Deadline: 1 March 2016
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Development Professionals in Côte d’Ivoire.
AKDN’s mission is to improve the welfare and prospects of people in the developing world, particularly in Asia and Africa, without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Development Professionals will perform the following functions-
- Strategy and policy development.
- Media & public affairs.
- Monitoring, analysis and review of current affairs.
- Review and communication of key programme initiatives.
- General management and operations.
- Liaise and network with multiple stakeholders.
- Programme development.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- An advanced degree preferably at the Master’s Level: this might be in, law, public policy, management, international relations, political science, or the social sciences.
- At least five to seven years of related experience in legal practice, public relations, finance, development, international relations, journalism or a communications position.
- A keen appreciation of the objectives and ethical underpinnings of the AKDN.
- A strong interest in the developing world and an ability to learn quickly about a broad range of development issues in which AKDN is involved.
- Excellent communication skills and an outstanding ability to articulate issues both written and orally.
- Prior experience in finance or as a practicing lawyer with a desire to pursue a career in international development would be highly desirable.
- Prior experience in a supervisory capacity in managing staff would also be highly desirable.
- A solid educational ability to carry out research and analysis.
- Bilingual with fluency in French and English.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information please visit AKDN.
