Country Director - Roving

About Us

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

Job Purpose

GOAL is currently present in 14 countries across Africa, Middle East and Latin America.  We are seeking an experienced humanitarian professional to join us as a Roving Country Director (RCD). The RCD will provide leadership support to existing programmes (both in country and remotely) deploying to GOAL’s missions to cover gaps where necessary as an interim Country Director.  

Typically, the RCD will undertake short term assignments of 3- 6 months and will be on deployment approximately 70% of the time where you will function as an interim CD in an existing GOAL Country of Operation, in addition you may be asked to cover other gaps in Country Management Team positions. While acting as CD you will be responsible to cover all major areas of work typically associated with the role, these include:

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Development and execution of country strategy
• Programmes - ensure that all programme activities are planned, resourced, implemented, monitored and evaluated
• Safety and security of all staff
• Country level advocacy
• Resource allocation and mobilisation
• Cost efficiency and quality, including implementation of control mechanisms
• Adequate country structures and systems
• Learning, training and development of all staff, including a strategy for national staff development

What You’ll Bring:

• At least 7 years’ experience from working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience working in diverse, complex and volatile contexts
  Experience supporting strategic programme development including successful proposal development for a wide array of humanitarian donors.
• Experience in developing security protocols and in contingency planning.
• Budgetary and financial management skills.
• Ability to quickly assess new context(s)
• Be an active listener; open-minded; excel in analysing information and giving feedback and have a positive attitude towards people.
• Language: Fluency in English, both written and verbal is Essential. French, Spanish Arabic language skills are an advantage but not essential.

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed.  At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie  

 GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups). We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.