OPENSPACE is a people development initiative that helps professionals and teams to achieve their full potential through mindset training and open conversation. OPENSPACE also operates as a non-profit inviting resource support from organizations all over the world. We seek to be fully buzzing in 50 countries by 2025.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Deputy Country Curator
Location: Nigeria
About the Role
The Deputy Country Curator supports the Country Curator in leading and growing OpenSpace Global’s community within their country.
This role helps coordinate local programming, support the chapter team, and deliver meaningful experiences that advance the organisation’s mission of transforming people through honest conversations.
Working closely with the Country Curator, the Deputy ensures that plans translate into well-organised activities and that OpenSpace’s values, voice, and standards are reflected across local events, partnerships, and community touchpoints.
The Deputy Country Curator takes ownership of agreed projects and responsibilities, supports continuity within the chapter, and steps in for the Country Curator when required.
Key Responsibilities Local Programming & Events:
Support the planning and delivery of OpenSpace’s online and in-person events, regular conversations, special gatherings, and flagship initiatives within the country.
Take the lead on assigned events or programming activities, in coordination with the Country Curator.
Help coordinate venues, moderators, speakers, volunteers, and event logistics.
Work with the Country Curator and Programmes Director to adapt global programming to the local context.
Help ensure events create safe, inclusive spaces for honest conversation.
Gather feedback after events and support improvements to future programming.
Community & Relationship Management:
Support the Country Curator in building an active, welcoming, and connected local community.
Help welcome new members and encourage continued participation in chapter activities.
Maintain positive relationships with community members, facilitators, partners, and volunteers.
Support local community communications and follow-up before and after events.
Share community feedback, needs, and insights with the Country Curator.
Represent OpenSpace at local activities and meetings when delegated.
Chapter Team Support & Collaboration:
Help coordinate the chapter team, ensuring agreed responsibilities and deadlines are clear.
Follow up on assigned tasks and flag challenges or support needs to the Country Curator.
Work with local team members and relevant global directors to deliver chapter priorities.
Support the onboarding of new chapter team members and volunteers.
Participate in relevant curator and team meetings, contributing updates and local insights.
Encourage collaboration, shared ownership, and accountability within the chapter.
Operations & Coordination:
Maintain accurate event schedules, meeting notes, activity records, and other chapter documentation.
Support tracking and reporting of chapter goals, including events, membership, revenue, partnerships, and marketing contributions.
Help document local processes and lessons learned for the Chapter playbook.
Ensure assigned activities align with OpenSpace’s values, policies, and operational standards.
Keep the Country Curator informed of progress, risks, and decisions requiring attention.
Leadership Support & Continuity:
Work with the Country Curator to turn chapter priorities into practical action plans.
Take ownership of agreed projects and see them through to completion.
Support local partnership outreach and marketing activities in collaboration with the relevant leads.
Step in for the Country Curator during periods of absence, within agreed responsibilities and decision-making authority.
Maintain clear handovers so chapter activities continue smoothly.
Qualifications & Skills
Relevant experience in community building, events, programmes, volunteer coordination, partnerships, or a related field.
Strong alignment with OpenSpace Global’s mission and a passion for honest conversations, personal growth, and community leadership.
A good understanding of the local cultural, social, and community landscape within their country.
Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to follow through on tasks and manage competing priorities.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse people and teams.
Ability to take initiative while working collaboratively with the Country Curator, chapter team, and global leadership.
Experience supporting events, coordinating volunteers, or engaging community members is an advantage.
Comfortable using Google Workspace, WhatsApp, and digital collaboration tools.
Reliable, adaptable, and service-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and respect for confidentiality.
Willingness to grow as a leader and take on delegated responsibilities.