Country Director Yemen
Role Summary
Join ZOA as the Country Director for Yemen, leading impactful humanitarian programs and fostering local partnerships in a challenging environment.
Minimum Requirements
You are a strategic and values-driven leader with strong organisational sensitivity. You combine vision with execution and inspire people to perform and grow. You are able to operate effectively in a complex and sometimes insecure environment. You are strong in networking and forging relationships with key partners for ZOA Yemen.
- You also bring:*
- A completed university degree
- At least three years of relevant senior management experience in a humanitarian or development setting
- Proven experience in integrated management (programmes, finance, HR and operations)
- Experience in donor relations and external representation
- Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic speaking is a plus.
- Leadership profile:*
- Spiritual leadership and full alignment with ZOA’s vision, mission and Christian values
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills combined with strong decision-making capacity
- A participative and empowering leadership style
- Coaching skills and a focus on staff development
- Organisational and political sensitivity
- Flexibility, intercultural competence and resilience
Working Conditions
- A key leadership role within an international NGO with global impact
- A one-year appointment with possible extension
- The opportunity to work in a mission-driven and faith-based organisation
- Close collaboration within an international executive leadership team
- A dynamic working environment requiring regular travel
Eligibility Criteria
No explicit eligibility statements regarding sponsorship or specific requirements for applicants from Africa.
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