Job opp: Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) - Africa

Organization(s): Relief International
Country/Region: Kenya
Apply by: 01 September 2009
For epplications, please email hrdevelopment@ri.org

 

Position Summary: Relief International currently seeks full-time RPDMs to represent RI in all forums and to all donors and partner agencies in assigned region, with the objective of increasing visibility for RI's work, advocating for issues important to the RI mandate, identifying and pursuing funding and other opportunities for the organization. RPDMs may be based in Afghanistan/Pakistan, Nairobi, South Asia or other location. RPDMs report to the Vice President Program Development.
 
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel between field offices and to either LA or DC as needed
• MA in international relations, business administration or other relevant field
• 5 years' minimum experience INGO context, previous experience with USAID preferred
• Proven success in grant writing, net-working and liaising with field and HQ staff when necessary

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to hrdevelopment@ri.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

***IMPORTANT: The email subject line MUST include the following: RPDM - AFRICA.

 

If you think you can qualify for this job or know anybody who would like to apply, read the description of job responsibilities at: http://www.devex.com/jobs/jul2009-relief-international-regional-program-development-manager-rpdm-africa