Country Director South Sudan

Core responsibilities for the Country Director South Sudan position:

• Lead and manage IRC's operations and programs in South Sudan
• Ensure delivery of humanitarian assistance and support to communities in crisis
• Oversee strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of country programs
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, partners, and government entities

This role creates positive change by leading humanitarian response efforts that help people survive, recover, and rebuild their lives in one of the world's worst crisis areas, directly impacting millions of lives through evidence-based solutions and innovative approaches.

Required skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Extensive experience in humanitarian or international development leadership roles
• Proven track record of managing complex operations in challenging environments
• Strong strategic planning and program management capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills

Compensation, perks, and culture highlights:

• Industry competitive salary
• Health care coverage
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Generous retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Financial coaching
• Employee assistance & resilience program
• Business travel support
• Comprehensive safety and security initiatives
• Continuous learning and development programs
• Supportive, empathetic work environment with global team collaboration

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, delivering new and better solutions to help people survive, recover and rebuild their lives through evidence-based strategies and innovative approaches.