General Director – Czechia & Slovakia (International Humanitarian NGO)

Požiadavky

On behalf of our client, a global humanitarian organization providing medical and social support to people in need across the world, we are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as its General Director in Czechia and Slovakia. 

If you believe that leadership is about purpose, not position, and that the impact of your actions matters more than the size of your paycheck, you may want to read until the end. 

The mission of this role is to: 

• Inspire and guide a team of dedicated 40+ professionals across Czechia and Slovakia; 
• Lead the development and implementation of multi-year strategic plans and annual action plans; 
• Represent the organization in the media, including public advocacy, ensuring accurate and impactful communication of organization´s mission and activities;
• Shape and deliver the national strategy in line with the global humanitarian mission; 
• Foster inclusion, transparency, and accountability across all departments; 
• Oversee and develop fundraising activities to ensure sustainable financial growth and visibility of the organization; 
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, civil society, donors and the humanitarian and medical communities;
• Oversee recruitment of internationally mobile staff and office personnel;

This position requires:

- Experience in a similar leadership role within the NGO, humanitarian or aid sector is essential (minimum 5 years of senior management). 
- To be a leader who combines strategic vision with empathy, cultural awareness and resilience.
- Strong strategic planning, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation and public relation skills.
- Ability to meet timelines and work under pressure and deliver high quality.
- Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and complex projects.
- Willingness to travel internationally, including field visits.

If your sense of mission outweighs your need for titles and if you see leadership as service, we would be happy to hear your story. 

Location: Prague (with partial home-office flexibility) 

Languages: English + Czech/Slovak (fluent); French is an advantage