Lead with Purpose. Drive Impact. Shape the Future. CARE Rwanda is seeking an exceptional Country Director (CD) to provide bold, values-driven leadership and strategic direction for our country program. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact organization advancing gender equality, resilience, and locally led solutions for vulnerable communities—particularly women and girls. We are looking for a visionary, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in complexity, inspires high performance, and positions CARE as a trusted, influential partner in Rwanda’s development landscape. CARE strongly encourages applications from qualified Rwandan 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. Role Summary As Country Director, you will have overall accountability for strategy, programs, people, operations, and risk management , ensuring excellence across all functions while aligning with CARE’s global mission to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. You will serve as CARE’s senior representative in Rwanda, cultivating high-level relationships with government, donors, civil society, and the private sector. You will champion innovation, mobilize diversified resources, and drive sustainable impact in an evolving political, economic, and social environment. This role calls for a leader who: Leads with purpose and clarity Adapts confidently to complex and dynamic contexts Demonstrates an entrepreneurial and opportunity-driven mindset Models integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership Builds, empowers, and inspires diverse teams Engages and influences at the highest levels Drives operational discipline, risk awareness, and resilience Key Responsibilities Strategy and Execution Lead the development and delivery of CARE Rwanda’s multi-year strategy, aligned with global priorities and Rwanda’s national development agenda. Drive organizational transformation, innovation, and agility to ensure continued relevance and competitiveness. Exercise adaptive leadership in response to shifting political, social, and economic dynamics. Strengthen strategic foresight, scenario planning, and evidence-based decision-making. People Leadership and Organizational Development Inspire and lead a diverse, high-performing team, fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, learning, and safety. Set clear performance expectations and champion results-based management and continuous improvement. Identify, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring succession planning and leadership pipelines. Strengthen organizational resilience through effective knowledge management and capacity building. Resource Mobilization and External Representation Design and execute ambitious resource mobilization strategies with diversified funding streams. Build and deepen partnerships with donors, government institutions, civil society, and the private sector. Explore innovative financing models including private sector partnerships, impact finance, CSR, and locally generated resources. Represent CARE Rwanda externally, elevating its profile and influencing policy and donor agendas. Operational Excellence and Risk Management Ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operational systems aligned with CARE global standards. Lead safeguarding, security, and risk management to protect staff, partners, and communities. Oversee financial sustainability, budgeting, cost recovery, and responsible resource allocation. Continuously assess and adapt management structures to remain fit-for-purpose. Program Quality and Impact Ensure programs are evidence-based, community-centered, and innovative, delivering transformative and scalable impact. Uphold program quality standards, robust MEAL systems, and timely project delivery. Advance CARE’s localization agenda by strengthening civil society capacity and locally led solutions. Leverage partnerships to scale innovation and deepen long-term impact. In summary this is what we are looking for: Senior leadership experience in humanitarian and/or development contexts, preferably in Rwanda or the region. Strong track record in strategic leadership, organizational transformation, and resource mobilization. Demonstrated success engaging government, donors, and private sector partners at senior levels. Proven ability to lead complex operations with strong risk management and compliance oversight. Deep commitment to gender equality, locally led development, and inclusive leadership. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to innovate, adapt, and lead through change. Why Join CARE Rwanda? Lead a respected organization with a strong national footprint and global influence. Shape innovative, locally owned solutions with lasting impact. Work with a passionate, values-driven team committed to equity and social justice. Influence policy, partnerships, and practice at national and regional levels. #LI-CM1