RestoringVision Africa Regional Director Jobs in Kenya
Overview of the Position
RestoringVision seeks an Africa Regional Director to provide strategic leadership for our work toward solving the vision crisis across the continent. The Africa Regional Director will drive expansion of RestoringVision’s impact by establishing and strengthening partnerships for programming and resourcing. Priority partners include national faith-based health systems, international and national NGOs, government ministries and agencies, and social enterprises.
The Regional Director will also provide oversight of RestoringVision’s portfolio of programming across the region, ensuring quality, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. In close collaboration with the RestoringVision teams leading philanthropy, marketing, and communications, the Director will proactively engage with African philanthropies and other Africa-based donors. The Director will collaborate closely with the RestoringVision global teams in engagement with global donors supporting partners in Africa.
The Regional Director will engage actively in regional forums and groups to advocate for sustainable solutions and for prioritization of eye health and vision care – especially provision of reading glasses – as an essential, proven, and highly cost-effective way to improve health and development for people living in poverty.
The Regional Director will report to RestoringVision’s Vice President of Global Programs and Impact. The Director will be a strategic thought partner for the VP and the full Global Programs and Impact team, including the global Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Evidence and Learning.
The Regional Director will bring solid experience in health, development, and/or humanitarian action; strong experience creating and nurturing partnerships with diverse organizations; a spirit of social entrepreneurialism; a passion to expand and sustain impact in the lives of people living in extreme poverty; and deep integrity and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership for all of the work of RestoringVision in Africa, including development of a strategic plan for expanding impact across the continent and creatively addressing opportunities and challenges as they arise
Building on RestoringVision’s current collaborations in Africa, establish and strengthen partnerships for programming and resourcing. Priority partners include national faith-based health systems, international and national NGOs, government ministries and agencies, and social enterprises.
Provide oversight of RestoringVision’s portfolio of programming across the region, ensuring quality, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and communication across all of RestoringVision’s Africa portfolio, with emphasis on evidence of impact and continuous learning.
Engage actively in regional and global forums and groups to advocate for systemic, sustainable solutions and the prioritization of eye health and vision care – especially provision of reading glasses – as an essential, proven, and highly cost-effective way to improve health and development for people living in poverty.
Proactively engage with African philanthropies and other Africa-based donors to mobilize resources for expansion of impact, in close collaboration with the RestoringVision global teams leading philanthropy, marketing, and communications
Work effectively with RestoringVision’s global teams in engagements with global donors supporting partners in Africa
Requirements
The ideal candidate has impeccable integrity, is highly motivated to increase impact, has strong interpersonal and leadership skills, is a social entrepreneur, and is a creative and strategic thinker with a growth mindset. In addition, they have:
At least 10 years of professional experience in Africa, including at least 5 years in a role working with multiple countries on the continent, providing a strong understanding of the diverse social, cultural, economic, and business contexts in the region
Strong experience establishing and developing partnerships with a wide range of partners in African contexts, preferably including faith-based health systems, government, business, and international and national NGOs
Clear track record in expanding impact through partnerships, advocacy, and resource mobilization
Solid experience working with a range of donors and senior leaders in Africa and beyond
Strong experience in grant management and reporting
Proven track record in developing plans, budgets, and forecasts
Strong ability to execute and work within project timelines and pivot as needed to address critical priorities
Ability to persuasively articulate RestoringVision’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to work remotely in a collaborative team environment, as well as to be self-directed and work independently
Strong management skills with excellent attention to detail
Knowledge and familiarity with key software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365)
Preferred Experience and Skills
Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English; French competency is especially valuable for this role
Experience living and/or working across east, west, and southern Africa
Experience providing regional leadership for a NGO, donor agency, or similar organization
Experience working for or with national faith-based health systems (e.g. Christian Health Associations or Islamic Health Associations)
Experience with nonprofits focused on vision and eye health
Experience in the import and management of in-kind donations
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred: Master’s degree or higher in public health, development, business administration, or a similar field relevant to the position
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; RestoringVision Africa Regional Director Jobs in Kenya
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