The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) focuses on a small number of
specific social and economic development problems by forming (intellectual and
financial) partnerships with organisations sharing its objectives. Most
Foundation grants are made to grassroots organisations testing innovative
approaches in the field.
AKF is part of the broader Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN),
a group of private, international, non-denominational development organisations
that work to improve the welfare and prospects of people in the developing
world, particularly in Asia and Africa.
Its programmes are designed to bring a critical mass of
economic, social and cultural activities to bear on a given area. Its projects
encompass many of the determinants of the quality of life, including the
natural and built environments in both urban and rural areas, food security,
health, education, access to financial services and economic opportunity, as
well as the cultural areas of traditional music, architecture and art.
In East Africa, AKF supports programming in Kenya, Tanzania, and
Uganda that contributes to a better quality of life for hundreds of
communities.
Working in education, rural economic development, health, and
civil society, AKF leverages its global experiences and partnerships to bring
new ideas to East Africa.
The Policy and
Partnership Manager for AKF
in East Africa will be based in Nairobi and will report directly to the
Regional Chief Executive Officer.
This position is part of AKF’s core senior management team and
would provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to shape the
Foundation’s direction throughout East Africa.
The Policy and Partnership Manager will be a key interface with
all of AKF’s regional partners, including donors, government, civil society
organisations, private companies, and sister agencies of the AKDN.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Facilitate
dialogue on AKF’s strategic direction in coordination with other members
of the senior management team;
- Build
and maintain a broad network of external partnerships, effectively
communicating AKF’s strategic direction and mobilising resources to
fulfill the organisation’s mandate;
- Develop
and distribute high quality reports, funding proposals, and communications
materials that position AKF as a key development partner in East Africa;
- Distil
key lessons from programming and develop a strategy for policy engagement
with government, donors and other partners;
- Lead
and mentor a team of programme officers.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum
Masters Degree or equivalent in communications, public policy,
international development or other relevant fields;
- Minimum
5 years experience in donor dialogue and communications, preferably in the
field of international development;
- Experience
in management, leadership and mentoring staff with a willingness to visit
programmes in the field;
- Exceptional
English communications skills, able to make strong presentations and
produce high quality written reports.
The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development
Network (www.akdn.org).
How to apply:
Candidates interested in this unique career opportunity with AKF
should submit a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three
professional referees by 10th January, 2013 , to the
Regional Human Resource Manager,
Aga Khan Foundation, East Africa,
by e-mail to recruitment-akfea@akdn.org .
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.