Africa Regional Director

Closing date: 18 Mar 2011
Location: Kenya
Africa Regional Director

Job Summary

The Africa Regional Director is responsible for providing leadership and supervision in the planning and implementation of the Institute’s strategic and development programs in Africa. The primary functions include but not limited to resource mobilization, program and human resource development. The Africa Director will manage a team of professionals based in Nairobi while providing leadership and oversight to the region’s Country Directors/Program Managers together with the Regional Management team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide strategic direction and leadership for the regional programs.
2. Lead in the formulation of strategies, mid and short-terms plans and budget and ensure their smooth implementation.
3. Participate and coordinate resource generation efforts including generation of proposals with the President, Country Director/Program Managers, and the Regional Programs Director. To ensure secure and adequate funding for programs and operations.
4. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships/linkages with donors, government agencies, partner organizations and necessary stakeholders.
5. Actively participate in applied learning and capacity development which will but not be limited to international and customized trainings, documentation and other technical assignments.
6. Provide leadership and supervise a team of professionals with diverse expertise and responsibilities across the region.
7. Ensure that systems (Finance, Human Resources, Internal controls, Communication, Reporting etc) across the region are functioning efficiently and effectively.
8. Represent IIRR in all relevant forums including government agencies, bilateral and multilateral organizations and others in the region.
9. Play an active role in the global management team and contribute to the development of IIRR global strategy and programs.

Key Qualifications

1. Masters or PHD in development management, international development, economics, social sciences or related fields.
2. At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in program development and management and proven / evidence on fund raising and resources mobilization.
3. Practical experience in facilitation, training and capacity building at institutional and community level.
4. Evidence of strong network with donor agencies and the development community in the region.
5. Strong visionary leadership and team building and people management skills.

Kindly submit your expression of interest and detailed CV indicating your remuneration package expectations to the undersigned by 18th March 2011:

The Regional Human Resources Manager
IIRR Africa Regional Center, Nairobi
Email: Regional.Director@iirr.org
Website: www.iirg.org

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