Regional Director Middle East and Afghanistan (MEA)

Join Cordaid as the Regional Director for Middle East and Afghanistan to lead strategic initiatives in a complex humanitarian context.

• You have an Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in International Development, Political Science, Public Administration, Humanitarian Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of senior executive leadership experience in the Middle East, Afghanistan, or comparable politically complex, fragile, and conflict-affected environments.
• A proven track record in regional portfolio oversight, partner ecosystem stewardship, multi-million euro resource mobilization, and managing distributed or multi-country teams.
• Demonstrated network and relationship-building experience with senior political figures, major international institutional donors, and civil society networks.
• A deep conceptual and operational understanding of Locally Led Development (LLD), partner-led programming, and risk management in high-risk settings.
• In-depth, expert application knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Sphere standards, Pledge for Change, and Grand Bargain commitments.
• Exceptional skills in adaptive leadership, organizational change management, diplomatic negotiation, and strategic communication.
• You are fluent in English. Proficiency in Arabic is considered a strong asset.
• You recognize yourself in Cordaid’s mission and values.

• A high-profile senior leadership position within an international, professional organization with a focus on social impact.
• A varied, highly impactful, and autonomous role where strategic initiative and vision are essential.
• A global organization with a strong commitment to social entrepreneurship and locally led impact.
• Good international working conditions and excellent secondary benefits.
• An initial contract for 1 year with the intention of extending, based anywhere in the MEA region.
• Hybrid working conditions and a market-conform contract with employment terms and conditions aligned with the responsibilities of the position.