Our client, AED, is a nonprofit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society and economic development in collaboration with local and national partners. The AED East and Central Africa Regional Support Office based in Nairobi represents AED in the region and coordinates programs and new developments in the region.
We are seeking to recruit a Regional Program Development Director to be based in Nairobi, Kenya, to serve as AED’s principal representative and nurture new program development in the East, Central, and the Horn of Africa region.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit a Regional Program Development Director to be based in Nairobi, Kenya, to serve as AED’s principal representative and nurture new program development in the East, Central, and the Horn of Africa region.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the AED in the East and Central Africa region by interacting with current and potential donors, government ministries, as well as with organizations with whom AED can collaborate on future programs.
- Develop and implement a three-year strategic business plan for AED’s development work in the region.
- Advise AED on opportunities for program development and changes in the competitive market.
- Keep abreast of new donor trends within the region and how to best leverage AED’s resources for emerging opportunities.
- Network with local NGOs and other organizations with whom AED can partner.
- Develop and cultivate Public-Private Partnerships and opportunities for resource leveraging.
Education and Experience
- Develop programs specifically for the AED ECA Regional Office to administer.
- Masters in one of the following or related fields: Business, Finance, Communications, International Development, Education, Health, Marketing, Nutrition and Population or other related field.
- 15 Years Relevant Work Experience in:
- Business development, managing and writing proposals for a variety of donors.
- Experience with current regional and international donor programmes.
- Programme management.
Skills and Competencies
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the political, economic and social context in the ECA region, as well as experience working with governments, unions, professional organizations, businesses, media and/or NGOs in other countries in the region.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including demonstrated abilities in writing proposals and reports.
- Exceptional leadership and organization abilities.
- Facilitation, negotiation and conflict management skills.
- High-functioning interpersonal skills and ability to exercise good judgement
How to Apply:
- Qualified candidates should email application letter and curriculum vitae to aed@kimberly-ryan.net. Only email applications will be considered.
- The closing date for applications is 2nd July 2010. Under no circumstances will applications be accepted after this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.