Regional Director for Africa
WSPA International
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: 25th March 2013 (at midnight GMT)
WSPA is the world’s leading and largest international organisation dedicated to
animal welfare. For more than thirty years WSPA has been dedicated to
enhancing welfare and ending animal suffering across the world.
Our successes to date and ambitious plans for the future are
supported by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, governments, and
international institutions.
With consultative status at the United Nations, WSPA brings
together people and organisations throughout the world to challenge and address
global animal welfare issues.
We have a unique perspective, connecting animal welfare with
international development and are focused on delivering truly sustainable
solutions.
WSPA and its many partners share a common view that a sustainable world is one where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty has ended.
WSPA and its many partners share a common view that a sustainable world is one where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty has ended.
This new role provides an exceptional start-up opportunity for
an ambitious and entrepreneurial candidate.
The Regional Director will establish and develop a new Africa
Programme, in line with WSPA’s new Strategy, and with the support and
infrastructure of an established global organisation with offices in 16
countries, a staff of 350 and an income of US$75m+.
- The
successful candidate will be a visionary strategic thinker with extensive
experience of working on a senior international team, and the ability to
actively contribute to WSPA’s Global Leadership Team.
- A
track record of effective leadership and operational management in an NGO
context is essential.
- You
will come from a background in international development or
environment: knowledge of animal welfare would be an advantage, but
is not essential.
- You
will be an excellent communicator, campaigner and networker, able to
represent WSPA at regional and international levels, and fluent in spoken
and written English.
- You
will have an in-depth knowledge of living and working in Africa, and be
fluent in Kiswahili or another national language.
The role enjoys a competitive remuneration package that will be
negotiated with the successful candidate.
For detailed job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit http://oxfordhr.co.uk/vacancies/regional-director-for-africa-wspa-international/ and download an Application pack.