Country Director Syria/ Lebanon

Are you energised by the thought of working in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you love the idea of working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trocaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.

The Opportunity

As the Country Director for Trócaire Lebanon - Syria, you will assume a pivotal strategic leadership position, driving the organisation’s mission and achieving its goals. This dynamic role calls for an experienced, innovative, and visionary individual to lead a team of development and humanitarian specialists and manage a diverse portfolio of local partners in addressing complex challenges. As the Country Director, you will provide exceptional strategic guidance to our country program, ensuring alignment with Trócaire's mission and values while fostering impact and innovation. Your responsibilities encompass overseeing program implementation and ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and impactful outcomes. You will actively engage decision-makers at local, national, and international levels while empowering local partners to do the same, as well as actively engage in advocacy and policy iniatives. As a key leader within the International Division, you will contribute to shaping our overarching strategy and direction. This role necessitates a robust international development and management background, coupled with an unwavering commitment to social justice and humanitarian principles.

Since 2013, Trócaire has responded to the Syrian humanitarian crisis, working remotely from Ireland and supporting local caritas and other partners in Syria and Lebanon.  The Strategic Plan and programme has focused on the provision of humanitarian relief, protection and psychosocial support, and in strengthening livelihoods.  Working with local partners, and realising the values of partnership, continues to be an important approach for the organisation.  Trócaire established a presence in Beirut in early 2019 to facilitate and manage our ongoing response to the humanitarian crisis and a team of six staff is now in place.  A new strategic plan was developed 2021, in line with the wider organisational strategic plan. Currently the country programme has approximately 5 million euro budget, 16 staff positions and a diverse portfolio of partners.

About Trócaire

Trócaire is a social justice organisation working in partnership with local organisations and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty, injustice and violence. We support people to use their own power to create positive and lasting change. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

We have 5 Goals:

•          Promote Access to Justice

•          Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice

•          Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence

•          Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity 

•          Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice

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This is an exciting time in the history of the organisation as we deliver our new strategic plan 2021-2025.

While our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability we are a multicultural organization. We respond to emergencies, implementing long-term development programmes, and advocating for policy change, we are committed to working in partnership with local organisations and communities to bring about lasting change.

Do you want to know more about Trócaire, the organisation? Find out more at www.Trócaire.org