Application are open: Women Lift Health’s Leadership Journey

Over the course of 28 months, this program will reach 80 women leaders who will receive leadership development training.

January 07, 2025

About “Taking the Stage”

Columbia Global, through its affiliated entities Columbia World Projects and the Columbia Global Center, Nairobi, will implement an innovative theater-based leadership development workshop entitled “Taking the Stage” for alumnae of Women Lift Health’s (WLH) Leadership Journey program to enhance the leadership skills of participating mid-to senior-career women leaders in health in East and Sub-Saharan Africa and in North America. Over the course of 28 months, this program will reach 80 women leaders who will receive leadership development training grounded in five competencies: 1) creative insight and innovation, 2) authentic communication, 3) adaptability and resilience, 4) community building and collaboration, and 5) versatility in expression. Ultimately, WLH participants will learn to apply theater techniques in their everyday work to project confidence, communicate more effectively, and create a culture of trust and teamwork. The program will also train eight facilitators from East Africa in the “Taking the Stage” methodology, establishing local capacity to sustain this innovative theater-based leadership development program beyond the funding period. The Taking the Stage workshops will be held in Nairobi, Kenya for Women Lift Health program alumnae from East and Sub-Saharan African and in New York City for the organization’s North American cohort of program participants.  The Nairobi Global Center will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Taking the Stage in Nairobi, and this project which will be co-managed with the Experiential Learning and Innovation team at Columbia World Projects in New York City.

Columbia World Projects

Columbia World Projects (CWP) is a university-wide initiative that aims to forge closer and more useful connections between Columbia University's research capabilities and the needs of the world by mobilizing researchers and scholars in collaboration with governments, organizations, businesses and communities to tackle critical global challenges. Experiential Learning and Innovation at CWP supports early-stage, innovative initiatives by Columbia faculty that are designed to deepen and accelerate social change, and the development of aspiring social impact leaders through unique training and education opportunities for students.

Columbia Global Center, Nairobi

Columbia Global Center, Nairobi (CGC Nairobi) serves as a regional hub for research and collaboration as part of Columbia University’s vision to achieve a global presence and links the continent to Columbia’s scientific rigor, technological innovation, and academic leadership. The Center provides Columbia students and faculty with a base from which to conduct research in and for Africa.

The Project Officer (PO) leads efforts to ensure project activities are aligned with the project goals, objectives and work plans. The PO will coordinate with external stakeholders and collaborators to ensure smooth execution of project activities, as well as manage adherence to project timelines.

This is a grant-funded position for a 26-month period, starting January 1, 2025.

  • Oversee the recruitment and engagement of local actors/facilitators, and key local stakeholders;
  • Coordinate project activities with the “Taking the Stage” facilitators and the central WLH program team;
  • Support the implementation of Training of Trainer sessions designed to train and strengthen the capacity of East African artists/facilitators to lead “Taking the Stage” workshops for WLH program participants, who are leaders in reproductive health and other health-related fields, during the project period;
  • In partnership with the WLH program and Columbia Global, support the coordination of outcome assessment and evaluation activities;
  • Assist and manage the workshops for the East Africa training events, including securing venue space and managing event logistics,
  • Collaborate with the WLH project team to ensure that all deliverables are met and documented;
  • Work closely with the CGC Nairobi finance team to conduct budget management, including planning and allocation of resources, monitoring, controlling and reconciling expenditures; and developing financial reports and maintaining compliance with generally accepted financial principles.

University degree in Project Management or related degree and at least two years of experience in a project management or program administrative role.

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration. Please send a detailed cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and C.V. to the following email address: [email protected]. Put “Project Officer (Nairobi) – Taking The Stage position” in the subject line and address the email to Columbia Global Center.