Development Impact Coordinator

Position Title	Development Impact Coordinator
Location	Multiple
Agency	AKFED
Sector	Economic Development
About the Agency	The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) is an international development agency which promotes entrepreneurship in the private sector in specific regions of the developing world. A for-profit institution, the Fund helps to build economically viable enterprises through strong equity participation combined with management and technical expertise and support. AKFED companies promote sustainable economic development in South and Central Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with projects in industry, tourism, and financial services. More information...
The position	Background  As a leading investor in developing countries, AKFED is looking to focus more closely on the monitoring, measurement and communication of its activities as they relate to the improvement in the quality of life of the people it serves. As part of an AKDN wide process, AKFED is planning to implement a project rating system which will assess the performance of AKFED's 90+ businesses in financial, economic and development terms. Because of AKFED's unique approach to economic development, centred on being a long-term owner-manager of its businesses, AKFED is also keen to supplement the project rating system with additional materials (including surveys, reviews and qualitative research) to communicate the nature and depth of its work to stakeholders. AKDN has recently created a central Quality of Life Unit (Geneva based) which will provide support to all AKDN Agencies including AKFED in the development, implementation and ongoing operation of their strategic monitoring, evaluation and research. Key Responsibilities The selected candidate will be expected to: Tailor and refine the Development Impact Tracking System ('DITS') appropriately tailored to AKDN's philosophy, oversee the roll-out across all AKFED divisions and take overall responsibility for delivery of high quality data.  As part of the roll-out, ensure knowledge transfer, training of designated persons with responsibility for this activity throughout all levels of the AKFED network including, projects, regional and at head office level.  The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the operation of this function and hence must ensure the appropriate level of resources and training across all of AKFED.  Review how environmental, social and governance matters are currently handled, benchmark with peer groups, and make appropriate recommendations on how to move forward.  Liaising with field offices, project staff and AKFED management, design an approach to in-depth evaluations including the criteria for selection of individual project case studies and themes; manage the delivery of these studies; and ensure quality thereof.  Co-ordinate closely with the QoL unit in Geneva.  Formulate an appropriate long-term communication plan (interfacing closely with the AKDN Communications department) and once approved, implement the plan. The position will be based either in Nairobi or the United Arab Emirates.
The requirements	Requirements  Mid-career person with a growing reputation in the impact investment domain who can provide leadership in this enhanced area of activity in AKFED and raise AKFED's profile across key stakeholder and peer groups liaising closely with AKDN communication channels.  Appropriate prior work experience may include DFIs, major consultancy companies, government agencies, impact funds and/or professional service advisory firms. In addition, experience gained in developing countries is considered highly relevant.  Specific experience of implementation and operation of a system for assessment of development impact, desirable.  Academic qualifications from a wide range of  backgrounds will be considered and may include qualifications in economics, development studies or environmental studies but relevant experience will be prioritised.  Knowledge and experience of qualitative and quantitative surveys and research methods, desirable.  Excellent communication skills across all media.  Able to inspire, motivate.  Willingness to travel extensively.  The position will be based in either Nairobi or Dubai.
Salary	Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Apply by	21-Jun-2014