Managing Director & Country Representative (Humanitarian)

TL;DR

Managing Director & Country Representative (Humanitarian): Leading the overall strategic direction, financial health, and operational effectiveness of IRC Deutschland with an accent on diversifying funding and increasing organizational visibility. Focus on building high-level partnerships with the German government and private sector, and stewarding a high-performing team to serve displaced people.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Salary: 120,000 EUR gross per year

Company

hirify.global is one of the world's largest international humanitarian NGOs, responding to crises by restoring health, safety, and economic wellbeing to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary external representative to institutional donors (GFFO, BMZ), the Bundestag, and the media.
• Develop and execute corporate and private fundraising strategies to ensure long-term financial resilience.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a senior management team and a wider staff of approximately 190 people.
• Shape and steward the multi-year strategy for IRC DE, aligning it with global goals and local needs.
• Ensure the organization operates within all German statutory, regulatory, and quality frameworks.
• Manage strategic relationships with the Supervisory Board and Works Council.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles within complex or matrixed organizations.
• Proven relationships with decision-makers in German federal/state government, the Bundestag, or major private sector stakeholders.
• Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Demonstrated track record of securing funding from institutional donors (e.g., GFFO, BMZ) and private sources.
• Experience as a public spokesperson and advocate on humanitarian, refugee, or integration topics.

Nice to have

• Direct experience with program delivery in Germany or international settings.
• Financial fluency for reporting and budget management.
• Experience leading organizational change and navigating uncertainty.
• Personal experience of forced migration or displacement.

Culture & Benefits

• Empowering work environment committed to equal opportunities and non-discrimination.
• Inclusive culture implementing Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) strategies.
• Clear accountability frameworks and professional development for leadership and staff.
• Mission-driven culture dedicated to humanitarian principles and the rights of displaced people.