COUNTRY DIRECTOR - TURKEY

• Lead fundraising diversification: Turkish private sector, CSR, foundations, and innovative financing (impact bonds, blended finance).
• Ensure financial sustainability for a 3–5 year strategy in Türkiye.
• Position CARE as preferred implementing partner with Turkish ministries, municipalities, and business entities.
• Negotiate shared-value partnerships with corporations and social enterprises.
• Advocate at national and international forums, championing CARE Türkiye’s role in humanitarian innovation and effectiveness.

• Deliver visionary leadership aligned with CARE International standards.
• Lead preparation for nationalization and membership in the CARE International Confederation.
• Build robust organizational systems, policies, and governance to meet global standards.
• Foster innovation, local leadership, and inclusion across all operations.
• Develop CARE Türkiye into a regional knowledge hub and thought leader.

• Oversee high-quality program delivery across Türkiye, including rehabilitation, cash assistance, protection, and multi-sectoral response
• Lead ongoing programs post-earthquake while preparing for long-term recovery and impact.
• Integrate CARE’s signature approaches: gender equality, systems thinking, emergency preparedness, and locally led development.
• Manage monitoring, evaluation, and risk systems to safeguard quality and conformity.

• Provide strategic oversight to finance, HR, operations, compliance, and liaison teams, in coordination with CARE region and CARE USA.
• Build a high-performing, diverse team skilled in social innovation, technology, and private sector engagement.
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with CARE’s values and code of conduct, with zero tolerance for abuse or discrimination.

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