Regional Director

Maestral International (MENA Office) (Jordan)

The Regional Director, MENA will lead Maestral s work across the Middle East and North Africa by driving strategic business development, cultivating high-level partnerships, and overseeing regional project implementation. This role is externally-facing and relationship-driven, representing Maestral in meetings with funders, foundations, UN agencies, NGOs, and government counterparts.

The Regional Director will manage the MENA office s portfolio, supervise consultants and staff, and ensure projects meet client expectations and organizational standards. The Director will set the strategic direction for the regional office aligned with Maestral s global strategy and collaborate closely with the President and Board of Directors. As the MENA office grows, the Director will play a central role in expanding the portfolio and strengthening Maestral s regional presence. This position requires a highly collaborative leader comfortable working in a small, dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for the MENA office in alignment with Maestral s organizational strategy and Board guidance.
• Represent the MENA office within Maestral, collaborating with HQ team to ensure integrated global operations.
• Recruit, engage, and manage a roster of senior regional experts (consultants) across Maestral s three thematic areas Care Reform, Child and Adolescent Wellbeing, and Social Policy to strengthen technical leadership and delivery in the MENA region.
• Oversee the MENA Program Specialist and regional consultants, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Business Development & Partnerships

High-level networking and relationship-building are central to this role.

• Lead business development efforts in the MENA region, identifying new opportunities and cultivating relationships with funders, governments, foundations, and partners.
• Represent Maestral at meetings, networking events, conferences, and donor briefings.
• Guide the development of Expressions of Interest and technical proposals for opportunities in the region.
• Strengthen and maintain strategic partnerships with UN agencies, INGOs, bilateral donors, and local organizations.
• Provide regular insights into regional trends and opportunities to inform organizational strategy.

Project & Portfolio Management

• Provide high-level oversight of project team leads and collaborating consultants to ensure MENA-based projects remain on track, within scope, and aligned with Maestral s quality standards, while day-to-day execution rests with project teams.
• Maintain strategic oversight of project performance and serve as a senior point of contact for clients, addressing concerns and supporting strong relationships.
• Oversee project budgets, deliverables, and contract processes at a high level ensuring alignment with funder requirements while the Program Specialist and HQ teams manage day-to-day financial and administrative processes.
• Ensure adherence to Maestral s safety, security, and safeguarding systems across MENA-based projects.

Operations & Office Management

• Oversee the establishment and ongoing operation of the MENA office.
• Support legal registration, compliance processes, vendor management, and office systems, in collaboration with HQ Operations.
• Provide oversight to the Program Specialist managing daily operations, procurement, logistics, and financial processes.
• Ensure regional data, documentation, and systems are maintained according to Maestral standards.

Cross-Functional Global Support

During early years of the office, contribute to global organizational functions, including:

• Business development support beyond the MENA region.
• Participation in organization-wide learning, strategy development, and operations improvements.
• Engagement in global working groups and initiatives.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Reports directly to the President and works under the oversight of the Board of Directors.
• Collaborates closely with Maestral s HQ office including Operations & Compliance, Strategy & Impact, and Business Development.
• Supervises the Program Specialist and independent consultants who are working on Maestral MENA assignments.

External

• Represents Maestral in meetings with donors, government stakeholders, foundations, UN agencies, NGOs, and academic partners.
• Builds and maintains relationships critical to expanding Maestral s presence and portfolio in the region.