International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Director of Operations

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International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Director of Operations

Closing date: 15 Jan 2010

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Fixed term contract, initially three years

IPPF is a global federation committed to promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights for all is a leading non-governmental organization working in sexual and reproductive health and rights in 182 countries.

IPPF has six regional offices. The IPPF Africa Region office is based in Nairobi and serves 42 affiliates in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Director of Operations will be part of the senior management team at the Africa Regional Office and be responsible for strategic leadership for the following units, Finance & Administration, Human Resources and Quality Assurance (which comprises of the Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, knowledge management and IT).

With at least 10 years work experience in international health or development/private sector within Africa, with proven experience in managing a team of skilled professionals, you must have a Post-graduate management degree (MBA/MSc) or equivalent standard of education/experience.

You must possess strong business acumen with ability to operate strategically. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership and proven track record in team building skills. You must have proven analytical and written communication skills.

IPPF Africa Regional Office is open to applications from the development/private sector if there is proven experience of working effectively with people to enhance and improve complex operations. Fluent English and working knowledge of French desirable.

Closing date: 15th January 2010. We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged

IPPF is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply

For further details on the job profile and application form, please see our website www.ippfar.org

or contact Human Resources,
P.O. Box 30234- 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel. (00 254) 20 2712672.

Fax (00 254) 20 2712819

Only online applications to this email address hroffice @ ippfaro.org

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