DRC Country Director: Lead Humanitarian Programs

Wr; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Employee discount program

Job summary

World Relief seeks a Country Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to provide strategic and operational leadership over the country program, ensuring high‑impact humanitarian and development responses. The role includes financial oversight, security, and donor engagement.

The position requires senior management experience, fundraising and program development skills, and the ability to relocate to the DRC. Travel to field sites is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration of U.S government and UN grants.
• Proven leadership and management of international donor support programs, networking, with extensive experience in strategic planning, resource mobilization, proposal development, personnel management and supervision, and budgeting in a multi-project and multi‑funding environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee country program strategy and donor relations.
• Lead senior management team and drive business development.
• Ensure program quality and Monitoring & Evaluation processes.
• Travel frequently to project sites in DRC.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Resource mobilization

Proposal development

Staff supervision

Multicultural teamwork

Communication (French & English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

World Relief seeks a Country Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to provide strategic and operational leadership over the country program, ensuring high‑impact humanitarian and development responses. The role includes financial oversight, security, and donor engagement.

The position requires senior management experience, fundraising and program development skills, and the ability to relocate to the DRC. Travel to field sites is expected as part of the role.