Aflatoun is looking for an inspiring Executive Director
Aflatoun
is a global non-governmental network organization facilitating social
and financial education working with 153 local partners in 102
countries. Aflatoun is currently implementing its 2011-2015 strategy to
further increase its outreach to 10 million children in 120 countries.
It currently reaches approximately 2,3 mln children in 102 countries.
Aflatoun is a very high impact organisation. It is now ranked 36 in the
top 100 most influential NGOs and ranked 2nd in the sector children and
youth.
The
Executive Director is directly responsible for the Aflatoun secretariat
based in Amsterdam. The secretariat consists of 23 employees (~17 FTE)
an has an annnual budget of approximately 2 million Euro. The
secretariat’s principle objectives include curriculum development,
supporting programme roll-out, international advocacy, building a global
movement of Aflatoun implementation partners and ensuring funding of
the secretariat while supporting fundraising efforts by its partners.
Aflatoun is looking for
- A strategist and entrepreneurial leader with a clear vision on the future of social & financial education for children and youth worldwide;
- A staunch supporter and advocate of Aflatoun who tirelessly liaises with governments and NGOs at the local and global level to succesfully execute the strategic plan;
- An enthusiastic and committed leader of professional staff who sets clear goals, inspires and provides coaching to the staff.
Job requirements:
- At least 15 years professional experience in similar positions;
- A solid management track record, preferably in an international, multi-cultural setting;
- Academic qualifications up to a master`s degree, preferably in a relevant field;
- Entrepreneurial character and results-oriented;
- Demonstrable experience with organisational strategy setting and roll-out;
- Knowledge of Online learning methods is a plus;
- Ideally, a personal network of potential partners, stakeholders and funders;
- Advocacy experience with governments, corporates, banks and other stakeholders;
- Able to take tough decisions, committed to those and act accordingly;
- Willingness to live in the Netherlands/Amsterdam area and to travel extensively (6-10 weeks per year);
Aflatoun offers:
A
crucial role in an international non-profit setting with the greatest
diversity of stakeholders, and a professional and truly committed
secretariat team. The annual gross compensation is expected to be
between 60k-80k Euro including all benefits.
If interested please send us your letter of motivation and resume by email to jobs@aflatoun.org
before July 27th, including the subject line: Application Executive
Director. A more detailed profile is available on the website.
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