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Career Opportunities: Country Director for DR Congo (903)
Requisition ID 903 - Posted - Congo CP - Bukavu - RDD_COG_Country Director - Management - RDD_Relief and Development Department
Country Director for DR Congo
People in Need (PIN) is a Czech-based international non-governmental organization (NGO) that has provided humanitarian and development assistance across more than 20 countries since 1992. Today, PIN stands as one of the largest organizations of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, supporting vulnerable communities in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. PIN empowers civil society, advocates for human rights, and promotes social inclusion both at home and abroad.
About the DRC Programme of People in Need:
PIN is active in DRC since 2008. PIN focuses on addressing humanitarian and development needs, particularly in conflict-affected areas of South Kivu. PIN has provided emergency support in nutrition, food security, WASH, agriculture, and cash assistance while promoting climate resilience through sustainable initiatives, and is currently expanding its portfolio to include Education in Emergencies. Supported by donors such as ECHO, UN OCHA, and DoS, PIN operates with a small but solid team of national staff, reaching vulnerable communities in remote and hard-to-access areas.
Co budeš dělat
- Provides strategic leadership to fulfil the mission, vision, and strategy of PIN, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s core values.
- Represents PIN and builds strategic relationships with donors, national and international NGOs, government authorities, coordination platforms, and other key stakeholders.
- Strengthens PIN’s visibility, reputation, and influence in the country through strategic engagement, communication, and participation in relevant forums and coordination mechanisms.
- Proactively identifies and pursues funding opportunities and donor partnerships to support the sustainability and growth of the country programme
- Leads the implementation of medium- and short-term plans in coordination with headquarters (HQ), ensuring that required resources are in place and used effectively.
- Drives the development of new programmes and interventions, including expansion into new sectors.
- Oversees contingency planning and emergency preparedness and together with the Programmes Director, leads new emergency responses when needed.
- Ensures the quality, strategic alignment, and timely submission of proposals and donor reports, in collaboration with programme and HQ teams.
- Contributes to sector-wide advocacy and coordination efforts through relevant platforms and working groups.
- Promotes knowledge management and learning across the mission, in collaboration with HQ technical and MEAL teams.
- Promotes a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive organisational culture based on transparency, accountability, and professional growth.
- Provides regular guidance, feedback, and performance su
