Volunteer with us at GirlLEAD

GirlLEAD Women in IT Bootcamp participants, the founder (Augustine Enodiana) and lead facilitator cheering to the camera during the final day ceremony and graduation which spanned three months in the city of Uyo, Nigeria.

GirlLEAD has a noble vision: “To be Africa’s biggest social enterprise, creating a robust atmosphere for girls and young women to fulfill their potentials and take part in solving relevant problems through entrepreneurship, leadership, and technology.” Since late 2016, we have been bridging the digital gender divide through education, training, and employment for girls and young women in IT and entrepreneurship.

Feel free to learn more about what we do and how we do it via our social media channels — YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

We are looking for vibrant individuals with a zest for growth. You’re a good fit if:

• Your goals and vision align with our mission of promoting female participation in tech and entrepreneurship.
• You communicate effectively and are proactive, kind-hearted, and bold.
• You are eager to achieve your goals, regardless of challenging circumstances. Thus, your goal is to make an impact wherever you work.
• You are averse to stagnancy, mediocrity, and complacency. You are discontent with what we have and want to push the boundaries to ensure our organization soars higher.
• You would nurture your idea, purpose, values, and growth anytime, any day—you have a strong imagination and back it up with daily action and learning. We take this as necessary, as we foremost pursue value and put in the work each day.
• You are confident in leading and taking initiative.

What you stand to gain:

• Free resources for professional development, including free training courses and digital tools.
• Working with intelligent, kind colleagues who are deeply interested in seeing you succeed.
• Membership in a growing social enterprise.
• Opportunity to impact lives daily.
• Opportunity to learn on the job.
• Free resume and LinkedIn profile optimization; you’re welcome!

Please keep in mind that volunteer positions are unpaid but come with perks and benefits. The volunteer position will span a minimum period of 12 months, and if you decide to remain with us after the period, we’d be excited to fully integrate you into the core team based on your performance.

Apply here.

Please note that applications are welcome from all around the world for all roles.

The fulfillment and growth you achieve from the impact you create in people’s lives is an invaluable reward.

Programs Associate (Remote, EMEA timezone)

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require a maximum of 10 hours of remote work per week for a period of one year.
• The program associate will work closely with the leadership at GirlLEAD to deliver all parts of a virtual program. The primary responsibility will be coordinating virtual GirlLEAD boot camps, supporting facilitators in curriculum development, setting up and managing the participant recruitment process, and driving the program’s operational and strategic aspects. GirlLEAD holds several cohorts of training around the year to achieve its goal of bridging the digital gender gap.
• You will develop, implement, organize, and supervise program plans to support GirlLEAD’s strategic direction and mission and create and manage long-term goals
• Oversee logistics for executing virtual sessions across cohorts, including audio/visual and PowerPoint presentations, registrations, and materials for our programs.
• Manage program outreach and communications, including creating content, monitoring and controlling the utilization of program resources, and supporting thought leadership on the program.
• You will also oversee program budgets and seek grants and learning partners for the organization. You will liaise with the partnership development teams to do this.
• Manage participant selection process, ensure participant engagement and satisfaction, and serve as program applicants’ primary point of contact.
• Ensure smooth, easy, and transparent communication with stakeholders and leadership regarding program status and decisions, including producing accurate and timely program reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design and document all data relevant for evaluating program effectiveness, including managing Q&A, and feedback forms, monitoring participant progress during the program, developing a monitoring and evaluation method to assess program strengths, implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved, and identifying areas for improvement in future programs.
• Support publicity efforts by collecting feedback through 1-on-1s with participants, documenting input from participants, and sharing feedback with facilitators and stakeholders.
• Recruit facilitators for virtual programs, block facilitator dates, and manage compensation logistics.
• Contribute to marketing and communications strategy with the marketing team.

Job Requirement

• At least two years of work experience in a related field (preferably in education, training, fellowships, incubators, or leadership development programs).
• Experience in group facilitation/training, classroom teaching, organizing and managing events, digital training, and STEM projects.
• Prior experience setting up and running sessions virtually (Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, Webex, etc.), synchronous and asynchronous collaboration tools (Miro, ClickUp, Asana, Slack, Mural, Airtable, etc.) is a requirement.
• Prior work experience in a fast-paced environment, working efficiently against tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated passion for community development and a solid dedication to self-development.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, email etiquette, outstanding interpersonal skills, and ability to expand relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and engage with people through formal or informal communication.
• Excellent executor, adept at strategy, self-starter, and leader. Able to work with minimal supervision, see opportunities and make the most of them.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for the program’s objective, comfort representing the program externally, and respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking the initiative, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, and respect.
• Ability to thrive in times of ambiguity, stay composed when there are curveballs, and push with resilience till things work out.
• Fantastic stakeholder management and time management skills.
• Competency in using computers for various tasks, including system administration, email communications, and creating Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Open-mindedness, willingness to share and learn, and a growth mindset.
• Must have a laptop and good internet access.

Community Relations Officer

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require a maximum of 10 hours of remote work per week for a period of one year.
• Responsible for the community relations programs of GirlLEAD. You will lead liaison with prospective and current employer partners to ensure GirlLEAD fellows are put in jobs after they complete our programs.
• The community relations officer will lead the coordination of the GirlLEAD fellows community (alumni and participants of our programs) and represent the GirlLEAD fellows’ community in the core team, thus handling communications with the community and the core team.
• Ensuring smooth, easy, and transparent communication with GirlLEAD fellows while following up on their career progress, noting challenges, and brainstorming solutions to help move fellows’ careers forward; this will be done through surveys, emails, and 1-on-1s with fellows.
• Synergise with the marketing team to create engaging content and newsletters for the fellows’ community.
• Organize projects, events, webinars, training, community development programs, and bonding activities for the community. These may involve recruiting guest speakers and some in-house talk time.
• Design and document all data relevant for evaluating community and program effectiveness, including managing Q&A, feedback forms, and identifying areas for improvement in future programs.
• Support publicity efforts by collecting feedback from GirlLEAD fellows, documenting it, and sharing it with leadership and other stakeholders.
• Design and conceptualize GirlLEAD programs and communities in other countries while liaising with the marketing and communications team to ensure uniformity in decisions and information.
• Is not charged with the duty of increasing our social visibility BUT with the management of the communities as well as coming up with strategies for keeping the community engagement strong and fostering a sense of belonging amongst GirlLEAD fellows.

Job Requirement

• Preferably someone who has participated in GirlLEAD programs, but not mandatory.
• At least two years of work experience in a related field (preferably in education, training, fellowships, incubators, or leadership development programs).
• Experience in group facilitation/training and classroom teaching.
• Command of online and collaboration tools like Gmail, Google Meet, Zoom, Miro, ClickUp, Asana, Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Google sheets/Excel, PowerPoint, and Airtable is a requirement.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, and ability to expand relationships.
• Experience designing programs that meet the goals of outreach programs, communications or community relations, or NGO community development projects.
• A friendly, personable, respectful, and charismatic personality with experience in managing community issues for corporate or community development projects.
• Excellent executor, adept at strategy, self-starter, and leader. Able to work with minimal supervision, see opportunities and make the most of them.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for GirlLEAD’s objectives, comfort representing the organization externally, and respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking the initiative, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, and respect.
• Ability to thrive in times of ambiguity, stay composed when there are curveballs, and push with resilience till things work out.
• Superb stakeholder management and time management skills.
• Able to lead and work with people from diverse experiences. Strong service orientation, passion for community development, process-driven, and proactiveness.
• Able to work remotely without constant supervision because the communities would most times be in their care.
• Must have a laptop and good internet access.

Community Management Intern

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require a maximum of 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• This is an internship role where you would learn on the job while working closely with the Community Relations Officer and the Marketing and Communications Team.
• Organize projects, events, webinars, training, community development programs, and bonding activities for the fellows’ community. Organizing sessions periodically may involve guest speakers and sometimes, some in-house talk time.
• Use media events, public events, and group activities to portray a positive image on behalf of the organization.
• Design and document all data relevant for evaluating community and program effectiveness, including managing Q&A, feedback forms, and identifying areas for improvement in future programs.
• Support publicity efforts by collecting feedback from GirlLEAD fellows, documenting it, and sharing it with leadership and other stakeholders.
• Design and conceptualize GirlLEAD programs and communities in other countries.
• Liaise with the marketing and communications team to ensure uniformity in decisions and information.

Job Requirement

• Preferably someone who has participated in Girl-LEAD programs, but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, and ability to expand relationships.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for GirlLEAD’s objectives, comfort representing the organization externally, and respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking the initiative, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, and respect.
• Ability to thrive in times of ambiguity, stay composed when there are curveballs, and push with resilience till things work out.
• Competency in using computers for various tasks, including system administration, email communications, creation of Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations.
• A friendly, personable, respectful, and charismatic personality with experience managing community issues for corporate aspects or community development projects.
• A self-starter who is good at strategy, able to work with minimal supervision, prompt at completing tasks, and able to work with people from diverse experiences.
• Strong service orientation, result-driven, and proactive.
• Must have a laptop and good internet access.

Partnerships and Business Development Associate

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• Responsible for developing and realizing partnerships with prospective financial, learning, and employer partners while ensuring mutual benefits for GirlLEAD and partner organizations.
• Ideate and implement touchpoints for GirlLEAD and prospective partners to work together toward our mission of bridging the gender divide in the technology and business sector.
• You will liaise with the program management and community relations teams to develop standards for attracting employer and learning partners per GirlLEAD’s mission and vision.
• Approach new partners, including startups and non-profit organizations, through LinkedIn, events, and cold-emailing while selling GirlLEAD’s value proposition and managing existing partnerships.
• Effectively strategize for good partnerships and arrive at sustainable frameworks for our new and existing business relationships.
• Ensure smooth, easy, and transparent communication with partners, funding organizations, and stakeholders.
• Design and document all data relevant for evaluating partners’ effectiveness and engagement, including managing Q&A, feedback forms, and identifying areas for improvement in future partnerships.
• Support publicity efforts by collecting feedback from GirlLEAD partners, documenting it, and sharing it with leadership and other stakeholders.
• You will also liaise with the programs team to write compelling proposals and seek development grants for the organization.

Job Requirement

• At least one year of work experience in a related field (preferably in education, training, fellowships, incubators, or leadership development programs).
• A good understanding of our mission and vision is a crucial requirement.
• Superb verbal and written communications skills, email etiquette, outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills, and ability to expand relationships.
• Prior knowledge of LinkedIn, telesales, and cold emailing is preferred.
• A 500+ solid connection network on LinkedIn is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Google sheets/Excel, PowerPoint, Google Meet, and Gmail.
• An intelligent, assertive, personable, respectful, and charismatic personality with experience in managing community issues for corporate or community development projects.
• Excellent executor, adept at strategy, self-starter, and leader. Able to work with minimal supervision, see opportunities and make the most of them.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for GirlLEAD’s objectives, comfort representing the organization externally, and respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking the initiative, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, and respect.
• Ability to thrive in times of ambiguity, stay composed when there are curveballs, and push with resilience till things work out.
• Superb stakeholder management and time management skills.
• Must have a laptop and good internet access.

Digital Marketing Intern

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• This is an internship role where you would learn on the job while working closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead. You must be interested in taking social media marketing / digital marketing as a career.
• You will support the organization’s promotional efforts through graphics design, social media marketing, email marketing strategies, and other CRM-driven marketing approaches.
• Oversee online marketing strategies, including developing online marketing campaigns, monthly content calendars, data deliverables to ensure successful implementation of campaigns against deadlines and objectives, and email lists in alignment with best practices in data management.
• Develop and manage all audience-focused content, including website content and promotional materials’ creation, print, social media, and targeted email communications, while ensuring compliance of all content according to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with the graphics designer and content writers to develop necessary assets to support marketing campaigns.
• Responsible for driving traffic on social media to promote our products and growing our social media communities by interacting with followers, responding to social media posts, relevant discussions, and messages, and representing correct information from the relevant departments.
• Monitor competitor product activity while maintaining a clear and distinctive voice for the GirlLEAD brand.
• Track metrics and take appropriate action to improve performance — review campaign results and metrics with key internal stakeholders to share and gather insights.
• Support Marketing Lead on other marketing strategies and initiatives for lead generation, publicity campaigns, content creation, and different marketing touchpoints.

Job Requirement

• Preferably a certified Google or Facebook Digital Marketing Associate, but not mandatory.
• Preferably someone with one year of digital marketing experience at a nonprofit or membership organization such as AIESEC, JCI, or Enactus.
• Superb verbal, proofreading, and written communications skills, email etiquette, outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills, and ability to expand relationships.
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Google sheets/Excel, PowerPoint, Google Meet, and Gmail.
• Excellent detail orientation, customer service, design, stakeholder management, and time management skills.
• Technical know-how of Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, HubSpot, WordPress, Google Analytics, and Facebook Ads is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of best practices concerning email service providers and content management systems, especially for Twitter and LinkedIn, is an added advantage.
• Respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking the initiative, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, and respect.
• Excellent executor, adept at strategy, self-starter, and leader. Able to work with minimal supervision, see opportunities and make the most of them.
• Must have a laptop and good internet access.

Social Media Specialist

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with organisational goals, ensuring consistent brand messaging and voice.
• Create comprehensive social media plans, including content calendars, campaign schedules, and metrics for success.
• Create compelling, visually appealing, and shareable social media content (including images, videos, and written posts) with designers and content writers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather content, stories, and updates highlighting our programs, impact, and success stories.
• Research and stay updated on social media trends, platforms, and best practices to maximise reach and engagement.
• Cultivate and nurture online communities by initiating and participating in conversations, fostering dialogue, and building relationships with followers.
• Implement strategies to increase follower engagement, reach, and participation in online campaigns, challenges, and initiatives.
• Track and analyse key performance metrics, such as engagement rates, reach, follower growth, and conversion rates.
• Utilise data insights to refine social media strategies, content creation, and community management approaches.
• Promote GirlLEAD’s initiatives, programs, partnerships, events, webinars, and fundraisers through social media channels.

Job Requirement

• At least one year of work experience in a related field (preferably in education, training, fellowships, incubators, or leadership development programs).
• Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist or similar role, preferably in the nonprofit or social impact sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, trends, social media management tools, and analytics platforms.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Google Sheets/Excel, PowerPoint, Google Meet, and Gmail is compulsory.
• Respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking initiative, listening, leadership, integrity, growth mindset, and respect.
• You must have a laptop and good internet access.

People Operations Officer

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• The people operations officer will work closely with the leadership at GirlLEAD to handle human resource processes, including hiring and recruitment, learning and development, employee experience, and team performance management.
• You will develop and implement learning strategies and programs for the team to support GirlLEAD’s strategic direction and mission and create and manage long-term goals.
• Align team members’ goals and performance with the organization’s current and future skills requirements.
• Identify skill gaps among team members and develop training to bridge those gaps and consequently improve employee performance.
• Improve the recruitment process and standardize assessment methods and employee engagement.
• Implement quarterly performance reviews and tracking of metrics highlighting progress and issues of achieving the goals across organization.
• Manage, track and run processes required to provide a great employee experience, including surveys, peer-to-peer chat, KPIs, rewards and recognition, meetings, etc., throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Improve productivity, communication, bonding, and retention among employees by adopting proven strategies for remote teams.
• Analyze the impact of employee performance interventions on organizational performance while producing accurate and timely reports to the management.

Job Requirement

• At least one year of work experience in human resource management (preferably in non-profit, consultancy, education, or leadership development programs).
• Experience creating HR policies, performance improvement plans, productivity guidelines, employee engagement plans, etc.
• Preferably a certified human resource practitioner — CIPM or SHRM, but not mandatory.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills, email etiquette, outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills, and ability to expand relationships.
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Google sheets/Excel, PowerPoint, Google Meet, and Gmail.
• Excellent detail orientation, people management, stakeholder management, and time management skills.
• Able to lead and work with people from diverse experiences. Solution-oriented, creative problem-solving skills, passion for people development, process-driven, and proactiveness.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for GirlLEAD’s objectives, and respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking the initiative, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, and respect.
• Ability to thrive in times of ambiguity, stay composed when there are curveballs, and push with resilience till things work out.
• Must have a laptop and good internet access.

Administrative Operations Intern

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 to 15 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• This is an internship role where you would learn on the job while working closely with the executives. In other words, your duties will blend administrative, operational, and executive assistant functions.
• Provide administrative, logistical, and supervisory support for projects and programs while ensuring that all administrative operations for the organization run smoothly and efficiently.
• Evaluate overall program efficiency, and develop solutions to address unforeseen situations rapidly.
• Manage executive schedules, communications, and travel arrangements, setting up meetings and events, and driving information flow in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversee the performance of other interns, perform quality inspections of work and operating procedures, and develop strategies to increase work productivity and efficiency while assisting teams in setting goals, budgets, and meeting deadlines. You will liaise with the people operations officer to accomplish this.
• Draft program and training plans in collaboration with the program associates to support GirlLEAD’s strategic direction and mission, including producing accurate and timely reports on programs, training, and other things necessary.
• Handle basic bookkeeping tasks, billing, invoicing, financial statements, and compensation logistics.
• Research and conduct data to draft documents and policies for review and presentation by boards of directors, committees, and executives.
• Support, organize, and optimize virtual and on-site events to achieve the stated timelines and goals.
• Take minutes during meetings, format documents for internal and external communication — memos, emails, presentations, reports; and distribute them as needed.
• Organize, retrieve, and maintain documents and reports on GirlLEAD’s filing system.

Job Requirement

• At least one year of experience as an executive, administrative, or operations assistant with a good knowledge of business operations.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written), email etiquette, outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills, and ability to expand relationships.
• In-depth understanding of Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Google sheets/Excel, PowerPoint, Google Meet, and Gmail.
• Resourceful, innovative, analytical, and independent thinker who can organize, prioritize efficiently and solve problems extremely fast.
• Able to lead and work with people from diverse experiences. Well-organized, proactive, self-starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to act without guidance.
• Good organizational, detail orientation, people management, stakeholder management, project management, customer service, and program evaluation skills.
• Honest, patient, respectful, personable, and charismatic character.
• Respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking the initiative, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, and respect.
• Must have a laptop and good internet access.

Graphics Designer

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• Create visually appealing graphics that communicate who we are, what we do, and how we do it, following our brand guidelines. These graphical contents will be posted on GirlLEAD’s social media platforms and the blog.
• Design images, flyers, and posts using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Canva specifically for our partner events and core programs. GirlLEAD holds several cohorts of training around the year to achieve its goal of bridging the digital gender gap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create content for other projects.

Job Requirement

• At least one year of work experience in a related field (preferably in education, training, fellowships, incubators, or leadership development programs).
• Preferably someone with one-year graphics design experience at a nonprofit or membership organization such as AIESEC, JCI, or Enactus.
• A good understanding of our mission and vision is a crucial requirement.
• Excellent detail orientation, customer service, design, stakeholder management, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Google sheets/Excel, PowerPoint, Google Meet, Gmail, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, and Canva.
• Respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking the initiative, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, and respect.
• Open-mindedness, willingness to share and learn, and a growth mindset.
• Must have a laptop and good internet access.

Frontend Developer Intern

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• This is an internship role where you would learn on the job while working closely with the Product Development team. You must be interested in taking software engineering as a career.
• You will work with the product development team on all software development life cycle stages, from reviewing business requirements to design, construction, and test to deployment.
• Responsible for implementing visual elements that users see and interact with in the products we build.
• Support the product designer and bridge the gap between design and technical implementation, defining how the application looks and works.
• Build reusable codes and libraries for future use, and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with team members on other necessary technical projects.

Job Requirement

• At least one year of work or internship experience in software development (preferably in education, training, fellowships, incubators, or leadership development programs).
• Preferably a female web developer, but not mandatory.
• Experience building with frontend web technologies — HTML 5, CSS, Javascript, and frontend libraries.
• Good understanding of code versioning tools like Github and SEO principles.
• Some experience in backend development will be an added advantage, but it is not mandatory.
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Google sheets/Excel, PowerPoint, Google Meet, and Gmail is compulsory.
• Respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking the initiative, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, and respect.
• Open-mindedness, willingness to share and learn, and a growth mindset.
• Must have a laptop and good internet access.

Content Writer

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• Create compelling write-ups on the GirlLEAD blog that communicate who we are, what we do, and how we do it.
• Develop engaging copy for our social media platforms and graphics, and produce six monthly articles for our medium page.
• Obtain a deep understanding of complex technical subjects and translate them into straightforward, polished, engaging content.
• Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content, working closely with various departments to gather the information that will be shared on the blog.
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create content for other projects.

Job Requirement

• At least one year of work experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences (preferably in education, training, non-profit, consultancy, fellowships, incubators, or leadership development programs).
• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex topics, articulate them, and break them into bite-sized information tailored for a general audience.
• You can string words together in a beautiful way that perfectly passes across our message. You can teach our audiences and impact their lives positively in every content you write and every image you paint with words.
• A good understanding of our mission and vision is a crucial requirement.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, email etiquette, outstanding interpersonal skills, a keen eye for detail, research, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• You can be based in any part of the world, provided you can write for the demographics we work with efficiently (16–27 years old).
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Google sheets/Excel, PowerPoint, Google Meet, and Gmail is compulsory.
• Respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking the initiative, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, and respect.
• Must have a laptop and good internet access.

Product Owner

Job Description

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, designers, content creators, and other stakeholders, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our target audience.
• Execute product roadmap and prioritize features based on stakeholder needs, business goals, and available resources.
• Lead agile product development processes, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of product releases, coordinating with GirlLEAD’s development teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with designers to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that engage and empower our target audience.
• Conduct regular product demos and presentations to stakeholders, showcasing progress and soliciting feedback.
• Define and monitor key product metrics to assess performance, measure the impact of product releases, and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Identify areas for improvement and optimization based on data analysis, user feedback, and industry trends.
• Continuously iterate and refine product features and strategies to enhance user satisfaction and achieve organizational goals.

Job Requirement

• At least one year of work experience in a related field (preferably in education, training, fellowships, incubators, or leadership development programs).
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, user-centered design principles, and software development processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to drive product improvements.
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Microsoft Word, Google Sheets/Excel, PowerPoint, Google Meet, and Gmail is compulsory.
• Respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking initiative, listening, leadership, integrity, growth mindset, and respect.
• You must have a laptop and good internet access.

Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with the Product Development team to establish product objectives and design codes relevant to improving user experience.
• Optimize our programs and applications for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with the relevant team members to contribute to the development and deployment of learning materials to fellows during our training events.
• Develop and test ideas for new products, features or programs by studying trends in the technology industry.
• Refine your skills by committing to staying current on trends in the tech sector.
• Reporting data collated and recorded to relevant parties — team leadership and/or partners.
• Develop automated tests to ensure needs are met and allow for regression testing.
• Execute any other task assigned relevant to the goals of the organization.

Requirements

• A deep interest in providing women and girls in Africa with access to the right tools to succeed in a tech and business career.
• Proficiency in Javascript or Typescript for back-end programming.
• Experience with servers-side hosting on platforms like AWS, Heroku and Render.
• Experience with JavaScript web frameworks (e.g., Express.js)
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB)
• Understanding of server-side architecture and RESTful APIs
• Troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Familiarity with security best practices
• Strong communication skills in collaborating with relevant stakeholders
• A growth mindset that challenges the status quo and focuses on outside-the-box ideas and solutions
• Ability to function properly in teams but also deliver when handling tasks independently.

Product Designer

Responsibilities

• Manage the entirety of the design process of our products from the beginning to the end.
• Identify opportunities for the development and/or collaboration of new products.
• Analyse the relevance of new proposed projects to our current organisational goals and needs.
• Consider the inputs and ways of working of UX and visual designers, customers, researchers, and business teams to meet all product needs.
• Approach product tasks with an awareness of the priorities of the organisation.
• Set and communicate design requirements through briefs and technical documentation to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder relationships during product development to constantly align expectations and outcomes.

Requirements and Skills

• Deep interest in the goals and objectives of GirlLEAD
• Excellent eye for aesthetic design and customer appeal
• Relevant work experience as a product designer is preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of colour science and combinations.
• Experience in leading projects or managing teams.
• A deep sense of User-Centered Approach to projects.
• Experience in design documentation.
• Experience with design programs (like figma and Illustrator).
• Time management and adaptability skills.

Frontend Developer

Responsibilities

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• Collaborate with other product development team members to work on both the front-end development processes.
• Perform tests, troubleshoot software, and fix bugs.
• Develop training materials for our training events and program fellows
• Create security and data protection settings for our products and platforms.
• Mentor and guide interns in the Product development team
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Develop technical reports and documentation on live and closed projects
• Execute any other tasks assigned by your team lead.

Requirements and skills

• A deep interest in the driving vision of GirlLEAD
• Prior professional experience as a Frontend Developer
• Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React, Nextjs, Nuxt and Vue)
• Experience in developing applications using a Mobile first approach
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Typescript
• Proficiency in converting design to code
• Communication, leadership and teamwork skills
• An analytical mind
• An ability to pay attention to details and self-management skills

Data Science/Data Analyst Tutor

Job Description.

• This flexible volunteer work would require 10 hours of remote work per week for one year.
• Collaborate with the Programmes team to develop and deliver engaging training programmes for GirlLEAD Fellows.
• Provide training curriculum and course materials suitable for beginners interested in developing the required skills in Data Science/Analysis
• Provide mentorship and professional development support to fellows of our Data training after their training programme.
• Stay updated on the developments in Data Science to contribute to the learning experience of fellows and interested team members.
• Team up with the Product Development Team to collaborate on projects where expertise would be needed.

Requirements

Strong interest in the development of the technical expertise of the African firm in data science

• Experienced professional understanding of coding languages such as SQL, Python, R, and SAS.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a professional Data Scientist/Analyst with a proven professional track record
• Knowledge of data visualization tools and capabilities.
• Essential facilitation and leadership skills
• Experience tutoring/mentoring people aged 17–35 years would be ideal.
• Good time management skills and Respect for our core values: accountability, humility, kindness, taking initiative, listening, leadership, integrity, growth mindset, and respect.

Apply here.