Senior Manager, Refugee-led Organization (RLO) Opportunity Fund

• Design, manage, and scale the RLO Opportunity Fund, a multi-million dollar portfolio providing financial and capacity-building support to refugee-led organizations across Africa.
• Lead a regional team to achieve the target of 5,000 refugee and displaced youth (70% young women) securing dignified work through a 'Grants Plus' model.
• Drive the localization agenda by ensuring RLOs become funding-ready and sustainable primary actors in their communities.

This role directly empowers refugee-led organizations to become sustainable, funding-ready actors, enabling thousands of displaced youth—especially young women—to access dignified work and education, thereby fostering locally-led solutions and systemic change in displacement contexts across Africa.

• Advanced degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in program management, grant-making, or capacity-building, with at least 5 years focused on refugee/displacement contexts.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing funds or grant programs for local organizations, preferably refugee-led or community-based.
• Fluency in English; professional proficiency in French highly desirable.

Compensation and benefits are not explicitly stated in the posting. The role offers the opportunity to work with a leading international development organization and make a significant impact on refugee youth livelihoods.

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian international development organization that drives positive education and economic change for young people worldwide, with a vision where every young person thrives and belongs.