Head of Region: Africa & Middle East

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Fondation CHANEL

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Philanthropy
  • Remote option: Not Specified
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Not specified
  • Deadline: 23/07/2026
  • Location: United Kingdom
Child protection/ Children’s rights Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
About Fondation CHANEL: 
Created in 2011, Fondation CHANEL (the “Fondation”) is a corporate foundation aiming for women and adolescent girls to be free to shape their own destiny. We work in partnership with nonprofit organisations, international organisations, alliances, academic and research institutions, social businesses and other charitable funds and foundations to address the overlapping discriminations against women and young girls and advance gender equality. 

Why this role matters:
The Head of Region for Africa and Middle East is a key member of Fondation CHANEL’s leadership team, responsible for advancing the Foundation’s strategic framework within their region. The Head of Region, based in London, leads the development and execution of regional programmes, shapes the Foundation’s impact, and fosters a collaborative, inclusive, values-driven culture. This role is central to building a best-in-class, learning organisation recognised for excellence and trusted leadership in gender-focused philanthropy.

What you will bring: 
  • An experienced leader with an excellent record of implementing large social impact programmes.
  • Team player with a high degree of emotional intelligence, modelling effective and transparent decision making and ways of working.
  • A growth mindset, with an appetite for transformation and leading collaborative change.
  • A strategic thinker, able to take a global perspective rooted in local knowledge and experience and have an ability to link the local to the global and vice versa.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with an ability to draw meaningful and strategic insights.
  • An excellent ambassador / spokesperson with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who can understand complexity and turn it into clear cohesive messaging.
  • Excellent leadership and management skills, and experience building high-performing teams.
  • Willingness and ability to effectively delegate, passionate interest in mentoring others and a demonstrable commitment to learning and collaboration.
  • A passion for social impact and demonstrated commitment to feminist principles and proven track record in working for gender equality and/or other closely related social justice goals, including racial and climate justice.
  • Thoughtful analysis of their own lived experience and how this shapes their approach to gender equality work and team leadership.

You are energised by:
  • Leading the strategic translation of Fondation CHANEL’s global mission into impactful regional strategies that drive gender equality and social justice.
  • Building, inspiring, and mentoring a high-performing, diverse team—empowering others, fostering an inclusive culture, and supporting professional growth.
  • Operating at the intersection of local context and global vision, ensuring that regional programmes are relevant, ambitious, and aligned with organisational values.
  • Serving as a senior leader and ambassador, influencing funding landscapes, advancing sector practices, and positioning Fondation CHANEL as a thought leader in gender-focused philanthropy.
  • Driving innovation and continuous learning, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to shape, evaluate, and adapt initiatives for greater impact.
  • Engaging in meaningful, values-driven leadership that champions collective decision-making, psychological safety, and trust across the organisation.
  • Applying analytical, strategic, and communication skills to solve complex challenges and transform ambitious ideas into action for meaningful, sustainable change.

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