Worldreader gets families reading through BookSmart, an equitable, subscription-free, often data-free app that fosters reading routines with culturally representative storybooks and play-based activities for young children. Since 2010, we've delivered 80+ million digital books and reached 22+ million readers in 100 countries, giving children the pre-literacy and social-emotional skills they need to start school and succeed.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving on the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Partnerships & Services leads the growth, delivery, and impact of Worldreader's digital reading products across Kenya. This role blends product strategy, market growth, partnerships, and impact leadership, ensuring more children read, learn, and succeed.

This role is ideal for a mission-driven, product-oriented leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation and social change.

Large-Scale Impact

• Design and lead Kenya market strategy for BookSmart with clear growth, impact, and sustainability targets aligned with global goals.
  

• Create a data-informed, innovative culture, ensuring insights from Kenya continuously shape global product direction.
  

• Lead and mentor a passionate Kenya-based team, cultivating high-performance and inclusivity.
  

• Champion user, partner, and market insights into the product office.

Leadership & Organization

• Serve as Worldreader's senior representative in Kenya, engaging with government and regulatory bodies.
  

• Act as a global evangelist for BookSmart and mission-driven innovation.
  

• Oversee multi-year operating plans and budgets, ensuring strong financial and operational stewardship.
  

• Champion market and user insights into the product office to help shape BookSmart's roadmap.
  

• Ensure compliance with all legal and governance requirements.
  

• Recruit, develop, and inspire a talented local team.

Partnerships & Representation

• Build high-value partnerships across education, FMCG, health, finance, telecom, and corporate innovation sectors.
  

• Deepen relationships with donors, UN agencies, NGOs, government leaders, and private sector partners.
  

• Amplify storytelling, engagement, and visibility.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or Health.
  

• Ten (10)+ years of senior leadership experience across nonprofits, government, social enterprise, or corporate innovation.
  

• Track record in product-led growth, partnerships, or program leadership.
  

• Demonstrated success in raising funds or forming high-impact partnerships.
  

• Experience in education, digital products, or emerging markets is an advantage.
  

• Familiarity with digital services or technology-enabled programs is a plus.