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 action and development for over 75 years. With a presence in over 100 countries, CARE works alongside communities to address the root causes of poverty and social injustice. The organization employs thousands of staff members globally, all committed to making a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable populations. CARE's mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice, and it operates with a strong focus on empowering women and girls.

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 CARE's programs are impactful and aligned with the organization'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, as well as in achieving CARE's ambitious 2030 vision. The role requires a visionary leader who can navigate complex global settings and build strategic partnerships to enhance the effectiveness of CARE's work in Chad.

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.
• 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.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for effective leadership and management in the development sector.

Experience:
The position requires 6–8 years of senior management experience in the development sector. This experience should include strategic and operational leadership, demonstrating the ability to manage complex programs and lead diverse teams effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and French is mandatory for this role, as effective communication in these languages is crucial for engaging with stakeholders and managing operations in Chad. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

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 within the organization.