Country Director

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree in business administration, social sciences, development studies or related discipline.
  
• Extensive experience in leadership roles within a large or medium international development organization, Including: strategic planning, leadership and people management, project management and planning, monitoring and evaluation and financial and risk management.
  
• Experience working in or managing programmes in stable and fragile contexts
  
• Proven success with mobilizing new sources of program funding.
  
• Understanding of laws, regulations and cultural dynamics local and international.
  

Governance and representation (20%)

• Identifies and manages organisational risk, including legal and governance matters, and acts as RTP’s legal representative in country.
  
• Represents RTP at country level, engaging government, donors, UN agencies, and NGO coordination platforms to build influence, credibility, and strategic partnerships.
  

Fundraising and Communication (20%)

• Leads country-level fundraising and resource mobilisation, driving proposal development, donor engagement, and diversified funding partnerships.
  
• Leads in-country media and external engagement, strengthening RTP’s profile and ensuring alignment with organisational values and objectives.
  

Strategy development and implementation (15%)

• Sets and leads the strategic direction of the country programme, ensuring alignment with RTP strategy, national priorities, and legal and regulatory requirements.
  

Operational management (15%)

• Provides strategic oversight of finance and administration, including budgeting, expenditure control, audits, grant compliance, and strong internal controls.
  
• Holds overall accountability for safeguarding, safety, and security, ensuring compliance with RTP policies and national legislation.
  

Staff and workplace management (15%)

• Ensures effective people management, including recruitment, performance management, learning and development, payroll, and the promotion of a safe and inclusive culture.