Country Director - Somalia

International Rescue Committee (IRC) has announced a full time opening for the role of Country Director - Somalia in Somalia. The role requires a skilled individual with 9 - 10 years of experience in Management/leadership or a related field. The application deadline is Apr, 27 — early applications are encouraged. he International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The International Rescue Committee first began assisting Somalis in the early 1980s following the Somalia-Ethiopian conflict. Forced to halt programs due to a resurgence of violence, the IRC restarted relief efforts in 2007, working with local authorities to foster development through the creation of jobs and community participation. Now as Somalia and its neighbors struggle to recover from the effects of a catastrophic drought, the IRC is responding to Somalis’ urgent needs. Scope of Work The Country Director leads IRC’s overall strategy, staff, programs, and operations in Somalia, ensuring high-quality, accountable, and client-focused delivery, strong resource stewardship, and a safe work environment. As IRC’s principal representative, the role engages with government, donors, UN agencies, civil society, and media to advance IRC’s mission and influence. The position oversees a diverse humanitarian, recovery, and development portfolio—implemented directly and with partners—and ensures coherent, effective, and principled delivery of IRC’s Somalia strategy. Success requires strong leadership, communication, and partnership-building skills, with a focus on risk management in a complex environment. The === Skills & Qualifications === Job Requirements: You should have strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills, and be able to deploy strong communications effectively, both internally and externally. You should enjoy developing networks to build partnerships and diversify program resources. • Graduate degree in a relevant field.• At least 10 years of progressive international work experience, including leadership at the Country Director level of multi-site, multi-sectoral operations in a complex operating environment, supervising large teams.• Experience working in conflict/post-conflict or disaster response situation.• Professional fluency in written and spoken English. Demonstrated Technical Skills:• Experience managing security in a complex and rapidly changing security context.• Confirmed ability to negotiate and work with partner organizations. Experience with organizational capacity strengthening and partnership building is helpful.• Strong budget and fiscal oversight --- About Somalia --- Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda

Job Requirements: You should have strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills, and be able to deploy strong communications effectively, both internally and externally. You should enjoy developing networks to build partnerships and diversify program resources. • Graduate degree in a relevant field.• At least 10 years of progressive international work experience, including leadership at the Country Director level of multi-site, multi-sectoral operations in a complex operating environment, supervising large teams.• Experience working in conflict/post-conflict or disaster response situation.• Professional fluency in written and spoken English. Demonstrated Technical Skills:• Experience managing security in a complex and rapidly changing security context.• Confirmed ability to negotiate and work with partner organizations. Experience with organizational capacity strengthening and partnership building is helpful.• Strong budget and fiscal oversight capacities.• Extensive representation and fundraising success, including prior experience with European, US, private and other international donors.• Established capacity to handle stressful situations in a healthy, constructive manner.• Ability to respond to multiple priorities in a timely manner, producing high-quality outcomes.• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.• Working knowledge of file sharing protocols such as Dropbox, SharePoint, etc., an advantage. Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:• Experience building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organization.• Demonstrated successful leadership and management experience with multi-disciplinary teams in cross-cultural settings, including active mentoring and coaching.• Effective in developing high-potential staff to achieve career growth and maximum contribution.• Confirmed experience delivering su

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