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Regional Director, Baghlan Afghanistan

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Title
Regional Director, Baghlan
Location
Afghanistan
Programme
All
Agency
Aga Khan Foundation
Deadline
30 Nov 2012


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....
The Position
  • Responsible and accountable for the implementation of the AKF developmental effort in Baghlan region;

  • Contributes to strategic programmatic direction through the identification of needs, opportunities and potential partners;

  • Manages a team of sector specialists with a view to optimise motivation, ownership and synergy through participatory planning and an integrated approach towards implementation;

  • Is expected to monitor all programmes in the region with regard to progress, attitude and approaches and with a view to identify major concerns and rectify them quickly;

  • Supports timely and quality grant reporting and proposal development;

  • Manages knowledge and information related to the region's socio-political, and economic characteristics, and the range of developmental activities being carried out in the region, including AKDN;

  • Promotes and is responsible for AKDN's good relations in the region with political/government authorities, communities and donors/partners representing AKDN in the region;

  • Is responsible for the security of all AKDN employees and appropriate use and maintenance of all AKF assets.

    • The Requirements
    Required Qualifications and Experience:
  • Masters Degree/PhD in Rural Development or other related field;

  • Minimum 10 years experience in the areas of international development and/or Program management with significant experience in post conflict areas and in complex security environments;

  • Proven leadership qualities including excellent interpersonal, advocacy and team building skills, particularly in cross-cultural contexts;

  • Proven track record in working with government and non-government stakeholders and international donors;

  • Analytical strength and strong organizational skills;

  • Sound management experience in administration, financial and HR matters;

  • Excellent communication skills in English. Knowladge of Dari and Pashtu a preference.

    • Salary & International Package
    Salary and package to attract the best candidate

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