Head of Mission, Chad
Quick answer
Plan International is hiring a senior Head of Mission to lead its operations in Chad, focusing on children’s rights and gender equality, with a two-year fixed-term contract.
- Role
- Head of Mission, Chad
- Organization
- Plan International
- Location
- N'Djamena, Chad
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Plan International is seeking a Head of Mission to lead the organization's humanitarian, development, and advocacy portfolio in Chad, ensuring high-quality, impactful, and accountable programs that advance children’s rights and gender equality, particularly for girls and the most vulnerable communities.
What you'll do
- Provide overall leadership for Plan International’s humanitarian, development, and advocacy portfolio in Chad
- Ensure high-quality, impactful, and accountable programs
- Lead and develop a high-performing team
- Strengthen partnerships and secure sustainable funding
- Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture
- Ensure robust emergency preparedness
What it takes
- 10+ years of experience managing humanitarian and development programs in fragile or conflict-affected contexts
- Strong track record in donor engagement, business development, and partnership management
- Demonstrated expertise in security and risk management, localisation, and working through partners
- Fluency in French and English
- Experience in West and Central Africa or the wider Sahel region
- Proven senior leadership experience
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in N'Djamena, Chad.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified in the job description.
How do I apply for this role?
To apply for this role, visit the Plan International website at https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/54950/.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in N'Djamena, Chad, and is an in-office position.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 10+ years of experience in humanitarian and development programs, strong donor engagement and partnership management, security and risk management expertise, fluency in French and English, and experience in West and Central Africa or the wider Sahel region.
How to apply
Apply directly on Plan International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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