Aga
Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, development agency
promoting creative solutions to problems that impede social development.
AKF
(East Africa) seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty,
hunger, literacy and health, with a special emphasis on the needs of rural
communities in coastal and other resource-poor areas.
Over
the last several years, AKF (EA)’s programmes have evolved and expanded in
response to government policies, beneficiary demand and assessment of needs.
In
order to optimise AKF (EA)’s efficiency and effectiveness as a development
actor in the region, it seeks to support and improve innovations that create
viable solutions to community problems that impede development.
Reporting
to the Regional Chief Operating Officer, the Administration
Manager will ensure the execution of transparent and efficient
procurement and logistics processes; ensure organizational assets are
appropriately recorded and insured; communicate all security matters to the
units and programmes; supervise the administrative staff; and apply a result
oriented management approach.
Qualifications
and Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration or related field
- Minimum five
years experience in management of administration, procurement and
logistics
- Proven knowledge
and understanding of project planning, implementation and good analytical
skills
- Understanding of
general insurance policies
- Excellent verbal
and written communication skills in English (fluency in Kiswahili is desirable)
- Good
organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise
tasks.
Interested
and qualified candidates should email their applications to
recruitment-akfea@akdn.org with a cover letter, CV and the names and contact
information of three professional referees by 3rd May, 2013.
Due
to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
The
Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network
(www.akdn.org).
