Country Director France (mfd)

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence which reveals suffering rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on .

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

• Providing thoughtful and visionary leadership and management that is inclusive transparent and empowering leading QUATRE PATTES in delivery of the organisations mission as defined by FOUR PAWS International
• Translating organisational vision and global strategy into clear and globally aligned priorities in France identifying opportunities managing risks and delivering tangible measurable impact for animals
• Leading and shaping the QUATRE PATTES programmatic campaigning and advocacy work ensuring integration into global strategic priorities and FOUR PAWS high standards of effectiveness and impact
• Ensuring the long term financial sustainability of QUATRE PATTES France by driving effective fundraising strategy prudent cost management and smart allocation of resources in line with organisational priorities
• Strengthening the visibility credibility and public recognition of QUATRE PATTES in France as a leading animal welfare organisation
• Representing and promoting the objectives of QUATRE PATTES externally influencing key stakeholders and policymakers
• Reporting to the France Board and being accountable for the effective implementation of financial governance compliance audit and risk management in line with Board decisions and statutory requirements
• Acting as the primary executive counterpart to the France Board on matters of finance audit organisational risk and financial reporting in close collaboration with senior colleagues
• Leading and developing the France team with care and accountability fostering a motivated high-performing agile and values-driven culture that supports engagement and long-term retention
• Overseeing France operations and organisational performance ensuring operational excellence across fundraising finance administration communications and compliance
• Holding overall responsibility for QUATRE PATTES Frances financial management including budgeting forecasting expenditure oversight and adherence to governance and internal controls in close collaboration with senior colleagues
• Collaborating closely with international teams integrating QUATRE PATTES in France into ONE FOUR PAWS and contributing to the global organisation

• Proven track record in senior leadership and management operational and strategic roles ideally within NGOs
• Experienced working in an international organisation and and contributing from a country-level perspective to a global structure
• Extensive knowledge in animal welfare or related areas
• Demonstrated ability to strategically position an organisation constructively managing the relationship and natural tension between national and international priorities
• Strong understanding of the political landscape relevant to animal welfare with the ability to translate insights into effective positioning
• Ability to move effortlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution ensuring alignment between big-picture goals and day-to-day operations
• Strong team connector fostering collaboration and synergy across teams and departments
• Advanced interpersonal skills adjusting communication to diverse audiences and encouraging open dialogue
• Exemplary in prioritsation and responsible delegation ensuring clarity and accountability
• Full proficiency in French and English written and spoken
• Passion for animal welfare and QUATRE PATTES vision and mission

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• An animal-friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant job environment
• The chance to grow together with your team
• A possibility of partial remote work (the position does not allow 100% remote working)
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
• The minimum gross annual salary for this position starts at 80000 EUR (full-time base) in accordance with our internal compensation scheme

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English today.

Application deadline: 24th of May 2026