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.