Job Description

Agency

Aga Khan Foundation

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Region

Central Asia

The requirements

What success looks like
The CEO will be expected to strengthen the organisation’s institutional and financial sustainability, diversify resource mobilisation, maintain strong program delivery, develop a high-performing leadership culture and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders.

Candidate profile
We are looking for a leader with:

• 10–15+ years of relevant experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility
• Strong experience in international development, social impact or a comparable complex environment
• Deep understanding of the Kyrgyz Republic and its stakeholder landscape
• Proven experience in fundraising, resource mobilisation and partnership development
• Experience managing teams, budgets, grants, contracts, risk and compliance
• Strong government, donor and international stakeholder engagement experience
• Excellent strategic, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to lead through complexity and change with integrity and sound judgement
• Fluency in Russian and English; Kyrgyz is a strong advantage
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience within AKF/AKDN is an advantage, but not essential.

This is a local posting based in Bishkek

Compensation: Competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. Details will be discussed during the selection process.

How to apply
If you are a purpose-driven leader with the experience and ambition to contribute to the long-term sustainability and impact of AKF Kyrgyz Republic, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please note that the recruitment for this position will be managed by a third party Executive Search firm, EL-Group.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant leadership experience and motivation for the role to Zamira@el-group.com.

The position

• ​​​​​​​ Lead the country strategy and organisational priorities
• Drive resource mobilisation, fundraising and strategic partnerships
• Oversee the program portfolio, ensuring quality, impact and accountability
• Lead and develop the Senior Management Team and organisational culture
• Oversee Finance, Operations, HR, compliance, safeguarding and risk management
• Build strong relationships with government, donors, development partners and AKDN stakeholders
• Maintain effective coordination and alignment with AKF headquarters, regional structures and relevant donor units, ensuring strong communication, strategic coherence and timely reporting.
• Represent AKF Kyrgyz Republic at senior national and international levels
• Make sound and timely decisions in a complex and evolving environment