Africa Progress Panel Director Job Vacancy

The Africa Progress Panel (APP) consists of a group of distinguished individuals chaired by Kofi Annan whose objective is to track and encourage progress in Africa, and to underscore shared responsibility between African leaders and their international partners for sustaining it.

The Panel is supported by the APP Foundation (APPF), a not-for-profit Foundation under Swiss law, consisting of a Board and a Geneva-based Secretariat. The Secretariat supports the Panel members’ policy & communication activities.

The Africa Progress Panel (APP) is seeking to fill a Director’s position to lead its work. The successful candidate will support the Chair and the Panel members. S/he will prepare and implement the APP’s policy agenda; manage the Secretariat, including human resource management and resource mobilization, with the support of the Board and the Chair.

Competencies required
- Extensive knowledge of African development & governance issues in the international system, including the challenges and priorities faced by African governments and civil society, as well as of policies towards Africa by its partners;
- Experience in policy analysis and research in relevant subject areas; - Diplomatic skills and experience of working with very senior figures in government and the private sector;
- Advanced degree in international relations, economics, development, or a related field with at least 15 years professional experience; - Proven management skills and experience in resource mobilisation.

For further information on the position, qualifications and other requirements, please visit: www.africaprogresspanel.org/jobs/

 

The closing date for applications is 21 February 2011, 0900 am CET. Submit your application electronically to: HR@africaprogresspanel.org