Country Director Chad

Description

The starting salary package for this position is £73,628 GBP / approx. $93,507.56 USD including all allowances. 

About the Chad programme:

More than 30 years of civil war - including the Libyan invasion - has resulted in significant landmine/UXO contamination and large-scale population displacement in Chad.

MAG has been working in Chad since 2004 and has carried out demining operations in the Lake and Tibesti regions since 2014. MAG has also implemented weapons management and destruction projects across the country, working closely with the Chadian authorities to reduce the risks and impacts of unplanned explosions and reduce the danger of weapons proliferation to civilian populations.

About the role: 

MAG is seeking an experienced Country Director to lead and represent our programme in Chad. This senior leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction, ensuring effective programme delivery, and strengthening MAG’s presence and partnerships in country.

The Country Director will oversee all programme activities, ensuring they are delivered safely, effectively and in line with MAG policies, donor requirements and international standards. The role includes leading the Senior Management Team, developing and delivering annual business plans, and ensuring strong coordination between strategic, operational and programmatic priorities.

You will maintain oversight of programme budgets and financial performance, ensuring robust financial management across multiple grants and contracts. The role also includes identifying and pursuing business development opportunities, building relationships with donors and partners, and overseeing proposal development and reporting.

The Country Director will represent MAG with government authorities, donors and partners, while also maintaining oversight of security management and operational risk. As a member of MAG’s Global Leadership Team, you will contribute to organisational strategy and uphold MAG’s values and operational standards.

Requirements

Requirements 

• Significant experience working internationally at senior management level within humanitarian or development programmes

• Proven experience leading and managing multidisciplinary and multicultural teams in complex operational environments

• Experience managing and leading WAM & HMA programmes

• Strong understanding of the humanitarian and development context, ideally including experience in the Sahel region

• Fluency in both French and English

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to this role, we will welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Renumeration Package: £93,507.56 per annum including basic salary and all allowances and this increases with service.

• Accommodation: MAG will provide accommodation in-country.

• Leave: Annual leave starts at 6 weeks per year and increases with service to 8 weeks per year. As above, hardship programmes receive additional leave. This will be 10 days per leave year.

• Flights: MAG provides three international flights at home per year.

• Insurance: Programme based staff are automatically covered by MAG's comprehensive insurance package including Personal accident and medical expenses insurance; Death by natural causes insurance and access to 24-hour medical assistance.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of 2nd April 2026.

MAG will support the successful applicant with any visa or work permit required, including application, administration and costs, however applicants will need to be able to obtain these within a reasonable time period to be considered for the role, due to programme needs.

We are happy to provide more details about the role. Please email us at recruitment@maginternational.org for more details if required.