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, with regular travel to DCA sub-offices and the field, the post leads about 40 national and 2 international staff, prioritising staff wellbeing and a supportive working environment. The programme combines humanitarian response, protection, mine action and resilient livelihoods.

Key responsibilities

• Support staff welfare and create an enabling work environment
• Nurture relationships with national authorities, donors, humanitarian coordinators and international NGOs
• Ensure proactive security management in a volatile and insecure context
• Identify fundraising opportunities to sustain and grow the programme
• Lead the development and implementation of DCA's Mali strategy, strengthening the programme's relevance and financial sustainability
• Ensure compliance with DCA's SOPs and policies, and review proposals and donor reports
• Work with operations to keep financial and administrative systems secure
• Lead and mentor international and national staff in a hardship environment
• Represent DCA before local authorities, humanitarian coordination bodies (HCT, cluster coordination, FONGIM) and donors, and keep in touch with HQ units and technical advisors

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 by experience level
• 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 DCA's online 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.