Head of Programs at Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Tanzania

Head of Programs at Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) September 2024

Job type: Full-time
The position
The
Head of Programs for Aga Khan Foundation Tanzania (AKFT) provides
strategic leadership and oversight for the country’s program portfolio,
ensuring alignment with national, regional, and global priorities. This
role is integral to achieving AKFT’s mission by driving program
innovation, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring
operational excellence. Key areas of responsibility include:

Major Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Strategic Visioning

• Develop and implement a Tanzania-specific program framework.
• Oversee program planning, execution, and evaluation to ensure timely delivery of outputs and outcomes.
• Drive innovation and align programs with AKFT’s long-term goals, responding to emerging challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement & External Representation

• Collaborate with global teams, donors, government agencies, and civil society to design and deliver impactful programs.
• Represent AKFT at national and international forums, building relationships with key stakeholders.

Business Development & Partnership Management

• Collaborate with the Partnerships Manager to secure new funding opportunities.
• Establish and manage partnerships with multilateral, bilateral, and private sector entities.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Support recruitment, retention, and development of program staff.
• Mentor program coordinators and foster a culture of professional growth and learning.

Financial Oversight & Risk Management

• Work with the finance team to ensure sound financial management and risk mitigation for programs.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Sustainability

• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation function to ensure evidence-based learning and program sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with departments such as Finance, Communications, and HR to ensure well-coordinated program support.

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The requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• A
  minimum of a master’s degree in international development, Social
  Sciences, Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Education, Business
  Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree in these or other
  relevant areas is preferred.
• At least 5 (with at least 3 years
  in senior leadership role) years of progressive experience in program
  management, with a strong track record in leading and delivering complex
  development programs.
• Proven expertise in sectors such as gender equality, education, climate resilience, or community-driven development is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with government agencies, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders.
• Proven
  expertise in financial management, including budgeting, financial
  analysis, and risk management.Strong leadership skills with the ability
  to inspire, mentor, and develop teams in a multicultural environment.
• Ability
  to develop and implement strategic programmatic visions that align with
  organizational goals and respond to emerging challenges.
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate
  complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify key issues, and develop innovative solutions.
• Deep
  understanding of and sensitivity to the cultural contexts in which AKFT
  operates, with the ability to adapt approaches accordingly.
• Excellent
  knowledge and understanding of gender and social inclusion issues and
  proven experience of delivering programmes that explicitly address these
  inequalities
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of child and
  community safe-guarding issues and proven experience of
  operationalising relevant policies and procedures
• Ability to drive programmatic innovation, adapt to changing environments, and embrace new approaches to enhance program impact.
• Fluency in both Swahili and English is required.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV including contacts of three references