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Regional Director – East & Southern Africa job at CARE International | Apply Now
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About the Organisation
CARE International is a leading global humanitarian and development organization dedicated to fighting poverty and promoting social justice. For over 75 years, CARE has supported millions of vulnerable people worldwide by driving long-term development, responding to crises, advancing gender equality, and empowering communities. CARE works in more than 100 countries, partnering closely with local organizations, governments, private sector actors, and community networks to deliver sustainable impact.
Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
Job Title
Regional Director – East & Southern Africa job at CARE International
CARE International
Job Description
The Regional Director will provide vision, leadership, and strategic oversight to CARE’s programs across East and Southern Africa. The role is responsible for guiding country office strategies, ensuring operational excellence, strengthening partnerships, fostering local leadership, mobilizing resources, and managing regional risks and humanitarian responses.
The successful candidate will support Country Directors, engage with high-level stakeholders across government, donors, private sector, and development partners, and champion gender equality, diversity, and locally-led development. This role sits on CARE’s global leadership team and plays a critical role in shaping CARE’s long-term impact in the region.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and vision for CARE’s work across 12 country offices
Drive the implementation of regional and country strategies aligned with CARE’s mission
Oversee humanitarian preparedness, rapid response, and program delivery
Ensure financial accountability, operational excellence, and donor compliance
Strengthen risk management and staff safety systems in fragile contexts
Lead regional advocacy, representation, and partnership engagement
Expand resource mobilization and diversify regional funding opportunities
Guide organizational transformation and locally-led development approaches
Manage, coach, and mentor senior leadership teams across the region
Promote CARE values including gender equality, inclusivity, and ethical leadership
Drive regional performance reporting, learning, and accountability systems
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field
7+ years senior leadership experience in humanitarian and development programs
Experience leading programs across complex and fragile environments
Proven success with donor engagement and institutional fundraising
Experience managing large multi-country operations and diverse teams
Strong knowledge of gender equality and working with women’s movements
Demonstrated experience overseeing compliance, safety, and risk management
Excellent stakeholder engagement and advocacy abilities
Proven emotional intelligence, cross-cultural leadership, and diplomatic skills
Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Extensive regional experience and networks in East & Southern Africa
Experience leading organizational transformation and partner-led models
Key Competencies
Strategic leadership & vision
Humanitarian program management
Fundraising & donor relations
High-level representation & diplomacy
Gender equality & social justice focus
Team leadership & talent development
Crisis management & operational resilience
Policy influence and partnership building
How to Apply
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS:
Interested and qualified candidates are advised that all applications should be submitted online.
To apply please click on the APPLY button below.
