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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