East Africa Program Head

Maliasili Initiatives is looking for an East Africa Program Head who will play a key role in the growth, development and success of Maliasili Initiatives in East Africa.

The new team member will become the lead client‐facing service delivery manager for Maliasili Initiatives’ operations in East Africa, supported by the rest of the management team. The new team member will have outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and cross‐cultural skills, with a passion for bringing the best out in organizations and people, and a commitment to improving social justice, economic and environmental conservation outcomes in the region.

Maliasili Initiatives offers a supportive team‐orientated and flexible working environment. It is expected that the new team member will be based in East Africa (Kenya or Tanzania), with an ability to travel regularly but in a reasonably family‐friendly manner. Maliasili offers a competitive salary in line with the start‐up nature of the organization.

To express your interest in the position, please write to the Executive Director at info@maliasili.org setting out who you are and why you are interested in the position, by March 7, 2014. Please provide a CV or resume, and details of three referees who between them can provide a critical assessment of key aspects of your professional track record, abilities and personal qualities.

Expressions of interest from East African citizens are particularly welcomed.

Desired Skills and Experience

The Program Head should have proven organizational development or management consulting skills, substantial natural resource technical expertise, and a highly entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to their work, informed by the experience of having worked in East Africa. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a background in social entrepreneurship and/or business, with strong financial management and/or sales and marketing skills.