Team Leader - Roving

We are currently recruiting a Roving Team Leader to join our Programs team.

This is a hybrid position with frequent travel, open to candidates based in RI countries of operation.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

We are proud to be a global recruiter, hiring people from around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages for all staff, that are applied fairly and transparently. This means we are unable to advertise the salary as it is dependent on the local job market of the staff member, we will inform shortlisted candidates of the salary range as part of the selection process.

This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

The Roving Team Leader is deployed to support existing country programs during emergency response operations, lead the establishment of new Relief International (RI) programs in crisis-affected areas or for gap filling. The role carries overall responsibility for rapidly and effectively designing, launching, and managing RI’s response to address the immediate needs of affected populations. The Team Leader ensures that all interventions are delivered in accordance with RI’s humanitarian principles, global standards, and operational procedures.

A key component of the role is to facilitate a smooth transition from the emergency phase to long-term programming by ensuring effective handover, capacity building, and knowledge transfer to country-level teams to maintain continuity and sustainability of RI’s operations.

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities.

• Lead Emergency Response Operations: Coordinate field implementation, operational support, and strategic priorities to ensure coherent and timely action.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Identify operational and programmatic risks early, propose mitigation strategies, and maintain adherence to organizational standards.
• Operational Oversight: Manage logistics, staff movement, supply chains, and cross-border interventions while ensuring efficient systems and resource alignment.
• Security & Access Leadership: Act as focal point for security management and access negotiations, maintain situational awareness, and ensure staff safety protocols.
• Representation & Leadership: Represent the organization in external forums, build strong stakeholder relationships, supervise emergency teams, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Security Management, Humanitarian Affairs, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Substantial progressive experience managing humanitarian operations, access, and security in conflict or cross-border contexts.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-country teams and navigate complex political and operational environments.
• Strong experience liaising with government authorities, UN, and INGOs.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English and French. Arabic language skills are a bonus.
• Demonstrated leadership, discretion, and resilience under pressure.
• Familiarity with BHA, ECHO, or other donor compliance frameworks.
• Prior experience in Sudan, Chad, or Sahel-region humanitarian operations.
• Advanced training in security or humanitarian access management would be a bonus.

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How to apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
• The cover letter should be one page, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing Date: 27 November 2025.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.