Chief Executive Officer, Orbis International

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and creative leadership and direction for the continued development of Orbis International and our global country offices and affiliates to build and ensure sustainable programmatic and revenue growth.
• Shape and execute upon Orbis International's strategic vision and business plan to drive program and revenue growth; drive a collaborative process with the Board of Directors, Orbis affiliates, Volunteer Faculty, and staff.
• Use performance metrics and quality indicators to guide operational decision-making.
• Lead the organization in developing and cultivating fruitful and long-term relationships with individual, foundation, corporate, and government donors.
• Become actively involved in the solicitation process and maintain strong relationships with other financial and in-kind donors who provide critical resources to Orbis International to support our mission.
• Serve as a primary ambassador and spokesperson of Orbis International to positively influence a global spectrum of external audiences and constituencies, including media outlets, national and international forums, partners, and the public to generate visibility, support, donors, and other resources.
• Champion and support ongoing initiatives to develop greater brand awareness for Orbis International, especially among constituencies who are unaware of the organization and our impact.
• Develop expertise in trends shaping global eye health, related policy discussions, and other topics relevant to Orbis (e.g., technology and innovation).
• Within approved budgetary parameters, develop an efficient and effective organizational structure to carry out the organizations strategic plan.
• Motivate and inspire staff, and foster the development of a unified Orbis team while ensuring an environment of high performance and measurable results.
• Arrange for the attraction, retention, and development of high-caliber talent.
• Create an environment where staff are engaged and supported to be able to positively impact objectives.
• Builds, nurtures, and sustains strategic partnerships with Orbis Internationals Board, affiliates, country offices, program partners, government agencies, corporate partners, Volunteer Faculty, industry thought leaders, and other NGOs by creating and supporting programs and initiatives in which there is a strong value proposition for mutual benefit.
• Embrace technology, demonstrate digital savviness, and drive creative opportunities for unique collaboration.

Brand Awareness, External Relations, & Communications

Serve as a primary ambassador and spokesperson of Orbis International to positively influence a global spectrum of external audiences and constituencies, including media outlets, national and international forums, partners, and the public to generate visibility, support, donors, and other resources.

Champion and support ongoing initiatives to develop greater brand awareness for Orbis International, especially among constituencies who are unaware of the organization and our impact.

Develop expertise in trends shaping global eye health, related policy discussions, and other topics relevant to Orbis (e.g., technology and innovation).

Innovation and Partnerships

Builds, nurtures, and sustains strategic partnerships with Orbis Internationals Board, affiliates, country offices, program partners, government agencies, corporate partners, Volunteer Faculty, industry thought leaders, and other NGOs by creating and supporting programs and initiatives in which there is a strong value proposition for mutual benefit.

Embrace technology, demonstrate digital savviness, and drive creative opportunities for unique collaboration.