Graduate degree in international development, law, public policy, business administration, organizational leadership, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of bachelor’s degree and significant relevant leadership experience will be considered;
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in international development, justice-system strengthening, human rights, government, nonprofit, public policy, or a related field;
Minimum of seven years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams in direct and matrixed environments, ideally including senior leadership of country-level, regional, or multi-country teams;
Demonstrated experience driving strategy, organizational effectiveness, program delivery, or operational improvement across complex and culturally diverse environments;
Demonstrated experience leading through change, building alignment across multiple stakeholders, and translating strategy into sustained execution;
Experience working in Africa, including familiarity with the East Africa context, is strongly preferred;
Experience engaging senior government officials, justice-sector stakeholders, funders, faith leaders, civil-society organizations, and/or other agents of change is preferred;
Experience with budget planning, financial stewardship, and resource allocation in a complex operational environment is required;
Strong strategic and systems thinking, with the ability to assess complex program and organizational information, identify risks and opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations;
Demonstrated knowledge of international development, human rights, justice-system strengthening, violence prevention, public-sector reform, or related programmatic fields;
Ability to interpret program, financial, operational, and people data and use it to improve decisions, performance, and accountability;
Strong program and portfolio management capability, including planning, governance, monitoring, evaluation, risk management, and continuous improvement;
Proven ability to manage budgets and resources responsibly, including financial planning, forecasting, and compliance with internal controls;
Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills, including the ability to produce clear analyses, recommendations, briefings, and presentations;
Ability to work effectively within matrixed structures and clarify cross-functional roles, accountabilities, and decision rights; and
Professional fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Swahili or another relevant African regional language is preferred.

Critical Qualities:

Mature orthodox Christian faith with a demonstrated commitment to Christian spiritual formation, personal integrity, prayerful leadership, and IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional, and Bridge-Building;
Mission-first servant leadership characterized by humility, courage, emotional intelligence, resilience, sound judgment, and a strong service ethic;
Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills across cultures, functions, levels of seniority, and geographies;
High adaptability and comfort navigating ambiguity, evolving priorities, complex stakeholder environments, and significant organizational change;
Ability to build trust, foster psychological safety, manage conflict constructively, and hold teams accountable with clarity and grace;
Strong cultural awareness and appreciation for difference, with demonstrated effectiveness working across diverse national, cultural, professional, and faith contexts; and
Tenacity, initiative, and disciplined follow-through in pursuing mission-critical goals and delivering high-quality results.

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