The Aga Khan Foundation is a private
non-denominational development agency promoting creative and effective
solutions to problems that impede social development.
AKF East Africa has innovative and expanding programmes in education, health, rural development and civil society enhancement.
A Multi-Input Area Development (MIAD) programme is being developed as a new and exciting approach that integrates interventions across social, economic and cultural investments.
The MIAD is being piloted in Southern Tanzania to improve the quality of life of rural populations through sustainable interventions to promote income generation, food security and increased access to quality health, education and financial services.
Overall Objective:AKF East Africa has innovative and expanding programmes in education, health, rural development and civil society enhancement.
A Multi-Input Area Development (MIAD) programme is being developed as a new and exciting approach that integrates interventions across social, economic and cultural investments.
The MIAD is being piloted in Southern Tanzania to improve the quality of life of rural populations through sustainable interventions to promote income generation, food security and increased access to quality health, education and financial services.
The Country Manager will be based in Dar es Salaam and report to the AKF EA Regional Chief Executive Officer.
S/he will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the exciting programme portfolio, resource mobilisation, strategic partnerships and effective implementation in Tanzania.
S/he will also oversee country based operations staff including finance, administration, IT and properties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure
that the programme portfolio is effectively implemented, monitored and
evaluated through strong leadership and coordination across all programmes
and sectors.
- Ensure
efficient grants management, contracts compliance and high quality impact
of all programmes.
- Work with
AKF EA Regional Leadership to develop goals, strategies and plans for
strategic development of programmes across all sectors.
- Coordinate
with AKDN agencies on the development and implementation of the MIAD in
Southern Tanzania and other programmes in Tanzania.
- Form
strong relationships with existing and potential donors to secure adequate
resources.
- Engage
proactively with government and stakeholders to credibly represent the Aga
Khan Foundation and its sister agencies as required.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
To achieve success in this challenging role the ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
To achieve success in this challenging role the ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Over
10 years’ experience in International Development, Tanzanian experience is
an added advantage.
- Direct
technical experience in establishing an effective multi-sectoral area
based programme with social, cultural and economic interventions.
- Knowledge
of the context in Tanzania including government systems, legal and fiscal
policies.
- Ability
to work with a network of stakeholders, building strong relationships to
leverage partnerships and resources.
- Strong
analytical skills to plan and drive programme results that achieve strategic
objectives
- Excellent
communication, inter-personal skills and leadership skills to inspire a
diverse team to deliver their best.
Regional Human Resources Manager,
Aga Khan Foundation East Africa
by email to recruitment-akfea@akdn.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
The Aga Khan Foundation is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network
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