Country Director

Plan International is seeking an exceptional Country Director to lead our work in Mozambique at a pivotal moment for girls’ rights and gender equality.

Based in Maputo, the Country Director will provide strategic, operational and representational leadership to drive Plan International Mozambique’s ambition of transforming power relations in favour of girls and addressing the root causes of inequality and vulnerability. This role will lead delivery of the current Country Strategy (2022–2026) and play a central role in shaping the new strategy from 2026 onwards.

About the role

As Country Director, you will lead a diverse portfolio of development and humanitarian programmes, currently valued at approximately €9 million per year, with significant growth ambitions. Working with around 75 staff, multiple field offices and a strong partner network, you will ensure that Plan International’s work in Mozambique is impactful, well-funded, compliant and recognised nationally and internationally.

You will:

• Set strategic direction and provide inspiring leadership to a high-performing senior management team
• Drive business development, diversification of funding and strong donor relationships
• Represent Plan International at the highest levels with government, donors, civil society, media and partners
• Ensure strong financial management, governance, risk management and operational excellence in a complex operating environment
• Champion gender equality, safeguarding and inclusion, embedding them into every aspect of programming, influencing and organisational culture

About you

You are a senior leader with a strong background in business development, programme leadership and influencing, with experience working in complex international or fragile contexts. You are deeply committed to gender equality and girls’ rights, comfortable leading transformational change and adept at navigating political, security and organisational complexity.

You bring:

• Proven experience leading large, diverse teams and organisations
• Strong strategic, financial and risk management capability
• Credibility and confidence acting as an external representative and advocate
• Experience working through partnerships with governments, NGOs and international actors
• Excellent English communication skills and reasonable communications skills of Portuguese language is necessary.

Why join Plan International?

This is a rare opportunity to lead an impactful country programme, influence national policy, and contribute to regional leadership across the Middle East, East and Southern Africa (MEESA) region. You will play a critical role in advancing Plan International’s global ambition for gender‑transformative programming and lasting change for girls.

How to apply

https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Maputo-Country-Director-Mozambique/1386863133/