Director, Africa at Mary Dinah Foundation

Role Overview

The Director, Africa will provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership to advance the organization's mission across the continent. This senior executive role combines business development, impact finance, communications leadership, and regional program oversight — driving growth, financial sustainability, brand visibility, and partnership strategy.

The ideal candidate is a finance and development leader with a proven record of securing large-scale grants or investments, designing innovative financing models, leading multicultural teams, and amplifying organizational impact through strong media, public relations, and brand management.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of Africa's fastest-growing humanitarian organizations and is a direct succession track to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) based on exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Regional Oversight

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for programs and operations across Africa
• Oversee implementation of programs in nutrition, maternal and child health, education, WASH, and protection
• Build and manage relationships with government stakeholders, donors, and implementing partners
• Represent the organization in high-level regional and international forums, conferences, and donor engagements

Finance & Impact Investment

• Design and structure innovative financing and investment models aligned with the organization's philanthropic mission
• Lead financial modeling, cashflow forecasting, and capital allocation strategies across programs
• Develop and oversee impact measurement frameworks that integrate financial performance with social outcomes
• Strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management systems across country operations

Resource Mobilization & Business Development

• Lead fundraising strategy to secure large-scale grants and investments