National Position based in Nairobi, Kenya
2 years contract (Renewable)
HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries. The EWCA Regional Development Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.
HelpAge International in Kenya works closely with an affiliate member, HelpAge Kenya. HelpAge Kenya was founded in 1982 dedicated to ensuring dignified life for older populations in Kenya. Both HelpAge International and HelpAge Kenya have worked closely together and continue to work on a range of initiatives including implementing programmes, capacity building of local partners and lobbying and advocacy with the Government of Kenya and other stakeholders.
Given the close and symbiotic working relationship between the two organisations, it is considered strategic to move towards greater structural integration of the organisations ensuring greater synergy of actions aimed towards the aim of a dignified and secure life for older persons in Kenya.
HelpAge International is recruiting a Country Director who can provide visionary leadership to the organisation in Kenya and support the process of greater integration of HelpAge International and HelpAge Kenya. The incumbent will have an overall responsibility for strategic management including program development, fundraising, finance and operations management.
S/he will have a Masters Degree in social sciences or related field, significant experience in country program management in a national or international INGO, experience in strategic planning, programme development, management of complex multi-stakeholder interventions and networking with public and private institutions. Ability to negotiate and influence wide range of people and organizations at different levels as well as ability to undertake in-country travel is essential to this role.
How to apply:
For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit the following linkwww.helpage.org/KenyaCD
