Water.org has been growing steadily in Africa and is now seeking to dramatically accelerate growth. We seek an outstanding, seasoned and strategic leader as Regional Director with experience scaling an organization who will drive significant impact and help transform lives.
The Regional Director, Africa within the Global Impact department will be the organization’s strategic and business lead for the region, with overall accountability for establishing a successful roadmap for organizational growth and impact delivery. The Regional Director will inspire and direct strong, dynamic leads and experts at the country and regional levels. The Regional Director will advance Water.org’s market expansion and strategy execution in the region to cultivate and design partnerships and initiatives that mobilize capital for water and sanitation for those in need. The Regional Director is a thought leader for Water.org and represents its interests with government, business and sector leaders across the region, advocating for change that will help realize our impact.
The Regional Director, Africa role is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key responsibilities Strategic Vision and Leadership (30%)
Demonstrate a personal drive for and embodiment of Water.org’s mission and leadership values that motivates and mobilizes effort to rapidly scale impact. Key activities include, but are not limited to:
Planning & New Business Development (30%)
Position Water.org as a partner of choice and thought leader. Direct teams to develop and sustain growth of key partnerships and priorities for impact at country and regional level. Key activities include, but are not limited to:
Talent Management (20%)
Provide overall leadership for talent in region. Define and build the teams/functions needed to attain success. Key activities include, but are not limited to:
Organizational Strengthening & Excellence (20%)
Ensure Water.org builds and retains a stellar reputation for integrity and transparency. Position and scale the organization to address market expansion and operational complexity. Other activities include but are not limited to:
Management responsibility
This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Some duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Salary and benefits
This position offers full-time benefits, including medical/dental insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement program and periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.
Note: Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
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