CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Due Date:
October 15th, 2026
Period:
Three years, renewable once
Languages Required:
English OR French
Background
Prime Corporation Foundation (PCF) is a
Pan-African non-profit organization committed to advancing
inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development across
Africa. The Foundation focuses on empowering
youth and women through entrepreneurship skills
training, access to capital, mentorship, and innovation
ecosystems, while addressing the root causes of
unemployment, poverty, and irregular migration.
PCF works to strengthen the capacity of young people and women
to develop sustainable livelihoods, build enterprises, access
economic opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to the
transformation of their communities. Through strategic
partnerships with governments, development institutions,
private-sector organizations, foundations, philanthropists,
academic institutions, and innovation ecosystems, the
Foundation seeks to mobilize resources and scale high-impact
initiatives across Africa.
The Foundation's geographical focus is
Africa, with a particular emphasis on
programs and partnerships that create pathways to employment,
entrepreneurship, innovation, financial inclusion, and
sustainable economic participation.
PCF's Strategic Priorities Include
- Youth Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
- Women's Economic Empowerment
- Skills Development and Skills-to-Income Pathways
- Access to Capital and Resource Mobilization
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
- Employment Creation and Livelihood Development
- Addressing the Root Causes of Irregular Migration
- Strategic Partnerships and Pan-African Collaboration
The Foundation seeks to build a strong governance structure
capable of providing strategic direction, institutional
oversight, resource mobilization, partnership development,
and sustainable organizational growth.
Governance Structure
Prime Corporation Foundation is governed through a structured
leadership and oversight framework comprising the
Board of Directors/Board of Governors, Executive
Board, Executive Leadership and Management Secretariat.
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The Board is the principal governance and
strategic oversight body of the Foundation. It provides
institutional direction, ensures accountability, safeguards
the Foundation's mission and values, and provides oversight
of organizational performance.
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The Executive Board provides strategic
governance, fiduciary oversight and executive-level
guidance. Members are expected to contribute their
professional expertise, networks, institutional
relationships and strategic insight to strengthen the
Foundation's impact and sustainability.
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The Executive Leadership is responsible
for translating the Foundation's strategy into programs,
partnerships, resource mobilization initiatives and
operational priorities, while ensuring effective
implementation and accountability.
Job Specification
Prime Corporation Foundation is seeking experienced and
visionary professionals to serve as members of its
Executive Board.
Board members will be expected to contribute towards
strategic governance, fiduciary oversight,
institutional development, resource mobilization, partnership
building and mission-based leadership.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of executive
leadership experience, strategic thinking, governance
capability, financial and investment understanding,
stakeholder engagement, and a strong commitment to Africa's
sustainable socio-economic development.
Board members will also be expected to help strengthen the
Foundation's visibility and credibility among African and
global stakeholders, including development partners,
corporations, foundations, philanthropists, governments,
investors, academia and civil society organizations.
The Highlights of This Role Are
1. Strategic Leadership & Pan-African Convening Power
Provide strategic guidance to the Foundation and contribute
to its positioning as a credible Pan-African platform for
youth and women's economic empowerment, entrepreneurship
and innovation.
2. Fiduciary & Financial Oversight
Support responsible financial governance, sustainability,
risk management, accountability and long-term institutional
development.
3. Governance & Executive Oversight
Provide effective oversight of executive leadership,
organizational performance, policies, risk, compliance and
implementation of the Foundation's strategic priorities.
4. Supporting Resource Mobilization
Leverage professional networks, institutional relationships
and strategic partnerships to support fundraising, grant
acquisition, corporate partnerships, philanthropic engagement
and access to catalytic capital.
5. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Help establish relationships with corporations, international
development organizations, foundations, governments, investors,
universities, innovation ecosystems and other strategic
stakeholders across Africa and internationally.
6. Board Engagement & Commitment
Participate actively in Board meetings, strategic discussions,
committee activities and other engagements necessary to
advance the Foundation's mission and institutional objectives.
7. Knowledge, Innovation & Institutional Development
Contribute expertise, ideas and networks that can strengthen
PCF's programs, organizational systems, innovation capacity,
impact measurement and long-term sustainability.
Candidate Profile
Prime Corporation Foundation welcomes applications from
accomplished professionals with demonstrated experience in
one or more of the following areas:
- Executive leadership and organizational management
- Corporate governance and board leadership
- Finance, investment and capital mobilization
- Entrepreneurship and private-sector development
- Development finance and philanthropy
- International development and non-profit leadership
- Agriculture and food systems
- Innovation and technology
- Youth and women's economic empowerment
- Strategic partnerships and business development
- Project and program management
- Public policy and institutional development
- Monitoring, evaluation, learning and impact management
Candidates should demonstrate
integrity, strategic judgment, strong governance
principles, collaborative leadership, Pan-African perspective
and a genuine commitment to sustainable socio-economic
transformation.
Time Commitment
Only candidates who are willing to commit the time necessary
to effectively discharge their responsibilities should apply.
Meetings: The Executive Board is expected to
meet at least three times a year, with additional meetings or
committee engagements convened when required. The expected
time commitment will vary according to the Board's work
programme and individual responsibilities.
Term: Board members will serve a
three-year term, renewable once, subject to
the Foundation's governance framework and Board approval.
Remuneration: Board service is
pro bono. However, Board members may be
reimbursed for approved and reasonable expenses incurred in
the legitimate discharge of their official responsibilities,
in accordance with the Foundation's policies.
Application
Qualified and experienced professionals interested in
contributing to the development of a stronger, more inclusive
and economically empowered Africa are invited to express
their interest.
Applicants should submit:
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A recent and concise Curriculum Vitae;
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A brief Expression of Interest outlining
their relevant experience and potential contribution to
the Foundation;
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Where applicable, a brief summary of their professional
networks, institutional partnerships or areas of expertise
relevant to PCF's strategic priorities.
Application Deadline
October 15th, 2026
Applications should be addressed to:
The Board Secretary
Prime Corporation Foundation (PCF)
Kigali, Rwanda
Email:
board@primecfoundation.org
Submit Expression of Interest
Equal Opportunity
Prime Corporation Foundation (PCF) is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity and equitable representation across its governance and leadership structures. Qualified candidates, particularly women and professionals from diverse backgrounds across Rwanda, Africa and the international community, are strongly encouraged to apply.