Executive Director

Job description

Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health (TICAH) is recruiting an Executive Director to share organisational leadership with its Deputy Executive Director. Based at TICAH’s Karen office in Nairobi, the role guides strategy, fundraising and donor relationships, people and culture, external representation, partnerships, financial stewardship and governance. The employer allows two days per week working from home and expects travel within Kenya and internationally. The anticipated start is in the first half of 2027. The official employer page displays no application deadline; the linked application form is active as of 21 October 2026. Apply through TICAH’s authorised recruitment partner, edge, at https://recruiterflow.com/edge/jobs/108 . Official employer vacancy: https://www.ticahealth.org/career-opportunities/executive-director . Discovered from a public LinkedIn listing and verified on the employer page and live application form on 21 October 2026.

Requirements

At least 10 years of leadership advancing social justice work in East Africa, including experience leading an organisation of 20 or more staff and a senior leadership team. Proven fundraising and relationship-led donor stewardship, including multi-year funding; oversight of significant organisational budgets (ideally US$1 million or more); and leadership across complex, multidisciplinary programmes. Strong alignment with feminist, rights-based, community-centred and shared leadership values, plus experience with people leadership, governance, partnerships and advocacy.

Benefits