Country Director (Kenya) - Fixed Term Contract
Country Director (Kenya)
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Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
We are recruiting for a visionary and impactful Country Director to lead our Mary’s Meals programme in Kenya. Mary’s Meals has been serving school meals in Kenya since 2005. We provide meals for children in the semi-arid region of Turkana County in north-western Kenya, supporting them to gain an education.
Reporting to Director of Programme Affiliates & Partners – Mary's Meals International, you will have strategic and operational responsibility for all aspects of our programme in Kenya. In this challenging, varied role, you will be based in Lodwar, Turkana and will provide inspirational leadership for the Mary's Meals Kenya team, support their ongoing development and drive excellence in programme delivery. A true advocate for our work, you will represent Mary’s Meals in Kenya and internationally, working in collaboration with the relevant Mary's Meals International functional teams to develop and grow relationships with supporters, strategic partners and donors.
This is a two-year Fixed Term Contract.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement multi-year strategies aligned with global priorities.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal controls.
- Develop strong relationships with the Board of Trustees, and ensure they are fully supported and informed on the Kenya programme and wider global programmes activities.
- Lead strategic initiatives for programme expansion and development.
- Work alongside other NGOs, government and international partners to share best practice and further the interests and reach of Mary’s Meals, engaging strategically with the Government and other major stakeholders.
- Role model our culture and values in all aspects of your work.
Please see the recruitment pack and job description for further information.
This is an amazing role, where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV with a short note outlining your suitability for this role and why you would like to join Mary’s Meals.
This role undertakes regulated work with children, and you will be required to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role.
Preference will be given to candidates who currently have the right to live and work in Kenya.
Thank you for your interest, this role has now closed.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.