Regional representative, Africa - HelpAge International

http://www.pambazuka.org/images/articles/392/HAIlogo.jpgAgeing is a triumph of our times, yet over 100 million older people live on less than a dollar a day HelpAge International works to ensure everyone knows how much older people contribute to society and must enjoy their rights to healthcare and social services and the economic and physical security they need. Established in 1983 our global network today spans more than 70 affiliate organisations in 50 countries.

Our Africa Regional Development Centre (ARDC) has grown rapidly over the last few years. It works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS; social protection and social pensions; emergency response and disaster risk reduction; rights of older people; and livelihoods.

You will be responsible for leading and guiding HAI strategic planning in Africa and expanding its programmes and network. You will also lead a highly skilled influencing and advocacy team working to raise the ageing agenda in the continent. You will provide strategic management support to ARDC staff and HAI country offices and be responsible for the financial and budgetary controls of the organisation.