Innivee Strategies is honored to partner with the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) to lead a global search for the organization’s next Executive Director.
This announcement follows the news that Ms. Pamela Molina will conclude her term in October 2025. We extend our gratitude to Ms. Molina for her dedicated leadership, which has strengthened WFD’s global impact and advanced the mission of promoting human rights and the recognition of national sign languages.
The new Executive Director will play a transformative role in guiding WFD’s Secretariat, managing staff across four continents, and advancing human rights and linguistic equality for over 70 million Deaf people worldwide.
About the Search
This will be a transparent, inclusive, and values-driven process facilitated by Innivee Strategies, designed to identify a leader who reflects WFD’s deaf-led leadership principles and international mission.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- At least five years of senior management experience
- A proven track record leading distributed teams
- Success in securing funding from diverse sources
- Commitment to building relationships with global stakeholders, from UN agencies to grassroots organizations
As part of this process, Innivee Strategies will engage in extensive outreach and apply our mission-driven recruitment model to ensure a wide pool of qualified candidates.
How to Apply
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Executive Director. Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the WFD application portal at: https://forms.gle/osgAZp3QfAFPKa3C9
Inquiries may also be directed to [email protected].
About the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
The World Federation of the Deaf is an international non-governmental organization representing approximately 70 million Deaf people worldwide. Established in 1951, WFD is recognized by the United Nations as the only international human rights organization of Deaf people, advocating for Deaf people’s rights in 139 countries. WFD’s mission focuses on promoting sign language rights, ensuring equal access to education, employment, and civic participation, and advancing full inclusion in society.
About Innivee Strategies, Inc.
Innivee Strategies, Inc. is a Deaf-owned and led consulting firm that partners with mission-driven organizations to align leadership, governance, and strategy with community values and long-term vision. Our services include executive search and transition, effective governance, strategic planning, organizational assessment, leadership development, and guided facilitation. Learn more at www.inniveestrategies.com.
