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Jobs in Tanzania 2019: New Job at Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) - Dar es salaam, Country Director | Deadline: 30th April, 2019
Job Title: Country Director
Overview
Overview
Do you have the creativity, maturity and
drive to develop new and innovative programs, mobilise resources, manage
a portfolio of projects, and foster productive partnerships with
diverse stakeholders in Tanzania? If yes, then apply to AKF for this
position based in Tanzania and reporting to the Regional Chief Executive
Officer, AKF (East Africa).
For nearly 50 years, the Aga Khan
Foundation (AKF) has been partnering with communities, governments and
private sector to harness the best from people from all backgrounds to
improve quality of life. The
Foundation’s work is rooted in core values of self-reliance, pluralism,
and respect for human dignity. AKF is a member of the Aga Khan
Development Network (AKDN), one of the world’s leading poverty solution
networks. AKDN makes long-term investments, builds permanent
institutions and cultivates an active civil society, impacting tens of
millions of people annually in 30 countries. Alongside its sister AKDN
agencies, the Foundation designs and implements innovative,
community-driven solutions that are based on decades of experience,
learning and evaluation.
Overall Objective: This
position is part of AKF (EA)’s senior leadership team and provides an
exciting opportunity to lead and expand the Foundation’s programming
portfolio in Tanzania in multiple sectors. S/he will be responsible for
leading and managing the programme portfolio, mobilising new resources,
cultivating strategic partnerships and ensuring effective implementation
in Tanzania, Working closely with the Regional CEO, the Country
Director will be responsible to expand the Tanzania program portfolio by
mobilising additional funds. S/he will also oversee country-based operations staff including programmes, finance, administration, IT and properties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively mobilise resources for new and existing programs through positioning AKF(Tz) as partner of choice, development of high-quality funding proposals, and engaging with donors.
- Ensure that the programme portfolio is effectively implemented, monitored and evaluated through strong leadership and coordination across all projects and sectors.
- Lead the AKF annual budgeting and business planning processes for Country and programmes within Tanzania,
- Ensure efficient grants management, contracts compliance and high-quality impact of all programmes.
- Work with AKF EA Regional Leadership to develop goals, strategies and plans for strategic development of programmes across all sectors.
- Coordinate with AKDN agencies on the development and implementation of programmes in Tanzania.
- Oversee the effective management of AKF (Tz)’s property assets to ensure that all properties are utilised as intended and property managed i.e. maintenance, insurance, rents collection, lease conditions, payments, etc.
- Engage proactively with government and stakeholders to credibly represent the Aga Khan Foundation and its sister agencies as required,
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS OPPORUNITIES 2019 (1,260+ POSTS)
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in International Development and/or humanitarian assistance, of which at least 5 years in a senior position
- Strong programme management & people management skills at a senior level
- Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization with ability to write strong proposals
- Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, ability to network with government and a range of development partners
- Working across cultures & communicate effectively
- Exceptional English communications skills, able to make strong oral presentations and produce high quality written reports, concept notes, and proposals
- Experience in East Africa (particularly Tanzania) is a distinct advantage
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit their applications with CVs, including three references, and a covering letter explaining why they are best suited for this senior position by 30th April 2019 to the Regional Human Resources Manager, Aga Khan Foundation East Africa by email to recruitment@akfea.org
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