We are pleased to announce the following position of Management & Programme Liaison Officer (MPLO) for the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire with travels to Bamako, Mali.
AKDN – Management & Programme Liaison Officer – West Africa
The AKDN West Africa is seeking an MPLO to manage the two AKDN Offices in Côte d’Ivoire and Mali. The MPLO will be responsible to coordinate certain activities of the various AKDN Agencies in West Africa, prepare related analyses and reports, as well as liaise with external and internal stakeholders.
Background:
The Management & Programme Liaison Officer (MPLO) role was created to support the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Diplomatic Representative (“Representative”) and under whose direction the MPLO will work to advance the objectives of the AKDN.
The MPLO’s role in West Africa will include managing the two AKDN offices in Côte d’Ivoire and in Mali, coordinating certain activities of the various AKDN Agencies in West Africa, preparing related analyses and reports, as well as liaising with external and internal stakeholders.
Position Profile:
The AKDN Offices in Côte d’Ivoire and in Mali (the “Offices”) are comprised of the Representative for Côte d’Ivoire and Mali, the MPLO and supporting staff. The MPLO supervises all staff and reports to the Representative. The MPLO’s duties include:
Operations
1. Manage all aspects of the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the Offices in accordance with the policies and processes as required.
2. Oversee the relationships with, and reporting requirements for, the relevant government offices in Côte d’Ivoire and in Mali.
3. Prepare and manage an annual budget with monthly cash flow statements and regular reports for the Offices.
4. Manage logistics and protocol arrangements in relation to events pertaining to the Offices. This may include the organisation of internal meetings and events.
Assessment and Knowledge Management
5. Keep abreast of current events and trends in the region and provide analyses and recommendations.
6. Prepare briefing materials, and key documentation to support meetings and events that represent the work of the AKDN agencies in West Africa.
Representation and Relationship Management
7. Support the Offices in the management and building of key relationships, which may include participation in meetings, events, conferences, and diplomatic functions.
8. Support the Offices in the design and implementation of a communication strategy of the AKDN’s current programme interests to key stakeholders and partners.
Co-ordination
9. Support the Offices in the facilitation of internal AKDN inter-agency synergies and collaborative initiatives, as may be required.
10. Coordinate the Offices’ key interactions with Government stakeholders, as may be required.
The Requirements
The ideal candidate should have the following profile:
1. A keen appreciation of the objectives and ethical underpinnings of the AKDN including a strong interest in international development and the developing world, along with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
2. An advanced degree or professional qualification. Excellent French and English communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to write business proposals and prepare presentations.
3. Strong project management and financial management skills; including experience with budgets.
4. A self-starter, able to work in unstructured situations with minimal supervision. Good judgement and experience of situations involving a degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
5. Strong inter-personal skills and an ability to work effectively at all levels with teams in a supervisory capacity and with a wide range of stakeholders, with a collaborative and collegial style, and the ability to influence through reason and common sense.
6. Capable of working in a lean staffing environment with demonstrated ability to work under sustained pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver tight deadlines.
The position will be based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire with travels to Bamako, Mali.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their application (CV and Cover Letter) by February 19th, 2021 via the AKDN Career Center at www.akdn.org/careers/1786929
