Country Director

Oversee all programs and operations in Libya and Tunisia. Lead and develop the team.

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Overview

Oversee all programs and operations in Libya and Tunisia. Lead and develop the team.

You have:

  • Graduate degree in a relevant field preferred.
  • At least 12 years of dynamically responsible international work experience, including leadership at the Country Director level of multi-site, multi-sectoral operations in a complex operating environment, with preference for experience in the MENAU Region.
  • Prior experience working within organizational structures in transition.
  • Experience working in conflict/post-conflict or disaster response situation.
  • Professional fluency in written and spoken English. Arabic is a preferred asset.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of how you have built partnerships in a complex operating environment? This question assesses your networking and collaborative skills in challenging settings. Discuss specific partnerships that had tangible impacts and how they benefited your organization.
Describe a time when you had to manage a cross-cultural team. What challenges did you face? The interviewer is interested in your leadership and diversity management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle budget oversight for multiple programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a strategic decision you made to benefit an organization's operations. What was the outcome? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How have you ensured compliance with donor requirements in your previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What approaches have you taken to ensure effective team performance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have in disaster response situations? How did it shape your approach to leadership? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 9 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org