الخبرة : 3-5 سنة
الراتب : Not
المكان : الكويت
We are currently recruiting a Roving Country Director to join our Program Implementation team.
This is a remote homebased position with frequent international travel to Relief International countries of operation.
The role is an initial 12-month fixed-term international position, with possibility of extension. Contract terms, salary and benefits will be discussed at HR Interview stage.
At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.
This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
About the Opportunity
As a member of the Program Implementation Department, you will be home-based with availability to deploy at short notice to any of RI’s countries, including remote and insecure locations, according to RI strategic priorities. The majority of deployment assignments will be for a Country Director role to fill gap in coverage (ie, between CD-ships, maternity leave, extended medical leave, etc). While priority will be as gap-filling for Country Director role, other leadership roles may also be filled as needed, including but not limited to: Deputy Country Director, Program Director, Support Director, etc. Gap filling at regional level and/or leadership in the start- up of new country missions and/or large-scale projects will also be required if needed.
The Roving Country Director is a strategic role in ensuring continuity in management, mobilization and effective scale up and quality of RI programs globally. Roving Country Director will be part of the Program Implementation Department and may be requested to participate in organization-driven initiatives as relevant when not on deployment assignment. It is anticipated that this position will be deployed up to 80% of the year.
Your Responsibilities
This role includes the following responsibilities.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of country programs, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, and delivery within the project cycle framework.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with donors, government agencies, humanitarian actors, and community stakeholders at national, regional, and international levels.
- Mobilize donor resources and develop high-quality proposals to secure funding opportunities aligned with organizational strategy and country needs.
- Oversee financial management of the Country Office, ensuring sound budget planning, audit readiness, and adaptability to changing contexts.
- Safeguard staff and operations by leading risk assessment, security planning, and compliance with organizational safety protocols.
- Drive continuous improvement in program performance, identifying and addressing gaps to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.