The Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia serves as CRDF Global's senior regional representative and ambassador, providing strategic leadership and oversight of the organisation's regional presence, operations, partnerships, and growth opportunities. The role strengthens CRDF Global's visibility and relationships with senior government, donor, private-sector, academic, and civil-society stakeholders, translates organisational strategy into regional priorities, and supports business development and growth efforts. The Regional Director ensures the Hub has the leadership, talent, capabilities, and resources needed to support effective programme delivery and create meaningful value for customers, partners, beneficiaries, and communities. Working closely with Mission Areas, functional teams, and other regional hubs, the Director fosters a collaborative, high-performing, and resilient regional organisation while ensuring alignment with CRDF Global's broader strategic priorities. Major Responsibilities
Serve as CRDF Global's senior regional ambassador in Europe and Eurasia, strengthening the organisation's presence and relationships with governments, donors, embassies, multilateral institutions, private-sector organisations, academia, and other key partners. Translate organisational and Mission Area priorities into regional action, leading the development and implementation of the Hub Maturity Plan to strengthen regional capabilities, operations, and organisational presence. Monitor regional geopolitical, security, donor, and operating environments, providing actionable insights on emerging opportunities, customer needs, and risks to support organisational planning and decision-making. Provide leadership and oversight of Hub operations and programme delivery in collaboration with Mission Area and functional leadership, ensuring effective resource management, regulatory compliance, risk management, and the support needed to meet programme and customer requirements. Ensure Hub operations are integrated across Mission Areas, functional teams, and other regional hubs through effective coordination, joint planning, and collaboration. Support Mission Area growth strategies by identifying regional opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and relationships and contributing regional intelligence and local expertise to business development and capture efforts. Provide leadership and guidance to Hub staff, creating a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that encourages collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. Partner with Talent Management to anticipate workforce needs, recruit and retain critical capabilities, manage performance, and sustain staff well-being in complex operating environments. Model CRDF Global's values and leadership expectations, promoting ethical conduct, teamwork, and a culture of accountability and excellence. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in international affairs, public policy, business, security studies, development, a relevant technical discipline, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Ten or more years of progressively responsible leadership in international program delivery, regional operations, business development, or a related field, including significant responsibility for multi-country portfolios and teams. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional, geographically distributed, and culturally diverse teams in a matrixed organization. Legally authorized to live and work in Poland Experience in managing donor-funded or government-funded programs and balancing mission, customer, financial, compliance, and operational requirements. Demonstrated business development capability, including relationship-building, opportunity shaping, capture, solution development Established credibility and professional networks in Europe and Eurasia, with the judgment to engage senior government, donor, partner, and community stakeholders. Strong financial and operational acumen, including, resource allocation, risk management, and performance oversight. Excellent executive communication, negotiation, facilitation, and representational skills in English; additional regional language capability is an asset. Ability and willingness to travel and to operate effectively across time zones and in complex or rapidly changing environments. Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience in an international nonprofit, government contractor, multilateral institution, foundation, or mission-driven organization. Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, post-conflict, or hybrid-threat environments and applying a strong duty-of-care mindset. Experience building regional operating models, launching or strengthening country offices, or integrating programs across multiple legal entities and locations. Knowledge of U.S. Government, European, United Kingdom, Canadian, and/or multilateral donor priorities and funding mechanisms relevant to the region.
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Regional Director, Europe and Eurasia in Warsaw – pracodawca: CRDF Global
CRDF Global to doskonały pracodawca, który oferuje wyjątkowe możliwości rozwoju zawodowego w dynamicznym środowisku międzynarodowym. Pracując z zespołem w Warszawie, będziesz mieć szansę na realny wpływ na inicjatywy związane z cyberbezpieczeństwem i odpornością cyfrową, a także korzystać z elastycznych godzin pracy oraz wsparcia w zakresie szkoleń i rozwoju umiejętności. Nasza kultura pracy opiera się na współpracy, innowacyjności i zaangażowaniu w tworzenie pozytywnego wpływu w regionie i poza nim.
