Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management or deputy leadership role, preferably within an international organization, alliance, coalition, or network.
Demonstrated experience deputizing for an Executive Director or equivalent, including assuming leadership authority as required.
Proven ability to lead, encourage collaboration and foster cohesion within diverse, multicultural teams, including staff and partners across multiple time zones.
Strong track record in building, managing, and sustaining complex partnerships, balancing diverse institutional interests while maintaining a shared strategic direction.
Solid experience engaging with and supporting governance bodies, including steering committees, boards, advisory groups, or member assemblies.
Ability to represent the Alliance credibly at high level global and regional fora, influencing policy, practice, and sector priorities.
Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading development and implementation of strategic plans, results frameworks, and theories of change.
Proven judgment, discretion, and cultural sensitivity when navigating politically complex or high risk environments.
Clear commitment to the Alliance's mission, values, and principles, including equity, inclusion, and partnership.
Strong ability to work effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders across sectors and geographies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly developed organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and deliver independently.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to synthesize complex information accurately for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated effectiveness in navigating matrixed, cross functional global structures within large international networks.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong ability to motivate volunteers to contribute to a collective goal.
Ability to lead and adapt through change with a proactive, solution oriented approach.
Master's degree in social sciences, Child Rights, Development Studies, Social Work or a relevant field required.
Excellent spoken and written English required.
Working proficiency in an additional IRC language (Arabic, French, Spanish) is desired.
Must be a national or permanent resident of the UK or Kenya.
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