Philippines Country Director

IIRR seeks development professionals interested in establishing a career with an international organization. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Philippines Country Director

Philippine Program

IIRR is one of the worlds leading rural development non-governmental organizations. Founded in 1960 IIRR has impacted more than 62 million rural lives across five continents. Its programs strengthen the health education and environmental conditions of rural communities and prioritize sustainable community-led solutions that empower people to improve their lives and livelihoods. IIRR maintains offices in Africa Asia and North America.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Philippines Country Director provides strategic leadership and full oversight of country operations (including financial human and programmatic resources) for IIRRs work in the Philippines. This role is responsible for implementing the country strategy securing funding ensuring financial and operational integrity strengthening partnerships and representing IIRR with key stakeholders in government civil society and the donor community. The Country Director will make strategic and operational recommendations to the Regional Director and contribute to global leadership discussions. The Philippines Country Director champions IIRRs mission to empower rural people to build resilient communities and attain socioeconomic equity through creative and community-led action. The post holder reports to the Asia Regional Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership and Organizational Development

• Lead the development implementation and periodic review of the IIRR - Philippines Country Strategy in alignment with IIRRs global vision and regional priorities.
• Represent the country program at local national and regional forums strengthening IIRRs visibility and influence.
• Foster a strong organizational culture of performance learning inclusion and accountability.

2. Program Design Implementation and Quality Assurance

3. Team Management and Capacity Building

4. Financial and Operational Oversight

5. Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement

6. External Representation and Strategic Partnerships

7. Risk Management and Compliance

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and Qualifications

Masters degree or higher in international development rural development public administration social sciences or a related field.

Professional Experience

Core Competencies

Special Working Conditions

Interested applicants who meet the above job criteria should submit the follow materials via the application portal :

Closing date of application is January 31 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

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We will respond to short-listed candidates only.

IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Fundraising,Management Experience,Coaching,Analysis Skills,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,negotiation,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1