Country Director

Job Summary

The Country Director (CD) will be responsible for establishing and leading the AYGF Kenya office, providing strategic leadership and oversight of all programs and operations in the country.

The CD will represent AYGF to stakeholders, including government, donors, partners,and the community. S/he will ensure the quality, growth, impact, and sustainability of AYGF’s interventions in Kenya in line with organizational priorities and donor expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall vision and strategic direction for AYGF’s work in Kenya.

Represent AYGF in country-level partnerships, donor engagements, government relations, and high-level events.

Lead the development and implementation of the country strategy aligned with AYGF’s regional goals.

Lead expansion and new programming opportunities in Kenya and the East African region.

Program Management and Quality Assurance

Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects to ensure timely delivery and impact.

Ensure adherence to technical standards, donor requirements, and internal policies.

Champion innovation, research, and adaptive learning within country programming.

Business Development and Fundraising

Identify new funding opportunities and lead proposal development efforts.

Build strong relationships with donors and funding partners to secure resources.

Ensure effective donor reporting and compliance.

Oversee budgeting, financial management, procurement, and human resources

Ensure compliance with national laws and internal policies on finance, procurement, and HR.

Develop and manage country budgets in collaboration with the Finance and HQ team.

Team Management and Capacity Building

Recruit, lead, and mentor a high-performing country team.

Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and staff development.

Ensure staff well-being, safety, and security in line with duty of care standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

Qualification should be minimum of MSc. International Development, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Management, or related field.

Minimum of 12 years’ experience in a senior management role in the NGO/INGO sector,with at least 5 years in a Country Director or equivalent position.

Strong experience in program strategy, design, implementation, and evaluation.

Demonstrated success in business development and donor engagement.

Solid understanding of the political, economic, and social context in Kenya and East Africa.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Proficiency in English; knowledge of Swahili is an asset.

Key Competencies:

Strategic thinking and visioning

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Financial acumen and risk management

Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

Results-oriented and ethical leadership.

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