Helpage International Head Of Network Development

HelpAge International Head of Network Development Jobs in Tanzania ;We are seeking a Head of Network Development to provide strategic leadership for HelpAge International’s global network engagement, localisation, and capacity strengthening work, advancing our commitment to locally led action and building strong, valuesdriven relationships with members and partners.About HelpAge International

HelpAge International Head of Network Development Jobs in Tanzania ;

About HelpAge International

Works with a diverse global network of 200 organisations across 99 countries.

Mission: promote the rights of older people to lead dignified, healthy, and secure lives.

Strategy 2030: Ageing in a Just World guides efforts to inspire a movement for change.

Values: Impact, Learning, Partnership, Inclusion.Organisational Culture

Organisational Culture

Accountability for all actions and decisions.

Trust, respect, and inclusion in decisionmaking.

Collaboration across teams and partners.

Openness and transparency in communication.

Collective responsibility with partners and network members.

Staff and members are valued and recognised.About the Department

About the Department

The Global Impact Team advances wellbeing, dignity, and rights of older people.

Leads strategic approaches across humanitarian and development contexts.

Ensures older people have access to income, humanitarian assistance, health, care, and inclusive laws.Key ResponsibilitiesNetwork Strategy and Impact

Key Responsibilities

Network Strategy and Impact

Lead delivery of the HelpAge network strategy.

Manage the Thriving Network Impact Vehicle and results framework.

Prepare Governance Committee submissions and Board papers.Regional Leadership

Regional Leadership

Line manage Regional Advisers, set annual priorities, and hold accountable.

Direct responsibility for Europebased members and donor advocacy niche.

Chair INDABA consultative forum with network members.Membership and Capacity Sharing

Membership and Capacity Sharing

Oversee membership lifecycle: recruitment, accreditation, due diligence, segmentation, exit.

Lead delivery of Network Capacity Sharing Strategy.

Ensure collaboration platforms support onboarding and capacity sharing.Localisation and Country Transitions

Localisation and Country Transitions

Line manage Network Support Lead.

Set framework for localisation and country transition support.

Ensure commitments reflected in country strategies and programme design.Resources, Risk Management and Representation

Resources, Risk Management and Representation

Achieve income targets and manage donor relationships.

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Ensure compliance with safeguarding, security, fraud, and risk policies.

Represent HelpAge in global fora on localisation and partnerships.Skills and Experience Required

Skills and Experience Required

Proven strategic leadership of membership networks in development or humanitarian sectors.

Ability to lead through senior managers and manage diverse, dispersed teams.

Extensive experience supporting civil society networks and grassroots organisations.

Strong knowledge of PartnerLed Programming and localisation.

Experience with membership lifecycle and segmentation.

Track record of income generation and donor management.

Budgetholding experience at portfolio level.

Experience implementing results frameworks and reporting to executive/board audiences.

Strong understanding of safeguarding, equity, and inclusion.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Lived experience or significant professional experience in Global South contexts.Desirable

Desirable

Experience designing differentiated capacity sharing offers.

Experience with governance processes in membership bodies.

Experience convening members at regional/global level.

Familiarity with ageing, inclusion, and rights issues in Global South contexts.Education and Qualifications

Education and Qualifications

Degree in international development, public policy, human rights, social sciences, or related field.

Postgraduate qualification an asset but not essential.Values, Skills, and Ways of Working

Values, Skills, and Ways of Working

Ability to work inclusively across cultures and geographies.

Excellent communication skills in English; Global South languages desirable.

Deep commitment to locally led development.

Value lived experience of inequality, marginalisation, or systemic exclusion.Key Behavioural Competencies

Key Behavioural Competencies

Working collaboratively with others.

Adaptability and flexibility.

Supporting and facilitating change.

Extending HelpAge’s reach and impact.

Promoting diversity and inclusion.

Leading others with trust and enabling environment.Safeguarding

Safeguarding

Prevent harm and abuse in programmes and operations.

Report safeguarding incidents using internal mechanisms.

Comply with safeguarding policies and HR vetting procedures.