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| Title | LEAD Kenya Director |
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LEAD Africa Inspiring leadership for a sustainable world VACANCY LEAD Kenya Director The vision of LEAD Africa is to develop an African-led, sustainable, scaleable leadership development programme, building and enhancing an established track record of more than 10 years of delivery experience, with a fresh focus on life-long learning, Governance and Sustainability, in partnership with long-term strategic investors (LEAD International, Shell Foundation and others). The LEAD Kenya Director will develop and manage an innovative leadership development programme focused on sustainable development. It targets mid-career individuals, gender balanced and mixed from business, government, NGO’s, academia and media, and based in Nairobi as part of the LEAD Africa and global LEAD network. The Director will furthermore animate, stimulate, organise and mobilise an active network of alumni of the programme. JOB DESCRIPTION * Plan/Implement/Evaluate the Kenya training program with LEAD Africa colleagues * Attract and ensure recruitment of high quality future leaders * Manage and grow an active alumni network of LEAD fellows in Kenya * Serve as an articulate and effective spokesperson for LEAD * Manage Finance responsibly to ensure long-term sustainability * Develop management systems and processes that will maximise efficiency and effectiveness * Pro-active membership of the LEAD Africa Steering Committee (SCLA) that governs the pan-African programme * Active networking with other LEAD organisations and initiatives around the world * Initiate and develop value-adding relationships with other organizations and institutions whose mission and activities are compatible with those of LEAD * Develop a dynamic network of leaders from Academia, Government, NGO’s, Media and Industry, generating support for LEAD’s mission and long term objectives EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED ESSENTIAL * Demonstrated leadership competence and capacity * A minimum of 5 years experience in managing a leadership programme or a comparable high-level initiative * Solid knowledge of leadership and sustainability issues in an African context * Extensive network in Kenya * Exceptional people and communications skills * Familiar with IT and Social Media usage * Hold minimum Masters degree from a recognised university DESIRABLE * Another language in addition to English TERMS AND CONDITIONS * To be discussed depending on the background and experience of the candidate. * Initial contract term 1 year with extension. If you would like more information about the position, or wish to apply, please contact the LEAD Southern and Eastern Africa Office on the email below. Any application should include a letter outlining your interest in the position, along with an updated version of your CV and should reach us before 23 October 2009. Prof Sosten Chiotha (Regional Director of LEAD Southern and Eastern Africa) Email: schiotha@chanco.unima.mwPlease cc Marie Skraep (LEAD Africa - Administrative Program Officer) |