Country Director, Iraq

About the role

Save the Children is seeking an experienced leader to head its Iraq Country Office. Based in Erbil, the Country Director will steer a portfolio of humanitarian, recovery and development programmes across 12 governorates, ensuring the most vulnerable children receive essential support.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a $11.7 million portfolio and a team of ~54 staff.
• Oversee programme delivery in education, child protection, health, WASH, livelihoods and climate resilience.
• Manage relationships with donors, government authorities, local partners and international stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Save the Children policies, donor requirements and local regulations.
• Lead the transition toward a humanitarian‑development‑peace (HDP) Nexus approach.
• Represent the organization in high‑level coordination forums and advocacy platforms.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of senior management experience in humanitarian or development settings.
• Proven track record of managing large budgets and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of the Iraqi context, including security, displacement and protection challenges.
• Fluent English (essential) and Arabic (desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to influence donors, government and partner organisations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a high‑impact programme in a complex environment.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with Save the Children standards.
• Professional development and exposure to a global humanitarian network.