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Job Description

Do you want to promote youth-led social change and activism? Are you a highly ambitious, innovative and strategic thinker able to inspire and lead people? Do you have a strong record working for social justice and together with civil society and the humanitarian sector in the global south?

​You might be our new International Director!
The International Director (ID) leads the International Cluster which consists of three teams: International Programme and Policy, Learning and Capacity, and Youth Organizing and Activism. Each team has a strong team lead who refers directly to the ID.
The ID is responsible for leading and developing our international programs and secure their funding. Our programme framework is designed to contribute to our Dual Perspective on Development which brings together partnership-based development programming and innovative and agile support to youth organizers, activists and movements. Our programming approach has several modalities including:

• Partnership based rights-based development programming with our sister organizations in the global ActionAid federation.
• Global policy programmes focused on thematic priorities such as Participatory Democracy and Youth representation; Tax and Gender Responsive Public Services; Economic opportunities and decent work for youth; Strengthened Rights and Resilience in protracted Crises and Disasters.
• Establishing and running of Global Platforms, a network of youth hubs for training and activism.
• Placing and supporting a network of advisors and inspirators through People for Change.
• Supporting learning and innovation across the ActionAid federation and offering courses and training at our centre in Arusha, Tanzania, and on digital platforms.

All our international work is implemented in partnership with civil society organisations and actors at all levels. Our common approach in all countries is that people who are subjected to discrimination and marginalization must be at the centre of their own struggle for rights and social justice. We have close links with local society in each country and work to ensure that young people organize together and shift power to strengthen their fight for rights, justice and dignity.
Duties and responsibilities

Strategic development and innovation of AADKs international work.
Your main purpose will be that our International programmes and relationships are future-fit: Relevant, innovative and in alignment with sustainable development goals and trends. We expect you to:

• Take lead and facilitate the growth and diversification of funds, expansion of partnerships and program growth of AADKs international work and funding for Hum/Dev nexus programs.
• Read the landscape for upcoming trends and opportunities to support ActionAid partner countries, civil society organisations, social movements, activists and other relevant stakeholders.
• Set clear strategic directions and priorities for AADK’s international work, incl. further develop AADKs approach and work with innovation and digitalization.
• Clearly communicate the strategic direction of AADK international work within and beyond the organization.

The International Cluster
You will ensure that the international cluster leadership team delivers on strategic priorities. This includes:

• Effective Cluster leadership e.g. development of the cluster’s culture and coordination among teams (incl. common systems and approaches).
• Clear mandates and delegation within the Cluster for the development of budget, planning, outcomes and implementation.
• Support and coach of team leaders including development of staff capacities and teamwork.
• Support in HR leadership and organizational issues when required (with support of HR professionals).
• Further development of digital solutions in AADK international work.

Stakeholder Relations
You will be responsible to maintain and develop strong relations and cooperation with key stakeholders and donors e.g. ActionAid International, Danida, EU and others. You will:

• Build relationships and represent AADK externally in different networks, alliances and platforms including Danida and ActionAid International.
• Explore, expand and actively engage in relevant forums, platforms and international institutions/agencies, representing AADK interests and approach.
• Lead strategic negotiations and main directions for applications with new donors; and deliver strategic agreements with AADK’s main stakeholders and management herof.
• Represent AADK and its strategy in the Partnership Board of our Tanzanian Training centre (TCDC); and ensure strategic monitoring, follow up of and support to TCDC ‘s lead.

Leadership Team
The Leadership Team is composed of four Cluster Directors and the Secretary General. The main purpose of the leadership team is to enable others to achieve our strategic goals in the face of uncertain circumstances.
As part of the Leadership Team, you will contribute to co-ordination and shared leadership within the Team, so that clusters and teams coordinate and prioritize efforts and actions in accordance with AADK strategy, agreements and resources. You will:

• Contribute to alignment and prioritization of efforts among the different clusters at both thematic, organizational and leadership culture levels,
• Take responsibility for cross organizational initiatives; and nurture a unique organizational culture of courage, professionalism, collaboration, feedback and accountability, developing leadership in others.
• Participate in shared leadership team decisions and strategy development.
• Support leadership team colleagues and the AADK Board.

Who are we looking for?

To fill this position, our minimum requirements are:

• Significant experience of working in the global South and managing partner-led program implementation.
• Strategic knowledge and experience from civil society and the humanitarian sector.
• Successful people management experience at a senior level as well as curiosity and interest around new management and leadership cultures and forms.
• Skilled with strong interpersonal, relationship building and diplomatic ability.
• Able to handle organizational and program complexity.
• Strong and respectful organizational and personal negotiator.
• Strategic in your communication and interaction - with the ability to communicate visionary ideas and make them concrete.

We strongly expect that you can demonstrate:

• Confidence and experience from thematic areas of Youth, Human Rights Based Approach and Humanitarian.
• Knowledge and experience working with organizing, with peoples’ organizations and movements.
• Proved success and ability to balance and connect an activist approach with long-term structured development and program work.
• Openness and proven ability to manage and facilitate innovative processes, test new ways of working and with a curiosity around digital opportunities and solutions at both a strategic and tactical level.
• Indignation and political analysis with courage and integrity.
• Strong sense and ability to manage and balance organizational structures and relationships in an international federation.

It is a prerequisite that you are culturally sensitive while ensuring visible leadership – you appreciate cooperation also when the individual has a different background and approach than you. You have a sense of purpose and can challenge existing procedures when needed. You are visionary and led by an innovative, positive and strategic mindset that sees opportunities rather than limitations - for you and for others.
We offer you:

• An 8-year appointment without upper work limits but with high flexibility and extended vacation package, so that a healthy balance between private- family and work life is possible;
• A comprehensive compensation package where salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the agreement between AADK and the Danish trade union (AC) organizations;
• An advantageous pension scheme is a part of the package, as well as salary supplements for fixed-terms and managers;
• A mandatory shared organic and vegetarian lunch arrangement;
• A broad, professional network of passionate, international colleagues;
• A young, informal and dynamic working environment characterized by a modern management culture and cooperation across the organization.

You can expect international travel activity up to 50 days/year.
Application
Application deadline: Sunday 28th July at midnight Danish time (CET)
Interviews are expected to be conducted on or around 13th August 2019 and a possible second interview in on 22nd August. The interview process will include an assignment and, should you be selected for a second round, you can expect participating in an assessment process around your personal profile.
Start date: 1st November, or soonest possible.
Location: Fælledvej 12, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
You can get more information about the position through our General Secretary, Tim Whyte, trw@ms.dk, 77310031 or 61309120. You can also hear more about the working conditions and retrieve organizational documents through our HR Consultant, Cecilia Højstrøm, ceh@ms.dk, +45 7731 0079 or HR Manager, Pierre Vernet, pve@ms.dk, 26800429.
See more about working in AADK here: www.ms.dk/job. Read more about our new strategy here: https://www.ms.dk/dokumenter/strategier
We only receive applications through our recruitment system, as such please use the link below to submit your application.
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About the Organization

About us
AADK aims to help organise ‘communities of action’ in Denmark and globally that can take up the struggle against injustice, poverty and discrimination, with a special focus on young women and men who live in poverty and exclusion. Our mission is to reduce inequality within and among countries, in order to create a just and sustainable world, where all people live in freedom and dignity, without poverty and oppression. In the coming year MSAA aim to increase our impact substantially by growth in supporters’ number, activists, volunteers, funding, political impact and geographical spread through strong national and international programmes and people centred campaigns.
AADK is an inclusive workplace which welcomes a diversity of people and ideas. As an equal opportunity employer, AADK invite everybody with relevant qualifications, independently of any identity markers (such as race, skin colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, social or economic status or any other), to apply. AADK does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. Any transgression in this regard should be addressed to complaints@ms.dk.
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