Regional Director, Africa -- ActionAid.
ActionAid works with over five million of the world's poorest people in more than 30 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
ActionAid's mission is to work with poor and marginalised people to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustice and inequality that cause it.
ActionAid is looking for a visionary individual to lead ActionAid in the Africa region and join our International Directors' team during a period of exciting change. This is a senior position in the organisation, reporting to the Chief Executive . A strong belief in social justice and positive civic action is essential.

Regional Director Africa ActionAid currently works in about 20 of the poorest countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Together with our Country Directors and their national teams you will ensure that we make a distinct and sustainable contribution to the eradication of poverty and injustice in the region. You will represent the Africa region internationally, provide strategic direction and build on the existing programme and innovative organisational culture.

You will have a strong record of leading civic action for empowering the poor at the micro and macro levels within the African context. With a deep understanding of the causes of poverty, gender inequities and marginalisation in Africa, you will have at least five years senior management experience in initiating and managing change processes, and strong links with the African women's movement and key development actors in the region.

The post, on full international terms and conditions, is based in Harare where the Regional Office is located.

For further information on ActionAid and the Africa Director post, see www.actionaid.org CVs with covering letter and names of two referees should be emailed to [email protected] Ref. 0105-01 Closing date: 15 July 2001.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted