Country Director - Kenya

Country Director - Kenya

Location : Kenya Country : Kenya Company : FJA Description : On behalf of the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation, Cardno Emerging Markets USA Ltd., (Cardno) is seeking a Country Director, the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation (HFG) for Kenya. The Country Director will have overall responsibility for articulating and implementing the vision and strategic plan of the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation – Kenya (HFG-Kenya), and will facilitate the growth and development of HIV-Free-Kenya, with the goal of its becoming a fully autonomous, non-governmental organization. Specific Responsibilities: • Lead the country office in defining and implementing the vision, strategy and objectives of HIV-Free Generation in Kenya • Maintain oversight of program activities and HFG working groups • Develop and implement an effective package of prevention programs and services • Facilitate the branding of PEPFAR youth prevention activities under the GPANGE brand • Serve as ambassador and advocate for HFG and the GPANGE brand • Oversee monitoring and evaluation of partnership and program activities • Develop and nurture relationships with key HFG stakeholders, and liaise with appropriate HFG global entities • Lead business and resource development efforts to support HFG and activities in Kenya • Build global and local public, private and non-profit sector partnerships • Oversee all management and administrative functions, including programmatic, technical, financial and human resource management  Qualifications : • Master’s degree in business, social sciences, public health or related field • Minimum of 10 years senior level experience working in a for-profit, private sector, or development organization involving local and international markets • At least 5 years experience leading senior and mid-level teams, and demonstrated capacity for developing, supporting and mentoring program staff • Minimum of 3 years experience in coalition-building and managing corporate social responsibility/or PPPs, and demonstrated capabilities in partnership development, stakeholder management and facilitation. • Experience in communications, advocacy and/or marketing • Demonstrated capabilities in strategic planning and program management of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives • Must have experience establishing links with networks of private sector entities, government ministries, and development agencies • Demonstrated understanding of HIV, public health and/or wider international development issues highly desirable • Demonstrated understanding of youth culture in sub-Saharan Africa generally, and in Kenya specifically • Excellent written ,oral, and presentation skills required • Fluency in Kiswahili a plus To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and CV to Recruitment.Health@CardnoEM.com – indicate “HFG” in the subject line of your email for prompt consideration. Filing deadline: Sept 30, 2010 To learn more about Cardno Emerging Markets USA Ltd., please visit http://www.cardnoem.com/  Contact Details Contact Person : Telephone : Fax : E-mail : Recruitment.Health@CardnoEM.com