Programme Director - Coastal Rural Support Programme (Tanzania)

TITLE	Programme Director - Coastal Rural Support Programme (Tanzania)
LOCATION	Tanzania
PROGRAMME	Social Development - Rural Development
AGENCY	Aga Khan Foundation
DEADLINE	1 Dec 2008

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, international, non-denominational agencies founded by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Network's organisations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to culture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. AKDN is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to faith, origin or gender.

THE POSITION
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to problems that impede social development. The Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa) is seeking qualified senior-level candidates to fill the position of Programme Director for the new Coastal Rural Support Programme being launched in Mtwara and Lindi Regions of southern Tanzania.

The Programme Director is a vision-driven person, experienced in management and programme development, able to provide leadership in the design and implementation of a complex multi-input area development programme. S/he shall have a strong professional commitment to his/her work and the philosophy of the Aga Khan Foundation. The Programme Director is responsible for the overall running of the project on a day-to-day basis, strategically, programmatically and administratively. The position is based in Mtwara town

THE REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have:

A Master's degree in a field pertinent to rural development; 10-15 years experience in the rural development sector in East Africa including 7-10 years experience in leadership positions, preferably Tanzania; Proven experience in agricultural and enterprise development and an understanding of market-based approaches to development; Experience with multi-sector programming and knowledge of key education and health issues in Tanzania. A history of successful management experience, supervising a range of technical, administrative staff and offices management; Familiarity with grant management, including experience in preparation and monitoring of budgets. Knowledge of the government system and the legal, fiscal and policy context in Tanzania, including proven familiarity with sector strategies and policy documents relevant to rural development; Proven skills in project development, proposal writing, implementation and monitoring; Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in Kiswahili is a distinct advantage; Excellent computer skills and high familiarity with Microsoft software; and Able to function effectively within and outside the office in a cross-cultural, inter-disciplinary environment, including the ability to meet multiple demands and deadlines with a positive and constructive attitude under minimal supervision. SALARY & INTERNATIONAL PACKAGE Salary and package to attract the best candidate akf.east-africa@akdn.org

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