Country Manager (Moldova)

Location: Chisinau, Moldova

Salary: USD 99,540 yearly

Company

hirify.global delivers international rule of law programmes and capacity development initiatives.

What you will do

• Manage the country programme and oversee effective, efficient, results-based, and timely delivery of activities and results.
• Lead development of the Moldova country strategy in alignment with hirify.global’s global programmatic priorities and performance indicators.
• Lead programme development and resource mobilization, including identifying funding opportunities and maintaining donor and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage country office operations covering administration, procurement, human resources, logistics, finance, contracts, security, and internal controls.
• Supervise and develop staff, including staffing plans, recruitment coordination, performance management, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
• Represent hirify.global with government officials, donors, civil society, international organizations, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Graduate degree or equivalent in international development, law, public administration, business administration, public policy, or another relevant social science.
• At least 10 years of relevant, progressively professional experience within an international organization, including designing and implementing complex programmes.
• Managerial and supervisory experience covering human and financial resources, programme management, and programme administration.
• Familiarity with programme and data management tools, results-based management, and monitoring and evaluation principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and delivery skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines with flexibility, initiative, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus proficiency with other ICT and internet software.
• Ability and readiness to travel within Moldova when necessary, with strong ethics, integrity, and commitment to hirify.global’s mandate.
• Full professional competence in written and verbal English.

Nice to have

• Previous experience leading a country office or country team.
• Prior international experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Affiliate contract for 12 months, with possible extension subject to performance and funding availability.
• Benefits include provident fund contribution, medical and mission insurance, and leave entitlements under hirify.global regulations.
• Relocation and installation support are available for internationally recruited employees.
• Equal opportunity environment; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Reference and background checks are conducted for selected candidates, with zero tolerance for exploitation, harassment, and discrimination.

Hiring process

• Applications are screened regularly, and a qualified applicant may be recruited before the deadline.
• Application deadline: 25 November 2026, 23:59 Rome time; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.