Regional Director – East Africa

7 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya CTG Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here's a list of services we offer:


•Staffing solutions and HR management services


•Monitoring and evaluation


•Fleet management and logistics


•Facilities management


•Sustainability and Communications Advisory


•Election monitoring and observation


•IT professional services


•Medical assistance

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Overview of position

We are recruiting a Regional Director to lead our operations in East Africa (based in Nairobi, Kenya). This is a high-impact international leadership role, overseeing multiple country programmes and driving growth, profitability, compliance, and operational excellence in challenging humanitarian and development contexts.

In addition to this immediate post, strong applicants will also be considered for our leadership pipeline, with potential future Regional Director assignments in MENA, Africa, and Asia.

Role objectives

  • Education
    : Master's degree in Management, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
  • Experience:
  • At least 11–15 years in progressively senior leadership roles across international development/humanitarian contexts.
  • Minimum two international postings as Country Director, Regional Head, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 8 years' experience leading and managing medium to large sized teams spread geographically.
  • Proven success in P&L accountability, business expansion, and revenue growth.
  • Experience leading large, multicultural teams in complex environments.
  • Demonstrated capacity in compliance, governance, and ethics oversight.

Languages
: Bilingual fluency in English and either Arabic or French (essential requirement).

Travel
: Up to 40% regional and international travel, including to high-risk areas, if required.

Project reporting

  • This role reports to the COO.

Key competencies:

  • Strategic and analytical thinker.
  • Strong people leader and coach.
  • Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure.

Team management

  • Country team.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to lead one of our most critical regions, while also entering our leadership pool for future Regional Director roles in MENA, Africa, and Asia. Successful candidates will have the chance to shape multi-country operations, drive regional growth, and deliver meaningful impact across diverse humanitarian and development settings.

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