World Vision International is hiring a Regional Leader for its Middle East and Eastern Europe Region (MEER), based in Nicosia, Cyprus. It is one of the most senior field leadership roles in the humanitarian sector.
You provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the region, leading the Regional Senior Leadership Team. The deadline is 3 November.
The key details at a glance
| Detail | What the listing says |
| Organisation | World Vision International |
| Role | Regional Leader — MEER |
| Location | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Travel | Up to 30%, internationally and regionally |
| Deadline | 3 November |
What the role involves
You lead World Vision’s ministry across the Middle East and Eastern Europe — setting strategy, overseeing country offices, and leading the Regional Senior Leadership Team. This is a top-tier role with region-wide responsibility.
Expect up to 30 percent travel across the region. Note the posting’s practical condition: you must be legally eligible to work in Cyprus.
What World Vision expects from you
A master’s degree (or equivalent) in humanitarian action, development studies, business, or a related field — plus a minimum of 10 years in relief and development programming, with at least 5 years in senior leadership. Fluent written and spoken English is required; French or Arabic is desirable.
This is not a role you grow into — it is a role you arrive at. The bar reflects a decade of field leadership.
Who should not apply
Do not apply if:
- You do not have at least 10 years in relief/development programming.
- You do not have at least 5 years of senior leadership experience.
- You are not legally eligible to work in Cyprus.
- You cannot travel up to 30 percent of the time.
How to apply
Applications go through World Vision’s official careers portal. Prepare a CV that shows regional or multi-country leadership at scale. The deadline is 3 November — senior roles like this move fast.
More senior NGO leadership roles: the PUI Country Director for Palestine and the PIN Deputy Country Director in Kyiv.
Questions applicants ask
Where is the role based?
Nicosia, Cyprus — leading World Vision’s Middle East and Eastern Europe region.
What experience is needed?
A master’s degree (or equivalent) plus minimum 10 years in relief/development programming, including at least 5 years in senior leadership.
Are languages required?
Fluent written and spoken English is required; French or Arabic is desirable.
How much travel is involved?
Up to 30%, internationally and regionally.
When is the deadline?
3 November
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