Country Director – Ethiopia

Job description

Concern Worldwide is recruiting a Country Director to lead its Ethiopia programmes and operations from Addis Ababa. This is a two-year fixed-term role with accompanied terms, based in Addis Ababa and involving regular travel to programme sites. The director will lead strategy and programme delivery, manage the country team and budget, oversee security and safeguarding, maintain donor and government relationships, and ensure accountability to programme participants. The position reports to the Regional Director.

Concern lists a GB8 salary range of €63,461–€70,513; the posting does not state a pay period. ReliefWeb gives a closing date of 25 October 2026. Concern says it shortlists regularly and may make an offer before closing. Apply through the official Concern Worldwide careers page, requisition 1155. Source: Concern Worldwide careers; discovered through the public ReliefWeb listing on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Advanced degree, preferably in social science, development management, business management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. At least five years of overseas management and coordination of development or humanitarian programmes, including at least three years in senior management. Strong leadership, change management, English communication, donor representation, financial oversight, coordination and conflict-resolution skills. Experience managing major donor grants and willingness to travel regularly to project sites. Horn of Africa or Ethiopia experience, commercial contracts and climate finance are desirable.

Benefits