Chief Executive Officer Aga Khan Foundation Mopti, Mali

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. More information.... www.akdn.org/akf

Background

AKF launched a multi-input development programme in the Mopti Region of Mali in 2007, with activities focused on rural development, health, and education and strengthening local civil society. AKF works closely with the government, the private sector, civil society and other AKDN agencies to improve the quality of life of its beneficiary population. AKF also manages national-level health and civil society programmes in Mali and supports the social development activities of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development in Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Senegal. AKF leverages the support of many international donors, including Canada, the United States, France and the World Bank.

Role

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to high quality multi-input development programmes in West Africa. Based in Mopti, Mali, the CEO will have responsibility for ensuring AKF has, and executes a clear direction, sense of purpose and a well-defined proactive agenda that strives to continually create new opportunities, improve the organisation's human and financial capacity and positively influence the country’s environment within the global development agenda.

Profile

The CEO / Senior Executive must be able to demonstrate the highest level of responsibility and leadership under extreme deadlines with experience in financial management, personnel management, and public and donor relations. Experience and knowledge of International Development within the developing world or experience working in a demanding environment would be a distinct advantage and commitment and compassionate concern for development, and inter-cultural sensitivity. The post requires travel to remote and difficult project sites to understand, assess and oversee project design, implementation and results orientation. The candidate should have a willingness and ability to learn quickly about a broad range of development issues in which AKF is involved. Fluency in English and French, both written and oral, is a requirement.

Salary and international package to attract the best candidate.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply via the AKDN Career Centre via www.akdn.org/careers/2636734

by Friday, 14 September 2011.