The Program Director, Education will lead the strategic development of education programmes in the region and provide leadership to a diverse education team ensuring quality programme development, delivery and accountability. S/he will also work closely with other Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) education institutions, in Afghanistan and across the global network in other parts of Asia, East Africa, North America and Europe.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and overall management to the education team in the implementation of education programmes, and the development of the professional capacity of staff;
• Provide strategic direction for future programme planning and development;
• Ensure a high level of government and donor interest and support for Aga Khan Development Network AKDN’s education programmes;
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Ministry of Education at a national level;
• Represent Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in policy dialogue and educational reforms with government and other NGO partners in a range of educational issues; Promote Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) inter-agency collaboration and partnership in and outside of Afghanistan to further strengthen and support access to quality education in Afghanistan;
• Provide leadership and overall management to the education team in the implementation of education programmes, and the development of the professional capacity of staff;
• Provide strategic direction for future programme planning and development;
• Ensure a high level of government and donor interest and support for Aga Khan Development Network AKDN’s education programmes;
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Ministry of Education at a national level;
• Represent Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in policy dialogue and educational reforms with government and other NGO partners in a range of educational issues; Promote Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) inter-agency collaboration and partnership in and outside of Afghanistan to further strengthen and support access to quality education in Afghanistan;
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Masters Degree/PhD in Education or other related field
• Minimum 10 years experience in the areas of international education development and/or international development program management with significant experience in post conflict areas and in complex security environments;
• Proven leadership qualities including excellent interpersonal, advocacy and team building skills, particularly in cross-cultural contexts;
• Proven track record in working with government and non-government stakeholders and international donors;
• Analytical strength and strong organizational skills;
• Sound management experience in administration, financial and HR matters;
• Excellent communication skills in English (knowledge of Dari and/Pushto is preference)
• Masters Degree/PhD in Education or other related field
• Minimum 10 years experience in the areas of international education development and/or international development program management with significant experience in post conflict areas and in complex security environments;
• Proven leadership qualities including excellent interpersonal, advocacy and team building skills, particularly in cross-cultural contexts;
• Proven track record in working with government and non-government stakeholders and international donors;
• Analytical strength and strong organizational skills;
• Sound management experience in administration, financial and HR matters;
• Excellent communication skills in English (knowledge of Dari and/Pushto is preference)
How to apply:
Application: Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV no later than December 15th 2012 through our Career Centre: http://www.akdn.org/careers
