Contract Length: Full-time staff position Description The Academy for Educational Development is recruiting for the position of Regional Representative for East, Central and the Horn of Africa (ECA), based in Nairobi, Kenya. The ECA Regional Representative will lead development of an AED regional office for East, Central, and the Horn of Africa. The primary focus of this position is to create a strong presence in the region for AED, develop new initiatives and evaluate opportunities for partnerships in the East, Central and Horn of Africa, develop and implement a five year strategic development plan for AED in the region, and manage existing programs. The Regional Representative will build relationships with and serve as the organizational focal point for the donor community, foundations, and corporations active in the region. He/she will forge connections with local, national, and regional partners and with skilled professionals in the region, with an eye toward future collaboration. He/she will also assist AED programs with national and regional coordination and will help establish and promote unified policies and procedures for all Kenya-based AED programs. He/she will represent AED and its programs at professional and other meetings in or related to the region. Other duties include working closely with home office departments and coordination of staff security. First consideration will be given to citizens of the ECA region. Requirement:
Application deadline: 18 March 2010 We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V Comments Comments are closed. |