The Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) seeks an Executive Director to take up the post by April 1 2009. Duty station for this position is Nairobi, Kenya.

Guided by feminist principles, UAF-Africa advocates for women's equality, not only as a matter of human rights, but also as a fundamental prerequisite for social justice, global security, and sustainable peace. UAF-Africa supports women activists in Africa through Rapid Response Grantmaking in three contexts: defense of rights in situations of armed conflict, escalating violence or repression; potentially precedent setting legal actions; and protection of women human rights defenders.

UAF-Africa also implements collaborative initiatives with other organizations including groundbreaking initiatives, research and publications- to deepen understanding on gender dimensions and implications of particular conflicts and marginalized sexual rights; provide women with tools needed for strategic actions and policy advocacy and to encourage knowledge and information sharing in critical areas affecting women's rights.

The Executive Director is a dynamic leader who ensures UAF-Africa's strategic vision, mission and goals. S/he is responsible for the consistent and effective delivery of the organization's programs. Supported by a team,s/he has experience at senior management level, knowledge of and commitment to feminist movements and women's human rights issues, and a sophisticated ability to network with other organizations, funders and donors.

S/he must be willing to undertake frequent travel sub-regionally, regionally and internationally. S/he will have extensive knowledge of international donors. S/he has experience in fund-raising and financial management, proven management of staff and volunteers, excellent written English and verbal skills.The ED reports to the Board of Directors.

An Advanced degree in social science or law or equivalent qualification coupled with seven years work experience on women's human rights in Africa and five years management experience are mandatory requirements for the position. Prior work in Social justice philanthropy and fluency in French an added advantage. Respect for diversity and a collaborative working style are essential attributes.

To apply: Applicants fulfilling the requirements should submit their application together with a detailed CV and all relevant attachments with a cover letter via email to jobs @ urgentactionfund-africa.or.ke with the subject line Executive Director.

UAF-Africa will respond to candidates who are short-listed for interview by September 30 2008. Hard copies should be sent to;

Human Resources Office
Urgent Action Fund-Africa
PO Box 53841 -00200
Nairobi-Kenya

Deadline for applications is 8 September 2008.