Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, international, nonprofit and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas. Its main areas of focus are health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society.
AKF Afghanistan is seeking a highly qualified and experienced senior education specialist for the post of Senior Education Advisor/Manager.
Working primarily in Kabul, the Senior Education Advisor/Manager, a senior member of the management team, will report to the AKF CEO in Kabul. Whilst the position is primarily Kabul-based, the successful candidate will be required to travel to any of the AKF offices within Afghanistan as necessary.
The candidate should possess a Master’s degree or above in education with at least 8-10 years of relevant work experience in developing countries. The candidate will have proven experience and skills in managing and leading people and programmes, working with senior national education professionals, teachers, communities, liaising with national and local government and donor agencies, facilitating policy dialogue amongst a range of partners, and providing technical support. The position requires a high level of motivation and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate will show an ability to work independently, demonstrate leadership skills, work within a team, and demonstrate a strong commitment to gender equity.
In addition to providing administrative, managerial, intellectual and strategic leadership to the AKF Education programme, the incumbent requires sound knowledge and experience of: • policies, processes and interventions necessary to effect quality systemic Education Sector Reform and management change (in an environment with limited basic resources and capacities); • institutional capacity building; • learning assessment tools, educational standards, and whole school development; and the ability to: • think creatively and strategically and lead, manage and motivate a team of senior colleagues; • lead and initiate policy dialogue with key stakeholders (government officials, donors, parents etc.);
A working knowledge of Dari/Farsi is highly desirable but not required.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to start work immediately, to allow for a reasonable overlap period for induction into this very challenging but exciting post. AKF (A) offers a competitive remuneration and benefit package and excellent working conditions. Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position by mailing their resume and application letter to the Education Programme Director, Aga Khan Foundation (Geneva), P.O. Box 2369, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland, or by emailing their application (in Word format) to on (). Only short-listed applications will be acknowledged. * AKF (A) is an Equal Opportunities Employer Female candidates are encouraged to apply.*
The deadline for applications is Friday 14th May, 2004.
