Regional Director – East Africa (Nairobi) | Future Pipeline for MENA, Africa & Asia

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.

Overview of position

We are recruiting a Regional Director to lead our operations in East Africa (based in Nairobi, Kenya). This is a high-impact international leadership role, overseeing multiple country programmes and driving growth, profitability, compliance, and operational excellence in challenging humanitarian and development contexts. 

In addition to this immediate post, strong applicants will also be considered for our leadership pipeline, with potential future Regional Director assignments in MENA, Africa, and Asia. 

Role objectives

Strategic Leadership & Regional Oversight

• Shape and deliver the regional strategy for the assigned region, aligned with global goals.

• Mentor operational and finance management team members in the region and build a strong management pipeline across multiple geographies.

• Represent the organisation with governments, donors, and partners at the highest levels.

Financial & Business Growth

• Lead P&L management across multi-country operations.

• Drive revenue generation, business expansion, and sustainable profitability.

• Ensure full compliance with national and international financial and regulatory frameworks.

Partnerships & Business Development

• Develop and expand client relationships across humanitarian and development sectors.

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in East Africa while also contributing to pipeline growth at global level for CTG.

• Provide oversight and support for bids, proposals, and key negotiations.

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Guarantee high-quality service delivery and compliance with global ethical standards.

• Act as the escalation point for complex operational or security issues.

• Ensure staff safety and business continuity in fragile and high-risk contexts.

Project reporting

• This role reports to the COO. 

Key competencies

• Education:Master’s degree in Management, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.

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  Experience:

• At least 11–15 years in progressively senior leadership roles across international development/humanitarian contexts.

• Minimum two international postings as Country Director, Regional Head, or equivalent.

• Minimum 8 years' experience leading and managing medium to large sized teams spread geographically.

• Proven success in P&L accountability, business expansion, and revenue growth.

• Experience leading large, multicultural teams in complex environments.

• Demonstrated capacity in compliance, governance, and ethics oversight
  

Languages:
Bilingual fluency in English and either Arabic or French (essential requirement).

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  Competencies:

• Strategic and analytical thinker.

• Strong people leader and coach.

• Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure.

Team management

• Country teams

Further information

Why Apply? 

This is an opportunity to lead one of our most critical regions, while also entering our leadership pool for future Regional Director roles in MENA, Africa, and Asia. Successful candidates will have the chance to shape multi-country operations, drive regional growth, and deliver meaningful impact across diverse humanitarian and development settings. 

Travel: Up to 40% regional and international travel, including to high-risk areas, if required.

Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.