Regional Representative for East, Central and the Horn of Africa (ECA)

Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Closing date: 16 Nov 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Position Summary:
The ECA Regional Representative will lead development of an AED regional office for East, Central, and the Horn of Africa. The primary focus of this position is to create a strong presence in the region for AED, develop new initiatives, and manage existing programs. The Regional Representative will build relationships with and serve as the organizational focal point for the donor community, foundations, and corporations active in the region. He/she will forge connections with local, national, and regional partners and with skilled professionals in the region, with an eye toward future collaboration. He/she will also assist AED programs with national and regional coordination and will help establish and promote unified policies and procedures for all Kenya- based AED programs. He/she will represent AED and its programs at professional and other meetings in or related to the region. Other duties include working closely with home office departments, coordination of staff security, and AED publications dissemination.

First consideration will be given to citizens of the ECA region.

Essential Job Functions:
- Serve as the representative of AED in the region with donors, governments, professional organizations and NGOS.
- Oversee human and financial resources, ensuring that AED contracts and grants respond to AED policies and procedures and donor requirements.
- Manage the AED regional office based in Nairobi, Kenya. Oversee current programmes and assist the programmes with national and regional coordination.
- Develop and implement a five year strategic development plan for AED in the region.
- Advise AED on opportunities for program development and service in the region.
- Evaluate opportunities for partnerships in East, Central, and the Horn of Africa and recommend direction for AED resource commitment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

Education:
Masters in one of the following or related fields: Communications, Education, Health, Marketing, Nutrition and Population required.

Experience:
10 year(s) of relevant experience required

Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated abilities in writing proposals and reports.
- Demonstrated abilities in leadership and organization.
- Facilitation, negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of MS Windows and internet.
How to apply
Interested applicants should apply online or send resume with cover letter referencing position to Kenya@aed.org, visit our website at http://www.aed.org.
We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Individuals responding to job postings are considered applicants if you meet the following criteria: (1) have expressed interest through the Internet, email or other related technologies, (2) are considered by the AED for a particular position, (3) possess the basic qualifications for the position and (4) do not at any point remove yourself from consideration.