Country Representative – Habitat for Humanity Jordan
The Country Representative (CR) reports to MENA Hub Director and supports the Director in identifying and nurturing relationships with country-based donors, local authorities, development partners, and target communities, all within the framework of HFHI’s regional and global strategies. Under the guidance of the MENA Hub Director, the CR is also responsible for leading country-level fundraising and resource mobilization efforts, while positioning HFHI as a housing thought leader in national dialogues and debates.
While the CR is also expected to deliver on standard country management tasks such as operational planning, financial and risk management, compliance, and safeguarding, our newly integrated model and structure require daily collaboration with MENA Hub staff on all the above.
The CR collaborates closely with thematic leads enabling and facilitating their technical leadership, and supports program managers in delivering against agreed objectives, embracing a people-centric approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership & Planning: Oversee Habitat for Humanity International’s (HFHI) engagement in Jordan by aligning country goals with regional and global strategies. You will manage annual planning, budgeting, and country-level risk mitigation.
- Operations & Compliance: Oversee the operational footprint in Jordan, including offices, staff contracts, and legal compliance. You will ensure all activities adhere to HFHI standards, local legislation, and safeguarding policies.
- Resource Mobilization & Partnerships: Support fundraising efforts by identifying local funding opportunities and developing high-quality project proposals. You will map and engage a diverse range of stakeholders, from government bodies to private sector actors.
- Advocacy & External Representation: Act as the primary focal point for HFHI in Jordan, representing the organization in national forums and sector working groups. You will develop advocacy plans to influence housing policy and urban development.
- People & Culture Leadership: Provide administrative management and mentorship to country-based staff and consultants. You will foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and safety while supporting recruitment and performance management.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in international Affairs or Development, Political Science, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or related field.
- 5 years of senior leadership experience with international development NGOs.
- Experience with traditional and immerging institutional donors including the Gulf countries.
- Proven experience in resource mobilization including donor engagement and proposal development.
- Experience managing diverse teams remotely.
- A proven track record of both winning and executing multimillion projects.
- Extensive international development work experience in Jordan.
- Ability to adapt to changing environment and navigating market turbulences.
- Management of teams and experience operating in a matrix structure.
- Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic language.
- Experience working with private philanthropy is an asset.
- Previous experience in a hub structure is a plus.
- Active support of HFHI Values:
Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular,
Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission),
- Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all consultants take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct).
Information about the selection process:
MENA Country representative for Jordan will be employed with Habitat for Humanity Jordan The recruitment process is being carried out by Nadacia Habitat for Humanity International, based at Mlynské nivy 5, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia, which also represents the Area Office for Europe and the Middle East of Habitat for Humanity International and acts on behalf of the Habitat for Humanity Jordan. After clicking the apply button, the candidate will be redirected to the recruitment system operated by Habitat for Humanity International based in state of Georgia, USA (headquarters of Area Office for Europe and the Middle East of Habitat for Humanity International).
Deadline for applications: April 16th, 2026
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.