Based in either the United States or Kenya, the Executive Director will lead nonprofit operations of WISER’s 501(c)(3) entity, working closely with the WISER International and WISER NGO boards, school leadership, and US and Kenyan-based staff.
WISER is a growing organization, and the Executive Director will be tasked with building and fostering a strong team, securing additional financial support, maintaining existing relationships, seeking opportunities for new partnerships, and strengthening US and Kenyan operations.
WISER employees are not provided with a physical office space and, as such, have the opportunity to work remotely from home or from other appropriate working spaces that fit their individual needs.
WISER’s next Executive Director will bring myriad skills, attributes, and experiences to the organization, with the most important of these being:
- A deep and unwavering commitment to WISER’s mission
- Deep fundraising experience, especially in the areas of individual giving, corporate relationships, and grants
- Experience recruiting and leading a team with a focus on staff development and retention
- Strong business acumen with experience managing corporate or nonprofit business operations
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills with diverse stakeholder groups, valuing the input of all voices and working to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
- Track record of building community partnerships and collaborating with entities to garner support for mission-based initiatives
- The ability to vision strategically, implement tactically, think critically, and be resourceful in resolving issues
- Experience managing operations that cross international boundaries
Skills, attributes, and experiences that will strengthen an individual's candidacy include:
- Experience with board of directors’ recruitment, governance, and engagement, especially navigating boards that cross international boundaries
- An understanding of program development, management, and evaluation
- Previous nonprofit leadership experience
- Background in education, particularly at the secondary level
- Willingness to spend time in Kenya (if US-based) or US (if Kenya-based)
Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and is in the $100,000 range. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 10 paid and 2 floating holidays; and paid time off.
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