Africa Regional Director


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An international nonprofit is looking for a regional director to lead its efforts in Africa, and it's looking for someone with "strong interpersonal leadership skills" and a "growth mindset."

RestoringVision is looking for someone with at least five years' experience in health or humanitarian work, strong communication skills, and "a passion to expand and sustain impact in the lives of people living in extreme poverty."

The ideal candidate will also have "a strong understanding of eye health and vision careespecially provision of reading glassesespecially in countries on the diverse social cultural economic trajectory of Africa," according to RestoringVision's website.

The director will also "provide oversight of RestoringVision's portfolio of impact solutions in Africa," as well as plan for " expansion of impact across the continent."

The ideal candidate will also have "a strong understanding of eye health and vision careespecially provision of reading glassesespecially in countries on the diverse social cultural economic trajectory of Africa."

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