Regional Manager - External Relations at Micronutrient Initiative

Do you strive to level the playing field so that everyone can live to their full potential? Do you go beyond simply working and make every effort so that you improve the lives of others? Does breaking down inequalities drive you to work harder and smarter?

We are looking for someone' no shares our organizational culture of delivering high-impact and cost-effective programs that will have a lasting effectfor generations. As the Regional Manager of several countries in Africa in an environment of opportunity and growth, the Regional Manager External Relations will work to identify internal and external communication needs; manage communication tasks and events aimed at positioning MI in the Region as the world's leading organization dedicated to eliminating micronutrient deficiencies; support advocacy initiatives to advance Ml's goals and objectives in Africa, and develop and implement strategies to address them. Strong communication skills will help the MI Africa excel in the areas of resource mobilization and donor stewardship. We seek someone who will lead by example to foster an entrepreneurial culture of ingenuity and innovation so that we bring together the best of our efforts for lasting results.

Qualifications could include:

• At least 10 years' relevant experience in communications, media, project management, donor stewardship, etc;
• Experience of working in an international and/or non-governmental organization;
• Excellent fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Fluency in French will be an added advantage.