Country Representative – Roster Various Countries

Weworld; Milano; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WeWorld is seeking a Country Representative to lead the country programme, reporting to the Head of Regional Unit. The role is based in the country and will be responsible for strategic direction, program quality, and compliance.

The successful candidate will represent WeWorld with donors, government authorities, UN agencies, partners, and key stakeholders, driving partnerships and fundraising while ensuring security and smooth operations of the country office.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including donors and government authorities.
• Strategic thinking and ability to drive country-level program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability for the country programme.
• Represent WeWorld with donors, authorities, UN agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead development and implementation of the country strategy.
• Drive fundraising and resource mobilization efforts.
• Ensure quality, impact, and compliance of all programmes and projects.
• Oversee security, safety, and operations of the country office.
• Supervise staff and promote a high-performing team.
• Ensure financial controls and donor compliance.
• Guide external communication, advocacy, and policy implementation.
• Promote knowledge management and continuous improvement.

Job description

Position:Country Representative – Roster Various Countries

Reporting Relationship: Head of Regional Unit

Location: to be defined according to needs

Deadline: 21/10/2026

Starting date: according to program needs

ROSTER

WeWorld opened this Roster for Country Representatives with strong experience in both development and emergency settings and interested for short notice, short terms deployments in countries where WeWorld would experience unexpected gaps.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and selected candidates will become part of WeWorld roster list of professionals who will be contacted when needed.

Being part of the list does not guarantee any immediate of future collaborations with WeWorld. Inclusion on the roster list will be active for the ongoing year and can be renewed upon mutual agreement between WeWorld and the roster list members.

Job description

The Country Representative is based in the country for which he/she is the legal representative and head of mission of the organization. He/she reports to the Head of Regional Unit.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES

• Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and accountability for WeWorld's country programme.
• Represent WeWorld with donors, government authorities, UN agencies, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead the development and implementation of the country strategy and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Drive partnership development, fundraising, and resource mobilization efforts.
• Ensure the quality, relevance, impact, and compliance of all programmes and projects.
• Oversee the security, safety, and operational management of the country office.
• Lead, supervise, and support expatriate, national staff, and volunteers, promoting a positive and high-performing work environment.
• Ensure sound financial management, internal controls, and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
• Guide external communication, advocacy, and policy implementation to strengthen visibility and influence.
• Promote knowledge management, organizational learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across the country programme.