About AGI
AGI is working for a future in which Africa’s development is led by Africans, with governments that are capable of setting and achieving priorities that reflect the rising aspirations and expectations of their citizens. To achieve this vision, we provide practical advice and support to help African leaders to bridge the gap between their vision for a better future and the capacity of their governments to achieve it. We work with countries – currently Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Senegal and Guinea – that are at turning points and where we have had an invitation from the Head of Government to provide capacity development support.
Our model combines the experience of AGI’s founder and Patron, Mr. Blair, with on-the-ground teams of professionals working shoulder-to-shoulder with counterparts in the heart of partner governments – in Presidential Offices, Investment Agencies and key Ministries – to develop capacity and put in place the skills, systems and structures needed to drive the delivery of real results on the ground. We are a young organisation but one which has grown fast in the four years since we were founded. Ours is an innovative development model which is showing real impact in our partner countries in Africa.
What we are looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals with a proven track record of leadership and delivery in the public or private sectors. AGI team members generally have 7+ years relevant professional experience. We seek to create international and multi-disciplinary teams and are looking for individuals with a background in: public/civil services worldwide; strategy consulting; relevant industry experience; private equity and finance; and international development.
Above all, we look for candidates with high levels of enthusiasm, resilience, and a can-do attitude. Experience of living and working in developing countries is desirable but not essential.
We are also wish to hear from candidates who speak fluent French, for recruitment to our projects in Francophone countries.
Leadership Positions
AGI is a dynamic and fast-growing charity and we are currently looking for exceptional leaders to join the AGI Management Team and lead our country programmes, particularly in new project countries.
AGI Country Heads have full responsibility for all programme activities, including managing a small team of up to 10 people, a budget of £1-2m pa, overseeing programme design and the delivery and evaluation of project goals, and managing relations with senior government stakeholders up to and including the President. For these challenging and demanding roles we are looking for exceptional performance in the AGI competencies and proven experience of building senior relationships and managing high performing teams.
Package
Remuneration will be competitive within the international charitable sector and will include provision for flights, housing and relevant expenses in Africa.
How to apply
Applications should consist of a covering letter, explaining your interest in working for AGI and demonstrating how you meet the core competencies, along with a CV. Each should be no longer than 2 pages. Applications without a tailored cover letter, or exceeding the indicated lengths, may be rejected.
To submit an application, click the apply now button.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 7th September 2014. For near-term roles, we will be looking for individuals who can start from November 2014. Promising candidates not suitable for these near terms roles will be contacted at a later date for a discussion about entering our candidate pool, which we will use for recruitment of roles in 2015.