Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) - IRC, Kenya

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. The email subject lineMUST include the following: RPDM-Africa.

Apply by: 30 September 2009 Details of this job available at: http://www.devex.com/jobs/aug2009-relief-international-regional-program-development-manager-rpdm-africa