Country Director - Mali

About the role

DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for a Country Director for Mali to lead its established programme, which combines humanitarian response, protection, mine action and resilient livelihoods. The post is based in Bamako, with regular travel to DCA sub-offices and the field as security allows. The Director leads about 40 national and 2 international staff, prioritising staff wellbeing and a supportive working environment.

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

• A two-year renewable contract
• A competitive salary package, including hardship allowance, to be negotiated by experience level
• A generous R&R package and 6 weeks of paid leave
• Insurance as per industry standards

Applications must be written in English, as a minimum a motivation letter and a CV, and 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.