Location: Remote / Hybrid with East Africa-Based Team
Type: Volunteer or Honorarium-Based (with potential for stipend)
Time Commitment: 8–12 hours/month, with flexibility
Start Date: Rolling
About Umoja Greenlands
Umoja Greenlands is a regenerative systems initiative based in East Africa, working at the intersection of ecological restoration, plant-based food systems, suffering alleviation ethics, and decentralized governance.
We’re building a movement ecosystem—not a top-down organization. Our work is guided by living systems thinking, and we use Holacracy-inspired self-organization to stay adaptive, transparent, and resilient.
Learn more:
Self-Organizing Systems Coach Role on GlassFrog
About the Role
The Self-Organizing Systems Coach helps Umoja Greenlands work better together by supporting our teams in practicing Holacracy and other decentralized, role-based methods.
This role is part of our Governance / Structure Support function, and works closely with Circle Leads and project teams across the network.
Responsibilities
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Support teams in understanding and using Holacracy basics (roles, circles, governance, tactical meetings, etc.)
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Coach Circle Leads and members in facilitation and structure during meetings
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Provide clear, simple tools and templates to guide our practice
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Answer questions and share learning resources in an accessible way
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Track what’s working, reflect on challenges, and help the system evolve
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Encourage a culture of autonomy, clarity, and care in how we work
Who We’re Looking For
You might be a good fit if you:
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Have experience with Holacracy, Sociocracy, or self-organizing teams
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Are passionate about decentralization, transparency, and empowerment
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Enjoy mentoring or coaching others—especially in cross-cultural contexts
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Can translate theory into simple, actionable tools for everyday use
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Feel aligned with Umoja’s values of humility, justice, and regeneration
How to Apply
To express interest, please email:
info@umojagreenlands.org
Subject: Self-Organizing Systems Coach Application
Let us know why this work calls you, what your availability is like, and any relevant experience (formal or informal). We welcome wisdom from lived experience and experimental paths.
