Job title: COUNTRY DIRECTOR – NIGERIA
Company: CARE
Job description: JOB SUMMARY:Are you a visionary leader ready to champion transformative programs that combat poverty and injustice? Do you thrive on building strategic partnerships, leading high-performing teams, and driving innovative solutions in complex global settings? If yes, we invite you to lead as our Country Director-Nigeria and shape a future of hope and equity.#CARE strongly encourages applications from qualified nationals and will prioritize hiring on a local contract for this role. International candidates will only be considered if a suitable local candidate cannot be identified.#Role SummaryAs the Country Director-Nigeria, you will oversee all aspects of our country operations, ensuring that we deliver high-impact programs aligned with CARE’s mission and vision. You will drive strategy, resource mobilization, and operational excellence, positioning the Country Office (CO) as a leading force in sustainable development and humanitarian action. Your leadership will inspire our teams to embrace innovation, collaboration, and resilience as we work toward achieving CARE’s 2030 vision.Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Talent Development: Build and nurture a dynamic senior leadership team. Foster a culture of diversity, accountability, and staff well-being, while promoting CARE’s core values—Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence.
- Strategic Planning & Resource Mobilization: Lead the design and implementation of an ambitious country strategy. Ensure alignment with global priorities, secure funding for innovative programs, and maintain the financial health of the CO.
- Program Impact & Innovation: Oversee the development and execution of impactful, gender-sensitive programs that address the root causes of poverty. Champion monitoring, learning, and adaptation to ensure continuous improvement.
- External Relations & Advocacy: Build strategic alliances with governments, donors, and civil society. Act as a spokesperson for CARE, driving advocacy efforts to influence policies and practices that promote social justice.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure strong governance, risk management, and compliance across all operations. Safeguard staff safety and well-being while ensuring the responsible stewardship of resources.
What You BringEducation & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 6–8 years of senior management experience in the development sector, including strategic and operational leadership.
Language
- Fluency in communication in both English and French.
Leadership & People Management:
- Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-cultural teams in challenging environments.
- Exceptional coaching, capacity building, and conflict resolution skills
Financial & Operational Management:
- Expertise in managing complex budgets, ensuring donor compliance, and addressing audit recommendations.
Strategic Thinking & Advocacy:
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute forward-thinking strategies.
- Experience engaging with government and donors to influence policy and mobilize resources.
Resilience & Adaptability:
- Strong coping strategies and emotional intelligence in high-pressure settings.
Why Join CARE?At CARE, we believe in the power of people to drive change. By joining us, you will become part of a global movement dedicated to empowering communities, advancing gender equality, and tackling the underlying causes of poverty.Ready to Make a Difference?Apply now and lead us on our mission to create a more just and equitable world.CARE is committed to equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage women and underrepresented groups to apply.Required Qualifications:– Bachelor’s Degree in related field
– 6-8 years in senior management position in development fieldStrategic and operational Management– Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and operational planning
– Extensive conceptual skills including strategic analysis
– Demonstrated management skills in a complex international settingPeople/Relationship Management– Demonstrated self-awareness, leadership and interpersonal skills
– Strong human resource management skills including capacity building, coaching and conflict management;
– Experience supervising and developing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting;
– Demonstrated interest and ability to give feedback, develop, motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve results;
– Demonstrated use of positive coping strategies in stressful environmentsPreferred Qualifications:– Master’s Degree in related field
– 8+ years in a senior management position in development field
– Demonstrated experience in program design, implementation and evaluation
– Experience managing emergencies
Expected salary:
Location: Nigeria
Job date: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:34:56 GMT