Lead the Future of Africa's Vitual Asset Sector
The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA), founded in September 2024 and headquartered in Nigeria, is entering its next phase of evolution. As the premier Africa-focused advocacy group for the virtual asset industry, our mission is to foster innovation, harmonize regulation, and build a safe and thriving virtual asset ecosystem across the African continent.
To achieve our Africa mandate, we are transitioning our leadership to a Pan-African structure. We are seeking visionary, volunteer-based leaders to join our team and represent the diverse interests of the African continent in a remote-work environment that encourages personal initiative, collaboration, and excellence.
Available Leadership Portfolios
We are inviting expressions of interest from seasoned professionals and industry players to fill the key roles available under our new structure which is a permanent, scalable framework that has been designed for experienced volunteers who understandably have limited time but high impact. Interested applicants should note that the roles listed below are voluntary positions, not salaried, operating within a budget system.
1.1. The Executive Council (The Drivers)
- Executive Chair: Chief executive and primary liaison for high-level stakeholder relations, including local and international operators, regulators and other public agencies, and international bodies. Leads strategic direction, fosters partnerships, and represents the association. Drives growth, advocates for the virtual asset sector, and ensures the association’s impact in shaping Africa’s digital economy.
- Executive Vice Chair (Operations & Governance): Supports operational efficiency, ensures effective governance, and oversees implementation of policies. Drives organizational effectiveness, risk management, and compliance in the association’s activities. Essentially acts as the “Chief of Staff” to ensure the association is running efficiently.
1.2. The Executive Council (The Leads)
- Growth Lead: Oversees project and business management, driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships, sponsorships, membership subscriptions, and donations.
- Programs & Communications Lead: Combines programs with media and communications, handling brand management, press relations, social media, and visibility to boost the association’s impact.
- Policy & Regulatory Affairs Lead: Drives policy and regulatory engagement, lobbying, and manages VASPA’s Trust Seal. Shapes favorable policies, engages regulators, and ensures compliance, fostering a thriving virtual asset ecosystem in Africa.
- Funding & Partnerships Lead: Secures funding, builds strategic partnerships, and nurtures donor relationships to drive organizational growth and impact. Identifies opportunities, manages grants, and fosters collaborations to advance mission objectives.
- Regional Directors: We appoint 5 Regional Directors (North, South, East, West, and Central Africa). These are the “Boots on the Ground” responsible for local advocacy and membership growth.
Apart from the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Executive Council meets quarterly, online or onsite.
2. The Secretariat (The Core)
- Secretary-General: A highly organized senior professional managing international correspondence, documentation, and compliance.
- Community Officer: Drives membership growth & engagement. Spearheads mobilization, registration, onboarding, orientation, and retention, while delivering value through conferences & exclusive benefits.
- Financial Controller: A dedicated person for accountability and transparency, essential for financial records, financial health, and NGO credibility.
Apart from the AGM, the Secretariat meets bi-monthly (every 2 months), online or onsite.
3. Non-Executives (The Advisory & Trustees)
- Advisers: Respected persons who endorse the association’s vision and mission, lending their influence and expertise to support the Executive Council. Apart from the AGM, the Board of Advisers meet half-yearly, online or onsite.
- Trustees: Esteemed figures from within and beyond the virtual asset industry who share common values with the association, leveraging their expertise and reputation to ensure that the association achieves its mission and goals, providing strategic guidance, oversight, and support to the association, helping with governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, acting as custodians of the association, and giving strong backing to the association. Apart from the AGM, the Board of Trustees meet annually, online or onsite.
Why Lead with VASPA?
These are pro-bono or public interest, volunteer roles designed for high-impact individuals who want to shape the innovation and regulatory legacy of Africa’s digital economy. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will:
- Influence Policy: Engage directly with innovators, regulators, policymakers in various parts of Africa.
- Global Visibility: Represent the African industry at local and international forums, including summits and conferences.
Strategic Network: Collaborate with the continent’s leading founders and entrepreneurs, legal and compliance experts, and policy architects.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for C-suite executives, legal practitioners, and policy experts currently active in the blockchain, fintech, or virtual asset space. Candidates must demonstrate:
- a deep commitment to a regulated and inclusive African crypto-ecosystem;
- the capacity to dedicate ~4 hours per month to strategic association work; and
- a track record of high-integrity professional leadership.
How to Express Interest
If you are ready to lead Africa’s virtual asset future, please submit a brief Statement of Interest (max 300 words), your professional profile, and LinkedIn profile to us here.
Deadline for Submission
27 February 2026.
VASPA is an inclusive organization. We strongly encourage applications from across all 54 African nations to ensure true continental representation.
