Deputy Director Africa Progress Panel (APP)
The Africa Progress Panel (APP) consists of a group of distinguished individuals chaired by Kofi Annan whose objective is to track and encourage progress in Africa, and to underscore shared responsibility between African leaders and their international partners for sustaining it.
The Panel is supported by the APP Foundation (APPF), a not-for-profit Foundation under Swiss law, consisting of a Board and a Geneva-based Secretariat. The Secretariat supports the Panel members’ policy & communication activities.
The Africa Progress Panel (APP) is seeking a Deputy Director to assist the Executive Director in the overall management of the Secretariat as well as to lead the Policy and Analysis Team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to initiate and brand a series of reports, work with dynamic and senior policymakers and advocates for Africa across the globe, and thereby contribute to ‘real time’ efforts to influence decisions that are pivotal to Africa’s future.
Competencies required
- Excellent knowledge of Africa, the development challenges faced by the continent and global geopolitics affecting Africa;
- Excellent policy analysis skills; and extensive knowledge of the international finance and aid system;
- Diplomatic skills and experience of working with very senior figures in government and the private sector;
- Advanced degree in international relations, economics, development, or a related discipline with at least 10 years professional experience and good track record of managing staff.
For further information on the position, qualifications and other requirements, please refer to the website: www.africaprogresspanel.org/jobs/
The closing date for applications is 15 December 2011, 0900 am CET.
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