Country Director

Location

Banjul, Gambia

Category

NGO/Nonprofit

Posted

28 September 2026

Deadline

20 October 2026

Source

admin

About this opportunity

It's more than just a job. ChildFund works to ensure that children and youth in The Gambia grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe, regardless of their circumstances. Through partnerships with communities, local organizations, and government, we deliver programs that strengthen child protection, education, livelihoods, and resilience. Our staff and volunteers are at the heart of this mission. Every role contributes to creating lasting impact for children and their families across the country. We are proud to be a people-first organization, committed to supporting our employees through a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid leave allowance, medical insurance, a severance package, social security, employee wellness initiatives, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition rewards, and clear pathways for career growth.

Requirements

Required Experience and Education A university degree in a relevant field is required; a master’s degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred. Minimum 10 years of progressively senior leadership experience in international development, humanitarian action, or related sectors. At least 5 years in a senior country leadership role with accountability for strategy, programs, people, risk, and financial performance. Demonstrated experience in the management of institutional grants and individual donors. Demonstrated success in securing funding from varied sources, with a strong emphasis on pre-positioning, strategic networking, and donor engagement. Expected level of effort in business development: 25% or higher. Proven experience leading resource mobilization and securing funding from bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and private-sector sources. Experience in emergency programs and/or community development programs. Demonstrated experience representing an organization at senior government, donor, and diplomatic levels. Experience leading organizations or programs within West Africa is strongly preferred. Experience managing partnerships with NGOs and local civil society organizations. Experience managing multi-partner programs and strengthening local civil society organizations. Demonstrated experience leading organizations through change, growth, and organizational transformation.