PATH is seeking a Director to oversee our West and Central Africa Regional Hub and the Nigeria country office. This role calls for a dynamic leader who will collaborate closely with the Chief of Africa Region, regional leadership, and program directors to advance PATH’s dedication to delivering health innovation to underserved populations. Candidates should possess a demonstrated history of program excellence, leadership acumen, advocacy, team cultivation, and business expansion.
Responsibilities include managing daily operational tasks to ensure seamless workflow, overseeing project timelines and deliverables, coordinating with cross-functional teams to align on objectives, conducting performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to team members, analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency, and maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Additionally, the role involves mentoring junior staff, fostering a collaborative work environment, and representing the department in interdepartmental meetings to advocate for strategic initiatives.
The primary responsibilities of the Regional Hub & Country Director encompass leading strategic initiatives and overseeing operations across designated regions and countries. This role involves aligning regional activities with overarching organizational goals, driving performance, and ensuring efficient execution of country-specific strategies. Additionally, the position demands robust leadership to manage cross-functional teams, foster stakeholder relationships, and maintain compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Key duties include developing and implementing regional growth plans, optimizing resource allocation, and monitoring progress to achieve measurable outcomes.
Set strategic priorities to drive targeted development efforts for the country portfolios within the HUB.
Develop and oversee the delivery of contributions to partners’ sustainable outcomes, ensuring accurate reporting and transparent external communication of these results.
Responsible for directing program operations and guaranteeing the attainment of established goals and performance metrics.
Supervise the creation and execution of country-specific portfolios, while harnessing the specialized skills of program teams and business development units to guarantee favorable results.
The Regional HUB & Country Director leads business development initiatives and cultivates external relations for the Hubs, overseeing strategic growth and partnership opportunities. This role involves identifying and pursuing new market prospects while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement to enhance organizational reach and impact. Additionally, the director ensures alignment with regional objectives while fostering collaboration across teams to drive sustainable success.
We facilitate the establishment and nurturing of collaborative relationships with local partners to enhance engagement initiatives.
Coaching and mentoring country teams to pinpoint and cultivate opportunities in partnership with local stakeholders, alongside drafting and negotiating proposals.
To operationalize PATH’s Strategic Plan, the role will focus on executing business development strategies and enhancing operational capabilities to drive mission fulfillment.
By elevating PATH’s brand recognition, you will effectively demonstrate its unique capabilities and strengthen the comprehension of its distinctive value proposition among key audiences.
Drive strategic business development initiatives, focusing on comprehensive donor mapping and the implementation of effective fundraising strategies. Maintain alignment with programmatic priorities while advancing sustainable growth objectives.
Enhance revenue-generating and fundraising initiatives to sustain current programs and drive organizational expansion; strengthen existing partnerships and forge new connections with funders.
Forging and sustaining collaborations with global entities, governmental bodies, and key stakeholders represents a core responsibility of this role.
The Regional HUB & Country Director oversees the execution of HUB and country portfolios, with a primary focus on maintaining high standards, fostering partner satisfaction, and ensuring financial viability. Responsibilities encompass:
Providing strategic direction and operational support, you will ensure PATH partners receive high-quality services and assistance in alignment with organizational objectives while adhering to established risk management guidelines.
Regularly evaluating country portfolios ensures that business development initiatives align with delivery objectives, and corrective measures are implemented promptly when necessary.
By utilizing management information systems and generating reports, you will monitor and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the country portfolios.
Facilitating effective decision-making processes, ensuring seamless coordination, and fostering integration across various countries within the region are essential responsibilities.
Evaluating potential avenues to enhance overall impact, streamline operations, and optimize cost-efficiency to maximize return on investment.
Overseeing program outcomes and verifying that services meet stringent technical standards, while consistently achieving annual performance targets.
Facilitate cross-country knowledge exchange by creating and sustaining communities of practice, as well as developing platforms designed to share technical, operational, and financial best practices across international teams.
The Regional HUB & Country Director oversees organizational, team, and talent growth initiatives. This encompasses
Demonstrating PATH’s commitment to organizational excellence by exemplifying quality enhancements and fostering sustainable development initiatives.
Planning, assembling, and leading dynamic teams while cultivating the necessary skills and competencies to drive peak performance, ensuring a balanced mix of gender and geographical representation.
Fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and shared accountability, you will set clear objectives and provide strategic guidance to empower teams in fulfilling their responsibilities with precision, productivity, and alignment to PATH’s core values.
Facilitating the submission of contributions to management policy development, this role ensures that requirements, innovative solutions, and enhancements for new or revised policies, directives, guidance documents, and tools are effectively communicated to the appropriate countries and programs.
Responsible for verifying that structural frameworks across all levels of the nation are properly established, consistently maintained, and thoroughly documented.
The Regional HUB & Country Director is tasked with providing operational leadership, encompassing a comprehensive range of critical responsibilities and strategic initiatives to drive organizational success.
In partnership with the Regional Operations Director, uphold PATH’s core values and established management policies and guidelines while overseeing country operations. Ensure functions are executed efficiently to deliver results promptly and within budgetary constraints.
Ensure robust financial stewardship, strict adherence to compliance standards, and efficient, cost-effective operational practices. Lead comprehensive risk management initiatives, safeguard organizational assets, and enhance security protocols to protect both staff and resources. Maintain systems and structures that are optimized for organizational growth and remain fully aligned with long-term strategic objectives.
Lead the implementation of transformative initiatives in partnership with regional and country-level teams, fostering organizational adaptability and shared leadership across all levels. Spearhead structural improvements to enhance operational frameworks and maximize efficiency.
Setting priorities and overseeing the execution of programs and projects, while mitigating the strategic and operational risks tied to the regional portfolio of engagements.
In partnership with the Chief of the Africa region, regional leadership, and Country Directors, annual objectives and targets are developed, along with performance measurements and standards to guarantee the timely implementation of the regional strategy.
We aim to enhance program quality continuously while bolstering regional capacity, operations, and outcomes to sustain and elevate programmatic excellence.
In collaboration with the Global Business & Financial Operations Team, this role involves the strategic planning and execution of operational support initiatives.
Demonstrating exemplary conduct, fostering a culture of positive behavior, and inspiring team members to achieve their best.
Required: A proven track record in [specific skill or field], with at least [X years] of hands-on experience. Proficiency in [specific tools, software, or methodologies] is essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. Familiarity with [relevant industry standards, regulations, or frameworks] is highly desirable. A Bachelor’s degree in [relevant field] or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
A master’s degree or higher in public health, medicine, business, or a closely related discipline is strongly preferred; however, equivalent practical experience may be considered in place of formal education.
With a minimum of eight years of experience in developing countries, you bring at least fifteen years of leadership expertise, assuming progressively greater responsibilities in guiding teams and overseeing regional programs within international development or humanitarian operations.
Leverages a proven track record of guiding and energizing a varied, internationally diverse senior leadership team, fostering a culture of cooperation and collective responsibility.
Proven track record in cultivating high-impact strategic partnerships and alliances, coupled with extensive senior-level representation expertise.
Demonstrates a strong capacity to facilitate resource acquisition within a competitive environment and a history of successfully directing teams in the formulation and execution of strategic initiatives, alongside the delivery of exceptional programs that yield tangible outcomes and measurable results.
Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, exercise sound judgment, and motivate teams to foster collaboration and peak performance while maintaining sustained progress.
Proven capability in guiding and supporting global health professionals at various professional development levels effectively.
Demonstrates a strong track record in guiding leaders through the full project lifecycle, from initial proposal development and fundraising strategies to program delivery and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated expertise in crafting a forward-thinking business and organizational vision, coupled with the capacity to execute a comprehensive strategic roadmap.
Proven expertise in cultivating strategic relationships through networking and fostering productive collaborations with donors and partner organizations across diverse sectors, such as private enterprises, public institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Familiarity with the creation of innovative health technologies and the execution of programs in resource-limited environments—as well as a deep understanding of local needs and available opportunities—will be considered advantageous.
Demonstrates a strong proficiency in defining project parameters, identifying potential challenges before they escalate, and making confident decisions amidst uncertainty.
Demonstrates adaptability as a collaborative team member, adept at fostering consensus within a matrix structure and bridging gaps between diverse teams to ensure cohesive alignment.
A strong client service orientation, coupled with a solid grasp of PATH’s business operations, its ecosystem, and the mandates and broader principles of its partners, is highly advantageous.
Global perspective with a keen awareness of cultural diversity and workforce dynamics, coupled with a strong drive and high energy levels.
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. Proficiency in French constitutes an additional benefit.
Open to traveling regionally and internationally up to 30% of the time.
Demonstrates strong leadership abilities by guiding teams toward achieving organizational goals and fostering a collaborative work environment. Promotes accountability, empowers team members, and drives performance through clear direction and mentorship. Exhibits strategic thinking to align individual efforts with broader business objectives while maintaining high ethical standards and professional integrity.
Demonstrates exceptional judgment by consistently making informed and efficient decisions that advance organizational objectives without unnecessary delay.
Approach issues from an international standpoint, applying a worldwide perspective to evaluate and address challenges comprehensively.
A forward-thinking perspective is essential, enabling the identification of emerging opportunities and their transformation into innovative strategic initiatives.
Delivers Results Reliably: Achieves outcomes consistently, even when faced with challenging conditions.
Constructs High-Performing Teams: Develops cohesive teams that leverage their varied skills and insights to accomplish shared objectives effectively.
Builds Confidence: Fosters trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders by demonstrating unwavering honesty, ethical behavior, and genuine authenticity in all interactions.
Adapts approach dynamically in response to evolving circumstances, demonstrating agility and flexibility to meet diverse situational demands in real time.
Courage is demonstrated by boldly confronting challenging situations, voicing necessary truths, and taking decisive action when required.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
15 years
