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Education Programme Officer

AKF - Aga Khan Foundation - 02 November 2009

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Job Description

 Location Switzerland
Programme All
Agency Aga Khan Foundation
Deadline 30 Nov 2009
 
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, international, non-denominational agencies founded by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Network's organisations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to culture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. AKDN is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to faith, origin or gender. More information....
 
The Position
Exciting opportunity for committed and energetic professional wanting to make a lasting difference to join small dynamic education team at the headquarters of the Aga Khan Foundation in Geneva to support education work in countries in South and Central Asia, West and Eastern Africa, the Middle East and parts of Europe.
 
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the Aga Khan Development Network. AKDN brings together a number of institutions and development agencies whose mandates range from the social sector and culture to architecture and private sector enterprise. AKF works primarily in some of the poorest parts of South and Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It seeks sustainable solutions to the long-term problems associated with poverty and aims to improve the quality of life. 
 
Working closely with and reporting to the Education Co-Directors the successful candidate will assist conceptualize and design new education initiatives and will provide professional support to colleagues in country units in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, research and policy advocacy. The post involves extensive travel and work at multiple levels (community through to policy). A key part of the Geneva team's role is to carry out and facilitate analysis of key trends and issues as well as draw out lessons learned from AKDN and other education initiatives. This is used to contribute to policy dialogue at international levels.
 
 
The Requirements
- Commitment to making a difference and a track record which demonstrates this.
- University degree (preferably advanced) in related field.
- At least seven years progressively responsible professional work experience - part of that time in developing countries in monitoring, evaluation, or research.

- Strategic thinker able to identify key issues and opportunities.
- Outstanding communication skills (oral and written).
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-sectoral environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization. Proven ability to work effectively with others in the conceptualization, development, planning and management of programmes.
- Particular expertise in at least one of the following areas; Early Childhood Development, Primary education, Youth or Adult education, research;
- Ability to assess and develop capacity ' including for training, strategy development, delivery approaches and curricula.

- Leadership, teamwork and supervisory abilities.

- Strong analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.

- Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

- Knowledge of recent developments in education and related fields.
- Fluency in English required. Knowledge of one or more of French, Portuguese, a South Asian language, Russian or Arabic, an asset.
 
AKF is committed to equity in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Attractive remuneration based on qualifications and experience. Initial two year contract beginning early 2010.
 
Salary & International Package
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
 
 
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