Executive Director
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TICAH
Hybrid- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
- Location: Kenya, Nairobi
About TICAH
TICAH is a feminist organization advancing gender justice, climate justice, and holistic health through community-led action, advocacy, arts, indigenous knowledge, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). With over two decades of impact, TICAH works to strengthen community leadership, influence systems change, and promote equitable, healthy, and just societies.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Lead implementation of the current strategic plan, develop the next strategy cycle, and guide organizational growth and systems change through a shared leadership model with the Deputy Executive Director.
- Fundraising and Donor Engagement: Drive resource mobilization, cultivate and retain donor relationships, secure sustainable and diversified funding, and oversee funding proposals and donor communications.
- Organizational and People Leadership: Build a collaborative, inclusive, and healthy workplace culture; strengthen talent development, team performance, staff wellbeing, and organizational effectiveness.
- Financial Sustainability: Provide strategic financial oversight, ensure accountability and responsible resource management, and develop long-term financial resilience.
- External Influence and Partnerships: Represent TICAH in policy spaces, advocacy networks, and public forums; strengthen strategic partnerships and movement-building across Kenya, Africa, and globally.
- Governance and Compliance: Work with the Board and senior leadership to strengthen governance, manage organizational risks, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
Personal Specifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- At least 10 years of leadership experience advancing social justice in East Africa, ideally in a senior executive role within a community-focused organization.
- A strong commitment to feminist leadership, human rights, bodily autonomy, community self-determination, and inclusive, rights-based programming.
- In-depth knowledge of SRHR in East Africa, including relevant laws, policies, anti-rights movements, safe abortion access, and LGBTQI+ rights.
- Proven success in fundraising, donor stewardship, and securing multi-year and unrestricted funding across diverse donor portfolios.
- Experience leading teams of 20 or more staff, managing senior leaders, and overseeing organizational budgets of at least US$1 million.
- Strong financial management, strategic planning, partnership development, advocacy, and organizational sustainability skills.
- Experience working across multidisciplinary programmes and social justice movements. Familiarity with indigenous communities, arts and culture, climate justice, and holistic health is an advantage.
- A collaborative, emotionally intelligent leadership style grounded in trust, humility, shared decision-making, learning, and staff wellbeing.
How to Apply
The role is based in Karen, Nairobi, with two work-from-home days per week and regular local, regional, and international travel. The successful candidate should be committed to TICAH’s long-term growth and mission.
To apply, complete the application survey and upload a tailored CV of no more than three pages in PDF format.
For enquiries, contact [email protected].
Learn more at https://www.ticahealth.org/.
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