Location: DRC (Duty station to be confirmed)

Salary: Market Related

Type: Permanent

Are you an entrepreneurial environmental and social leader with a strong understanding of the mining sector and a track record of developing businesses in emerging markets?

We are partnering with an established international environmental and social consultancy to appoint a Country Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the company's regional growth, develop strategic client relationships and oversee operations in one of Africa's most important mining markets.

The Opportunity:

You'll take ownership of the company's presence across the DRC and Central African region, combining strategic leadership, business development and operational management to drive sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement the country strategy, aligned with wider regional and international objectives.
• Drive business development, identify new opportunities and grow relationships across the mining and natural resources sectors.
• Build relationships with senior mining clients, government authorities, regulators and strategic partners.
• Lead bids, tenders, proposals and strategic account management.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and profitability.
• Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing local team.
• Ensure environmental and social project delivery meets international quality standards and client expectations.
• Strengthen market presence and identify opportunities for further growth across Central Africa.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded leader with a strong background in environmental, social or sustainability consulting, ideally within the mining and natural resources sector.

You'll ideally bring:

• Strong knowledge of the mining sector, particularly within the DRC or Central Africa.
• A proven track record in business development and strategic client relationship management.
• Experience overseeing business operations, financial performance and project delivery.
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience engaging international mining companies, government authorities and regulatory stakeholders.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities into sustainable business growth.

Language requirements: Professional fluency in both French and English, written and spoken, is essential.

Qualifications & Additional Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Additional management qualifications (such as an MBA) would be advantageous.
• Project management certification or relevant professional membership would be beneficial.
• Legal right to live and work in the DRC is essential.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the DRC and wider region.

Why Apply?

An opportunity to shape the growth of an established international consultancy in a strategically important African market, working with leading international mining companies and a multidisciplinary team of environmental and social specialists.

You'll have the autonomy to develop client relationships, build a high-performing local team and contribute to responsible resource development across the region.

Interested?

If you're a French and English-speaking environmental or social consultancy leader with the commercial drive and regional experience to take on this challenge, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Please get in touch to find out more.

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