National Director: Pacific Development Group and Timor Leste

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
World Vision, ( www.wvi.org ) the world's largest international Christian humanitarian aid organization, seeks a National Director to lead our Pacific Development Group and Timor Leste office, based in Brisbane, Australia. The Pacific Development Group and Timor Leste National Office incorporates WVI programme operations in 4 countries: Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, with possible extension to other Pacific countries. World Vision is committed to partnering with the people of these countries to help enact sustainable solutions for the future of their communities, families, and children with particular emphasis on Maternal Health & Nutrition, HIV/AIDS eradication, Education (literacy & life skills), Economic Development, Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Based Economic Development.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Strategically leading, developing and directing the implementation of all aspects of World Vision’s work / as an effective member of the
Partnership in line with Twin Citizenship principles to ensure high Ministry quality and high impact in the field;
Being accountable for all of aspects of World Vision’s work in the four countries, including Transformational Development, Advocacy and HEA.
Ensuring that World Vision’s ministry is directly contributing to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfillment of their rights
within families and communities.
Representing World Vision to all donors, project partners, other World Vision Partnership offices and divisions, local government, church
representatives and non-governmental organizations. In the region.
Appropriately developing national governance through identifying national lay leaders for advisory council or board membership and leading organizational transition.
Liaising with World Vision Australia, World Vision New Zealand, and other National Offices in the region for the provision of appropriate support and technical services

SKILLS REQUIRED INCLUDE:
Track record of significant and successful senior management and leadership experience, both national and international.
Knowledge and experience in one of the following: international development, emergency relief (domestic or international) and/or
advocacy. Must demonstrate familiarity of the other two

Strong networking skills; previous experience building coalitions with bilaterals, multilaterals, government, foundations, churches, the NGO community and corporations.
Knowledge of financial management, audit and compliance of multi-million USD budgets. Strong track record with donor agencies.
Masters degree or equivalent experience in social sciences, management, international development or related field. MBA preferred.
Strong Understanding of Human Rights, particularly Child Rights.
Grant Acquisition and Management. Having experience and strong skills in building relationship with major donors, esp. bilateral and
multilateral institutions, managing government grant funded program effectively to meet the highest quality and accountability standard
set by donors
Organizational Development. Having experience in establishing an office or organization, including developing strategy, system, structure, shared services functions, and organizational culture. Strong change management and communication skills.
Creativity. Able to look beyond the status quo to identify, lead, and implement new approaches to both development and organizational
challenges
Cross-cultural Leadership skill. It’s a multi-country office, and candidates must have experiences working globally in different
context and culture.
Ability to work and travel extensively in country of assignment as well as internationally (approximately 20-25% of working time).

Successful candidate must show history of leading and managing large organizations with complex stakeholder environments. Candidate must be mature leader with proven track record in generating results. We are seeking committed and skilled professionals who share in our Core Values, Vision Statement, and Mission Statement, and in our passion to help others experience life in all its fullness.

Apply at: www.wvi.org

Application Deadline Date: July 9, 2011

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