Country Director

We are now looking for an experienced and highly motivated Country Director with a background in vector-borne disease control to lead and develop an overseas country programme, partnering with a strong UK-based team.

The successful candidate will be trained in our systems and approaches, to take on the leadership of a country programme in an emergency setting.

Job requirements:

• At least five years’ work experience managing programmes related to international health issues in emergency or low- and middle-income country settings. Previous experience as a Country Representative preferred.
• Relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent experience.
• A strong interest in innovative disease control at health systems and community level.
• Familiar with NGO working environments and standard procedures.
• Proven experience with international donor’s procedures/project management/HR management/Finance and Logistics. Experience with UNICEF would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning in the humanitarian sector is highly recommended.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Solid experience in proposal development.
• Experienced managing teams.
• Creative, innovative and strategic thinker.
• Good working capacity in English and fluency in Portuguese is essential.

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