Regional Director, Asia At CTG (Committed To Good)

CTG overview:
CTG staff & support humanitarian projects in fragile & conflict affected countries around the world, providing a rapid & cost effective service for development & humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries, from the Middle East, Africa, Europe & Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys & manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian & development projects, from Cleaners to Obstetricians & Mechanics to Infection Specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed, CTG can source & deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks & have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient & agile HR, logistical & operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time & money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.

Overview of position:
CTG’s Asia region is CTG’s most important region with large scaled projects. The Asia operations are in a positive position, growing steadily in Afghanistan, where most operations are located & with different new opportunities across the region. The Asia operation requires strong leadership to ensure continued operations, maintain Duty of Care (Doc) in a complex environment & meet the ambitious growth targets for the region. This is a pivotal moment to drive sustainable impact & growth in the region, with a clear focus on humanitarian outcomes & effective operational strategies.
We are seeking a motivated & dedicated Regional Director to lead & drive the strategy for our CTG Asia region, based in Kabul, Afghanistan. The ideal candidate will bring at solid experience in operations, leadership & business development within the development or humanitarian field, with a proven track record of managing multi country operations & leading cross functional teams.

Role objectives:
Strategic oversight & regional leadership:
Define & execute the regional strategy, ensuring alignment with global CTG goals, while maximizing growth & impact.
Act as the key liaison between country operations & headquarters, ensuring alignment on strategic initiatives & performance objectives.
Lead, guide & mentor the Country Operations Managers & the regional finance team, fostering collaboration & knowledge sharing across countries to drive regional success.

Financial management & profitability:
Oversee financial performance across countries, ensuring adherence to budgets, cost control & profitability targets.
Lead regional financial reporting processes, ensuring timely & accurate communication with headquarters.
Drive optimization of revenue generation, ensuring long term financial sustainability & operational efficiency.

Sales & business development:
Champion business growth by identifying and seizing new opportunities, developing relationships with key clients & driving sales & revenue targets.
Collaborate with regional teams to develop proposals & expand client portfolios, ensuring alignment with global business goals.

Quality assurance & operational excellence:
Ensure continuous operational excellence & compliance with organizational standards, local regulations & client requirements.
Drive process improvements & implement new systems (Tayo, Sage, Sharepoint 2.0) to enhance operational efficiency & service delivery.

Issue resolution & risk management:
Act as a point of escalation for complex operational challenges, providing strategic guidance & ensuring timely resolution of critical issues.
Oversee security protocols to ensure the safety of staff, consultants & assets, particularly in high risk environments.

Project reporting:
This role reports to the COO.

Key competencies:
University degree in management, political science, international relations or a related field (master’s degree is highly preferred).
Minimum 11 years of experience in multi country operations management, preferably in the development or humanitarian sectors.
Proven leadership experience, including managing diverse teams across various geographies.
Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, financial reporting & business development.
Demonstrated success in identifying new business opportunities & managing client relationships.
Expertise in ensuring operational excellence & implementing systems for higher efficiency.
Ability to navigate complex & high risk environments, with experience in security & risk management.
Available for regular travel to field locations, including remote or challenging environments.

Team management:
Strong team management experience is required for this role.

Further information:
This role requires regular travel to field locations, including remote or challenging environments.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

What we offer:
An impactful leadership role in a dynamic & growing organization.
Opportunity to work across multiple countries in the Asia region & shape the future of our operations.
A competitive compensation package with opportunities for professional growth & development.
If you are a strategic, results oriented leader with the vision & experience to drive success across a diverse region, we invite you to apply for the role of Regional Director Asia.