Africa Regional Director Job in Kenya - International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)

Africa Regional Director Job in Kenya - International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) has over 90 years of history in participatory, integrated and people-centered development.

The Institute has enhanced the capacity and confidence of over 100,000 development managers, practitioners and community leaders across Asia, Africa and Latin America and is recognised for documenting and disseminating field-based experience through its publications.

We envision a world of equity, justice, and peace where people achieve their full potential and live a life of quality and dignity in harmony with the environment.
Africa Regional Director
The Africa Regional Director is responsible for providing leadership and supervision in the planning and implementation of the Institute’s strategic and development programs in Africa. The primary functions include but not limited to resource mobilization, program and human resource development.

The Africa Director will manage a team of professionals based in Nairobi while providing leadership and oversight to the region’s Country Directors/Program Managers together with the Regional Management team.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
    * Provide strategic direction and leadership for the regional programs.
    * Lead in the formulation of strategies, mid and short-terms plans and budget and ensure their smooth implementation.
    * Participate and coordinate resource generation efforts including generation of proposals with the President, Country Director/Program Managers, and the Regional Programs Director to ensure secure and adequate funding for programs and operations.
    * Develop and maintain strategic partnerships/linkages with donors, government agencies, partner organizations and necessary stakeholders.
    * Actively participate in applied learning and capacity development including for international and customized trainings, documentation and other technical assignments.
    * Provide leadership and supervise a team of professionals with diverse expertise and responsibilities across the region.
    * Ensure that systems (Finance, Human Resources, Internal controls, Communication, Reporting etc) across the region are functioning efficiently and effective
    * Represent IIRR in all relevant forums including government agencies, bilateral and multilateral organizations and others in the region.
    * Play an active role in the global management team and contribute to the development of IIRR global strategy and programs.

Qualifications
    * Masters or PhD in development management, international development, economics, social sciences or related fields.
    * At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in program development and management with proven evidence on fund raising and resources mobilization.
    * Practical experience in facilitation, training and capacity building at institutional and community level.
    * Evidence of strong network with donor agencies and the development community in the region.
    * Strong visionary leadership and team building and people management skills.

Kindly submit a cover letter and CV including remuneration expectation and contact details of three (3) work-related referees to the undersigned by 18th March 2011:

Regional Human Resources Manager
Email: regional.director@iirr.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
IIRR is an Equal Opportunity Employer