Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)
is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of an Associate Director - Program Operations (Africa).
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type: In-Country National
Job Function: International
National Organization, International Programs, Operations, Strategy
Travel: 40%
Reporting to the Program Operations Director
of Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), this position is responsible for
the growth and development of the existing programs in the region, consistent
with organizational standards and strategic goals towards sustainably serving
families.
At the same time, he/she will contribute to
the development and implementation of a regional expansion strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Develop,
implement and monitor strategic and operational programmatic plans for the
regional: aligned to the HFHI EMEA strategy.
·
Facilitate
development of strategic and operational plans for national organizations.
·
Manage
and coordinate development of national organizations, partnerships and
affiliates.
·
Oversee
operations of the East Africa Hub.
·
Identify
and support potential partner organizations and negotiate strategic program
alliances.
·
Support
global initiatives and processes as well as resource development department to
fundraising opportunities including grant proposals.
·
Facilitate
and coordinate program / product design with relevant specialists – leading
towards scalable solutions for specific target groups (marginalized,
vulnerable, etc.) and specific themes (water & sanitation, DR, etc.); as
per HFHI EMEA strategy.
·
Develop
and support strategic partnerships with regional institutions in the housing
sectors.
·
Recommend
and implement programmatic management goals and objectives for the area.
·
Prepare,
implement and monitor annual programmatic budget, including grant and
investment decisions.
·
Participate
in global program initiatives and coordinate on different themes, including:
Operations; scaling strategies.
·
Lead
and direct the operations program team responsible for the Africa region.
·
Liaise
with housing finance to ensure models are aligned with target groups and
in-country priorities.
·
Liaise
with all departments to ensure standards compliance (SOE and other relevant
HFHI policies including sustainability policy); organizational development
(strategic human capacity building, governance, HR development & systems,
program documentation and evaluation, etc.); volunteer engagement is aligned to
program operations.
Key Requirements:
·
Master’s
degree in international development, development studies, social sciences,
public/business administration, or equivalent work experience at appropriate
level.
·
7+
years of management experience in international development contexts, including
experience in project design and management, and planning and budgeting.
·
Profound
understanding of and working experience in Africa region as well as its cultural/social/political
environment.
·
Experience
in non-profit program development and good knowledge of donors, including
multilateral, institutional and corporations.
·
Good
understanding of key trends in international development.
·
Strategic
thinking, strategy setting, visioning capacity.
·
Operational
and financial management skills.
·
Board
development skills and capacity.
·
Qualitative
and quantitative analytic skills.
·
Resource
mobilization, training and capacity building, coaching/mentoring skills.
·
Human
resources management skills and knowledge.
·
Fluency
in English required, proficiency in French and added advantage.
·
Strong
people management skills.
·
Ability
to work independently and without close supervision.
·
Must
be currently eligible to work in Kenya without sponsorship.
The position offers a competitive
compensation and benefits package in the nonprofit organization market.
How to Apply
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How to Apply
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Closing Date for Applications is the 27th
of October 2017.
Habitat
for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented individual
for the role of a Specialist -
Capital Markets and Financial Inclusion.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job
Type: In-Country National
Employment
Type: International Employment
Job
Function: Strategy
Travel: 30%
The
Specialist - Capital Markets and Financial Inclusion is responsible for
implementation and coordination of the capital market and financial inclusion
strategy in the Africa area.
He/she
will be responsible for the growth and development of the existing housing
finance and SME portfolio in the region, consistent with HFHI standards and
strategic goals towards sustainably serving families.
At
the same time, he/she will contribute to the implementation of a regional
expansion and capital mobilization strategy with special focus in partnerships
with Financial Service Providers (FSP) and SME’s through the Terwilliger Center
for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS: Shelter Venture Fund, Micro Build Fund) and
other investors or investment vehicles.
This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
About Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter:
The Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter works with housing market systems by supporting local firms and expanding innovative and client-responsive services, products and financing so that households can improve their shelter more effectively and efficiently.
This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
About Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter:
The Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter works with housing market systems by supporting local firms and expanding innovative and client-responsive services, products and financing so that households can improve their shelter more effectively and efficiently.
Acting
as a market facilitator through the Terwilliger Center, Habitat for Humanity
will have exponentially more impact by improving systems that make better
housing possible for millions more families, most of whom build their homes in
stages.
The
Terwilliger Center’s approach stays true to Habitat for Humanity’s original
principles of self-help and sustainability by focusing on improving systems
that enable families to achieve affordable shelter without needing ongoing
direct support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION OF CAPITAL MARKETS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGIES AND MODELS
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION OF CAPITAL MARKETS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGIES AND MODELS
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Coordinate and implement technical
support strategies on Housing Finance and SME issues: product development,
financial modeling, conceptual innovations, evaluations, involvement on specific
projects.
·
Coordinate and implement capital
mobilization strategies for supporting the funding needs for both demand
(clients and FSP’s) and supply (SME’s) side of the housing value chain, in
collaboration with Market Systems.
·
Promote inter-institutional adoption
and adaptation of successful housing, financing and micro-finance models.
·
Monitor and evaluate innovative
projects, generate learnings and promote scaling of effective models, sharing
and knowledge transfer.
·
Support Manager CMFI in development of
project proposals to potential donors, or investors, focusing on coordination
and development of the capital market/financial inclusion design and
objectives.
DEVELOPMENT
OF PARTNERSHIPS
·
Position TCIS EMEA-niche as a
solution to Housing Finance, Housing Microfinance and SME’s in Africa region.
·
Identify, prioritize, establish and
maintain relationships with Implementing Partners (Micro Finance Institutions,
other Local Finance Institutions, Donors, Investors, SME’s, consultants, etc).
·
Develop and pilot partnership
projects in cooperation with partners and area office team.
RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION
·
Support Manager CMFI to identify new
funds to support Housing Finance and SME’s activities and programs.
·
Identify, prioritize, establish and
maintain relationships with Funding Partners (Investors, Guarantors, Donors).
SUPPORT
MICRO BUILD FUND, SVF AND TCIS LEADERSHIP
·
Promote and identify potential MFI
and SME’s partners.
·
Conduct the appropriate due diligence
(both desk and on-site) and a proposal development for each MFI and SME
partner.
·
Carry out additional responsibilities
and projects as assigned by supervisor.
Key
Requirements:
·
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
required. Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred in international
development, business administration, or related discipline.
·
At least 5 years of work experience
in international development, preferably with an INGO, experience in developing
countries is a plus.
·
At least 5 years’ experience and
demonstrated success in capacity building of partners.
·
Experience in designing and delivery
of housing microfinance and SME’s investment projects.
·
Experience in selecting and
coordinating consultant base.
·
Working experience in microfinance
and/or housing finance; with an understanding of low income segments.
·
Investment, portfolio management and
financial literacy experience strongly preferred.
·
Credit and micro credit analysis
abilities.
·
Strong Excel & other MS office
skills.
·
Strong evaluation skills.
·
Fluency in English.
·
Cross-cultural communication skills.
·
Negotiation and partnership
development skills.
·
Process facilitation and
organizational development skills.
·
Decision making and problem solving.
·
Demonstrated ability to work within a
team.
·
Must be currently eligible to work in
Kenya without sponsorship.
Preferred: Fluent in French
How
to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Closing
Date for Applications is 27 October 2017.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best
qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully
discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender,
marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual
orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or
characteristic protected by law.
