Regional Director Horn, Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (HECSA)

Join Cordaid as Regional Director for HECSA to lead impactful strategies in healthcare, education, and justice across Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa.

• You have an Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in International Development, Political Science, Public Administration, Humanitarian Studies, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of senior leadership experience in Horn, Eastern, Central, or Southern Africa, or comparable fragile and politically complex contexts.
• Strong experience in regional leadership, strategic partnership stewardship, external representation, portfolio oversight, and resource mobilization.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with senior political, donor, government, civil society, and private-sector network actors.
• A strong understanding of locally led development, partner-led programming, humanitarian preparedness, risk management, safeguarding, safety, and compliance in fragile settings.
• In-depth knowledge of the application of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Sphere standards, Pledge for Change, and Grand Bargain commitments.
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships, support co-creation, strengthen funding pipelines, and lead multi-country or distributed teams through organizational change.
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of French, Arabic, Portuguese, or relevant regional languages is a distinct 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, home-based within the HECSA region.
• Hybrid working conditions and a market-conform contract with employment terms and conditions aligned with the responsibilities of the position.