Job Details:
Organisation: Adeso
Deadline Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Kenya
Appointment of Country Director, Somalia
We know the world is changing given this global context of extraordinary and increasing strains on natural resources, population grown, increased civil conflict and natural disasters. Much of the world live and struggle to not just thrive but to survive in this environment on a daily basis.
Adeso has built a strong reputation for being an expanding and vibrant African-based international organization, working with communities to create environments in which Africans can flourish. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
It is in this context that Adeso is seeking an exceptional Country Director for the Somalia program to provide outstanding, innovative leadership and expertise to manage strategically the design and delivery of the programmes based in Somalia. Responsible for over 200 staff in Kenya and Somalia, the successful candidate will have a profound knowledge of the development landscape in East Africa and especially experience working in fragile states. They will also have proven experience in building partnerships with public and private sector organisations as well as community based organisations in order to help and deliver Adeso’s strategic ambitions and outcome for the country of Somalia.
The successful candidate will have a secondary degree in a relevant subject, significant experience working in, leading and managing in a complex humanitarian environment, experience of working in Sub-Saharan African context and proven success in the resource mobilisation for new programmes with a range of public and private sector stakeholders from grass root communities to governments and multinational or local commercial organizations.
Adeso has offices in Kenya, London and Washington DC. This position will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to project sites in Somalia. Qualified international applicants (including those from the Somalia diaspora) with history of working on USAID, EU and DfID projects will be sought.
A remuneration package commensurate with seniority of the position and salary history will be offered. For a full job description and information on how to apply, please visit www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 1765. The deadline for applications is close of business on Friday 26th September 2014 at 12noon BST.
Country Director, Somalia
Job posted by: Adeso - Wed, 27 Aug 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Adeso
Deadline Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Job type: Permanent
Location: Kenya
Appointment of Country Director, Somalia
We know the world is changing given this global context of extraordinary and increasing strains on natural resources, population grown, increased civil conflict and natural disasters. Much of the world live and struggle to not just thrive but to survive in this environment on a daily basis.
Adeso has built a strong reputation for being an expanding and vibrant African-based international organization, working with communities to create environments in which Africans can flourish. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
It is in this context that Adeso is seeking an exceptional Country Director for the Somalia program to provide outstanding, innovative leadership and expertise to manage strategically the design and delivery of the programmes based in Somalia. Responsible for over 200 staff in Kenya and Somalia, the successful candidate will have a profound knowledge of the development landscape in East Africa and especially experience working in fragile states. They will also have proven experience in building partnerships with public and private sector organisations as well as community based organisations in order to help and deliver Adeso’s strategic ambitions and outcome for the country of Somalia.
The successful candidate will have a secondary degree in a relevant subject, significant experience working in, leading and managing in a complex humanitarian environment, experience of working in Sub-Saharan African context and proven success in the resource mobilisation for new programmes with a range of public and private sector stakeholders from grass root communities to governments and multinational or local commercial organizations.
Adeso has offices in Kenya, London and Washington DC. This position will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to project sites in Somalia. Qualified international applicants (including those from the Somalia diaspora) with history of working on USAID, EU and DfID projects will be sought.
A remuneration package commensurate with seniority of the position and salary history will be offered. For a full job description and information on how to apply, please visit www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 1765. The deadline for applications is close of business on Friday 26th September 2014 at 12noon BST.