Sightsavers’ Global technical team are looking to recruit a Global Technical Lead, Eye Health (ECSA) to join their team. The post-holder will work closely with the Technical Director, Eye Health & URE to ensure technical leadership is provided in eye health at the programmatic level.
They will ensure Sightsavers’ projects in eye health are conceptualised, designed, and implemented as aligned with thematic and programme strategy. This role offers regional and international travel throughout the tenure.
If you have experience in a similar role at this level, then this could be a great career step for you to consider.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical leadership and expertise in eye health to guide successful development and delivery of initiatives and programmes within the portfolio.
- Strengthening the global programme portfolio through technical leadership and expertise in proposal development for restricted and unrestricted funding.
- Pioneering new strategic initiatives and innovative approaches, notably in cross-cutting priority areas such as climate action and gender responsiveness.
- Contributing to research, innovation, policy, advocacy and communications agendas. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Representing Sightsavers at national, regional and international professional and sector specific forums/meetings
Skills and Experience
- Significant experience in leading and developing programmes in eye health.
- Experience of working with national government and international institutions such as the WHO and other International Development Organisations (INGDOs)
- A Professional qualification in a relevant field, such as ophthalmology, optometry, public health
- Postgraduate qualification (minimum Masters or equivalent experience) in a relevant field, such as public health, health service management, low vision/rehabilitation, international development
- Knowledge of current issues and best practices in eye health
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Good French and Portuguese are advantageous
- Strong leadership, influencing and networking
- Strong ability to develop and adapt programming guidance tools and other resources materials.
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
- Able to travel between 12 to 16 weeks a year (regional and international)
- Right to work in either Tanzania, Zambia or Kenya
How to Apply
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