Country Director at Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF)

Posted on Tue 24th Jun, 2025 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF) is a regional non- Governmental Organisation that focuses on the following thematic areas ; Migration, Public Health, Education, Democratic Governance, livelihood, Climate Change and Environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Director

Location: Kenya
Employment Type: Contract

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.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2025.

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