Africa Regional Development Centre (ARDC) has grown rapidly over the last few years and works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS; social protection and social pensions; emergency response and disaster risk reduction; rights of older people; and livelihoods.
Responsibilities
The candidate will;
Be responsible for leading and guiding HAI strategic planning in Africa and expanding its programmes and network.
Lead a highly skilled influencing and advocacy team working to raise the ageing agenda in the continent.
Provide strategic management support to ARDC staff and HAI country offices and be responsible for the financial and budgetary controls of the organisation.
Have substantial experience of working in the international development and humanitarian sector and of working in Africa.
Have exceptional organisational development and fundraising skills, with a demonstrable experience of advocacy/lobbying, strategic planning, budgeting and reporting.
Be a strong manager able to lead and develop a diverse team. A good command of English, high numeracy skills along with proven leadership and negotiation skills are required for this job.
