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Job Title: Country Director (likely, based on responsibilities – the actual title isn’t explicitly stated)
Institution: Asmae (Association Solidarité et Mémoire) – a French NGO. (A rapid search confirms this: https://asmae.org/)
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (CDD) under Burkinabè law (2 years, renewable)
Start Date: March 2026
Application Deadline: january 28, 2026
Email for Applications: [email protected]
Job Summary:
Asmae is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to lead its operations in Burkina faso. The Country Director will be responsible for the overall management and strategic growth of Asmae’s programs, ensuring effective implementation, financial oversight, and strong partnerships with stakeholders. This role requires a proven track record in international development, emergency response, team leadership, fundraising, and advocacy, with a deep understanding of the Burkinabè context.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership & Management: Develop and implement country strategies aligned with Asmae’s mission. Oversee all aspects of the organization’s operations in Burkina Faso.
* Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team.
* Financial Management: Manage the organization’s budget, ensuring financial accountability and compliance.
* Project Management: Oversee the entire project cycle – from design and fundraising to implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. This includes technical and financial aspects.
* Fundraising & Donor Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with institutional (AFD, EU, bilateral cooperation) and private donors. write compelling project proposals.
* Partnership & Advocacy: Build and maintain strong partnerships with civil society organizations and government representatives. Engage in negotiation, technical support, and advocacy efforts.
* contextual Knowledge: Maintain a thorough understanding of the Burkinabè context, including relevant laws, policies, and the operating habitat.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
* Experience:
* Proven experience in development and emergency contexts.
* Notable experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience in organizational management (strategy development, financial management, change management).
* Extensive experience in project management (design, fundraising, implementation, financial management, coordination).
* Experience working with civil society and government stakeholders (negotiation, technical assistance, advocacy).
* Experience in at least one of asmae’s intervention sectors (likely protection, Education, and/or FIP – Filet Significant pour la Protection – a social safety net program in Burkina Faso).
* Knowledge:
* Strong knowledge of the Burkinabè context, including relevant laws and regulations.
* Deep understanding of the protection, education, and/or FIP sectors in Burkina Faso.
* Familiarity with rights-based approaches, social inclusion (including disability inclusion), gender equality, and participatory methodologies.
* Skills:
* Excellent proposal writing and fundraising skills.
* Fluency in French (written and spoken) and good working knowledge of English.
* Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite.
Personal Attributes:
* Excellent interpersonal skills (negotiation, diplomacy, representation, intercultural communication).
* Participatory leadership style and active listening skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Proactive and results-oriented.
* Rigorous and detail-oriented.
* adaptable and flexible.
* Highly autonomous and a team player.
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