Coordinator will help WINGS nurture our vibrant and growing network in the region. The Coordinator will ensure proximity to the members in the region and support them in engaging in WINGS’ activities. In partnership with members, this role will also raise the profile of philanthropy and practitioners from Africa globally, strengthen understanding of philanthropy support ecosystems, trends, needs, and challenges, and promote greater exchanges across the region and across the global philanthropic landscape.
The role of the Africa Coordinator encompasses three key objectives:
1. Network growth and engagement: This role is one of the primary points of contact for WINGS members in the region. In managing the regional portfolio, the Contractor will:
- Work closely with other WINGS colleagues to support efforts on topics related to the
enabling environment of philanthropy, policy advocacy, climate, locally-led development, SDGs, philanthropy’s transformation, knowledge management, and multi-stakeholder partnerships, among others. - Create space for regional conversations, including crucially through the Africa Working Group. This group serves as a community of learning and practice for WINGS members committed to strengthening the landscape of philanthropy in the region. The coordination activities include designing and executing online and in-person events, identifying and fostering members’ collaboration, and developing strategies for innovation and engagement.
- Work hand in hand with the Network and Engagement team to identify, recruit and onboard potential new members, and strengthen the engagement of African members in WINGS’ global activities.
- Work with the Collective Intelligence and Action team to ensure relevance and contributions for and of members from the region to our collective global efforts.
- Work closely with other regional and global working groups to ensure cross-regional exchanges, learning and coordination.
2. Strengthening philanthropy support ecosystems: WINGS works to strengthen the philanthropic field where it is most needed. This is done in collaboration with members and partners and using collective knowledge, experience, and frameworks. The objective is to create stronger local ecosystems to foster giving and solidarity, by ensuring philanthropic actors are supported, connected and empowered. In close partnerships and complementarity with Pan-African, sub-regional and national members, the Contractor will pursue efforts to strengthen, connect and support local, subregional and regional philanthropy infrastructure through:
- Planning and coordinating the implementation of philanthropy support ecosystem strengthening (regional, national, and/or thematic).
- Identifying specific capacity-building needs in the sector and ways to increase collaboration and sustainability.
- Co-convening players and leveraging WINGS’ position as a global network
3. Contributing to advancing the overall mission of WINGS in the region: support WINGS in its overarching work around capacity building, knowledge production for philanthropy networks and support organisations, communications and resource acquisition as necessary.
Main areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and follow a detailed project plan to track progress and implement all the activities related to the regional work in Africa, guided by the current regional strategy.
- Strengthen understanding of key needs, challenges and opportunities for the broader philanthropy support ecosystem in the region.
- Coordinate all activities with the Africa Working Group.
- Design and implement webinars, online meetings, and in-person events connected to the regional work.
- Prepare project proposals and reports, and implement ongoing fundraising efforts to sustain WINGS’ work in the region.
- Identify and suggest potential partnerships to strengthen our regional work with members and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate knowledge production: research, reports, joint documents, declarations, etc.
- Identify regional trends and developments, highlighting any key organisations and/or individuals connected to those trends. Identifying innovations and best practices from the subregions and regions.
- Ensure that all activities are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget. Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating all activities. As part of this work is funded by the EU, this role will ensure all activities are managed in line with the requirements, working closely with other WINGS teams.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Work with regional members to identify and connect philanthropy support
organisations, local and regional funders with WINGS and relevant members with a goal
of strengthening representation in the global community and forums. - Represent WINGS at the regional level, including through conference attendance and speaking engagements.
The Africa Coordinator is part of the Network and Ecosystems Team and reports to the Network and Ecosystems Director.
Requirements
This is a consultant position for 40 hours per week. The successful candidate will have the
following:
- Based in a country in Africa.
- Fluency in English and French, including strong writing skills. Other languages are
appreciated, in particular Portuguese. - Experience in project or network coordination in nonprofits. Particular experience in philanthropy or a philanthropy support organisation is highly desirable.
- Some knowledge about the philanthropic sector and civil society in the region.
- Fundraising experience from foundations, including proposal writing required; other
fundraising experience desirable. - Global mindset: openness to and awareness of cultural and geographic diversity.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal communication, and ability to build relationships with a broad range of actors, and represent WINGS in relevant forums.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and database systems.
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree. Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent experience desirable.
- Availability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Compensation for this position ranges from USD 30,000 to 40,000 per year and will be based on
several factors, including the applicant’s geographic location.
How to apply
To be considered, please submit your application via this online form before 17 April 2026.
Consideration will begin as soon as applications are received, and the position will remain open
until filled. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply before the deadline.
