Governance & Organizational Development Consultant at African Management Institute (AMI)

Job Description

AMI is currently incubating the Consortium for African Youth in Agriculture and Climate Change (CAYACC), aiming to empower African youth leaders to drive climate action and agricultural transformation across the continent.

AMI is seeking an experienced and strategic Governance and Organizational Development Consultant to support the development of governance structures and a sustainable management model for CAYACC. This role is critical in ensuring CAYACC evolves into a well-governed, legally registered, and impactful organization. The consultant will work closely with key stakeholders, including the African Union (AU), the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), and CAYACC leadership, to design a governance framework, develop an organizational charter, and oversee the legal registration of CAYACC as an independent entity.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance Framework Development: Facilitate Discovery Workshops.Organize and lead workshops with AU, AGRA, and CAYACC leadership to align on governance goals, organizational purpose, and long-term vision. Document insights and agreements for stakeholder reference.
• Research & Develop Governance Model: Conduct a literature review of African non-profit governance structures, identifying best practices, benefits, and challenges. Map comparable organizations and conduct interviews to gather insights on governance models. Present findings, including pros and cons of at least three governance models, and facilitate structured discussions with stakeholders to determine the most suitable structure.
• Governance Framework Design: Define governance structures, roles, and mandates for a Board, Steering Committee, and Management Team. Develop an organogram, outlining leadership levels, mandates, governance meeting rhythms, and required governing documents. Draft key governance documents, including the articles of incorporation and priority Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Organizational Charter Development: Facilitate Charter Workshops, Engage stakeholders to define governance structures, leadership mandates, decision-making processes, and guiding principles, Develop and Refine Organizational Charter,Consolidate workshop outputs into a comprehensive Organizational Charter.Ensure alignment with CAYACC’s objectives and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
• Legal Registration of CAYACC: Oversee the legal registration of CAYACC within six months of project inception.Ensure compliance with local and international governance regulations.Coordinate with legal experts to finalize necessary documentation.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Public Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 10years of Experience with Prior experience working with youth-led initiatives, climate action, or agriculture-focused organizations.
• Familiarity with governance structures of continental bodies like the AU and AGRA.
• Strong background in organizational design and governance within a non-profit or mission-driven environment.
• Experience facilitating strategy and governance workshops with multi-stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comparative governance research and apply insights to organizational development.
• Knowledge of African legal frameworks for non-profit registration and governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in working with governmental, NGO, and donor-funded institutions.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.