Feed the Children seeks a Regional Director – Africa: Location-Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia (Apply by 20 Mar 2026)

Overview

Feed the Children is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Regional Director – Africa, providing overall direction and leadership to its Africa program teams. This senior role is part of the organization’s Senior Management Team and reports directly to the President of Feed International.

The Regional Director will oversee program strategy, operational management, business development, financial coordination, and knowledge management across multiple African countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a revised regional and operational plan
• Setting regional program goals, strategies, and performance metrics
• Overseeing strategy, design, planning, budgeting, and MEAL systems
• Driving structural enhancements and operational efficiency
• Leading change initiatives to promote agility and distributed leadership
• Ensuring compliance with safety, security, child protection, and safeguarding standards
• Managing, coaching, and retaining high-performing teams
• Supporting proposal reviews, grant reporting, and funder requirements
• Participating in Senior Management Team strategic decision-making
• Leading donor mapping and fundraising strategies
• Supporting proposal design and timely submission of grants
• Expanding revenue-generating activities
• Cultivating new and existing funder relationships
• Representing the organization at key events and forums
• Building partnerships with governments, international organizations, and stakeholders
• Developing the department’s annual operating budget
• Reviewing monthly financial reports and addressing variances
• Coordinating grant payouts with available funding
• Working closely with international finance and grants teams
• Developing systems for knowledge collection and dissemination
• Promoting learning and sharing best practices across teams
• Ensuring program outcomes inform policy and advocacy
• Monitoring impact and adjusting strategies based on evidence

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in international development, public health, social sciences, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience managing NGO programs or humanitarian operations
• At least 8 years of experience in developing countries
• Senior leadership experience in multicultural and cross-cultural settings
• Proven track record in strategic planning and high-impact program delivery
• Strong experience in donor engagement and resource mobilization
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including remote locations

How to Apply

Email their CV to: feedinternationaljobs@feedthechildren.org

Applicants should highlight:

• Regional leadership experience
• Programmatic achievements
• Resource mobilization success
• Experience managing cross-cultural teams