Vice President, Africa Strategy & Execution Greater Nairobi, Kenya Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Africa Strategy & Execution to provide senior strategic, operational, and people leadership across its regional portfolio. The role partners with regional leadership to set priorities, assess program health, and translate global strategy into effective plans and measurable execution. Responsibilities include developing leaders and high-performing teams, overseeing assigned programs and initiatives, coordinating cross-functional work, and supporting operational governance, budgets, and risk management. The Vice President also builds strategic partnerships, represents the organization as delegated, and uses program, financial, and organizational insights to inform decisions and continuous improvement. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in international development, justice, human rights, government, nonprofit, public policy, or a related field, including seven years leading and developing teams. Demonstrated success in strategy execution, organizational improvement, change leadership, and budget stewardship is required; experience in Africa and engagement with senior public-sector or community stakeholders is preferred. Strong strategic thinking, portfolio and risk management, data-informed decision-making, and executive communication skills are essential, along with professional fluency in English; Swahili or another relevant regional language is an advantage. A graduate degree in a related field is preferred, though a bachelor’s degree combined with significant relevant leadership experience may be considered. The role also calls for mature Christian faith, servant leadership, cultural awareness, adaptability, and a commitment to integrity and collaboration.

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International Justice Mission