Executive Director

About the role

TICAH, a feminist organisation promoting health, equitable relationships and community action, is looking for a bold, mission-aligned feminist leader to serve as its next Executive Director. The role shares responsibility, authority and decision-making with the Deputy Executive Director under a shared leadership model. It is based at the Karen office in Nairobi, with two days per week of flexible home work, and starts in the first half of 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction, guide implementation of the 2027-2030 Strategic Plan, support Board development and oversee legal and compliance matters
• Lead resource mobilisation and donor engagement, strengthening existing donors and cultivating new, values-aligned funding partnerships
• Work with the Leadership Team on organisational design, talent development, accountability, wellness and collective care
• Represent TICAH in Kenya, regionally and globally, including speaking engagements, media and thought leadership
• Build relationships with communities, movements, partners and stakeholders
• Provide strategic oversight of finances, diversifying revenue and strengthening long-term sustainability

Required profile

• 10+ years in leadership advancing social justice work in East Africa
• Experience leading an organisation of 20+ staff and managing senior leadership teams
• Strong fundraising and donor stewardship experience, including multi-year and unrestricted funding
• Budget oversight experience, ideally US$1 million or more
• Experience across programmes such as sexual and reproductive health and rights, health, food systems, climate justice and art and culture
• Engagement with social justice movements, government and policy spaces
• People leadership, coaching, conflict resolution and collaborative decision-making

The role involves regular travel within Kenya, regionally and internationally, including about five international and seven local trips per year. There is a six-month probationary period with agreed performance and learning objectives. Applications are made through an online form with a tailored, three-page PDF CV; recruitment is handled in partnership with edge.