Global Surge Team Roster: Emergency Country Director
Core
Lead all programs and operations for an assigned country during humanitarian emergencies, ensuring rapid response, strategic direction, and staff safety.
Role type
Senior IC Emergency Country Director
Builds
Emergency humanitarian response programs and services for displaced populations
Domain
Humanitarian aid / International Development
Required skills
Strategic planning, program management, stakeholder engagement, financial management, security management, team leadership, donor relations, crisis response coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with major international donors (USAID, UN agencies), knowledge of regional contexts, ability to deploy rapidly
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead country program strategy and alignment with organizational goals; manage external relations with governments, UN, and donors; oversee staff safety, security, and well-being; manage financial resources and compliance; coach and develop senior management and country teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC