Executive Director-The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF)

About the OrganizationThe African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) is an independent, Pan-African, not-for-profit policy research and advocacy organization based in Addis Ababa. ACPF is dedicated to promoting child rights and child well-being across Africa, connecting high-quality research and advocacy with policy advice at the level of African national governments and the African Union.ACPF is a small- to medium sized organization, employing a core team of around 10 professional staff and 10 support staff. The organization works closely with international and African partners, academic institutions, child rights organizations, civil society, and policy-making bodies to advance its mission of improving the lives of children in Africa.The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of ACPF and appointed by and accountable to the International Board of Trustees.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipProvide overall direction and leadership to the organization, ensuring alignment with ACPF’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans that enhance ACPF’s impact and visibility at the continental and global levels.Build and enhance ACPF’s role as a thought leader on child rights-based child-focused policy development in Africa.Provide overall direction and leadership to the organization, ensuring alignment with ACPF’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans that enhance ACPF’s impact and visibility at the continental and global levels.Build and enhance ACPF’s role as a thought leader on child rights-based child-focused policy development in Africa.Representation and AdvocacyServe as the principal representative of ACPF in its international networks of partners, including governments, the African Union, UN agencies, child rights organizations, civil society, and donor communities.Represent ACPF at international and regional conferences, workshops, and policy forums.Position ACPF as a trusted partner and authority in child-focused policy research and advocacy.Serve as the principal representative of ACPF in its international networks of partners, including governments, the African Union, UN agencies, child rights organizations, civil society, and donor communities.Represent ACPF at international and regional conferences, workshops, and policy forums.Position ACPF as a trusted partner and authority in child-focused policy research and advocacy.Partnership Development & Resource MobilizationBuild and maintain strategic partnerships with donors, foundations, academic institutions, child rights organizations, governments, and private sector actors.Lead resource mobilization efforts to ensure long-term sustainability, with a focus on diversifying funding sources.Secure growth to double annual turnover over the next five years.Build and maintain strategic partnerships with donors, foundations, academic institutions, child rights organizations, governments, and private sector actors.Lead resource mobilization efforts to ensure long-term sustainability, with a focus on diversifying funding sources.Secure growth to double annual turnover over the next five years.Organizational & Financial ManagementEnsure sound financial management, accountability, and compliance with donor and statutory requirements.Oversee the recruitment, management, and development of staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, innovation, and collaboration.Strengthen ACPF’s organizational systems and operational efficiency to support sustainable growth.Ensure sound financial management, accountability, and compliance with donor and statutory requirements.Oversee the recruitment, management, and development of staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, innovation, and collaboration.Strengthen ACPF’s organizational systems and operational efficiency to support sustainable growth.GovernanceReport to and work closely with the International Board of Trustees, providing timely and accurate information for decision-making.Support the Board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities.Report to and work closely with the International Board of Trustees, providing timely and accurate information for decision-making.Support the Board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities.

About the Organization The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) is an independent, Pan-African, not-for-profit policy research and advocacy organization based in Addis Ababa. ACPF is dedicated to promoting child rights and child well-being across Africa, connecting high-quality research and advocacy with policy advice at the level of African national governments and the African Union. ACPF is a small- to medium sized organization, employing a core team of around 10 professional staff and 10 support staff. The organization works closely with international and African partners, academic institutions, child rights organizations, civil society, and policy-making bodies to advance its mission of improving the lives of children in Africa. The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of ACPF and appointed by and accountable to the International Board of Trustees. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Provide overall direction and leadership to the organization, ensuring alignment with ACPF’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities. Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans that enhance ACPF’s impact and visibility at the continental and global levels. Build and enhance ACPF’s role as a thought leader on child rights-based child-focused policy development in Africa. Representation and Advocacy Serve as the principal representative of ACPF in its international networks of partners, including governments, the African Union, UN agencies, child rights organizations, civil society, and donor communities. Represent ACPF at international and regional conferences, workshops, and policy forums. Position ACPF as a trusted partner and authority in child-focused policy research and advocacy. Partnership Development & Resource Mobilization Build and maintain strategic partnerships with donors, foundations, academic institutions, child rights organizations, governments, and private sector actors. Lead resource mobilization efforts to ensure long-term sustainability, with a focus on diversifying funding sources. Secure growth to double annual turnover over the next five years. Organizational & Financial Management Ensure sound financial management, accountability, and compliance with donor and statutory requirements. Oversee the recruitment, management, and development of staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, innovation, and collaboration. Strengthen ACPF’s organizational systems and operational efficiency to support sustainable growth. Governance Report to and work closely with the International Board of Trustees, providing timely and accurate information for decision-making. Support the Board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities.