Country Director-Tanzania

KickStart is an award winning global nonprofit social enterprise with a mission to help millions of people in developing countries escape from poverty and to "kickstart" sustainable economic growth.KickStart develops simple money-making tools and markets them to poor, entrepreneurial persons who use them to start profitable new businesses, increase their family wealth and boost local economic growth. (www.KickStart.org).

The organization is recruiting a Country Director for its Tanzania program. This person will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and will report to the Chief Operating Officer, who is based in Nairobi, Kenya.How you can contribute

The Country Director for KickStart Tanzania will be responsible for managing, expanding and reporting on KickStart's operations in Tanzania, and to support fundraising and donor reporting requirements as necessary.

All activities support the primary Kickstart mission of getting people out of poverty in Tanzania, by promoting the sales and usage of KickStart's award winning MoneyMaker branded irrigation pumps.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Masters Qualification in relevant field such as Development Economics or International Business Management
• 7 years plus years of progressively responsible experience in International Development or in senior position in a private sector organization.
• Proven track record of effectively and positively managing culture

Knowledge and Experience in Micro Finance - a plus

At least 3 years experience living and working in Sub-Saharan AfricaShares KickStart's values and believes in its MissionExposure / Knowledge of Development EconomicsWhat's in it for you?KickStart seeks and retains the best talent to promote sustainable economic growth and employment creation in developing countries.

Our commitment to our employees and our mission is strong.
If you are ready for a new career adventure, in the fast paced world of global non-profit social enterprise; then let KickStart kick-start your career.

For more information about KickStart International and a detailed

Job Description for this position, visit www.kickstart.org.

Mail your cover letter and CV to HR @ kickstart.org by 30th March 2009 indicating your source of reference.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to applyPlease note that application deadline is subject to hiring of suitable candidate.