Deputy Country Director, Generic
Please note that this is a generic recruitment posting.We continuously welcome applications from professionals who are interested injoining Medair in future field opportunities.
By applying, you will be considered for both current andupcoming positions across our country programmes. As opportunities arise andyour profile matches our anticipated recruitment needs, a member of our teamwill contact you regarding the next steps.
Please note that the standard application responsetimeline does not apply to generic recruitment postings.
Role Summary
Working at country-level, the Deputy Country Directorprovides strategic, operational, and managerial leadership to ensure effectiveprogramme implementation and support function performance. The role supportscountry strategy development, oversees programme coordination, strengthenssystems and compliance, and deputizes for the Country Director when required.The DCD plays a key role in donor engagement, external representation, andcross-team collaboration.
Workplace & Conditions
Position based in capital city or main operational hub, withfrequent travel to field sites, including remote locations with basic livingconditions.
Responsibilities:
• Portfolio Management: Ensure coordinated, high-qualityprogramme implementation underpinned by effective support services. Overseecross-departmental planning and operational coherence. Contribute to countrystrategy and proposal development, reporting and partnership management.Deputize for the CD as required.
• External Representation: Support Country Director inexternal engagement with authorities, partners, clusters, and donors. Activelyparticipate in coordination fora as required.
• Financial Management: Maintain oversight of spending andgrant management. Ensure appropriate compliance and controls are in place tomitigate risks of fraud or disallowances.
• Team Leadership & Culture: Line-manage senior staff.Promote a supportive, accountable, and inclusive work environment; ensureeffective communication, performance management, capacity building and supportthe team to work together effectively, modelling Medair’s values. Understandand communicate programme needs clearly to the support teams, fostering closecollaboration.
• Security Management: Manage security in the CountryDirector’s absence. Support Project Coordinators to update security plans/protocols and talk through security decisions. Manage incidents and supportstaff preparedness as required.
Educational background:
• University degree in Management, Development Studies,Business Administration, Public Health or a relevant technical field.
Experience:
• At least two years of post-qualification managementexperience in humanitarian or development programmes.
• Experience of team leadership and security management
• Proven experience working with donors, governmentofficials, and humanitarian coordination structures; understanding of CHS,Sphere, and humanitarian standards.
Competencies:
• Team leadership
• Security management
• Understanding of humanitarian principles
• Strong competencies in budgeting, financial oversight,proposal development, compliance, risk management, and externalengagement."
Behavioural Skills:
• Self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, accountable
• Servant-hearted, relational leader able to build trust,promote collaboration, and model integrity across diverse teams.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills;adaptable in rapidly changing contexts.
• Culturally sensitive team-builder with strong coaching andmentoring skills, able to develop others effectively.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure,and maintain personal resilience and composure.
• Demonstrates spiritual team leadership bynurturing a supportive, faith-based environment aligned with Medair’s Christianidentity.
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
- Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
- Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Advertised on JobUpfree.