Requirements
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience across international development, technology-enabled development programs, and/or large-scale non-profit organizations with experience spanning multiple areas strongly preferred.
- Graduate degree (MA/MSc preferred) in international development, business administration, public policy, technology management, or a related field.
- Deep experience with governance, compliance, and risk management in multi-country complex environments, including donor, regulatory, and government stakeholder requirements in complex political contexts.
- Demonstrated success scaling and managing complex operations, programs, or platforms across multiple geographies in Sub-Saharan Africa or similar emerging market contexts is required.
- Formal training or significant experience in financial management, project management, and operational leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to lead with adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Strong change leadership capabilities, with a track record of guiding global teams through ambiguity and transformation.
- Thrives in a high-growth, high-change environment with shifting priorities
- Demonstrates a bias for action while maintaining operational discipline.
- Brings a systems mindset, connecting strategy to execution across functions and geographies.
- Ability to develop and elevate leaders across diverse teams and geographies
- Builds a culture of trust, transparency, and high performance.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting or partnering on digital platforms, technology-enabled service delivery, or data-driven program models is a plus.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Additional Information
- This role involves close collaboration with global and country teams across Sub-Saharan Africa and the organization's headquarters in Toronto, Canada.
- The position may be based in one of RTV’s operational hubs, depending on the candidate's experience.
- This role requires regular international travel (~25-35%), including travel to rural and remote program locations.
- Suitable for leaders who are comfortable working across diverse environments and engaging directly with field teams, government partners, and communities.
