ActionAid International (AAI) seeks a committed and competent leader for its programmes in China.
AAI is a unique partnership of people partnering with community based organisations, non governmental organisations, social movements, international organizations and private companies to ensure pro-poor policies, programmes and practices. Working in over 50 countries in Asia, Africa, Australia, the Americas and Europe, it is committed to a mission of working \"with poor and excluded people to eradicate poverty and injustice\".Our innovative projects,social mobilization and policy advocacy work focuses on issues of women\'s rights; food security;education; governance; HIV/AIDs and human security in conflict & emergencies.
With a proven track record in leading and managing institutional development programmes, our Country Director will bring an experience of strategising for poverty eradication and social change,of working with social movements and being an active member of civil society with familiarity of the local context.
She/He will adopt empowering management practice to expand and deepen our partnerships, programmes and accountability in the country programme. Our Country Director will be actively committed to women\'s rights, be value driven and a team player with high level of people related skills. With the perspectives and competencies for rights-based and policy advocacy work, fundraising and donor relations, regional and international linkages our Country Director will also have a sound understanding of organizational development and posses a post graduate qualification in areas relevant to our work Familiarity with local strategies for poverty eradication and social change is desirable. Experience of dealing with governance boards would be an asset. Excellent communication skills both in English and local languages is a requirement.
This is a senior position based in Beijing,China with frequent travel nationally and internationally.
The position is offered under AAI\'s international terms and conditions with an initial three year contract.
An application letter along with an updated CV including two referees should be sent by 31st July 2008 to us. We will be able to respond only to the shortlisted candidates for the selection processes. For more information on ActionAid visit us.
Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
