Country Director - Burkina Faso

International Rescue Committee Inc

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Onsite
10+ years international experience
Country director role experience
French and english fluency
The International Rescue Committee is recruiting a National Country Director to provide overall leadership for its program in Burkina Faso amidst complex humanitarian crises

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee is recruiting a National Country Director to provide overall leadership for its program in Burkina Faso amidst complex humanitarian crises.
  • This role requires a leader capable of managing safety and security in a volatile environment while ensuring high-quality programming for IDPs, refugees, and vulnerable host communities.
  • The successful candidate will serve as the primary legal representative to the government and donors, overseeing staff, operations, and strategic partnerships across multiple field offices.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee is recruiting a National Country Director to provide overall leadership for its program in Burkina Faso amidst complex humanitarian crises.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years international experience
  • Country Director role experience
  • French and English fluency
  • Security management in volatile contexts
  • Multi-site multi-sector operations
  • Resource mobilization from donors

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of West African region
  • Experience with IRC organization
  • Conflict or post-conflict context experience
  • Innovative approach to unpredictable funding
  • Mentoring multicultural teams

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years international experience
  • National candidate status required
  • Proven Country Director experience
  • Expertise in security management

Work Rights

Restricted to national candidates only

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