• First degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Management, International Relations, or related field.
• MBA would be an added advantage
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in non-profit organization, development organizations, or related sectors.
• Proven experience engaging donors, boards, and high-level stakeh

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Direction

• Provide visionary leadership and translate the organization’s mission and strategic plan into measurable outcomes.
• Lead the execution of board-approved strategies, ensuring alignment across programmes, operations, and partnerships.
• Continuously assess external trends (policy, donor priorities, development landscape) and reposition the organization accordingly.
• Drive organizational values, ethics, and culture across all levels of the organization

Stakeholder Engagement, External Representation and Board Engagement

• Develop and maintain high-level relationships with private sector actors, donors, development partners, agencies of agencies, and civil society.
• Act as the principal representative and spokesperson of the organization
• Drive strategic advocacy and positioning efforts to enhance the organization’s visibility, credibility, and influence
• Represent the organization at national, regional, and international forums.
• Serve as the primary liaison between management and the Board of Directors
• Support the Board in governance, compliance, and strategic oversight responsibilities.    

Organizational Accountability, Leadership and Performance

• Ensure strong systems for accountability, risk management, compliance, and internal controls.
• Oversee organizational performance across programmes, finance, operations, and people.
• Ensure safeguarding, ethics, and compliance standards are upheld at all times.
• Promote leadership development, succession planning, and talent retention.
• Promote a results-driven culture focused on learning, impact, and continuous improvement.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance, and mission-driven organizational culture.
• Provide leadership for fundraising, donor engagement, and partnership development.
• Drive proposal development and donor negotiations for major funding opportunities.