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Country Director France (m/f/d). Full-time | 36 hours per week | Montrouge, France. May 8, 2026. FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. 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.
Job Responsibility:
Providing thoughtful and visionary leadership and management that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering, leading QUATRE PATTES in delivery of the organisation’s 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 France’s 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
Requirements:
Proven track record in senior leadership and management, operational and strategic roles, ideally within NGOs
Experienced working in an international organisation 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 prioritisation 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
What we offer:
The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
An animal-friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant job environment