Country Director at CARE

Staff Management and Human Resources:

• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and accountability within a multidisciplinary team.
• Inspire and nurture talent, creating opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Champion a results-oriented culture by setting clear goals and monitoring progress.
• Lead organizational change processes with sensitivity, ensuring staff engagement and buy-in.
• Prioritize succession planning to enhance team resilience and continuity.

Strategic Planning and Implementation:

• Lead the development and execution of CARE Kenya’s multi-year country strategy, aligning with global and regional priorities.
• Conduct regular situational analyses to identify emerging opportunities and challenges.
• Position CARE Kenya as a thought leader in areas such as climate resilience, gender equality, and humanitarian response.
• Develop innovative resource mobilization strategies targeting institutional donors, private sector actors, and philanthropies.

Program Impact and Relevance:

• Ensure programs are evidence-based, locally driven, and responsive to marginalized communities' needs.
• Strengthen partnerships with civil society organizations to co-create solutions and promote local ownership.
• Leverage Kenya’s private sector to design shared-value partnerships addressing development challenges.
• Advocate for systemic changes that address the root causes of poverty and inequality.
• Drive the localization agenda by building the capacity of local organizations and fostering equitable partnerships.

Resource Mobilization, Stewardship, and Operational Viability:

• Execute a diversified resource mobilization strategy targeting institutional donors, private sector, and philanthropic organizations.
• Cultivate relationships with traditional and non-traditional donors to secure sustainable funding.
• Oversee operational systems to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with CARE’s global standards.
• Lead risk management efforts to safeguard resources, mitigate fraud, and ensure legal compliance.
• Strengthen financial sustainability through sound budgeting, cost recovery mechanisms, and financial planning.

Qualifications and Experience:

Strategic and Operational Leadership:

• At least 10 years of senior leadership experience in international development or humanitarian work, preferably in East Africa.
• Proven ability to lead strategy development and execution in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills to navigate dynamic challenges.

Programmatic Expertise:

• Deep understanding of Kenya’s development landscape, including gender inequality, climate resilience, and poverty alleviation.
• Experience designing and scaling evidence-based programs with measurable impact.

Resource Mobilization:

• Proven success in mobilizing significant resources from institutional donors, private sector, and philanthropic organizations.
• Experience cultivating partnerships with government agencies, civil society organizations, and private sector stakeholders.