Roving Team Leader

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International is an international non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with communities that have been impacted by conflict, climate change, and disasters. Established to save lives and promote long-term health and well-being, Relief International operates in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The organization focuses on providing essential services in Health and Nutrition, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Education, and Livelihoods programming, which are crucial for building community resilience. Relief International is committed to creating a representative, inclusive, and authentic workplace, encouraging applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences relevant to the contexts in which they work. The organization prides itself on being a global recruiter, offering competitive salaries and benefits that are applied fairly and transparently, although specific salary details are not advertised due to variations in local job markets.

Job Overview:
The Roving Team Leader position is a hybrid role that involves frequent travel to support existing country programs during emergency response operations and to establish new Relief International programs in crisis-affected areas. This role is critical for addressing the immediate needs of affected populations by rapidly designing, launching, and managing RI’s response efforts. The Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that all interventions align with RI’s humanitarian principles, global standards, and operational procedures. A significant aspect of this role is to facilitate a smooth transition from emergency response to long-term programming, which includes effective handover processes, capacity building, and knowledge transfer to country-level teams to ensure the sustainability of RI’s operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Roving Team Leader will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including:

• Leading Emergency Response Operations: Coordinating field implementation, operational support, and strategic priorities to ensure coherent and timely actions in response to emergencies.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Identifying operational and programmatic risks early, proposing mitigation strategies, and ensuring adherence to organizational standards.
• Operational Oversight: Managing logistics, staff movements, supply chains, and cross-border interventions while ensuring efficient systems and resource alignment.
• security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security & Access Leadership: Acting as the focal point for security management and access negotiations, maintaining situational awareness, and ensuring adherence to staff safety protocols.
• Representation & Leadership: Representing the organization in external forums, building strong stakeholder relationships, supervising emergency teams, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Security Management, Humanitarian Affairs, or a related field, with a Master’s degree preferred. They should have substantial progressive experience managing humanitarian operations, access, and security in conflict or cross-border contexts. Proven ability to coordinate multi-country teams and navigate complex political and operational environments is essential. Strong experience in liaising with government authorities, UN agencies, and international NGOs is required. Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills are necessary for success in this role.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for the Roving Team Leader position includes a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as International Relations, Security Management, or Humanitarian Affairs. A Master’s degree in these areas is preferred, indicating a higher level of expertise and understanding of the complexities involved in humanitarian operations.

Experience:
Candidates should have substantial progressive experience in managing humanitarian operations, particularly in conflict or cross-border contexts. This includes experience in coordinating multi-country teams and navigating complex political and operational environments. Prior experience in humanitarian operations in regions such as Sudan, Chad, or the Sahel is highly valued, as is familiarity with donor compliance frameworks such as those from BHA or ECHO.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French is mandatory for this position, with Arabic language skills considered a bonus. Proficiency in these languages is crucial for effective communication and coordination in diverse operational contexts.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks, including criminal records self-declaration, references, and other checks that may include police and qualifications verification. The role is hybrid, involving frequent travel, and is open to candidates based in RI countries of operation. Relief International is committed to safeguarding all individuals encountered through its work and expects all staff and volunteers to uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct. The closing date for applications is 27 November 2025.