Kenya Country Director
Heifer International is a global nonprofit with a proven
solution to ending hunger and poverty using sustainable practices.
Heifer International is seeking a Country Director who will manage and operate the Heifer Kenya country office.
The Country Director will lead and be responsible for all
programmatic and financial operations and will ensure the country program’s
projects and programs are executed with quality and accountability.
The Country Director will also lead country program efforts to
respond to calls for proposals and other funding opportunities.
Responsibilities and functions include, but not limited to:
- Oversee
the development of a multi-year plan to establish a strategic direction
for the country program
- Oversee
and participate in the management of country office human resources
- Oversee
country office efforts to secure institutional funding and in-country
resources mobilization from local individuals, businesses, and
governmental sources
- Develop
programs, secure funding for them and oversee the implementation of
impactful projects
- Oversee
the management of financial resources entrusted to the country office by
donors, and resource allocation, to ensure donors’ and Heifer’s standards
of accountability are met
- Represent
Heifer at international and country level with stakeholders and partners
This position requires:
- A
minimum of a Master’s degree in international development, agriculture
economics, development studies, Business Administration or related field
- A
minimum of 10 years proven track record in leading and managing
development programs in Africa. East Africa and Kenya experience will be
an added advantage
- A
person committed to gender equity and empowerment of vulnerable
populations
- Fluency
in English and proficiency in Swahili
This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
Heifer international is an equal opportunity employer and Female applicants are encouraged to apply for this position.
This position closes on 19 April 2013 or when 250 applications have been received, whichever comes first. To apply visit www.heifer.org/careers
