Applications are now open for the Executive Associate position at She Code Africa, a leading pan-African nonprofit focused on empowering women through technology.
This is a full-time remote role open to female candidates residing in Lagos, Nigeria, designed for individuals who can operate at a high level, support leadership, and help drive operational excellence in a fast-growing organization.
About She Code Africa
She Code Africa is on a mission to bridge the gender gap in technology across Africa. The organization equips African girls and women with:
- access to digital and technical skills
- community support and mentorship
- opportunities to grow and earn in the tech ecosystem
Since its founding, She Code Africa has impacted thousands of women across the continent, helping them transition into technology careers and access global opportunities. Their work sits at the intersection of:
- education
- community building
- career mobility
They also collaborate with global organizations, tech companies, and ecosystem partners to scale their impact.
As the organization continues to grow, they are strengthening their internal structure to support more programs, more partnerships, and more women across Africa.
Position Overview
- Job Title: Executive Associate
- Organization: She Code Africa
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Remote – must reside in Lagos)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Eligibility: Female candidates only
- Application Deadline: April 5, 2026
Role Summary
The Executive Associate will work closely with the Executive Director, providing high-level operational, coordination, and executive support.
This is not a basic assistant role. It is a strategic support role designed for someone who can:
- think independently
- manage multiple moving parts
- coordinate across teams
- support leadership decisions
- ensure execution happens smoothly
You will essentially act as a right hand to leadership, helping translate ideas into action and ensuring that operations run efficiently.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Provide direct support to the Executive Director on daily operations
- Coordinate internal activities across teams and projects
- Manage schedules, communications, and priorities
- Support planning and execution of organizational initiatives
- Assist with documentation, reporting, and internal processes
- Help streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency
- Act as a bridge between leadership and teams
This role requires someone who is:
- organized
- proactive
- detail-oriented
- capable of handling sensitive information
- able to manage multiple priorities without constant supervision
Who This Role Is For
This role is ideal for candidates who:
- Want to work closely with leadership in a growing organization
- Enjoy coordinating people, tasks, and systems
- Are strong in communication and organization
- Can think critically and solve problems independently
- Are passionate about women empowerment and tech inclusion
- Want exposure to nonprofit leadership and operations
Key Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a female candidate
- Be resident in Lagos State, Nigeria
- Be available for a full-time role
- Have strong organizational and communication skills
- Be able to handle high-level coordination tasks
- Be comfortable working remotely while managing responsibilities effectively
Work Setup
- Remote role, but must be based in Lagos
- Requires consistent availability and responsiveness
- Likely involves working closely with distributed teams
Benefits:
Working with She Code Africa gives you:
- Direct exposure to leadership decision-making
- Experience managing real organizational operations
- Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization
- Access to a network within the African tech ecosystem
- A front-row seat to how large-scale impact programs are run
If you perform well in this role, the experience can open doors in:
- operations management
- program management
- executive support
- nonprofit leadership
- tech ecosystem roles