The AED’s position will be funded by FJSI, its responsibilities will not be limited to activities funded by FJS and FJSI. Rather, the duties and responsibilities of the AED will be organization wide.

Scope of Work

The AED will report directly to RHEST’s executive director and board of directors and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Work with the executive director in structuring RHEST’s organizational, financial, administrative and communication processes to enable RHEST to manage large grants independently, effectively and efficiently. Specifically:

1. The preparation and presentation of long-term strategic plans and financial forecasts for individual programs and the organization as a whole.
2. The preparation of funding proposals for existing and potential donors.
3. The preparation and presentation of progress, activity and financial reports for existing and potential donors.

• Conduct a knowledge gap analysis among RHEST senior staff and formulate a training plan to fill gaps found.
• Establish a methodical program evaluation process, incorporating MIS statistical data, to inform of areas where program improvement is needed, and identify areas of success that can be communicated to donors and other stakeholders.
• Develop supplemental program proposals to better achieve RHEST’s short and long-term goals in the prevention of girl trafficking and improving gender equality. 

Organizational Relationships

• The AED will work with and report directly to the executive director, and president and board of directors.
• The AED will work closely with donor representatives particularly the AHF country director and the FJSI program director.
• The AED will also work closely with and guide and mentor, senior RHEST program, administrative and financial team members, and all other members of the RHEST staff