Country Director

Job Posting Organization:
CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE has been at the forefront of humanitarian efforts, providing assistance to those in need across more than 100 countries. With a mission to save lives, combat poverty, and promote social justice, CARE focuses particularly on empowering women and girls. The organization employs thousands of staff members and operates in various regions, adapting its strategies to meet the unique challenges faced by communities in different countries. CARE's commitment to innovation and sustainability drives its programs, ensuring that they are not only effective but also transformative for the communities they serve.

Job Overview:
The director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director (CD) role at CARE is a high-profile leadership position that requires a visionary and entrepreneurial leader capable of navigating complex environments while delivering measurable results. The CD will be responsible for providing overall strategic and operational leadership for the Country Office in Guinea, ensuring that the office aligns with CARE's global mission. This role emphasizes the importance of sustainable impact, particularly focusing on the empowerment of women and girls. The CD will lead the development and execution of a multi-year strategy that aligns with both global priorities and national development agendas, driving organizational transformation and fostering a culture of inclusion and accountability within the team. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver cost-effective, scalable results while responding to the shifting political, economic, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security landscapes in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Country Director will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including:

• Leading the Country Office’s multi-year strategy, ensuring alignment with global priorities and national development agendas.
• Driving organizational transformation to enhance agility, competitiveness, and relevance in the field.
• Embedding strategic foresight and adaptive leadership across teams to navigate complexities effectively.
• Inspiring and leading a diverse team, fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Developing and implementing a diversified resource mobilization strategy, expanding beyond traditional institutional donors.
• Cultivating strong relationships with government, multilateral agencies, philanthropy, civil society, and private sector partners.
• Ensuring strong financial stewardship and compliance, overseeing risk management, safeguarding, security, and fraud mitigation systems.
• Championing evidence-based, community-led programming that advances locally owned solutions and ensuring high standards of program quality, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Country Director position must possess a robust set of qualifications, including:

• Proven leadership experience in a senior management role within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong understanding of development issues, particularly in relation to poverty alleviation and gender equality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse teams, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving organizational change.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is essential for this role, typically including:

• A master’s degree in international development, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Additional certifications or training in leadership, management, or specific areas related to development work may be advantageous.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have significant experience, typically including:

• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in international development or humanitarian work, with a focus on program management and strategic leadership.
• Experience working in complex and fragile contexts, demonstrating the ability to navigate challenges effectively.
• Proven track record in resource mobilization and partnership development, particularly with government and private sector stakeholders.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in French is highly desirable given the context of Guinea. Knowledge of local languages may also be beneficial in enhancing community engagement and program effectiveness.

Additional Notes:
This position is expected to be a full-time role, with a focus on local hiring. CARE strongly encourages applications from qualified nationals of Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire, prioritizing local candidates for this role. The contract duration and specific compensation details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates, ensuring alignment with CARE's policies and the local context.