healthy working animals for the world's poorest communities
The Brooke is the UKs leading overseas working equine welfare charity, dedicated to improving the lives of horses, donkeys and mules working in some of the poorest communities in the world.
Regional Representative
Salary: Generous package on national terms and conditions
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with some national and international travel
Contract: Two year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension
The Role
We are looking for a motivated individual, to establish the Brookes presence in East Africa.
This will be achieved by setting up a new regional office and building on the portfolio of work we are funding with our partners in order to facilitate expansion both within Kenya and the wider East Africa region.
You will work closely with our UK office to ensure our current and future partners receive appropriate technical support.
Criteria
You are an excellent communicator in English and Swahili with experience of working with a wide range of individuals from government representatives and potential partners, to beneficiaries at grassroots level.
Ideally you will have experience of setting up a country office and acting as representative of your organisation, in addition to having an interest in animal welfare.
Furthermore, you will have strong financial management skills and experience in strategic planning and setting up. supporting and monitoring partnerships.
For an application pack, please email: recruit@thebrooke.org
Please note ONLY applications submitted on Brooke standard application forms will be considered.
Closing date: 31st July 2011.
The Brooke strives to promote equality of opportunity
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Charity no. 1085760