Country Director – Women for Women International DRC

About the role

The Country Director leads Women for Women International’s operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, shaping vision, strategy and delivering gender‑transformative programs that empower thousands of women each year.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic direction and high‑level oversight of program implementation and office operations.
• Lead a professional country team delivering a 12‑month holistic graduation program, men‑as‑allies initiatives and innovative projects.
• Represent the organization to donors, government, civil society and partners, cultivating new funding and partnership opportunities.
• Develop annual operational plans, budgets and work plans aligned with the 2025 strategy.
• Ensure financial, administrative and logistical compliance with WfWI standards and donor requirements.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and learning to drive programmatic excellence and impact scaling.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in the non‑profit sector, preferably in gender‑focused development.
• Demonstrated ability to build capacity, mentor staff and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to women’s empowerment and experience delivering transformative development programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to operate in unstable environments.
• Track record of securing and managing donor funding and developing strategic partnerships.

Required skills

• Leadership and management
• Strategic planning
• Donor relations and fundraising
• Program monitoring and evaluation
• Financial and operational oversight