Director - Government

Position Summary The Director will lead a government office responsible for advancing dual priorities of humanitarian coordination and economic/business development. The role bridges international humanitarian efforts with private-sector engagement, positioning the office as a hub connecting relief organizations, government policy, and business investment. The Director will represent the office in high-level government, diplomatic, and corporate settings, and will oversee strategy, operations, staff, and stakeholder relationships. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership - Set and execute the office's strategic vision, aligning humanitarian initiatives with broader economic and foreign policy priorities. - Represent the office at senior government briefings, international summits, and business forums. - Advise senior leadership on humanitarian trends, business development opportunities, and cross-sector partnerships. Humanitarian Coordination - Oversee relationships with UN agencies, NGOs, and international humanitarian organizations operating within the jurisdiction or through the office's networks. - Coordinate emergency response logistics, humanitarian aid distribution, and disaster relief partnerships. - Ensure compliance with international humanitarian law and relevant regulatory frameworks. Business & Economic Development - Drive initiatives that attract investment, support trade partnerships, and promote local businesses in sectors adjacent to humanitarian work (logistics, health, technology, finance). - Build relationships with private-sector partners, chambers of commerce, and economic authorities to align business growth with humanitarian goals (e.g., public-private humanitarian financing, CSR-driven investment). - Support public-private partnership (PPP) structuring for humanitarian and development projects. Operations & Governance - Manage the office's budget, staffing, and performance metrics. - Ensure transparent reporting to government stakeholders and international partners. - Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team spanning humanitarian affairs, business development, legal, and communications Stakeholder & Government Relations - Serve as primary liaison between the office, other government departments, international missions, and private enterprise. - Represent the government's humanitarian and economic diplomacy agenda in bilateral and multilateral engagements. Qualifications / Education - Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Business Administration, Development Studies, or related field strongly preferred. Experience - 12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience spanning government, humanitarian organizations, or international business. - Demonstrated experience working within government structures. - Track record of managing large teams, multi-million-dollar budgets, and cross-sector partnerships. - Experience engaging with UN bodies, international NGOs, diplomatic missions, or multinational corporations. Skills & Competencies - Deep understanding of government structure and international humanitarian systems. - Strong network across business, diplomatic, and NGO sectors. - Excellent negotiation, public speaking, and stakeholder management skills. - Fluency in relevant local and international languages preferred. - Sound judgment in politically sensitive, cross-cultural, and high-visibility contexts.

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