Country Director, Lebanon

**Location:** Beirut, Lebanon (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in Lebanon will be considered.)

**Contract Type:** Full-time (40 hours per week), 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of renewal based on funding and performance. This is a national position.

**Hiring Salary:** USD 7,096 – 9,225 per month (before taxes)

**Target Start Date:** September 2026

**Application Closing Date:** June 21, 2026 23:59 EEST

This job advert is for an existing vacancy.

## **About Right To Play:**

For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.

We offer programs in 13 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.

Right To Play has collaborated with local partners in Lebanon since 2006 to deliver high-quality programs that support children and adolescents’ holistic learning and wellbeing. Learn more about our programs in Lebanon from **our website**.

## **Benefits Highlights:**

- Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
- Culture premised on our **Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)**
- Paid leave (20 days annual leave and 3 personal days per year)
- Competitive benefits such as medical insurance, transportation allowance, communications allowance, and schooling and family allowances for eligible dependents
- Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year
- Flexible work arrangements
- More information on what we offer is available on **our website**.

## **Job Description:**

**Job Title:** Country Director (CD)

**Grade:** 11

**Reports to:** Global Director, Country Offices (GDCO)

**Location:** Lebanon

**Direct Reports:** Program Manager, Program and Partnerships Manager, Finance Manager, People & Culture Specialist, Impact Manager/Officer, Logistics Officer

**Department:** Global Program Unit/Country Offices

### **1.Purpose:**

Provides overall strategic and programmatic leadership including business development, fundraising, compliance and risk, financial and people management to ensure the success and growth of the country programme.

### **2. Accountability & Responsibilities:**

Governance and representation (20%)

- **Identifies and manages organisational risk**, including legal and governance matters, and acts as RTP’s legal representative in country.
- **Represents RTP at country level**, engaging government, donors, UN agencies, and NGO coordination platforms to build influence, credibility, and strategic partnerships.

Fundraising and communication (20%)

- **Leads country-level fundraising and resource mobilisation**, driving proposal development, donor engagement, and diversified funding partnerships.
- **Leads in-country media and external engagement**, strengthening RTP’s profile and ensuring alignment with organisational values and objectives.

Strategy development and implementation (15%)

- **Sets and leads the strategic direction of the country programme**, ensuring alignment with RTP strategy, national priorities, and legal and regulatory requirements.

Operational management (15%)

- **Provides strategic oversight of finance and administration**, including budgeting, expenditure control, audits, grant compliance, and strong internal controls.
- **Holds overall accountability for safeguarding, safety, and security**, ensuring compliance with RTP policies and national legislation.

Staff and workplace management (15%)

- **Ensures effective people management**, including recruitment, performance management, learning and development, payroll, and the promotion of a safe and inclusive culture.
- **Leads, mentors, and develops a diverse country team**, fostering staff wellbeing, inclusion, and high performance.
- **Promote Safeguarding, foster a safe, respectful, and accountable work environment** by modelling appropriate conduct and addressing any behaviour that undermines a healthy workplace.

Programmatic oversight, learning and innovation (15%)

- **Oversees the country programme portfolio**, ensuring high-quality delivery, measurable impact, and timely repor