Habitat for Humanity International
National Director-Habitat for Humanity Hungary
Habitat for Humanity International, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Posting Description
Help us build the world where everyone has a decent place to live. We are seeking a passionate leader to serve as our
National Director in Hungary.
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a global non‑profit organization that aims to make dignified, healthy and affordable housing accessible to all. Habitat for Humanity Hungary is an established National Organization (NO) which improves access to dignified, affordable and energy‑efficient housing for low‑income families by renovating homes, supporting vulnerable households, developing innovative housing models together with municipalities, and advocating for systemic policy change in Hungary’s housing sector.
The Director will hold the overall responsibility and accountability for the strategic, programmatic, financial, HR and operational management of Habitat for Humanity’s work in Hungary and will lead a team of 14 dedicated professionals in our National Organization. This is a unique opportunity to provide overall vision and organizational leadership, driving our national organization’s goals in alignment with our regional and global HFHI strategy.
This position is based in Budapest, Hungary.
What would be your responsibilities? Leadership and Strategy
Lead organizational strategy development and execution in alignment with organization’s global strategy and regional Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) strategy
Ensure that Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Hungary complies with HFHI global operating and program standards
Lead the development of an annual plan of action and schedule regular reviews
Lead, inspire and support the national team to execute Habitat’s common vision and collectively contribute to the strategy.
Lead and facilitate meetings of the National Organization’s leadership team, ensure timely implementation of its decisions, and act as the primary liaison between the Supervisory Board and staff
Program Development and Implementation
Develop an effective and balanced portfolio of housing & shelter programs relevant to the affordable housing needs in Hungary to achieve program scale, stability, and sustainability growth goals in alignment with organization’s principles and core values
Ensure that programs are developed in accordance with HFH Hungary strategy and the HFHI Standards of Excellence and other applicable HFHI policies, standards and guidelines;
Ensure that all programs are successfully completed and in a timely manner, achieving their goals in a measurable way
Identify and develop partnerships with relevant housing stakeholders at national and local (municipal) level
Resource Development, Communications, and Advocacy
Ensure the development and mobilization of sufficient resources to achieve the organization’s strategic and business objectives
Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive resource development strategy, in collaboration with the national team and with the support of HFHI global functions
Oversee development and implementation of a communications strategy together with staff to promote the program and our brand
Oversee the development and implementation of an advocacy strategy
Represent the organization in mass media and maintain effective relations with all stakeholders, including government officials, donors and sponsors, partners and homeowners, and the public at large
Team Development
Recruit, onboard and drive the professional development of our staff members
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective organizational structure and coordination system aligned with HFHI global guidelines and the national labor code.
Stimulate high performance of staff by providing overall direction, motivation, support and implementation of equitable HR systems and effective training programs to invest in and retain quality personnel and supervise performance through documented quarterly appraisals
Legal and Finance
Ensure organization’s compliance with national legal and tax requirements and international agreements
Prepare a consolidated fiscal year budget, operational plan and schedule for the National Organization
Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely submission of HFHI quarterly financial report and quarterly programmatic reports
Monitor the financial stability of the organization and fulfil statutory reporting obligations required by Hungarian law
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Board and Governance: Ensure effective engagement with the Management and Supervisory Board by facilitating regular meetings, tracking attendance and participation, and supporting informed decision‑making. Oversee the development and consistent application of organizational policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and best governance practices
Risk Management and Compliance: Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive Risk Register identifying key organizational risks, their potential impacts, and mitigation strategies. Conduct periodic risk assessments and ensure full compliance with national laws, Habitat for Humanity International standards, and donor regulations
Ethics and Accountability: Foster a strong culture of ethics and integrity, ensuring adherence to Habitat’s Code of Conduct, safeguarding commitments, and financial accountability requirements. Oversee timely and transparent reporting to donors and regulatory authorities.
Safeguarding: Ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, their reinforcement and implementation
What do we require?
Master’s degree in non‑profit or business management; business administration; social science; urban planning; or another appropriate field
Excellent
Hungarian
and
English
(written and spoken)
Minimum
7 years of relevant working experience
in a
non‑profit sector, public administration or business environment (combined)
Minimum 3 years of experience in
senior management with budget responsibility
Outstanding people management experience and skills
Strong background in financial management, project management, strategic planning and partnership building
Interest in current affairs is preferred
Knowledge of and experience in fundraising and Hungarian housing landscape is preferred
Excellent communication skills, resilience, drive and determination
Values
Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
Safeguarding HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
Application Deadline Deadline: Closing date for applications is January 12th, 2026. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
About Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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National Director in Hungary.
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a global non‑profit organization that aims to make dignified, healthy and affordable housing accessible to all. Habitat for Humanity Hungary is an established National Organization (NO) which improves access to dignified, affordable and energy‑efficient housing for low‑income families by renovating homes, supporting vulnerable households, developing innovative housing models together with municipalities, and advocating for systemic policy change in Hungary’s housing sector.
The Director will hold the overall responsibility and accountability for the strategic, programmatic, financial, HR and operational management of Habitat for Humanity’s work in Hungary and will lead a team of 14 dedicated professionals in our National Organization. This is a unique opportunity to provide overall vision and organizational leadership, driving our national organization’s goals in alignment with our regional and global HFHI strategy.
This position is based in Budapest, Hungary.
What would be your responsibilities? Leadership and Strategy
Lead organizational strategy development and execution in alignment with organization’s global strategy and regional Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) strategy
Ensure that Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Hungary complies with HFHI global operating and program standards
Lead the development of an annual plan of action and schedule regular reviews
Lead, inspire and support the national team to execute Habitat’s common vision and collectively contribute to the strategy.
Lead and facilitate meetings of the National Organization’s leadership team, ensure timely implementation of its decisions, and act as the primary liaison between the Supervisory Board and staff
Program Development and Implementation
Develop an effective and balanced portfolio of housing & shelter programs relevant to the affordable housing needs in Hungary to achieve program scale, stability, and sustainability growth goals in alignment with organization’s principles and core values
Ensure that programs are developed in accordance with HFH Hungary strategy and the HFHI Standards of Excellence and other applicable HFHI policies, standards and guidelines;
Ensure that all programs are successfully completed and in a timely manner, achieving their goals in a measurable way
Identify and develop partnerships with relevant housing stakeholders at national and local (municipal) level
Resource Development, Communications, and Advocacy
Ensure the development and mobilization of sufficient resources to achieve the organization’s strategic and business objectives
Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive resource development strategy, in collaboration with the national team and with the support of HFHI global functions
Oversee development and implementation of a communications strategy together with staff to promote the program and our brand
Oversee the development and implementation of an advocacy strategy
Represent the organization in mass media and maintain effective relations with all stakeholders, including government officials, donors and sponsors, partners and homeowners, and the public at large
Team Development
Recruit, onboard and drive the professional development of our staff members
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective organizational structure and coordination system aligned with HFHI global guidelines and the national labor code.
Stimulate high performance of staff by providing overall direction, motivation, support and implementation of equitable HR systems and effective training programs to invest in and retain quality personnel and supervise performance through documented quarterly appraisals
Legal and Finance
Ensure organization’s compliance with national legal and tax requirements and international agreements
Prepare a consolidated fiscal year budget, operational plan and schedule for the National Organization
Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely submission of HFHI quarterly financial report and quarterly programmatic reports
Monitor the financial stability of the organization and fulfil statutory reporting obligations required by Hungarian law
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Board and Governance: Ensure effective engagement with the Management and Supervisory Board by facilitating regular meetings, tracking attendance and participation, and supporting informed decision‑making. Oversee the development and consistent application of organizational policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and best governance practices
Risk Management and Compliance: Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive Risk Register identifying key organizational risks, their potential impacts, and mitigation strategies. Conduct periodic risk assessments and ensure full compliance with national laws, Habitat for Humanity International standards, and donor regulations
Ethics and Accountability: Foster a strong culture of ethics and integrity, ensuring adherence to Habitat’s Code of Conduct, safeguarding commitments, and financial accountability requirements. Oversee timely and transparent reporting to donors and regulatory authorities.
Safeguarding: Ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, their reinforcement and implementation
What do we require?
Master’s degree in non‑profit or business management; business administration; social science; urban planning; or another appropriate field
Excellent
Hungarian
and
English
(written and spoken)
Minimum
7 years of relevant working experience
in a
non‑profit sector, public administration or business environment (combined)
Minimum 3 years of experience in
senior management with budget responsibility
Outstanding people management experience and skills
Strong background in financial management, project management, strategic planning and partnership building
Interest in current affairs is preferred
Knowledge of and experience in fundraising and Hungarian housing landscape is preferred
Excellent communication skills, resilience, drive and determination
Values
Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
Safeguarding HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
Application Deadline Deadline: Closing date for applications is January 12th, 2026. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
About Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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