The role calls for a strategic, values-driven leader with at least five years of senior management experience, proven success in leading distributed teams, and securing funding from diverse sources. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to deaf-led leadership and excellence in building international partnerships, from UN agencies to grassroots organisations.

WFD has partnered with Innivee Strategies, a deaf-owned and led U.S.-based firm specialising in mission-driven leadership recruitment, to manage this search.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the WFD Secretariat and staff across multiple continents

• Developing and implementing global strategies for deaf rights

• Building partnerships with international stakeholders

• Ensuring sustainable funding

• Promoting sign language recognition and accessibility worldwide

Full details and application instructions are available through the accompanying link.