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Job Title: Inclusive
Markets Advisor - Africa
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Monday 4th August 2013
In 20
countries across the continent, we manage a wide range of programmes that have
a positive impact on the lives of millions. And while we’ve achieved some
incredible results, there’s still a lot we can do.
Which is
why we are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled individual to help drive
forward our work on inclusive market development on the continent.
As the
Inclusive Markets Advisor Africa, you will operate in three environments.
Firstly,
you will support the Africa Division of Christian Aid to develop an effective
portfolio of programme and policy work on markets and enterprise.
To do this
you will provide technical support to country programme staff, assisting them
in programme design, fundraising and partnership development. You will also
drive learning and development across the Division.
Secondly,
you will support broader thinking and strategy development across CA relating
to the development of good programme practice and the integration of market and
enterprise development into our approach to resilience.
Lastly the
post will have an external facing element, helping CA engage in the right
networks, increasing the profile of CA market related work, ensuring we are
influenced by current good practise and opening up opportunities for new
productive collaborations.
To help
make this happen, you will bring a sound background in market and enterprise
development, be an excellent communicator with the ability to provide remote
technical support and develop cross-organisational relationships and be
confident in engaging with external networks and actors.
You will
have experience of supporting learning and development, have experience of
working via local partners and will understand linkages between climate change,
gender and markets.
Benefits: We value the contribution each
person makes to the success of our organisation.
That’s why
you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits and flexibility that will
ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
To apply
for this post, please download an application pack for international from www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs
and email your completed form to: nairobirecruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting
the reference number).
Please note
CVs will not be accepted and that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Job reference: IMA/0713/kk
Closing
date for applications: Monday 4th August 2013
We value
diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce.
We welcome
applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of
race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.