Regional Manager

Do you want to have a real impact, and be surrounded by an inspiring team in a supportive environment?

This role is for a motivated, outcomes-oriented professional with proven experience in senior people management, portfolio leadership, programme quality, and risk/compliance oversight in complex settings.

Caritas Czech Republic is a strong values-based organisation where you can influence decisions and have space to share and advance what you believe is right. We welcome proactivity, creativity and innovation.

We are currently present in 8 countries (Ukraine, Zambia, Moldova, Georgia, Palestine, Syria, Ethiopia, Laos) and have an extensive social services programme in the Czech Republic assisting more than 100,000 clients. Caritas in the Czech Republic has over 10,000 employees and an annual turnover of over EUR 300 million. CCR is a member of Caritas Internationalis and cooperates with many international and local partners.

We promote diversity, transparency and mutual respect and create a positive learning environment.

Your main responsibilities:

As Regional Manager, you will provide strategic, operational and risk-management leadership across country programmes in Ukraine, Moldova, Syria and Palestine. You will translate CCR’s strategy into a coherent country portfolio, ensure programme quality, compliance and financial health, and lead and support Country Directors in complex and fast-changing contexts. You will be a core member of the HQ senior management team with a direct contribution to CCR strategy and organisational development.

1) Strategic leadership

• oversee Country Programme priorities aligned with CCR strategy and annual plans;
• steer the country portfolio (sectors, funding, partnerships) and oversee the regional funding pipeline.

2) Country management and programme quality oversight

• provide line management to Country Directors and Country Programme Coordinators;
• lead regular programme reviews covering programme delivery, finance, HR/staffing, compliance, key risks and pipeline;
• coordinate HQ support (MEAL, Finance, HR, Compliance, Procurement, Security, Communications) to strengthen country capacity and improve systems;
• ensure adherence to donor rules and CCR policies across the Country Programmes, including safeguarding/PSEA, Code of Conduct, security and data protection;
• oversee quality assurance of key proposals and donor reports (strategic coherence, evidence, budgets, risks).

3) Representation & external relations

• build and maintain productive relationships with donors, authorities, partners and networks; support high-level engagement when needed;
• strengthen strategic partnerships and enable sustainable programme growth and localization.

What we are looking for:

• significant experience in international cooperation, including field experience;
• proven experience managing multi-country or sizeable portfolios, including line management of senior staff (Country Director/equivalent);
• strong strategic/analytical skills, sound judgement, and excellent communication/negotiation skills;
• ability to perform under time pressure, be flexible, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and work effectively in fast-paced and multicultural environments;
• fluency in English (written and spoken), Czech language a great advantage.

What we offer:

• work in a reputable and well-established international non-profit organization;
• full-time, 1 year contract with possible extension, long-term cooperation preferred;
• duty station Prague with home office options;
• 25 days of annual leave;
• 2 sick days;
• benefits for long-term service in the organization;
• meal allowance;
• costs related to traveling abroad such as flights, accommodation, medical check-ups, vaccinations, travel insurance, etc.;
• work with inspiring people;
• personal and professional development;
• language courses available;
• start date: 1 March 2026.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please send a one-page cover letter in English together with your CV (max. 4 pages). Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and suitable candidates may be accepted before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Caritas Czech Republic adheres to the principles of protecting children, vulnerable adults, and employees from any form of abuse, harassment, and exploitation. Caritas Czech Republic requires its employees and contractors to treat all individuals with dignity and respect and to actively prevent any form of harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. For more information: https://svet.charita.cz/o-nas/transparentnost-a-odpovednost/.