Novo Nordisk is hiring a
Head of Kenya Office

As Head of the Kenya Office, you will lead and manage our team in Nairobi and report to the Director, Global Partnerships & Events based in Copenhagen. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a Regional Engagement Plan in collaboration with colleagues across the Foundation, guiding our activities in the region in alignment with our strategic priorities. Your key tasks will be to: Maintain an overview of strategic priorities and ongoing activities, supporting the development and implementation of projects in the region; Provide leadership and management for the team based in Nairobi, including building strong team cohesion and efficient operating model for working across the Foundation; Represent the Foundation externally at high-level meetings and conferences, building strong relationships and partnerships across the region; Contribute to developing the Foundation’s global partnerships model to engender best practices; Lead the coordination and partnering with partner institutions, including research institutions, universities and hospitals, governmental agencies, other foundations and international organisations in Kenya; Contribute to, propose, and lead creation of documents (e.g., strategic, implementation, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, etc.); Oversee and manage office operations, including preparation and execution of business plans and budgets.