Country Director-Nigeria

Job Posting Organization:
CARE is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting global poverty and social injustice. Established in 1945, CARE operates in over 100 countries, employing thousands of staff members who work tirelessly to deliver impactful programs. The organization focuses on empowering communities, advancing gender equality, and addressing the root causes of poverty. CARE's mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice, and it is committed to fostering partnerships that enhance its effectiveness in achieving these goals.

Job Overview:
As the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director-Nigeria, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all operations within the country, ensuring that CARE's programs are impactful and aligned with its mission and vision. This position requires a visionary leader who can drive strategy, mobilize resources, and ensure operational excellence. You will be responsible for shaping the future of CARE's initiatives in Nigeria, leading a high-performing team, and fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration. Your leadership will be crucial in achieving CARE's 2030 vision, which aims to create a world where all people live in dignity and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. You will also be expected to build strategic partnerships and advocate for policies that promote social justice, making this role both challenging and rewarding.

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.
• Language Fluency: Proficiency in both English and French is mandatory, with strong communication skills in both languages.
• Leadership & People Management: Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-cultural teams in challenging environments, with 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, with experience engaging with government and donors to influence policy and mobilize resources.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Strong coping strategies and emotional intelligence in high-pressure settings.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of development work and for effectively leading programs that address poverty and social injustice.

Experience:
Candidates should possess 6–8 years of senior management experience in the development sector. This experience should include strategic and operational leadership roles, demonstrating the ability to manage complex programs and lead diverse teams in challenging environments.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in French is also required. These language skills are crucial for effective communication with stakeholders, partners, and team members in a multilingual context.

Additional Notes:
This position is a local contract role, and CARE strongly encourages applications from qualified nationals. International candidates will only be considered if a suitable local candidate cannot be identified. The role is full-time and involves significant leadership responsibilities, requiring a commitment to CARE's mission and values.