PATH is seeking a Director to oversee the West and Central Africa Regional HUB and the Nigeria country office. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Chief of Africa Region, regional leadership, and program leaders to advance PATH’s mission of delivering health innovations to those in greatest need. Applicants should demonstrate a strong background in program leadership, strategic representation, team development, and business growth.
Oversee and drive the execution of key initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines. Serve as a pivotal point of contact for stakeholders, fostering transparent communication and collaborative problem-solving. Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency, monitoring progress and adjusting approaches as needed. Lead cross-functional teams, delegating tasks and holding members accountable to maintain high performance standards. Analyze data trends and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, proposing actionable solutions. Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and best practices while mitigating risks. Train and mentor team members, supporting their professional growth and development within the role.
The Regional Hub & Country Director is responsible for overseeing and managing core operational functions, with a primary focus on strategic leadership and coordination across designated regions. This role entails establishing and executing key initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, and fostering collaboration among teams to drive performance and growth. Additionally, the position demands strong decision-making capabilities, effective stakeholder engagement, and the ability to implement policies and procedures that enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the region.
Develop and prioritize strategic objectives for the targeted advancement of country portfolios within the HUB.
Ensure the attainment and documentation of contributions that enhance partners’ sustainable outcomes, while also managing the dissemination of these achievements externally.
Responsible for directing program operations to guarantee successful attainment of desired outcomes and established targets.
Supervise the creation and strategic direction of country-specific portfolios while utilizing the specialized knowledge of program teams and business development units to guarantee positive results.
The Regional HUB & Country Director oversees business development initiatives and cultivates external relations across the Hubs, ensuring strategic growth and alignment with organizational objectives. This role involves driving expansion efforts, fostering partnerships, and representing the organization in key engagements to enhance brand presence and operational reach.
Delivering assistance to enhance collaborations with local partners represents a key responsibility within this role.
Coaching and mentoring country teams to identify and cultivate opportunities in partnership with local stakeholders, alongside drafting and negotiating proposals.
To operationalize PATH’s Strategic Plan, you will implement strategic business development initiatives and enhance operational capabilities to drive organizational growth and efficiency.
Facilitating the development of PATH’s brand by highlighting its capabilities and deepening stakeholders’ appreciation for its unique value propositions.
Drive strategic business development initiatives, encompassing comprehensive donor mapping and innovative fundraising strategies. Establish alignment with programmatic priorities and sustainable growth targets to maximize impact.
Expand revenue generation and fundraising initiatives to bolster current programs and organizational expansion while nurturing existing partnerships and cultivating new funder connections.
Cultivating and sustaining collaborative relationships with global entities, governmental bodies, and key stakeholders is a core responsibility.
The Regional HUB & Country Director oversees the execution of HUB and country portfolios, with a primary focus on maintaining high quality standards, enhancing partner satisfaction, and ensuring financial stability. Responsibilities encompass these key areas:
Providing oversight and facilitating the seamless and productive delivery of services and support to PATH partners, in strict adherence to the established strategy and within a defined risk management framework.
Regularly assessing country portfolios ensures that business development and delivery efforts remain aligned, with corrective measures implemented as necessary.
Utilizing management information systems and reports, we ensure meticulous monitoring and oversight of the efficient and effective delivery of the country portfolios.
Ensuring that suitable frameworks for decision-making, coordination, and integration are established and maintained across various countries within the region.
Evaluating avenues to enhance impact, streamline processes, and maximize cost-efficiency, thereby delivering optimal value for investment.
The candidate will oversee program outcomes and guarantee the delivery of superior technical services, consistently achieving annual performance benchmarks.
Promote the exchange of technical, operational, and financial knowledge internationally by creating and sustaining communities of practice and collaborative platforms for cross-country learning.
The Regional HUB & Country Director oversees organizational growth, team enhancement, and talent development initiatives. This encompasses strategic planning, leadership cultivation, and fostering a high-performance work environment across the region. Key responsibilities involve aligning local operations with broader organizational objectives while strengthening cross-functional collaboration and driving sustainable performance improvements. Additionally, the role demands a focus on talent acquisition, retention, and professional development to ensure the team meets evolving business needs.
Facilitating PATH’s commitment to organizational excellence through the demonstration of quality enhancements and sustainable development initiatives.
Experienced professionals are sought to strategically assemble, guide, and nurture adaptable teams with the essential skills and capabilities to drive peak performance, while fostering both gender and geographical diversity within the workforce.
Providing clear direction, objectives, and guidance to empower teams to execute their responsibilities with responsibility, efficiency, and effectiveness, thereby fostering teamwork, collaboration, and diversity in alignment with PATH values.
Promoting the submission of contributions to shape management policies, the role involves identifying and communicating requirements and viable solutions for new or enhanced policies, instructions, guidance, and tools to the appropriate countries and programs.
The professional must verify that the structural frameworks at every level of the organization are properly established, consistently maintained, and thoroughly documented.
The Regional HUB & Country Director will provide strategic operational leadership, overseeing key responsibilities and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of duties, including driving performance, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The position demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong decision-making capabilities, and the ability to lead diverse stakeholders while maintaining high standards of accountability and operational excellence.
In partnership with the Regional Operations Director, uphold alignment between country operations and PATH’s core values, management policies, and established guidelines while ensuring all functions are executed efficiently, punctually, and within budgetary constraints.
Ensure robust financial oversight, regulatory adherence, and efficient operational practices while spearheading risk mitigation, asset protection, and security measures to safeguard staff and organizational resources. Additionally, maintain systems and frameworks that are responsive to evolving needs and support sustainable expansion.
Lead strategic transformation efforts in partnership with regional and country teams, fostering organizational adaptability and shared leadership. Champion structural improvements to refine operational frameworks.
Establishing priorities and supervising the implementation of programs and projects, managing the strategic and operational risks associated with the regional portfolio of engagements.
In partnership with the Chief of Africa Region, regional leadership, and Country Directors, the role involves setting annual objectives, performance targets, and measurement standards to guarantee the timely implementation of the regional strategy.
Deliver sustained enhancements in program quality while bolstering capacity, operational efficiency, and impact throughout the region to uphold ongoing programmatic excellence.
In collaboration with the Global Business & Financial Operations Team, this role involves structuring and executing operational support initiatives to ensure seamless business functions.
Demonstrating exemplary leadership, fostering a culture of professional conduct, and energizing teams to achieve optimal performance.
Required: A demonstrated proficiency in relevant technical or functional domains, along with pertinent work experience. Candidates must possess strong analytical abilities, effective communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Familiarity with industry-standard tools, methodologies, and best practices is essential. Additionally, the ability to adapt to evolving priorities and solve complex problems is critical. Relevant certifications, educational qualifications, or specialized training may be advantageous.
A master’s degree or higher in public health, medicine, business, or a related discipline is preferred, though equivalent professional experience may be taken into consideration as a substitute for formal education.
With over a decade and a half of leadership experience in progressively responsible positions, you have successfully directed teams and regional initiatives within international development or humanitarian operations, including at least eight years of service in developing countries.
Proven track record of guiding and enabling a varied, multicultural senior management team, with a strong focus on fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability.
Proven track record in cultivating high-level strategic partnerships and alliances, coupled with extensive experience in senior-level representation duties.
Skilled in securing resources within a competitive environment and experienced in guiding teams through strategic planning, execution, and the delivery of impactful, results-driven programs.
Demonstrates resilience under pressure, exercises sound judgment, and fosters leadership to inspire and guide teams effectively. Promotes collaboration and teamwork to enhance overall performance, ensuring sustained momentum and collective success.
Proven capability to effectively guide and support global health professionals across various career levels.
Demonstrated expertise in managing leaders tasked with conceptualizing and designing projects—from proposal development and fundraising strategies to program delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
Demonstrates a strong track record in formulating a clear business and organizational vision and executing a strategic roadmap to achieve objectives.
Proven expertise in cultivating and maintaining professional relationships, along with adept communication and collaboration with donors and partner organizations across diverse sectors, including private enterprises, public institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Proficiency in developing innovative health technologies and executing programs within low-resource environments, coupled with a deep understanding of local needs and emerging opportunities, is highly beneficial.
Capable of clearly defining problem boundaries, identifying potential challenges before they arise, and making decisive choices with confidence, particularly in situations marked by uncertainty and limited information.
Demonstrates a strong reputation as an adaptable team member, skilled in fostering collaboration and alignment within a matrix organizational structure while bridging gaps between diverse teams and stakeholders.
A strong client service orientation, coupled with a solid grasp of PATH’s business model, operational context, and partner network—including their respective mandates and overarching guiding principles—can further enhance your candidacy.
Professionals must exhibit a global perspective coupled with cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse teams and work environments, while maintaining an energetic and enthusiastic approach to their responsibilities.
Proven ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with emotional intelligence, maintain strict confidentiality, and adapt swiftly to evolving situations.
Proficient in English with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities. Familiarity with the French language is considered a valuable asset.
Open to regional and international travel totaling up to 30% of the role’s duties, ensuring flexibility to meet business demands across diverse locations.
Demonstrates strong leadership competencies by effectively guiding teams toward achieving organizational goals. Fosters collaboration and open communication to ensure alignment and accountability across all levels. Encourages innovation and empowers team members to take ownership of their roles while providing constructive feedback and support. Builds a culture of trust, inclusivity, and continuous improvement to drive performance and professional growth.
Ensuring high-quality decisions involves the ability to make well-informed and prompt choices that propel the organization toward its objectives.
With a comprehensive, worldwide perspective, we assess challenges and opportunities through an expansive, international scope, ensuring solutions are both inclusive and globally relevant.
A forward-thinking approach is essential, with the ability to anticipate future trends and opportunities while developing innovative strategies that drive breakthrough outcomes.
Achieves measurable outcomes reliably, demonstrating consistent performance in challenging conditions.
Constructs High-Performing Teams: Develops cohesive teams that leverage their varied expertise and viewpoints to successfully accomplish shared objectives.
Builds Trust: Establishes credibility and confidence among colleagues, clients, and stakeholders by demonstrating unwavering honesty, ethical integrity, and genuine authenticity in all interactions.
Demonstrates strong situational adaptability by swiftly adjusting strategies and methods in response to evolving circumstances and dynamic challenges.
Courage is demonstrated by proactively tackling challenging matters and expressing necessary truths with conviction.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
15 years
