Regional Chief Operating Officer
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) focuses on a small number of specific social and economic development problems by forming (intellectual and financial) partnerships with organisations sharing similar objectives.
With a
small staff, a host of cooperating agencies and thousands of volunteers, the
Foundation reaches out to vulnerable populations on four continents,
irrespective of their race, religion, political persuasion or gender.
In East Africa, AKF supports programming in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda that contributes to a better quality of life for hundreds of communities.
Working
in education, rural economic development, health, and civil society, AKF
leverages its global experiences and partnerships to bring new ideas to East
Africa.
AKF (EA) is seeking an experienced Regional Chief Operating Officer (RCOO) to provide strategic leadership in the day-to-day operations of the Foundation. Reporting to the Regional Chief Executive Officer, the RCOO will be based in Nairobi.
The
incumbent will work closely with the Regional Chief Executive Officer and
Regional Committee to strategise the vision and long term plans for the
Foundation.
As a
member of the senior management team the RCOO will also provide advisory and
support services to the Regional Committee as well as the Director of Finance
at the Head Office in Geneva.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to
strategic leadership in the operational planning of AKF activities in East
Africa in collaboration with agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network
(AKDN)
- Conduct risk
assessments; provide financial management and reporting mechanisms for
procurement, leasing and resource allocation
- Oversee
financial procedures, reporting and implementation of audits; and ensure
high quality grant management of donor funding
- Mentor the
Operations Team and encourage professional development
- Oversee IT
department with a focus on innovative approaches to increase AKF’s
efficiency and effectiveness
- Oversee the
property portfolio including implementation of a property strategy,
enhancement of rental income in compliance with legal requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Masters degree
or equivalent in Business Administration, International Business or
Finance OR related professional qualification in accounting and finance
- Minimum ten
years progressive operations and finance experience preferably with
not-for-profit organisation
- Experience
within a large matrix organisation and proven ability to navigate and
build relationships across the AKF and broader AKDN Network
- Knowledge and
experience in property management is desirable
- Expertise in
computerised accounting systems; specifically iScala,an advantage
- Knowledge of
donor agency grant processes, procedures, and audits, desirable
- Ability to
manage and motivate a large team with proven experience in leading finance
and administration teams
- Excellent oral
and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work
under pressure with multiple priorities with a positive and constructive
attitude
Interested
candidates should submit a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information
of three professional referees by 31st January 2013, to the Regional Human
Resource Manager, Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa) by e-mail to:
recruitment-akfea@akdn.org
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org)
