Country Director: Strategy, Partnerships & Local Impact

War Child Alliance; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

War Child Alliance is seeking a Country Director to provide leadership and strategic direction for country operations, aligning local plans with the organisation’s global strategy while ensuring programme quality and locally led partnerships.

You will oversee annual planning, performance reviews, and reporting, and you will support a transition toward locally and partner‑led programming, while safeguarding staff wellbeing and applying rigorous people practices.

Qualifications

• Experience leading country programs in humanitarian contexts.
• Strong governance and fiduciary controls.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and update strategy and annual plans.
• Hold final accountability for programme delivery, learning, sustainability, and compliance.
• Manage annual planning, performance review, and reporting.
• Support transition toward locally and partner-led programming through shared decision-making.
• Lead Country Management Team and foster a safe, inclusive workplace.

Skills

Strategy & Leadership

Governance

Partnerships

Fundraising

Risk Management

People Leadership

Compliance

Financial Management

Job description

War Child Alliance is seeking a Country Director to provide leadership and strategic direction for country operations, aligning local plans with the organisation’s global strategy while ensuring programme quality and locally led partnerships.

You will oversee annual planning, performance reviews, and reporting, and you will support a transition toward locally and partner‑led programming, while safeguarding staff wellbeing and applying rigorous people practices.