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• Lead the strategy development process for the
  office with clear, measurable short-term and long-term targets;
  Ensure that Ministry strategies are aligned with Regional, Partnership
  strategic priorities and the country specific strategic guidelines /
  priorities;
• Coordinate the quality assurance meetings for
  the Senior Management Team and the Expanded Management Team and ensure
  agreed action plans are implemented.
• Provide leadership, coordination and evaluation
  of the organization’s strategic initiatives and special projects –
  particularly those requiring cross-functional teams whose participants are
  members of the Senior Management Team.
  Provide oversight and ensure that strategic leadership of the Programs
  Development, Quality Assurance and Support Services functions of the
  organization.
• Model a high standard of personal Christian
  leadership, ministry and integrity though lifestyle and work
  relationships, and provide spiritual guidance to staff on the Vision,
  Mission and WV Core Values, including countries with restricted religious
  context; Ensure that office leadership is capable to work in interfaith
  contexts and is familiar with World Vision’s commitments.
• Respect, value and promote gender, age,
  religious and ethnic diversity;
  Ensure excellent standards in the management of the human, financial,
  capital and technical resources of the organization, which includes
  inspiring and maintaining high standards of work and clear accountability
  to stakeholders.
• Engages direction with projects to providing
  encouragement and support to WV programs. 
  
  Ensure that initiatives directed to build capacity required to implement
  local fundraising are included in the office capacity building plan.

• Provide leadership to ensure contextual programmatic and
  organizational standards are established and measured
• To ensure the organization has an established technical excellence
  and quality assurance function orientated around World Vision’s three
  track ministry while ensuring there is effective coordination of timely
  and appropriate technical assistance in accordance with established
  standards and norms for program quality and impact.

• Ensure that the support services function has
  strategic leadership optimizing effective implementation of ICT,
  procurement, fleet management, administration while mitigating operational
  risks and increasing overall security by establishing systems and
  mechanisms to ensure ministry effectiveness.
• Ensure procurement and logistics transactions
  are carried out in accordance with WVI financial guidelines, policies and
  procedures.
• Advocacy and Representation, Support the ND in
  the engagement and building of strategic alliances with the government of
  the country, major donor agencies, WV Partnership, non-governmental
  agencies, churches and media;
• Oversee the development and implementation of
  appropriate advocacy strategies to raise awareness of and advocate for
  change in- key issues within the specific context;
• Lead and facilitate strategies for the
  promotion of justice that look for the change of unfair structures that
  oppress those in need; Ensure WV is positioned as a leading NGO in promoting
  the well-being and rights of children within the country context to
  deserve public and stakeholders’ confidence and trust;
  Strengthen awareness of World Vision’s program both within and outside of
  the WV Partnership;
  Promote WV’s brand internally and externally.

• Deputize for the ND in his/her absence
  Work collaboratively with the ND regarding the engagement and integration
  of the local MFI (if applicable).
• Work collaboratively with other Deputy NDs and
  regional staff from time to time.
• Participate in regional and partnership
  initiative as required
• Attend and participate in the Senior Leadership
  Team meetings.
• Perform any
  other responsibilities 

• The applicant should possess a Master’s degree
  in development related fields or related field of study
• Eight to ten years at management/leadership level, out of which at
  least three (3) years in senior position with demonstrated understanding
  of the workings of the WV Partnership.
• The holder of this position must be a results oriented leader who
  can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at
  times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
• S/he must also be adept at both strategic and future planning while
  ensuring daily support services operations are functioning smoothly and
  efficiently to support the ongoing integrated ministry.  Solid public relations/compelling
  communication skills a plus and must be a strong team player.
• The position holder should have a wide experience in leading
  strategic development in large or complex organizations with cross
  functional management experience.
• The position holder should have proven knowledge of and experience
  with the international donor community and the ability to effectively lead
  public and private acquisition efforts.
• The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who
  can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at
  times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
• Mature Christian, able to stand above
  denominational diversities

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