ISS Executive Director

• Lead ISS' funding strategy, cultivating and managing high-level relationships with donors, partners, governments, multilateral institutions and civil society
• Ensure ISS maintains a strong, credible and visible continental and global profile as the leading voice on human security in Africa
• Lead the implementation of the ISS 2026–2030 strategy while working closely with the Board of Trustees to define priorities for the next strategic cycle
• Drive organisational performance and innovation in response to external and internal challenges

This role shapes continental and global policy debates and ensures cutting-edge research translates into policies and practices that improve human security in Africa.

• Proven track record in fundraising, developing proposals and managing donor relationships with governments, multilateral institutions and foundations
• Extensive experience managing projects and teams involved in qualitative and quantitative research, technical assistance and training within a Results-Based Management framework
• Demonstrated success leading diverse, multi-location teams and managing organisational governance
• Comprehensive financial management experience including budgets, multi-currency operations, donor reporting and host country agreements

A competitive salary and benefits are offered. The appointment is for a five-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

As Africa's leading policy research institute, ISS advances human security through policy relevant research, technical assistance, training and strategic engagement across the continent.