Country Director – Kenya
Sightsavers · Kenya · Apply by November 15, 2026
About this role
Duty station: Based in Nairobi, Kenya. Full time with some limited flexibility around hours worked. Candidates must have the right to work in Kenya. | Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract | Travel: Up to 10 weeks of in-country travel per year | Closing date: [date and time zone] | Salary and benefits: Local terms and conditions apply. Sightsavers is seeking a Country Director to lead its Kenya portfolio and ensure programmes are strategically aligned, evidence-informed, financially responsible and responsive to national priorities. The role covers disability inclusion, eye health and social inclusion, working through partnerships with government institutions, civil society organisations, donors, academic institutions, private-sector actors, communities and organisations of persons with disabilities. The post-holder will lead country strategy and annual planning; oversee complex, multi-sector programme delivery, monitoring, evaluation, impact and learning; direct financial stewardship, governance, audit and risk; and develop institutional funding and strategic partnerships. As Sightsavers’ principal representative in Kenya, the Country Director will lead high-level advocacy and…