Country Director - CARE Tchad

Job Posting Organization:
CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. Established 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, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice, CARE employs over 14,000 staff members worldwide. The organization operates in various sectors, including health, education, and economic development, and is committed to empowering women and girls as a means to create lasting change.

Job Overview:
As the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director for CARE Tchad, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all operations within the country. This includes ensuring that programs are impactful and aligned with CARE's mission and vision. You will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, mobilizing resources, and ensuring operational excellence. Your leadership will be crucial in inspiring teams to innovate and collaborate effectively, working towards CARE’s ambitious 2030 vision. The role requires a visionary leader who can navigate complex global settings and build strategic partnerships to combat poverty and injustice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Talent Development: Build and nurture a dynamic senior leadership team, fostering a culture of diversity, accountability, and staff well-being. Promote CARE's core values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence.
• Strategic Planning & Resource Mobilization: Lead the design and implementation of an ambitious country strategy that aligns with global priorities. Secure funding for innovative programs and maintain the financial health of the Country Office.
• 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 responsible stewardship of resources.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience: 6–8 years of senior management experience in the development sector, including strategic and operational leadership.
• Leadership & People Management: Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-cultural teams in challenging environments. Exceptional coaching, capacity building, and conflict resolution skills are essential.
• Financial & Operational Management: Expertise in managing complex budgets, ensuring donor compliance, and addressing audit recommendations is crucial.
• Strategic Thinking & Advocacy: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute forward-thinking strategies, with experience engaging with government and donors to influence policy and mobilize resources.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required for this position. Advanced degrees or specialized training in development, international relations, or a related discipline would be advantageous and may enhance the candidate's qualifications.

Experience:
Candidates should possess 6–8 years of senior management experience within the development sector. This experience should include strategic and operational leadership roles, demonstrating a track record of success in managing complex programs and teams in challenging environments.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and French is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the local context or the communities served by CARE.

Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time role based in N'Djamena, Chad. 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. The organization is committed to equity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and actively encouraging women and underrepresented groups to apply.