Country Director Pakistan

About the role

Mercy Corps Pakistan, which has worked in the country since 1986 in public health, economic opportunities, water and food security and disaster relief, is looking for a Country Director based in Islamabad. The post manages a portfolio of health, education, protection, livelihoods and emergency response programs with an average yearly budget of USD 15 million, supervises the country team and is accountable to beneficiaries and donors. The position is open to Pakistan nationals only, and applications close on 30 November.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate and communicate the country vision and lead annual strategy planning aligned with Mercy Corps' Pathway to Possibility
• Prioritize actions and resources, use technical support teams and external consultants, and share successes with other Mercy Corps teams
• Explore and present funding opportunities and support fundraising with institutional and private donors, and network with donors and government stakeholders, including climate change resilience and disaster risk reduction
• Represent Mercy Corps with government, donors, partners, media and communities, and ensure compliance with the MoU with the Ministry of Interior
• Manage the country team, including hiring, training, mentoring and performance reviews
• Oversee program quality, budget management of sub-grantees and sub-contractors, and ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations
• Implement security protocols and liaise with the regional and global security team

Required profile

• MA/S or equivalent in a relevant field
• 7-10 years of field experience in international relief and development, including managing large programs
• 5 years of senior leadership, capacity building and field management experience
• Previous experience as a country director for large country offices and previous work in Pakistan
• Experience managing large teams in complex environments and with donors such as USAID, Global Fund, FCDO, UN and private donors
• Excellent English; Urdu and other local languages are a plus

Required skills

• Financial and grants management
• Project or program management qualification or commitment to obtain it early
• Sphere standards knowledge and emergency response training preferred