Programme Director, Coastal Rural Support Programme - AKF , Tanzania

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, development agency promoting creative solutions to problems that impede social development. AKF (East Africa) manages a multi-input area development programme – the Coastal Rural Support Programme, Tanzania (CRSP(T)) – in southern Tanzania. The Programme’s overall goal is to improve the livelihoods of rural communities in Mtwara and Lindi Regions through sustainable socio-economic interventions in food security, income generation, health, and education.

AKF (East Africa) is currently seeking an individual to fill the role of Programme Director of CRSP (T). The incumbent will be responsible for the overall running of the programme on a day-to-day basis, strategically, programmatically and administratively. The position is based in Mtwara, Tanzania and reports to the Country Manager of the Aga Khan Foundation (Tanzania). The Programme Director is also responsible for the quality, impact, cost effectiveness and efficiency of CRSP (T) and its activities.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Develop strategic approaches and plans to meet desired outcomes of the programme.
• Oversee implementation of activities within the context of a market development approach, including management and oversight of sub-grants.
• Ensure coordination and synergy of various programme components to meet the desired outcomes and improve the quality of life of target populations.
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure targets are met and high quality implementation through collection of data, baseline information as well as other quantitative and qualitative studies.
• Recruit, orient, supervise and mentor staff directly and indirectly including but not limited to promoting capacity development of staff in accordance with the needs of the programme.
• Represent the programme to relevant government authorities and external organisations and supporting AKF in policy engagement.
• Develop relationships with district and regional governments on implementation of programme activities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a learning and knowledge management system for wider application of lessons learnt and best practices.
• Cultivate and oversee the development of high quality proposals and budgets in order to contribute to the resource mobilisation strategy in the region.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in a field pertinent to rural development or relevant experience
• 7 years experience in the rural development sector in East Africa or other parts of the developing world
• 5 to 7 years experience in leadership positions, preferably in Tanzania but not required
• Proven experience in agricultural and enterprise development and an understanding of market-based approaches to development
• Experience with multi-sector programming
• Familiarity with grant management, including preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Knowledge of the government administration and the legal, fiscal and policy context in Tanzania an advantage
• Proven skills in project development, proposal writing, implementation and monitoring

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV (not exceeding 3 pages), including contact details of three professional references, and a covering letter explaining why they are best suited for the position by Friday, 24th August 2012, to the Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation Office, P.O. Box 125, Dar-es-Salaam or by e-mail to recruit.akftz@akdn.org with “Programme Director” in the subject line. Please note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.