Strategy & Integrated Programme Director

Overview

Lead implementation of World Vision's Strategy and Integrated Programme in Niger

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Humanities or Social Sciences required.
• Master's Degree in relevant fields preferred.
• Five years' experience in similar positions required.
• Proficiency in Windows and Office computer package required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French required.
• Minimum 30% local and international travel required.
• Experience in emergency response, business continuity planning and crisis management preferred.
• Strategic and systemic thinking ability required.

With over 70 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 34,000+ 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:

Purpose of the position

Lead the implementation of World Vision's Strategy and Integrated Programme Director model in Niger aligned to the Global Strategy and WARO priorities, consolidating the organisation as a preferential partner in the country focused on the wholistic wellbeing and resilience of children, families and communities.

This position ensures all programs and projects are implemented and managed effectively and contribute to, with evidences, to improving the lives of children in World Vision International Niger operational areas. It ensures that programs and projects meet stakeholders and participants’ accountability in line with World Vision’s policies and standards.

Major responsibilities

Lead and strategically manage internal and external relationships with national, regional, global partners, donors, partners, sector technical networks, support offices, as part of ongoing dialogue, organizational development and accountability.

Lead the implementation of World Vision Niger’s Strategy and delivery model and Programming ensuring an effective contribution to the well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable, as well to WV Niger Ministry sustainability.

Foster Operational and Programmatic Planning and Implementation as well as Ensure Operational Effectiveness.

Drive innovation and succession processes based on transformational and servant leadership model.

Driving action for sustainability and evidence of impact.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strategic and Long-term vision
• Negotiation Skills
• Analytical and synthesis skills.
• Ability to partner and influence decision-making that positively impacts on children.
• Effective relations with different audiences.
• Capacity for innovation
• Ability to manage the Programme and Project Cycle
• Five years' experience in similar positions.
• Proficiency in Windows and Office computer package
• Leadership and people management
• Experience in emergency response, business continuity planning and crisis management.
• Experience in preparing proposals for development agencies.
• Strategic and systemic thinking. Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
• Strategic and operational planning
• Project Design and evaluation.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Humanities or Social Sciences.

Preferred Required Education

• Master's Degree in Social Project Management/ Master's Degree in Local Development Management/ Master's Degree in Programme and Project Management/Social Policies / Human Rights / Children's Rights.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• Minimum 30% local and international travel

Language Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French

Core competencies for leaders

Model Self-Management:

Be safe and resilient. I take care of my personal well-being and support others to do the same.

Building relationships. I treat others with empathy and respect so that trust grows and we can tell each other the truth true with love.

Engage, Influence, Lead & Grow other:

Learning and development

Create opportunities for myself and others to grow, strengthen competencies and improve performance.

Partnering and collaborating I participate and influence networks of people beyond my function to make a bigger difference than we could do alone.

Run an Effective and Agile Organization

Delivering results

I focus on and help achieve the things that matter most, with clear evidence of my contribution.

Being responsible

I exercise wise stewardship by demonstrating good judgement and integrity in the decisions I make and the choices I make.

Develop the Organization for the Future

Improve and innovate

I look for and discover new and better ways to do things, solve problems and turn ideas into action.

Embrace Change

I approach change and the opportunities it offers with openness and courage, and encourage others to do the same

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted

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Potential interview questions

Added 1 year ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: wvi.org