- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience15 – 20 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for Dignitas.
- Implement and oversee the execution of the Strategic Plan.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and relationship builder with government education partners, funders, and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure Dignitas achieves its mission of transforming education in marginalized communities.
- Fundraising and Business Development:
- Lead efforts in business development and fundraising to secure resources for the organization’s programs and initiatives.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Develop and implement strategies to diversify and increase funding sources.
- In partnership with staff, expand donor base among foundations, philanthropic funds, corporates, and high net-worth individuals.
Operational Management:
- Drive organizational effectiveness and efficiency across all departments.
- Manage a staff of 35+ professionals at the headquarters in Nairobi.
- Oversee budgeting, financial management, and reporting to ensure financial health, transparency at all levels, and sustainability.
- Work closely with department heads and direct reports to manage and streamline operations.
Program Development:
- Guide the design, implementation, and evaluation of Dignitas’ programs to ensure they honor and respect community needs, and meet the highest standards of quality and impact.
- Support the development of innovative educational practices and methodologies.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the organization.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and inspire a team of dedicated professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Coach staff towards individual and team goals and build a culture that prioritizes learning and professional development for staff.
- Ensure alignment and coordination across departments to achieve organizational goals.
Advocacy and Public Engagement:
- Advocate for educational equity and policy change at local, national, and international levels.
- Represent Dignitas in public forums, conferences, and media engagements.
- Build partnerships with government agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission.
Board Management:
- Act as a bridge between the staff and the Board, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals.
- Work with the Board to drive organizational strategy, growth, and sustainability.
Culture and Values:
- Model an inclusive, accountable, and collaborative leadership culture.
- Embody Dignitas’ values of empowerment, humanity, partnership, accountability, equity, participation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum 15-20 years of work experience; 7 years of increasing managerial leadership experience
- High emotional intelligence and outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Belief that every student, in every circumstance can achieve excellence.
- A heart for education and the belief that access to a quality education can transform lives.
- Visionary and innovative thinker who understands how to lead at the margins.
- Equity-driven leader who navigates external and internal dynamics fluently and enjoys interacting at all levels across cultures.
- Proven experience in senior leadership roles in the social impact space, preferably within the education sector.
- Strong background in fundraising and business development and building external partnerships.
- Demonstrated success in managing operations and leading high-performing, multicultural teams.
- Strong familiarity with the challenges faced by schools, families, and children in marginalized communities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Strong financial management skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive analysis and solve problems creatively and effectively.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Dignitas Project on www.linkedin.com to apply.