Regional Programme Officer (Civil Society): Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Careers

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non denominational development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social development in developing countries.

AKF East Africa is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Regional Programme Officer (Civil Society), based at the Regional Office in Nairobi.

Reporting to the Regional Programme Manager, AKF East Africa and with technical support from the Civil Society Programme Director, AKF Geneva; the Regional Programme Officer (RPO) for Civil Society will have overall responsibility for formulation, implementation and technical support on all components of the Civil Society Enhancement Programme of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) including AKF across the region.

Key responsibilities will include: programme development, coordination and implementation, technical oversight and quality control of programmes, substantive engagement in national and regional civil society policy forums, consolidation and dissemination of core learnings to multiple stakeholders, resource mobilisation, government relations, grant management and supervision of programme staff.

Qualifications required

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with practical programme management and innovation experience in civil society enhancement and will have:

* A Master’s degree in International Development, Development Studies or similar field;
* Ten years of experience in Civil Society Programming including programme planning, grant management, proposal development, resource mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation, and staff supervision;
* Familiarity with the regional, national, legal and fiscal policy environments in East Africa as they relate to Civil Society;
* Ability to influence multi-level policy discussions across the civil society, government and private sectors
* Ability to efficiently co-ordinate and manage multiple demands, excel in multitasking, yet remain focused and detail oriented;
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills to engage productively within and outside the office in a cross-cultural, inter-disciplinary environment; and;
* Excellent computer skills.

Interested applicants are requested to submit CV including names and email contacts of three referees and, cover letter explaining why you are best suited for the position by Monday 28th June 2010 to the Regional Human Resources Manager, Aga Khan Foundation, East Africa,

by e-mail to: akf.eastafrica@akdn.org

or mail to The Aga Khan Foundation, Kenya, P.O. Box 40898, 00100, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network