COUNTRY DIRECTOR - BURUNDI

Lead Transformational Change. Deliver Lasting Impact.

CARE is seeking an exceptional and visionary Country Director to lead its operations in Burundi. This is a high-impact leadership role for a dynamic individual who can navigate complexity, inspire teams, and drive innovative solutions that improve the lives of vulnerable communities—especially women and girls.

As Country Director, you will shape the strategic direction of CARE’s country program, ensuring operational excellence, sustainable growth, and meaningful, scalable impact in a challenging and evolving context.

CARE strongly encourages applications from qualified Burudian Nationals and will prioritize hiring on a local contract for this role. International candidates will only be considered if a suitable local candidate cannot be identified. 

The Opportunity

You are more than a leader—you are:

• An Innovator: Driving change and embracing new approaches, including digital transformation

• A Network Builder: Cultivating strong partnerships across government, civil society, and the private sector

• A Leader of Complexity: Guiding high-performing teams with emotional intelligence and clarity

• Impact-Driven: Delivering cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable results

• Agile & Adaptive: Thriving in fast-changing environments and leading transformation

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Lead the development and delivery of CARE Burundi’s multi-year strategy aligned to global and national priorities

• Drive organizational transformation, innovation, and adaptive programming

• Strengthen strategic foresight and resilience through data-driven decision-making

People Leadership & Culture

• Inspire and lead a diverse team, fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, and high performance

• Build leadership pipelines, support talent development, and embed continuous learning

Resource Mobilization & External Representation

• Secure and diversify funding through institutional, private sector, and innovative financing streams

• Position CARE as a trusted partner with donors, government, and key stakeholders

• Represent CARE at the highest levels, influencing policy and development agendas

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations

• Oversee financial sustainability, risk management, and safeguarding

• Maintain strong systems that deliver quality programs on time and within budget

Program Quality & Impact

• Champion innovative, evidence-based, and community-led programming

• Strengthen localization and partnerships to scale impact

• Ensure delivery of high-quality programs with measurable outcomes

  
  
   

Why Join CARE?

At CARE, you will lead with purpose—driving innovative, locally led solutions that create lasting change. You’ll be part of a global organization committed to equity, inclusion, and tackling the root causes of poverty and social injustice. 

 

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