Director, Partnerships & Services
WorldreaderNairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Posted January 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Worldreader is an international EdTech nonprofit that delivers free, digital family reading experiences to children aged 3‑12 in developing countries. Through its BookSmart platform, accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile, the organization supports millions of readers across more than 100 nations, fostering a lifelong love of learning and opening doors to endless possibilities. Worldreader’s core focus areas include literacy promotion, reading enrichment, and e‑learning initiatives—particularly in Africa—leveraging technology for social good. Its distinctive model blends scalable digital content with community‑centric outreach, creating a globally impactful, mission‑driven culture that attracts passionate talent dedicated to transformative education.
Job Description
The Director of Partnerships & Services leads the growth, delivery, and impact of Worldreader’s digital reading products across Kenya, blending product strategy, market growth, partnerships, and impact leadership.
Requirements
- Design and lead Kenya market strategy for BookSmart with clear growth, impact, and sustainability targets aligned with global goals.
- Create a data-informed, innovative culture, ensuring insights from Kenya continuously shape global product direction.
- Lead and mentor a passionate Kenya-based team, cultivating high-performance and inclusivity.
- Serve as Worldreader’s senior representative in Kenya, engaging with government and regulatory bodies.
- Build high-value partnerships across education, FMCG, health, finance, telecom, and corporate innovation sectors.
- Recruit, develop, and inspire a talented local team.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working environment
- Two paid, week-long company closures per year
- Quarterly wellness days
- Competitive benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Birthday PTO
