Country Director, Togo & Benin Organization: CBM Country: Togo City: Lome Office: CBM in Lome, Togo Country Director - Togo & Benin About CBM CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian
Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation
committed to improving the quality of life of persons with
disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our
Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise,
we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We
work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all. About the role: As Country Director for Togo and Benin, you will provide
strategic leadership and oversight of CBM's programmes and
operations across both countries, ensuring high-quality delivery,
strong partnerships, financial stewardship, and alignment with
CBM's Federation strategy. You will identify opportunities for
growth and impact, lead a high-performing team, and represent CBM
to donors, government authorities, partners, the media, and local
communities, maintaining a strong and credible organisational
profile while advancing disability-inclusive development. The position is based in Lomé, Togo, with oversight
responsibility for both Togo and Benin. The successful candidate
will be employed under the contractual conditions of Togo. This is a locally recruited position, and expatriation
support will not be provided. You Will: Fulfil the role of Country Director to deliver CBM's Disability
and Inclusive Development work in the country. Lead the development and effective implementation of CBM's
Country Plan and its operational requirements, ensuring
high-quality performance and alignment with CBM's Federation
strategy. Ensure strong financial discipline within the Country Office
and work with partners to meet all operational and financial
reporting requirements. Identify programme opportunities and areas where the
organisation can demonstrate its value and relevance. Promote CBM's vision and Country Plan to external stakeholders,
including through the development of effective relationships with
other organisations. Represent CBM to partners, local and national governments,
other development organisations, voluntary agencies, in-country
media, donor agencies, and local communities to influence the
country's development agenda towards inclusion and poverty
Responsabilités
alleviation. Establish and maintain a high-quality workforce. Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned
by the Director, Global Programme Development and
Implementation. These are your qualifications A relevant academic degree in International Development,
Expérience
Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field. At least 10 years of professional experience, including a
minimum of 5 years in a senior management role within an INGO or
international development organisation, preferably in the
disability, development, or related sectors. Proven experience in strategic planning and oversight of
complex programmes and projects. Significant experience in organisational development, change
management, and capacity building. Strong financial management expertise, including budgeting,
financial controls, compliance, and institutional grant
management. Demonstrated success in advocacy, partnership development,
strategic alliance building, and influencing policy change. Excellent people leadership skills, including coaching, team
development, delegation, performance management, and conflict
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resolution in multicultural environments. Strong communication, representation, and stakeholder
engagement skills, including experience engaging with donors,
government authorities, and other external stakeholders. Ability to work diplomatically and effectively with individuals
from diverse cultural, professional, and personal backgrounds. Commitment to Christian values and CBM's mandate. Desirable Lived experience of disability. Experience working with persons with disabilities,
organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), or promoting
disability inclusion and disability rights. What we offer A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the
world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive
Development A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local
conditions in the country you apply for An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in
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a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit
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