Development Professionals - Tajikistan

Title	Development Professionals - Tajikistan
Location	Tajikistan
Programme	All
Agency	Aga Khan Development Network
Deadline	13 April 2013

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of private development agencies working to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in Africa and Asia. The agencies' mandates range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. They collaborate in working towards a common goal ' building institutions and programmes that can respond to the challenges of social, economic and cultural change on an ongoing basis.

AKDN is today, active in over 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, the Network's underlying impulse is the ethic of compassion for the vulnerable in society. Its agencies and institutions work for the common good of all citizens, regardless of origin, gender or religion. More information.....

The Position
The AKDN is looking for a multi skilled professional, preferably with experience in International Relations and/or International Development, to be based in Tajikistan. This role offers excellent new opportunities in cross sectoral development issues.

This position is particularly suited to professionals seeking a unique and challenging international development experience. The individual would have an excellent opportunity to make a contribution to some of the most important challenges facing modern day Tajikistan. S/he will work with AKDN agencies on:

Strategy and policy development

Media & public affairs

Monitoring, analysis and review of current affairs, including identifying areas of concern or interest

Review, monitoring and communication of key programme initiatives

General management and operations

Liaise and network with multiple stakeholders

Programme development

The Requirements
The ideal candidate should have the following profile:

A keen appreciation of the objectives and ethical underpinnings of the AKDN

A strong interest in the developing world and an ability to learn quickly about a broad range of development issues in which AKDN is involved

An understanding of our integrated area development approach

Excellent communication skills and an outstanding ability to articulate issues both written and orally

An advanced degree preferably at the Master's Level (Graduate Degree or MBA): this might be in, international relations, management, law, public policy, political science, or the social sciences

Prior experience in international relations and/or international development with a focus on addressing the issue of poverty and economic empowerment would be highly desirable

Prior experience in a supervisory capacity in managing staff would also be highly desirable

At least five to seven years of related experience in international relations, international development, legal practise, public relations, finance, journalism or a communications position

A solid educational ability to carry out research and analysis

An interest and a willingness to travel and a longer term interest in growing with the AKDN

Fluency in English with a preference for someone fluent in both Tajik and Russian

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

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