National Director DRC

Overview

Provide strategic and operational leadership for World Vision DRC.

You have:

• Masters degree in international development, Social Science or related field is required
• Significant executive experience in handling complex humanitarian emergencies and country/national multi-sectoral programs preferably in a fragile context
• French language proficiency is essential
• Previous National/Country Director experience is required
• Minimum 3 years executive leadership experience in a large international organization
• 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, donor engagement, risk management and organizational development
• Proven track record of fundraising across multiple type of donors (i.e.; governments, private organizations, etc.)
• 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 in extreme hardship contexts
• 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 organizational goals
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Must be a collaborator and team builder committed to the transfer of skills and competencies
• Responsible steward of resources and assets
• Innovator and calculated risk taker

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment (WVI – Paid via GCLA) Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Job Description:

World Vision Democratic Republic of the Congo (WVDRC) operates in 13 of DRC’s 26 provinces. WVDRC started in the 1980s as an emergency relief organization and has grown into one of the largest INGOs in DRC, working across transformational development, humanitarian response and advocacy for the well-being of children and their families. Despite being rich in natural resources, decades of exploitation and poor governance in the DRC have resulted in prolonged and violent conflicts over political power and resources. This has left 73.5% of the approximately 112.8 million Congolese population living in extreme poverty on less than $2.15 a day.

In 2025, the total workforce of World Vision DRC was about 500 staff members. Key focus areas include Education, Child Protection, WASH, Resilience & Livelihoods, Health & Nutrition and Emergency Response. Long term development and emergency programs are implemented across the 13 provinces where WV operates, divided into 3 main regions or zones: Eastern, Western and Southern Zones. Major donors include DoS, UN agencies (WFP, UNICEF, UNOCHA), FCDO, EU, Dutch Relief Alliance, Rotary, DFAT (ANCP), ADH, ENABEL, UNDP (Global Fund project), ECW.

The National Director WV DRC will strategically lead, develop and direct the operations and implementation of all aspects of World Vision DRC’s ministry.

You will be a leader who contributes to World Vision's Partnership life, in line with Twin Citizenship principles to ensure high Ministry quality and high impact on the field. In addition to ensuring that this ministry is directly contributing to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfilment of their rights within families and communities, you will also act as both a local and global representative of the organization. You will represent WV to all donors, project partners, other WV Partnership offices and divisions, local Government, Church representatives and non-governmental organizations serving according to given Power of Attorney.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Leadership and Management of WV DRC
• Strategic and Operational Plan implementation
• Quality Program Performance, Communication and Reporting
• Spiritual Leadership
• Ministry Performance
• Organisational Leadership
• Advocacy and Representation
• Financial Management and Financial and Operational Audit Compliance
• Safety and Security, Disaster Mitigation and preparedness.
• Supply Chain, Financial Management and Operational Audit & Legal Compliance
• Governance
• Resource Development and Management

You will be required to have the following Professional Experience and Skills:

• A Master’s degree or qualifications in International Development, Social Science or similar will be highly advantageous
• French language proficiency
• Previous National/Country Director experience is required, a minimum of 3-5 years
• Minimum 3 years executive leadership experience in a large international organization
• Requires at least 15 years’ experience in International NGO leadership
• Significant executive experience in handling complex humanitarian emergencies and country/national multi-sectoral programs preferably in a fragile context
• 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, donor engagement, risk management and organizational development
• Proven track record of fundraising across multiple type of donors
• 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 in extreme hardship contexts
• 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 organizational goals.
• High level of emotional intelligence

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted

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Added 6 months ago - Updated 5 months ago - Source: wvi.org