Deputy Country Director for Ethiopia

About the role

The Deputy Country Director (Programmes) supports the Country Director in leading People in Need’s humanitarian and development portfolio in Ethiopia. This senior position provides strategic direction, ensures programme quality and compliance, and represents the organisation to national authorities, donors and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic agenda for the Relief and Development Department, aligning programmes with national and international priorities.
• Ensure the relevance, quality and compliance of all programmes, supervising design and implementation together with Programme Managers and Advisors.
• Manage programme risks and oversee human‑resource planning and staff development within the programme unit.
• Represent People in Need to government bodies, donors, consortium partners and coordination platforms, cultivating strategic relationships.
• Identify and pursue new funding and partnership opportunities, contributing to the country’s fundraising strategy.
• Act as the legal representative of the organisation in the Country Director’s absence.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in senior programme management within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑sectoral teams and manage large‑scale, donor‑funded projects.
• Strong understanding of the Ethiopian aid landscape, donor requirements and national policies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of building partnerships with authorities and donors.
• Capacity to ensure compliance with organisational values, policies and risk frameworks.

Required skills

What we offer

• Two‑year fixed‑term contract based in Addis Ababa.
• Opportunity to shape strategic humanitarian and development interventions in Ethiopia.
• Collaboration with a respected international NGO and a diverse portfolio of donors.