Country Director - Somalia

International Rescue Committee Inc

Mogadishu, Somalia
Fully remote
10 years international leadership experience
Country director level multi-site operations
Conflict/post-conflict environment experience
The Country Director leads the overall strategy, staff, programs, and operations for the International Rescue Committee in Somalia

Job Summary

  • The Country Director leads the overall strategy, staff, programs, and operations for the International Rescue Committee in Somalia.
  • The role requires primary responsibility for safety and security management in a rapidly changing conflict environment.
  • Candidates must have strong representation and fundraising success with major international donors including USG, FCDO, and ECHO.

Matching Summary

The Country Director leads the overall strategy, staff, programs, and operations for the International Rescue Committee in Somalia.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years international leadership experience
  • Country Director level multi-site operations
  • Conflict/post-conflict environment experience
  • Security management in complex contexts
  • Donor negotiation with US/European agencies
  • Financial oversight of large grants

Nice-to-have

  • Partner capacity strengthening experience
  • Nationalization of senior management
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • ERP systems knowledge
  • File sharing protocols like SharePoint

Key Requirements

  • Graduate degree in relevant field
  • 10+ years progressive international work experience
  • Leadership at Country Director level
  • Professional fluency in English
  • Legal right to work in Somalia or eligibility for relocation

Work Rights

Priority given to candidates with legal right to work; returning residents eligible for relocation

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