Country Manager Germany

About Street Child Germany:

Street Child Germany e.V. is a growing German charity organization that is part of the international Street Child network, committed to ensuring every child is ‘safe, in school and learning’. As a legally independent German charity, acting in smart alignment with the global Street Child movement, we focus on empowering local partners and communities in some of the world’s most vulnerable settings. Our German team is small, mission-driven, and works collaboratively across borders, attracting support from a healthy balance of institutional, philanthropic, corporate and private sources.

The Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and hands-on Director of Street Child Germany to lead the operations and future development of Street Child Germany, at an exciting and pivotal stage in the organisation's development. Reporting directly to the Board and collaborating closely with our Street Child network partners, the Director will lead all aspects of the organization’s functioning, with fundraising and income growth as the central priority of the role, alongside partnerships, day-to-day operations and compliance. Street Child Germany office is located in Munich.

This is a key opportunity for a dynamic professional, bringing a strong fundraising and, ideally, a relevant programmatic background, who is ready to grow with the organization and help scale its impact in Germany and ultimately in our project countries, by driving growing, sustainable levels of income from diverse channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the fundraising strategy of Street Child Germany – under the direction of the Board and in smart collaboration with global network colleagues. With a clear focus on building reliable, diversified and scalable income for Street Child Germany
• Represent and grow Street Child Germany as a trusted and impactful non-profit organization
• Lead grant applications and ensure accountability and reporting to German funding partners
• Support and manage the fundraising team
• Oversee daily operations, including project controlling, finance, administration, HR, and compliance (with support from external fiduciaries and legal partners)
• Drive the optimal level of smart collaboration and healthy relationship, balancing multiple factors, between the German entity and the international Street Child network
• Support governance processes and work closely with the Board of Street Child Germany on strategy, risk, and reporting
• Drive visibility, partnerships, and future growth opportunities.

Your Profile:

• Passionate identification with the values and goals of Street Child
• Extensive experience in German fundraising with foundations, philanthropists and corporates and a deep understanding of the local donor landscape, with the ability to turn relationships, proposals and opportunities into sustainable income
• Broad experience with German institutional funders like Bengo/BMZ, Auswärtiges Amt, EU is a big plus, the ability and willingness to engage in this sphere, regardless of prior exposure, is essential
• Native in German and English at least negotiation level (written and spoken).
• Residence in Germany is required. Availability to work from the Munich office is a plus but not essential.
• Excellent at managing strong, trusting relationships with wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to build a team and experience in leading teams to successful outcomes within a partially remote setup
• Independent and solution-oriented, with a hands-on, calm and flexible attitude.
• Comfortable working in a small structure and ambitious about the opportunity to grow the operations
• Experience with German non-profit law, governance, or association management

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to make a direct and meaningful contribution for children, families and local communities in some of the world’s most remote, forgotten and toughest places.
• A self-directed role leading the growth of the independent German chapter of a globally recognized network that has grown fast in recent years
• The chance shape the growth of a driven, fast-developing education brand in Germany
• A young and motivated team, a committed and experienced board, and a dynamic and collaborative international network  
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work remotely

Diversity and Inclusion:

Street Child Germany is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability status, or background.

Street Child’s commitment to Safeguarding

Street Child is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff.  

As part of this commitment to safeguarding, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, including a Criminal Records check.  

Application Process

Please send your CV and a short motivation letter (in English) via this link here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.