Director II, Deputy Regional

About ChildFund

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values

We aspire for every person in our organization—program, participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment

ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and / or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role

The Deputy Regional Director Programs and Impact Africa (DRDP&I-A) will provide strategic, programmatic, and operational leadership for ChildFund’s programs in Africa. Reporting to the Regional Director, the DRDP&I will supervise Country Directors and guide program design and implementation, ensuring program quality and effective strategy delivery. The DRDP&I is responsible for driving results including quality and innovation and developing new opportunities in the region. Acting as an ambassador for organizational priorities, the DRDP&I will support country programs in implementing ChildFund’s Strategy through their Country Strategic Plans (CSPs). This role emphasizes collaboration for quality delivery, partnership, business development, monitoring, evaluation and learning. A significant portion of the DRDP&I’s time will be dedicated to driving performance and results, strategic plan monitoring and business development activities.

To be considered, candidates must have current residence and work authorization in a West African country where ChildFund has physical presence (Senegal, Guinea Conakry, The Gambia, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, or Sierra Leone).

Required Experience and Education

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in design and delivery of programs in development and humanitarian settings, or other related area is required.
• Experience working on development and humanitarian coordination at a senior management role is required.
• Experience in acquiring and managing large and complex grants
• Experience in a humanitarian context within the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable.
• Experience in the Africa region is required.
• Experience with child sponsorship is an advantage.
• Extensive experience living and working in the international development community.

Primary Responsibilities

Required Competencies

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

Other Required Competencies

Other Requirements