AKF Area Development (MIAD) Program Manager

Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A.The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is one of eleven agencies that together comprise the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).  These agencies have mandates ranging from health and education to architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise, and the revitalization of historic cities.  AKF USA is one of twenty AKF units, and serves primarily to mobilize resources and engage in policy dialogue to support the work of the AKDN (www.akdn.org).

Multi-Input Area Development Program (MIAD)
The MIAD Program is a Global Development Alliance (GDA) between USAID and Aga Khan Foundation USA.  It is a five year partnership to pilot a new private-sector led model for sustainable social development.  Primary implementation will occur in Afghanistan with additional activities in select Central Asian countries.  The overarching goal of the MIAD GDA is to support long-term stability and growth in Badakhshan through two strategic objectives:

1.Improve quality of life for residents
2.Establish a model for a sustainable, replicable Financing Facility for regional social and economic development.
The MIAD program will consist of a social component and an economic component.  The social component will consist of a $30 million, grant-funded set of social interventions implemented over a 5 year period in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. The grant funds include $22.5 million from USAID and $7.5 million from the Aga Khan Foundation, USA. The economic component will consist of a “matching” Financing Facility, making investments in viable, profitable social enterprises (referred to as ‘economic drivers’) to create jobs, contribute to economic growth, and provide returns to investors. A portion of the returns to the Facility’s investments will be allocated to a Trust-like mechanism capable of making annual grants to support ongoing social development work in Afghan Badakhshan. 

Assignment
AKF USA is currently seeking a Program Manager for its Multi-Input Area Development Program, who will split their time between Washington D.C. and South/Central Asia (up to 40% travel).  The Program Manager will join the Senior Management Team at the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. and serve as AKF USA’s primary representative for the MIAD Program.  They will be responsible for facilitating the expected program outcomes through strategic communication among partners.  A significant portion of the Program Manager’s time will be spent managing the Program’s learning agenda, including a technically oriented learning network.  The Program Manager will have demonstrated ability to forge and maintain strong organizational partnerships between government, domestic and international for- and non-profits, and academics.  As the Program is a new and growing initiative of AKF USA, the Coordinator should be comfortable with a flexible role that may evolve over time.

Main duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate and support interaction between USAID’s Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs (OAPA), USAID Mission in Kabul, AKDN Agencies, and other public and/or private sector partners engaged in the IMIAD Program;
2. Coordinate with AKDN implementing agencies to ensure program deliverables are on track and to communicate progress to stakeholders; 
3. In collaboration with AKF USA program and finance staff, manage the GDA agreement to ensure that all internal and donor agency technical and reporting requirements are met;
4. Oversee reporting and updates on financial and social targets to USAID and other key stakeholders.  Keep AKDN senior leadership apprised of progress on the Program;
5. Manage the high level learning agenda (including participation in the IMIAD Learning Network) for the Program, which will document lessons learned and disseminate them to appropriate audiences;
6. Build and maintain a broad network of external partnerships, effectively communicating the process and results of the IMIAD initiative with a view to generating opportunities for replication.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum Masters Degree or equivalent in public policy, international development, international finance or related field;
• 8 years experience  managing international development programs with significant involvement from large and complex governmental, non-profit, and private sector stakeholders; 
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with partners, academics, government officials, bilateral donors, private sector corporations/funds, as well as in-country and foreign experts;
• Experience in managing research and learning activities;
• Experience managing USAID-funded program;
• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations;
• Experience working in complex and changing environments.  Professional experience in Afghanistan is desirable; 
• Cross- or multi- sector experience in a developing country, preferred;
• Experience with social investment metrics/ratings (e.g. IRIS, GIIRS), preferred;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, in English.  Proven ability to make oral presentations and high quality written reports tailored for diverse audiences.

Candidates interested in this unique career opportunity with AKF should submit a cover letter, CV, salary expectations, and the names and contact information of three professional referees by March 22nd 2013, tohumanresources.akfusa@akdn.org

The Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.