People, Operations & Movement Coordinator (Africa – Remote): Join the MAMA Network – March 2026 @Remote): Join the MAMA Network – March 2026

The role is offered by the Mobilizing Activists around the Medical Abortion Network (MAMA Network), a collaborative platform of grassroots activists and feminist organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa.

A regional feminist movement working to expand access to safe abortion in Africa is currently recruiting a People, Operations & Movement Coordinator.

This full-time remote opportunity is designed for experienced professionals who are passionate about reproductive justice, feminist leadership, and building strong social movements across the continent.

About the MAMA Network

The Mobilizing Activists around the Medical Abortion Network is a regional network that brings together grassroots activists, counselors, researchers, and feminist organisations working to improve access to safe medical abortion.

The network currently includes 74 member organisations across 24 African countries, with plans to expand its reach and deepen its impact in the coming years.

MAMA focuses on sharing evidence-based, stigma-free information about self-managed abortion and broader sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Its work prioritises reaching women directly at the community level, particularly in regions where abortion access is limited by legal restrictions, stigma, or inadequate healthcare systems.

Key strategies used by the network include:

• Community outreach programmes that provide trusted information
• Confidential hotlines offering guidance on safe medical abortion
• Collaboration with pharmacies and healthcare providers
• Advocacy for the decriminalisation of abortion
• Partnerships with feminist organisations globally to expand access to abortion medication

The network is coordinated by a team responsible for planning, implementing, and strengthening the movement’s strategies and internal systems.

Role Overview

The People, Operations & Movement Coordinator will play a central leadership role in ensuring the network operates effectively while staying aligned with its feminist values and grassroots activist foundation.

At a critical moment in MAMA’s development, the coordinator will lead the rollout of a new governance structure, strengthen collaboration across the movement, and help align operations, strategy, finance, and team processes.

The role is designed for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to ensure that complex systems, people, and initiatives function smoothly within a dynamic and values-driven movement.

Key Responsibilities

The position combines responsibilities in governance coordination, team development, operational management, and strategic planning.

Governance Leadership

The coordinator will oversee the implementation of MAMA’s new governance model, including:

• Establishing and supporting key governing bodies such as the Support and Accountability Council (SAAC) and the All Members Council
• Coordinating the recruitment and onboarding of an additional coordinating organisation
• Developing governance policies, terms of reference, and related documentation
• Managing governance meetings, retreats, and evaluation processes
• Tracking action points and decisions across governance structures

These responsibilities aim to strengthen accountability, transparency, and effective decision-making within the movement.

People and Culture Development

Another key aspect of the role involves strengthening team systems and organisational culture.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and development of MAMA coordinators
• Designing and implementing capacity-building initiatives, team-building activities, and wellbeing programmes
• Leading the development of a performance management system incorporating 360-degree feedback
• Developing equitable remuneration structures aligned with feminist values of fairness and transparency
• Ensuring team policies and decision-making processes are clearly documented and implemented

Operations Oversight

The coordinator will also ensure smooth day-to-day operations across the network.

Key tasks include:

• Coordinating organisational and programmatic workplans
• Leading annual planning and review processes
• Establishing effective internal systems and routines to improve efficiency
• Monitoring workloads across the coordination team
• Ensuring timely delivery of grant reporting and compliance requirements

Strategy and Financial Coordination

In addition, the role supports strategic and financial decision-making within the network.

Responsibilities include:

• Co-leading the annual budgeting process
• Facilitating quarterly finance meetings and monitoring budget adjustments
• Supporting strategic financial decisions aligned with organisational goals
• Preparing agreements between coordinating organisations
• Leading the development of MAMA’s 2027–2032 strategic plan and mid-term strategy reviews
• Coordinating partnership development and alignment with organisational strategy

Ideal Candidate Profile

MAMA is seeking a candidate who is deeply committed to reproductive justice and feminist organising in Africa.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in operations, organisational leadership, or network coordination
• Experience working with coalitions, membership organisations, or activist networks
• Strong skills in facilitation, collaborative decision-making, and participatory leadership
• Experience coordinating remote teams and managing complex organisational processes
• Strategic thinking and systems-level problem solving
• Experience working with budgets, grants, and financial decision-making processes

The ideal candidate will also bring strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build trust across diverse teams, and a commitment to feminist values such as collective leadership and power-sharing.

Why Work With the MAMA Network?

Joining the Mobilizing Activists around the Medical Abortion Network offers the opportunity to contribute to a powerful social justice movement across Africa.

Team members work collaboratively with feminist activists across the continent to expand access to safe abortion and strengthen reproductive autonomy.

Benefits of the role include:

• Working remotely within a multinational feminist team
• Contributing to life-saving reproductive health initiatives
• Collaborating with grassroots activists across Africa and globally
• Participating in innovative strategies that empower women and pregnant people to access safe reproductive healthcare

Work Arrangement and Application Process

This is a full-time remote role open to candidates based in Africa who can participate in meetings within African time zones.

The position will be offered through a consulting agreement rather than a traditional employment contract.

Recruitment is being conducted in collaboration with Edge Performance, and official communication regarding the role will come from email addresses associated with the organisations.

Interested applicants must submit their applications through the official online application form provided by the recruitment team.

A Unique Leadership Opportunity

For professionals passionate about feminist organising, reproductive rights, and movement building, this role represents a rare opportunity to help shape a growing regional network.

By strengthening systems, governance, and collaboration across the movement, the People, Operations & Movement Coordinator will play a key role in supporting activists working to expand access to safe abortion and reproductive health information across Africa.

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