Country Director

Description (Public)

Country Director at Sightsavers | Jobs in Kenya Country Director at Sightsavers

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

The Country Director will be comfortable representing an organisation externally, identifying opportunities for growth and supporting others to develop and succeed.
Jobholder Requirements
Master’s degree in international development, Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Policy or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Significant senior leadership experience within an international NGO, development agency, donor-funded programme or comparable organisation.
Experience leading a country programme or substantial portfolio with accountability for strategy, budgets and delivery across multiple functions.
Experience of setting direction, making significant decisions and being accountable for organisational results.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-sector programmes and substantial budgets.
Proven success in leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.

How to Apply

About Sightsavers

Sightsavers is a global international non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to preventing avoidable blindness, fighting neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and promoting equality of opportunity for people with disabilities. It operates in more than 30 countries across Africa and Asia and works in partnership with governments, local organizations, and communities to deliver sustainable health, inclusion, and disability rights programs.