Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health Executive Director Jobs in Kenya
Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health Executive Director Jobs in Kenya;We are seeking a bold, values-driven feminist leader with strong experience in rights-based programming, advocacy, and organizational leadership. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to self-determination, bodily autonomy, holistic health, social justice, and community-led change.
The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in East Africa, including experience navigating policy environments, engaging with social justice movements, and advancing rights-based approaches.
Experience & Track Record
Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
Demonstrated success securing funding from institutional, philanthropic, and individual donors.
Experience securing significant multi-year and unrestricted funding.
Strong track record of donor stewardship and long-term relationship management.
Ability to identify innovative resource mobilization opportunities and support long-term organizational sustainability.
Leadership & Team Management
Experience leading organizations with 20+ staff, including senior leadership teams.
Strong people management, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
Experience building motivated, high-performing, and diverse teams.
Commitment to staff wellbeing, wellness, and supportive workplace cultures.
Financial Management
Strong financial management, budgeting, planning, and accountability experience.
Experience managing organizational budgets of at least USD 1 million.
Demonstrated ability to support long-term financial sustainability and organizational resilience.
Programme Leadership
Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary programmes across areas such as SRHR, health, climate justice, gender justice, food systems, arts, and culture.
Ability to provide strategic programme leadership and adapt programmes to emerging opportunities and learning.
Experience working with indigenous communities is an added advantage.
Movement Building & Advocacy
Experience working within social justice, feminist, SRHR, and gender justice movements.
Experience navigating politically sensitive environments and advancing rights-based advocacy.
Experience engaging with government ministries, policy processes,
and technical working groups.
Ability to use conferences, networks, and convenings strategically for partnerships, fundraising, and influence.
Leadership Skills
Strategic & Grounded Leadership
More than 10 years of leadership experience advancing social justice work in East Africa.
Proven senior leadership experience, ideally as an Executive Director or equivalent.
Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and organizational stewardship skills.
Ability to balance complexity, systems change, and community-centered approaches.
Experience translating strategy into effective implementation and organizational performance.
Relationship-Centered Leadership
Ability to build trust-based relationships and empower teams and partners.
Commitment to shared leadership, collaboration, and inclusive decision-making.
Strong emotional intelligence and facilitation skills.
Values Alignment
Demonstrated integrity, authenticity, humility, and generosity.
Commitment to continuous learning, growth, and self-reflection.
Focus on organizational wellbeing, psychological safety, and sustainable leadership practices.
Movement Building & Collaboration
Strong understanding of feminist, indigenous, SRHR, health, and social justice movements.
Ability to convene diverse stakeholders and build effective coalitions.
Proven track record of nurturing partnerships and strengthening collaborative ecosystems.
Commitment to collaboration as a tool for advancing collective impact and systems change.
How to apply
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