AGA KHAN FOUNDATION (EAST AFRICA)
Programme Director
Coastal Rural Support Programme (Tanzania)
Programme Director
Coastal Rural Support Programme (Tanzania)
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 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.
