General Director (International NGO)

About the role

The General Director provides overall strategic, external and statutory leadership for Trias, an international NGO operating in 17 countries. The role shapes the long‑term direction of the organisation, ensuring alignment between vision, strategy and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Define and continuously refine Trias’ long‑term organisational strategy and positioning.
• Ensure strategic coherence across regions and programmes, focusing on impact and sustainability.
• Anticipate global trends in development cooperation, funding and geopolitics and translate them into strategic choices.
• Lead high‑level representation, partnerships and donor relations.
• Maintain strong governance, board relations and statutory accountability.
• Lead and align the Management Team, including Regional Directors.
• Safeguard financial sustainability and organisational resilience.
• Drive organisational transformation and innovation when required.

Required profile

• Strong strategic thinker with proven ability to develop long‑term vision.
• Capability to operate at systemic and global level.
• Inspirational leader able to align senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communicator and high‑level negotiator.
• Resilient and decisive in complex environments.
• High integrity and strong governance awareness.

Required skills