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 – CARE Tchad 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 Summary
As the Country Director – CARE Tchad 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 Bring
Education & 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 field
Strategic and operational Management
– Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and operational planning
– Extensive conceptual skills including strategic analysis
– Demonstrated management skills in a complex international setting
People/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 environments
Preferred 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
How to apply
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CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US. An Atlanta-based intern will be paid $15/hour, which will cost CARE about $16.50/hour.
