Join AIR as a Senior Business Development and Project Management Specialist with our International Development Division (IDD) and make a difference, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in low and middle income countries. AIR’s IDD work spans the globe with projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America, and the Middle East.
Our IDD team is committed and engaged because we drive positive change in the following areas:
Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world
AIR International is currently seeking a Senior Business Development and Project Management Specialist to join our International Development Division to grow AIR’s reputation in research, monitoring, evaluation and learning and achieve its business objectives in East Africa. The position will involve collaborating closely with AIR’s Managing Director for the Kenya and Ethiopia offices to represent AIR at meetings with potential funders and policymakers to learn about funding opportunities, publicize AIR’s capabilities, and to enhance AIR’s visibility throughout the region. S/he will tap into international donor organizations, international and local NGOs and civil society organizations, national government agencies, and academic institutions to develop a deep understanding of their needs in the following sectors – basic education, training and vocational education, global health, food, nutrition, agriculture, and climate change. S/he will leverage, and supplement current systems focused on identification of new business opportunities and coordinate proposal efforts in one or more of these sectors.
The Senior Business Development and Project Management Specialist is also expected to provide monitoring, evaluation, and collaborating, learning, and adapting support to current projects. S/he will engage project stakeholders in gathering information and lessons emerging from program implementation and ensure their use by project participants.
This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and candidates hired for the position must be eligible to work there.
About AIR:
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.
The responsibilities for the position include:
Business development (60% LOE to start)
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (40% LOE to start)
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
Skills:
Disclosures:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.
AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
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