Global Director of Technology

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Introduction

VisionSpring is the trailblazing international social enterprise increasing lifelong earning, learning, safety, and well-being through eyeglasses for people vulnerable to poverty. We envision a world where everyone who needs eyeglasses will have them by 2050.

Why eyeglasses Eyeglasses are a low-cost, high-impact, and scalable product that enables people to maintain their livelihoods, succeed in school, stay safe on the roads, and participate fully in society. Yet 1.1 billion people lack the eyeglasses they need. Most, 80%, require the most affordable and scalable solution : reading glasses, delivered by non-medical personnel.

Through VisionSpring's social enterprise models, a $1 investment in eyeglasses yields $43 in increased income for people living on less than $4 per day. Our recent randomized controlled trial (THRIVE, 2024) found that reading glasses increased monthly income in rural Bangladesh by 33%. Eyeglasses also improve children's learning gains, reduce road traffic injuries, and promote mental health and independence for aging adults.

Global momentum for change : In 2021, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 'Vision for Everyone' resolution, recognizing eye health and vision correction as key drivers of multiple Sustainable Development Goals. This spurred the WHO SPECS 2030 global strategy, which aims to increase effective coverage of refractive errors with eyeglasses by 40 percentage points by 2030.

An early pioneer championing eyeglasses as a livelihoods and development tool, VisionSpring is at the heart of a global movement to close the clear vision gap. With new evidence, systems-change momentum, a transformational gift from MacKenzie Scott and Bloomberg Philanthropies, and 25 years of delivery, we are scaling proven eyeglasses and vision service models that correct the vision of more than 3 million people annually.

What we do : We get corrective eyeglasses on faces, help others do the same, and work in coalition to close the vision gap within a generation through three interlocking strategies :

• Deliver – Bring vision screening and eyeglasses directly into low-income communities where people work, learn, and live.
• Catalyze – Equip NGOs, governments, and community providers with training, products, and delivery models to expand coverage.
• Influence – Use research, advocacy, and coalition-building to shift policy, mobilize resources, and embed vision correction into public health and economic agendas.

With operations in nine countries in Africa and South Asia, VisionSpring combines market-based solutions with multi-sector partnerships to ensure lasting, large-scale uptake of eyeglasses so people see well and do well.

Position Overview

The Global Director of Technology will provide strategic vision and leadership for all aspects of information technology across a geographically dispersed enterprise. This leader will be responsible for strengthening IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, and digital collaboration, while enabling innovation and scalable growth. The successful candidate will strike a balance between enterprise-grade solutions and practical, resource-sensitive approaches for both developed and emerging markets, ensuring our global workforce is equipped with the necessary tools and systems to succeed.

The director oversees a team of six people, plus consultants, who manage systems, infrastructure, and services for nine countries : India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, the U.S., and across Africa. The Technology department ensures reliable, secure, and user-friendly systems for the remote and office-based staff of more than 400 people, standardizing platforms, integrating systems, and optimizing global service delivery. It works closely with in-country partners to meet ambitious timelines and resolve issues swiftly. The Director works without compromising the strength of relationships, striking a balance between assertiveness and empathy, ensuring accountability while fostering long-term trust.

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Salesforce, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Erp, Power Bi, Enterprise Applications, Ai, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Hris, Sharepoint, Data Governance, Azure, Crm