Country Director - Humanitarian and Mine Action Programme, Mali

About the role

DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for a Country Director to lead its established humanitarian and mine action programme in Mali, based in Bamako. The role guides the programme's strategic direction and ensures high-quality, accountable implementation, leading about 40 national and 2 international staff. The programme covers risk education on explosive devices, victim assistance and protection, emergency response and cash-based programming, livelihoods and food security, and conflict prevention and peacebuilding.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of DCA's Mali strategy, identify programme improvement opportunities and ensure a relevant, high-quality and financially sustainable programme.
• Ensure compliance with DCA's SOPs and policies, and maintain strong security management through regular monitoring and analysis.
• Ensure quality of programming through engagement with donors and stakeholders, proposal reviews, donor reporting and strong financial and administrative systems.
• Lead and mentor international and national staff, creating a positive working atmosphere in a hardship environment.
• Represent DCA to local authorities, humanitarian stakeholders and communities, and take part in humanitarian coordination fora (HCT, cluster coordination, FONGIM).
• Engage with current and prospective donors and with HQ units and technical advisors.
• Nurture relationships with national authorities, donors, humanitarian coordinators and international NGOs, and identify fundraising opportunities.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' leadership experience in humanitarian assistance and/or mine action.
• Proven experience in safety and security management in volatile contexts.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, networking and donor liaison.
• Strong ability to mentor staff and foster a positive team environment.
• Cultural sensitivity, maturity and excellent communication skills; fluency in written and spoken French and English.
• A relevant academic qualification; previous experience in Mali or the region preferred.

What we offer

• Two-year renewable contract.
• Competitive salary package including hardship allowance, negotiated on experience.
• R&R package and 6 weeks of paid leave.
• Insurance as per industry standards.

Applications must be written in English, with a motivation letter and CV, submitted through the DCA recruitment system by 27 November 2026. Interviews are expected in the first week of December. Candidates must pass an anti-terror check and agree to DCA's sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and child safeguarding policies.