World Vision International NGO National Director Jobs in Zambia
As National Director for World Vision Zambia, you will lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of World Vision’s ministry in Zambia. You will be responsible for:
Overall strategic and operational leadership to World Vision Zambia;
Strategically leading, developing and directing the implementation of all aspects of World Vision Ministry in Zambia as an effective member of the Partnership in line with Twin Citizenship principles to ensure high Ministry quality and high impact on the field;
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 offices and divisions, local Government, Church representatives and non-governmental organisations serving according to given Power of Attorney.
Major Responsibilities:
Spiritual Leadership
Ensure that WV Zambia has high quality Christian Commitment strategy, operations plan and they are appropriate for country context;
Model 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;
Participate and lead regular devotional meetings.
Ministry Performance
Ensure high quality and high impact on the field by leading in a way that WV Zambia programs are achieving expected annual targets on sustainable basis in line with strategic priorities;
Ensure accountability for the implementation of effective ministry to all key stakeholders. Ensure adequate oversight towards relevant, timely and accurate flow of management and operational reports according to program objectives and standards.
Strategy, Operating Plan and Long- and Short- Term Targets
Ensure that there is documented Country strategy, Ministry strategies and operating plans, and the latter have been derived from overall strategy and have clear and measurable short-term and long-term targets; Ensure that Ministry strategies are aligned with Partnership Strategic priorities and Our Promise;
Ensure that there are clear strategies for People & Culture, Communications and other main functions, and they are based on the office strategy and operational plan and include main priority areas identified in respective Regional and Partnership Strategy. Facilitate and be accountable for strategies execution and monitoring;
Support Senior Leadership Team to make consistent and progressive steps towards organizational and programmatic consistency and sustainability; effectively communicate work plans and priorities derived from the organisational strategies by partnering with Senior Leadership Team to ensure synchronized accountabilities, objectives and associated budgets;
Enhance organisational excellence by establishing operational benchmarks, timeframes, targets for accountability, KPIs and resources needed to achieve strategic goals, proactively driving improvements if necessary;
Enhance sustainable programming supported by stable, long term financing to develop sustainable funding base and to pursue new and innovative funding sources to meet WV Zambia ’s strategic priorities;
Play a leading role in developing and managing effective partnerships and networks with both existing and new key partners.
Organisational Leadership
Promote WV’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and Practices among staff and partners and ensure they are the core foundation of the office strategies and work;
Promote a leadership and management style that enables the integration of operations across Zambia;
Ensure that capable staff is available to implement office strategy and operational plans;
Supervise Senior Leadership Team, all policies, organisational planning and development, ensure clarity around roles, motivate Senior Leadership Team and facilitate effective team dynamics;
Review and approve Senior Leadership Team succession plans; ensure that proper capacity is in place and succession plan is updated and executed;
Lead and manage in a way that facilitates the high performance culture, open trustworthy relationships and integrity; Promote culture of learning and development, employee engagement and good stewardship of human capital in the office;
Ensure implementation and compliance to Partnership Performance Management Standards and Principles, while seek to implement Performance Management guidelines on reasonable level; Champion Senior Leadership Team in proper implementation of Performance Evaluations on annual basis;
Support initiatives for staff care and well-being;
Respect, value and promote gender, age, religious and ethnic diversity;
Ensure high standards in the management of the human, financial, capital and technical resources of the organisation. It also includes inspiring and maintaining high standards of work and clear accountability to stakeholders;
Visit projects frequently to encourage, build relationships, and support WV programs.
Advocacy and Representation
Represent WV Zambia, engage and build strategic alliances with the Government of individual countries, boards, major donor agencies, WV Partnership, non-governmental agencies, churches and media;
Develop and implement appropriate advocacy strategies to raise awareness of- and advocate for change in- key issues within the specific context;
Ensure that WV Brand is respected within all operational areas and none of office operations or staff conduct harm it;
Provide leadership, strategic direction and support to the team for developing and implementing excellent donor experience and acquisition of Ministry funds; Identify new opportunities and forge alliances that lead to optimisation of all resources;
Engage WV Zambia Board and ensure strong reporting performance. Support the Board in identifying and interviewing candidates and coordination of selection with the Regional Office.
Serves as Board Member for VisionFund Zambia, seeks ways to integrate programmatic opportunities with World Vision’s work in Zambia.
Financial Management and Operational Audit Compliance
Ensure efficient and effective organisational practices, that would result in successful financial and operational audit scores;
Oversee action planning and execution to resolve audit findings in an agreed and timely manner; oversee appropriate reporting of audit results and actions;
Oversee strong financial compliance through timeliness and completeness of financial reports;
Oversee strong operational compliance through timeliness and completeness of program/project reports;
Provide direction and focus for integrating private and public funds to maximize results and respond to community needs in most effective and efficient way;
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Masters degree in international development, Social Science or related field is required
Experience of National Board development process
Previous National/Country Director experience is required
Prior governance experience is required
Minimum 3 years executive leadership experience in a large international organisation
Requires at least 15 years’ experience in International NGO leadership
Proven experience in overseeing large Government grants, major private donors and/or complex multi-sectorial development and humanitarian programs.
Requires prior experience in country strategy development , risk management and organisational development
Proven track record of fundraising
Experience in leading a multi-cultural senior leadership team
Strong networking, representation and communication skills with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to cope under significant pressure
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, donors, the Advisory Council and other stakeholders
Understands and values equity, diversity and inclusion to achieve organisational goals.
High level of emotional intelligence
Innovator and calculated risk taker.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO National Director Jobs in Zambia
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