Heifer International is a global nonprofit with a proven
solution to ending hunger and poverty using sustainable practices.
Heifer International is seeking a Country Director who will manage and operate the Heifer Kenya country office.
The Country Director will lead and be responsible for all
programmatic and financial operations and will ensure the country program’s
projects and programs are executed with quality and accountability.
The Country Director will also lead country program efforts to
respond to calls for proposals and other funding opportunities.
Responsibilities and functions include, but not limited to:
- Oversee the
development of a multi-year plan to establish a strategic direction for
the country program
- Oversee and participate
in the management of country office human resources
- Oversee country
office efforts to secure institutional funding and in-country resources
mobilization from local individuals, businesses, and governmental sources
- Develop
programs, secure funding for them and oversee the implementation of
impactful projects
- Oversee the
management of financial resources entrusted to the country office by
donors, and resource allocation, to ensure donors’ and Heifer’s standards
of accountability are met
- Represent Heifer
at international and country level with stakeholders and partners
This position requires:
- A minimum of a
Master’s degree in international development, agriculture economics,
development studies, Business Administration or related field
- A minimum of 10 years
proven track record in leading and managing development programs in
Africa. East Africa and Kenya experience will be an added advantage
- A person
committed to gender equity and empowerment of vulnerable populations
- Fluency in
English and proficiency in Swahili
This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer and female
applicants are encouraged to apply for this position.
This position closes on 19 April 2013 or when 250 applications
have been received, whichever comes first.
To apply visit www.heifer.org/careers