Quick answer
GOAL is seeking a Country Director to lead its Ethiopia programme, providing strategic leadership and driving business development efforts in Ethiopia.
- Role
- Country Director
- Organization
- GOAL
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Country Director will lead GOAL's Ethiopia programme, providing strategic leadership and direction, managing large-scale programmes, and driving business development efforts.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for GOAL's Ethiopia programme
- Lead and support a high-performing Country Management Team
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality humanitarian and development programmes
- Drive business development efforts by identifying funding opportunities
- Represent GOAL with government authorities, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, and other key stakeholders
- Maintain oversight of security, safeguarding, compliance, and duty of care
What it takes
- Significant senior leadership experience within an international NGO, humanitarian, or development organization
- Experience managing large-scale programmes and multi-disciplinary teams in complex or challenging environments
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing institutional donor funding
- Strong understanding of programme quality, operational management, compliance, and risk oversight
- Excellent relationship-building, representation, and influencing skills
- Experience working with government partners, institutional donors, and coordination bodies
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Ethiopia.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include significant senior leadership experience, experience managing large-scale programmes, and demonstrated success in securing institutional donor funding.
How do I apply?
To apply, please click on the 'County Director Ethiopia' link provided in the job description.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on GOAL's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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