About AKF USA
Aga Khan Foundation USA (AKF USA) is a private, non-denominational, non-profit international development organization committed to alleviating poverty, disease and illiteracy, primarily in Africa, Central and South Asia. Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), a group of 10 private development agencies working to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in Africa and Asia.
Position Summary
AKF USA is currently seeking Programs and Partnerships Professionals at different levels including Officers and Managers. Members of the Programs and Partnerships Team are responsible for overseeing the grant management of a portfolio of assigned grants funded by North American donors, contributing to global program and proposal development, representing AKF USA at various networking events, conferences, and meetings of technical groups, and supporting public engagement. The positions also support AKF’s Global Partnerships Team. The Programs and Partnerships Professional roles will report to the Senior Manager, Programs and Partnerships.
The Programs and Partnerships Professionals will be based in Washington, DC with travel of up to 25% per year to Africa and Asia. Financial support is provided for relocation to DC if necessary. The starting salary range will vary depending on the role, with Officer level positions starting between $65,000 and $72,500 per year and Manager level positions starting between $80,000 and $87,500 per year, alongside a competitive benefits package.
Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
Ability to travel up to 25% of time per year, including to Africa and Asia.
Essential Skills and Attributes
About AKF USA
Aga Khan Foundation USA (AKF USA) is a private, non-denominational, non-profit international development organization committed to alleviating poverty, disease and illiteracy, primarily in Africa, Central and South Asia. Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), a group of 10 private development agencies working to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in Africa and Asia.
Position Summary
AKF USA is currently seeking Programs and Partnerships Professionals at different levels including Officers and Managers. Members of the Programs and Partnerships Team are responsible for overseeing the grant management of a portfolio of assigned grants funded by North American donors, contributing to global program and proposal development, representing AKF USA at various networking events…
French or Portuguese a plus
French or Portuguese a plus
Apply
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to humanresources.akfusa@akdn.org indicating “Programs and Partnerships Professionals” in the subject line. In the cover letter please be certain to explain whether you would like your candidacy to be considered for the Officer or the Manager level role. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to complete a written assignment.
Deadline for applications November 18th, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in the USA without employer’s sponsorship and should confirm their eligibility in the cover letter.
AKF USA is committed to advancing gender equality and inclusion through our programming and operations in the USA and overseas. AKF USA employees requires all employees to review and abide by the AKF Gender Equality Policy.
AKF USA recognizes the importance of safeguarding and is committed to ensuring it manages a wide range of risks such that beneficiaries, staff, other associates, and the organization as a whole are kept safe from harm. AKF USA requires all employees to review and abide by the AKF Safeguarding Policy.
Apply
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to humanresources.akfusa@akdn.org indicating “Programs and Partnerships Professionals” in the…