About GNDR

We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR), the largest global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. Since being established in 2007, we have grown into a network of over 2,000 member organisations across 130+ countries, representing millions of people on the frontlines of hazards, climate change and mass displacement. Through transformative, evidence-led programming and powerful advocacy, we are driving climate action and disaster resilience alongside our members across the globe.

About the role

GNDR is seeking an ambitious, strategic and mission-driven leader to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as our new Regional Lead for Africa managing our membership and operations across Africa.

The Regional Lead role is broad and influential as well as hands-on. You will be responsible for GNDR’s membership in Africa, leading regional advocacy initiatives, managing a diverse portfolio of donor-funded projects, and fostering essential partnerships with UN agencies, regional governments, and institutional donors. 

As a subject matter expert for a designated Risk Driver, you will not only drive regional operational plans but also contribute to the global strategy of the world’s largest network dedicated to disaster resilience.

We are looking for someone with a deep commitment to DRR, climate action, risk-informed development, evidence-led practices, localisation and decolonisation.

The ideal candidate will be a natural communicator with the ability to build strong relationships; they will be a gifted moderator and influencer with high cross-cultural competencies.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Overall scope of the role

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and wider secretariat team, the Regional Lead is responsible for all activities in their region, including: Oversight of membership support and development; strengthening the Board and Regional Advisory Groups members and assisting in their elections; implementation and monitoring of projects and activities with members; advocacy and influencing initiatives; fundraising and project management; ensuring GNDR operational capacity in the region and compliance with GNDR’s policies and procedures.

Core responsibilities:

• Leadership and team management
• Membership mobilisation and engagement
• Advocacy and influencing
• Knowledge and information management
• Project management
• Finance and compliance (systems, policy, audit, statutory)
• Fundraising
• Global Lead for a “risk driver”

Position in the organisation

• Responsible to the Executive Director
• Part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Member of the secretariat team and active participant in cross-team working
• Works in close collaboration with GNDR members and project partners

Salary

This role is offered on a permanent contract. Competitive salary based on location and benchmarked against local market and NGO sector rates.

Eligibility & job description

Eligible candidates must have the right to work in their country of residence and be able to travel internationally. 

This role is primarily remote. We will ensure you have a safe and appropriate remote working setup.

As a global organisation our staff work remotely, and most role require a level of travel to attend events, meetings and conferences.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that all offers of employment at GNDR are conditional and subject to satisfactory background checks.

We encourage applications from people who meet most of the essential criteria listed in the job description. You don’t need to tick every single box to be considered. We recognise that strong candidates may bring relevant strengths and experience in different ways. If you can demonstrate a solid overall match with the role, we’d love to hear from you.

For a full job description and person specification please follow the link below:JOB DESCRIPTION 

Start date

We are ideally looking for candidates who are available to start as early as possible. However, we recognise that availability may vary due to individual notice periods, and we are happy to accommodate some flexibility where possible.

How to apply

Please submit your CV (max. two A4 side) and a cover letter (max. one A4 side) outlining skills and experience relevant to the role by email to HR[at]gndr.org.

Please include “Application for Regional Lead (Africa)” in the subject of your email. Please note we are unable to accept incomplete applications.

If you have any questions or need to discuss any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at HR[at]gndr.org.

Closing date

27 May 2026 at 12pm (GMT+1)

Due to the high volume of applications, we expect to receive for this role, we are not able to provide individual feedback. However, we will endeavour to contact all applicants to update them on the outcome of their application.

Interview

Expected to take part at the beginning of June, exact dates to be confirmed

Interview process: Interview will be held remotely via Google Meet and usually consists of two stages. Candidates who are successful at the shortlisting stage will be invited to a first-round interview. If they progress, they will be invited to a second-stage interview, where we may also ask them to complete a role-specific task or presentation assessment. Interviews are typically conducted by a panel of two to three members, including the hiring manager. 

We encourage applicants to let us know about any adjustments needed to ensure the recruitment process is accessible and equitable.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating a team that embodies the rich diversity of the society and communities we serve. Our commitment lies in cultivating an inclusive environment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic circumstances, LGBTQIA+ and individuals with disabilities. We celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives that every candidate brings and are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible for individuals of all needs and abilities. If you require any adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at HR[at]gndr.org.

Find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Our benefits and wellbeing

At GNDR, we are committed to cultivating a happy and healthy working environment for all our staff.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package across all of our locations. 

Find out more about our approach to wellbeing and our benefits.

Flexible working 

To support and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our staff, we are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of our recruitment process.