Executive Director – NGO Leadership Role

About the role

Iranti is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organisation through a period of heightened challenges and opportunities. Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director will build on past achievements and shape the next strategic direction.

Key responsibilities

• Leverage Iranti’s expertise to expand media, research, archiving and advocacy work.
• Develop and implement the organisation’s next strategic plan in collaboration with the board and staff.

Required profile

• Transformative leader with experience in LGBTIQ+ or human‑rights organisations and strong donor and media networks.
• Post‑graduate degree in social sciences, law or equivalent, with at least four years in senior management.
• Proven senior leadership experience in fundraising, donor engagement and team building.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, fiscal reporting and governance with a non‑profit board.
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

What we offer

• Hybrid work model with flexible arrangements.
• Medical aid, provident fund and mobile phone allowance.
• Performance‑based bonus and paid annual leave.