Southern Africa Program Assistant

Partners Worldwide

Partners Worldwide (PW) is a global network of businesspeople working together to end poverty through entrepreneurship and job creation. We believe that all people are image-bearers of God and have the right to live an abundant life. Through locally rooted, globally connected partnerships we work to grow and sustain redemptive businesses and flourishing economic ecosystems for maximum impact. Every team member plays a significant role in making this vision a reality.

As an employee of Partners Worldwide, you will be part of a global team that values the unique contributions and service of each person as a true partner. You will join us in celebrating each entrepreneur who is able to fully live out their calling to business, provide for their family, create life-giving employment opportunities and invest in the community around them.

The PW goal for 2030 is for our partners in 30+ countries, to serve over one million businesses who are creating and sustaining 3 million jobs in communities of high poverty and unemployment.

The Role

The Southern Africa Program Assistant plays a pivotal role in both supporting and strengthening the Partners Worldwide (PW) network across Mozambique, Zambia, Eswatini, and South Africa. Working closely with the Southern Africa Regional Director, this role contributes to the leadership of the regional team while ensuring smooth collaboration between PW and its local partners.

Key responsibilities include supporting partnership engagements, coordinating knowledge management and resource mobilization activities, and contributing to the effectiveness and sustainability of projects. The Program Assistant also plays an important role in capacity development, helping partners grow their capabilities, and strengthening the overall health of the regional network.

This position calls for someone who combines strong administrative skills with the ability to lead by organizing, equipping, and championing others. We are seeking an individual with proven organizational ability, attention to detail, and a passion for serving both people and systems. If that sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why you are passionate about the Partners Worldwide vision and this role.

The Work

Regional Strategy and Team Support

Collaborate with the Regional Director to implement the regional strategy and country annual plans, provide supervision and support to the team as needed, and onboard new regional staff. Ensure alignment with PW’s breakthrough objectives and escalate regional needs and opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders.

Program and Partnership Excellence

Facilitate strong program management across the region by supporting strategic project design, monitoring timelines and deliverables, and addressing implementation challenges. Strengthen partnerships through capacity development and ensure smooth coordination across Mozambique, Zambia, Eswatini, and South Africa.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research

Support Partnership Managers in timely and accurate reporting of Impact Metrics and Annual Partnership Plans.

Communication and Storytelling

Contribute to PW’s marketing and communications through storytelling rooted in real-time evidence from partners and communities. Foster regular communication and feedback loops to strengthen relationships and visibility.

Administration and Representation

Provide logistics and administrative support for regional activities, including events, meetings, and travel. Prepare reports, proposals, and updates, while maintaining accurate records and documentation. Represent PW as an ambassador at regional forums and gatherings.

Metrics Monitoring and Evaluation

Support the Partnership Managers in the region with ensuring timeliness of Impact Metrics and Annual Partnership Plans and evaluating accuracy and completeness of data/information.

Research

Lead desk research across thematic areas on emerging trends, challenges and opportunities across the Southern Africa region.

Project Planning and Coordination

Support strategic project design and ensure timely and efficient coordination of project activities across multiple partnerships. Also, monitor project timelines, deliverables, and proactively support resolving implementation challenges.

Communication

Contribute to marketing and communication resources, and story-telling rooted in real-time evidence from partners and communities in the region. Facilitate regular communication and feedback loops.

Administrative support

Provide logistics and administrative assistance for regional activities including meetings, events, and travel arrangements.

Support preparation of reports, proposals, and internal updates.

Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation related to partners and projects.

Be a PW ambassador Represent PW at regional forums, meetings and events.

Your Qualifications:

College education in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, International Development or a related field.

5+ years’ overall professional experience

Understanding of agriculture and agricultural economics

Understanding of agricultural value chains is a plus

Demonstrated competency in multiple of the following areas: administrative support, strong organization and planning skills, technical proficiency particularly with Microsoft Office, Zoom and other database management software.

An entrepreneurial spirit that leads to creative thinking, new ideas to put into action, and innovative solutions to diverse challenges.

Your Character:

Mature Christian faith that is lived out in your life, work, and interactions.

Interest in learning and adapting to new systems and processes.

Curiosity to learn new skills, solve new problems and seek expertise from others.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Organized with the ability to plan ahead to reach goals.

Required Competencies:

Strategic thinking

Communication (cross-cultural, written & oral)

Planning

Decision making (data-driven)

Digital (computer) literacy

Project Management particularly Monitoring and Evaluation

PW Ambassadorship – demonstrate the organization’s values through actions and decision making.

What We Provide:

Meaningful, redemptive, and purpose-filled work

Connection to a talented, dedicated, and joyful team of global staff and partners

A comprehensive compensation and benefits package (insurance, retirement and more)

Flexible paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday) and a culture that prioritizes healthy work-life balance.

Annual allowance for professional development/continuing education

Additional information:

Learn more at partnersworldwide.org

Partners Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the ability to travel locally and internationally.

Preference for this role will be given to applicants located near our current partners in Southern Africa- Mozambique, Zambia, Eswatini, South Africa.

This position is a one year contracted position with the possibility of renewal.