Regional Director, West and Central Africa

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Regional Director West and Central Africa to join our dedicated and talented team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.POSITION SUMMARYThe Regional Director, West and Central Africa reports to the Vice President, Global Programs and leads the Regional Team of Western and Central Africa (WCA) while overseeing the implementation of programs and projects within a defined region aligned with MEDA's strategic plan. As a member of MEDA's Senior Management Team, the Regional Director WCA provides strategic leadership and management to achieve regional priorities, identify growth opportunities, and support transformational initiatives while ensuring the effective operation of MEDA's delivery model. Frequent international travel is required.Job Status: Full-Time Start Date: As soon as possible Location(s):Flexible within West & Central AfricaMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Strategy and Planning (30%)Translate and execute MEDA's strategic plan at the regional and portfolio level.Direct regional and country strategies in...