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Country Lead at Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative
Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative
October 21, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Direction
Lead the development, adaptation, and implementation of the country strategy and annual operational plans in line with the organization's global priorities and local context.
Ensure programs deliver measurable outcomes and contribute to national ownership, sustainability, and long-term impact.
Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and adaptation based on emerging needs, evidence, and changing context.
Oversee monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL), and impact measurement; use data to improve programs and report results.
Program Quality & Implementation
Provide overall oversight of program design, implementation, and quality assurance across all projects/thematic areas.
Ensure activities achieve intended outputs, outcomes, and results while promoting accountability to communities and partners.
Lead risk identification and management, including operational, programmatic, and reputational risks.
Promote localization by strengthening local partners, civil society organizations, and government capacity where relevant.
Team Leadership & People Management
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing country team (often including technical advisors, program managers, finance, and operations staff).
Recruit, coach, mentor, and manage performance of staff; foster an inclusive, values-driven, and empowering culture.
Ensure staff safety, security, well-being, and adherence to organizational policies (including safeguarding and codes of conduct).
Support professional development and succession planning, with a focus on national staff leadership.
Financial Management, Grants & Resource Mobilization
Oversee country budgets, financial planning, and expenditure tracking to ensure efficient and compliant use of funds.
Ensure strong grant management, donor compliance, accurate reporting, and audit readiness.
Lead or support fundraising and resource mobilization efforts, including proposal development, donor cultivation, and diversification of funding.
Maintain financial integrity and value-for-money principles.
External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary representative of the organization in the country with government ministries, donors, UN agencies, other NGOs, civil society, communities, and media.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships and coalitions that advance the mission.
Engage in policy dialogue, advocacy, and coordination platforms to influence enabling environments and promote the organization's priorities.
Uphold and promote the organization's brand, values, and reputation.
Operations, Compliance & Reporting
Ensure effective operational systems (HR, logistics, administration, security) that support program delivery.
Guarantee full compliance with local laws, organizational policies, donor requirements, and international standards (e.g., Core Humanitarian Standard where applicable).
Provide regular, high-quality narrative and financial reports to regional/global leadership and donors.
Lead country-level planning, budgeting, and performance review processes.
Typical Requirements & Qualifications
Master's degree preferred (Bachelor's minimum) in International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, Management, or a relevant field.
7 - 12+ years of progressive experience in the non-profit/development/humanitarian sector, including significant senior leadership experience at country or program level.
Proven track record of leading complex programs, managing teams, and delivering results in the relevant thematic area (e.g., health, education, livelihoods, climate, rights, etc.).
Strong experience in donor relations, grant management, and preferably fundraising.
Excellent external representation, networking, and influencing skills with government and other stakeholders.
Solid financial and operational management skills.
Cultural sensitivity, political acumen, and ability to navigate complex local contexts.
Fluency in the local language(s) and English (or the organization's working language); deep understanding of the country context is highly valued.
Commitment to the organization's mission, values, and principles (including equity, inclusion, and accountability).
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and adaptive leadership
Program quality and results orientation
Partnership building and stakeholder management
People leadership and capacity development
Financial acumen and resource stewardship
Communication, influence, and representation
Problem-solving and resilience in challenging environments
Strategic Leadership & Program Direction
Lead the development, adaptation, and implementation of the country strategy and annual operational plans in line with the organization's global priorities and local context.
Ensure programs deliver measurable outcomes and contribute to national ownership, sustainability, and long-term impact.
Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and adaptation based on emerging needs, evidence, and changing context.
Oversee monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL), and impact measurement; use data to improve programs and report results.
Program Quality & Implementation
Provide overall oversight of program design, implementation, and quality assurance across all projects/thematic areas.
Ensure activities achieve intended outputs, outcomes, and results while promoting accountability to communities and partners.
Lead risk identification and management, including operational, programmatic, and reputational risks.
Promote localization by strengthening local partners, civil society organizations, and government capacity where relevant.
Team Leadership & People Management
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing country team (often including technical advisors, program managers, finance, and operations staff).
Recruit, coach, mentor, and manage performance of staff; foster an inclusive, values-driven, and empowering culture.
Ensure staff safety, security, well-being, and adherence to organizational policies (including safeguarding and codes of conduct).
Support professional development and succession planning, with a focus on national staff leadership.
Financial Management, Grants & Resource Mobilization
Oversee country budgets, financial planning, and expenditure tracking to ensure efficient and compliant use of funds.
Ensure strong grant management, donor compliance, accurate reporting, and audit readiness.
Lead or support fundraising and resource mobilization efforts, including proposal development, donor cultivation, and diversification of funding.
Maintain financial integrity and value-for-money principles.
External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary representative of the organization in the country with government ministries, donors, UN agencies, other NGOs, civil society, communities, and media.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships and coalitions that advance the mission.
Engage in policy dialogue, advocacy, and coordination platforms to influence enabling environments and promote the organization's priorities.
Uphold and promote the organization's brand, values, and reputation.
Operations, Compliance & Reporting
Ensure effective operational systems (HR, logistics, administration, security) that support program delivery.
Guarantee full compliance with local laws, organizational policies, donor requirements, and international standards (e.g., Core Humanitarian Standard where applicable).
Provide regular, high-quality narrative and financial reports to regional/global leadership and donors.
Lead country-level planning, budgeting, and performance review processes.
Typical Requirements & Qualifications
Master's degree preferred (Bachelor's minimum) in International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, Management, or a relevant field.
7 - 12+ years of progressive experience in the non-profit/development/humanitarian sector, including significant senior leadership experience at country or program level.
Proven track record of leading complex programs, managing teams, and delivering results in the relevant thematic area (e.g., health, education, livelihoods, climate, rights, etc.).
Strong experience in donor relations, grant management, and preferably fundraising.
Excellent external representation, networking, and influencing skills with government and other stakeholders.
Solid financial and operational management skills.
Cultural sensitivity, political acumen, and ability to navigate complex local contexts.
Fluency in the local language(s) and English (or the organization's working language); deep understanding of the country context is highly valued.
Commitment to the organization's mission, values, and principles (including equity, inclusion, and accountability).
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and adaptive leadership
Program quality and results orientation
Partnership building and stakeholder management
People leadership and capacity development
Financial acumen and resource stewardship
Communication, influence, and representation
Problem-solving and resilience in challenging environments