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Senior Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
OtherRemote — Sub-Saharan Africa
Published on 2026-10-14
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About this role
The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer to implement regional funding programs for Wikimedian communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves managing grant portfolios, building community relationships, and supporting participatory grantmaking approaches.
About the company
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and related free knowledge projects. It supports volunteers and partners who create and share open educational content worldwide.
What you'll do
- Implement grantmaking strategy and monitor regional grant portfolio
- Build and develop regional funding committees
- Manage relationships with communities and grantees
- Review grantee progress and share insights
What we're looking for
- Knowledge of trust-based philanthropy
- Experience in grantmaking, especially internationally
- Strong strategic and analytical skills
- Proven English proficiency
Nice to have
- Experience with online communities
- Passion for Wikimedia projects
- Proficiency in another language