ExecutiveFull TimeEN
Lead with purpose. Shape impact. Drive change.
We are seeking an exceptional Country Director (CD) to lead our Türkiye Country Office at a pivotal moment—where humanitarian response, recovery, and long-term development intersect.
As CARE’s legal representative in Türkiye, you will provide bold, strategic leadership to ensure our work delivers lasting, measurable impact for the communities we serve. This is a role for a visionary leader who thrives in complexity, inspires high-performing teams, and positions organisations for future growth and relevance.
This role is open to both national and international applicants. In line with CARE’s long-term localisation strategy, priority will be given to Turkish nationals. International candidates will be considered where suitable national candidates are not identified.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Country Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence of CARE in Türkiye. You will guide a dynamic portfolio spanning humanitarian response, recovery, and development programming—ensuring it remains impactful, innovative, and aligned with national priorities and CARE’s global mission.
You will represent CARE at the highest levels, build influential partnerships, mobilize resources, and ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of staff, partners, and programme participants.
The Leader We Seek
CARE is looking for a bold, purpose-driven leader who embodies the following qualities:
Innovator: Drives change and embraces new approaches, including digital transformation and innovative programming models.
Dynamic Network Builder: Builds strategic partnerships across government, donors, civil society, communities, and the private sector.
Manager of Complexity: Leads diverse, high-performing teams with emotional intelligence, clarity, and resilience.
Impact Driven: Demonstrates a track record of delivering scalable, cost-effective development and humanitarian impact.
Agile and Adaptive: Navigates complexity with confidence, leading organizational transformation in rapidly changing environments.
What You Will Lead
Strategic Leadership & Execution
Shape and deliver a forward-looking country strategy that is adaptive, evidence-based, and aligned with evolving national and regional dynamics.
Drive innovation and organisational transformation to keep CARE agile and competitive.
People & Culture
Inspire and empower a diverse, high-performing team.
Build a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning, while strengthening leadership pipelines and succession planning.
Resource Mobilisation & External Engagement
Position CARE Türkiye as a partner of choice.
Cultivate strong relationships with donors, government, private sector, and civil society actors.
Unlock new funding streams and innovative financing models to sustain and grow impact.
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
Ensure strong systems, financial stewardship, and compliance with global standards.
Lead robust risk management, safeguarding, and security practices in a complex operating environment.
Program Quality & Impact
Champion high-quality, community-driven programmes that address root causes of poverty.
Leverage partnerships, technology, and local leadership to scale sustainable solutions and advance localisation.
Why Join CARE?
At CARE, you’ll be part of a global movement dedicated to saving lives, defeating poverty, and achieving social justice. You will lead a talented team, shape impactful programmes, and play a defining role in one of the most critical country contexts in the region.
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