Global Change Senior Manager – Maternity Cover

Organisation: Blue Ventures | Posted: 07 Nov 2026 | Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

Blue Ventures is seeking an experienced Global Change Senior Manager for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position, starting in February 2027 to guide the organization through ongoing transformation and drive the adoption of new systems. The role involves leading the people side of change across Blue Ventures' global portfolio, overseeing project management approaches, and embedding change management as a core competency. This full-time position reports to the Global Digital Lead and offers a gross annual salary ranging from USD 28,219 to USD 122,738, depending on the specific country of employment.

Location: Global

Contract status: Full-time, fixed-term

Contract duration: 12 months

Reports to: Global Digital Lead

Line management: Project Support Officer

Start date: Beginning of February 2027, to allow a handover period with the current postholder before the cover begins

Remuneration: BZD 76,861 - 93,286 (Belize), IDR 405,629,044 - 496,427,469 (Indonesia), KES 5,421,553 - 6,526,608 (Kenya), MGA 52,757,887 - 65,325,072 (Madagascar), PHP 1,154,821 - 1,620,000 (Philippines), XOF 27,288,308 - 35,018,405 (Senegal), TZS 93,344,197 - 120,552,552 (Tanzania), USD 28,219 - 31,152.00 (Timor Leste), GBP 51,886 - 62,700 UK (national band), 57,738 - 67,080 UK (London), USD 97,889 - 122,738 (United States) gross per annum

We unlock power with coastal communities

Blue Ventures connects coastal communities restoring the ocean, providing the resources and partnerships they need to unlock their power and turn local action into global impact. We link communities with allies, knowledge and influence to create unstoppable waves of change.

Together, we’re placing communities at the centre of solutions to sustain fisheries, manage ecosystems and redefine how the world protects the ocean.

Summary job description

Blue Ventures seeks an experienced change leader for a 12-month maternity cover to guide staff through ongoing organisational transformation. The postholder will lead the people side of change across BV's portfolio, drive the adoption of new systems and processes, and oversee the organisation's project management approach. They will foster trust across teams, manage complex initiatives, and embed change management and continuous improvement as core competencies across the organisation.

How to Apply

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Job Summary

Country
Kenya
City
Kenya
Career category
Global Change Senior Manager – Maternity Cover
Years of experience
9+ Years
Theme
Project Management, change management, organizational transformation, maternity cover, coastal communities
Salary
0 - 0 USD
Education
Any
Vacancies
1

Location

Kenya

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