The ED/SG serves as the chief facilitator of CARE International (CI), ensuring the Confederation achieves its mission to fight poverty and social injustice while championing gender equality. This role combines operational oversight, governance facilitation, strategic leadership, and global advocacy to enable CI’s Member/s to thrive as a unified yet decentralized network.
The dual title covers two distinct sets of responsibilities. The Executive Director role involves overseeing the day-to-day management and operations of the CI Secretariat, ensuring the delivery of priorities established by the membership through a facilitative, supportive, and coordinating approach. The Secretary-General aspect of the role refers to serving as the Secretary for the Swiss and Belgium Associations of CARE International, and leading and supporting the governance bodies of these Associations (the Assembly and Executive Committee) in fulfilling their responsibilities.
Job location
Flexible (preference for time zones between the Middle East and Western Europe) and working out of a CARE International registered office. Candidates must have the right to work in their location.
How to apply
CARE International is partnering with Red Sea Executive Search for the appointment of this position. For an informal chat prior to application, please contact
Tim Wingrove or Irene Oduor via [email protected].
Please apply by submitting a CV and covering letter via Red Sea’s website. The deadline for applications is on 23 February.
CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.