World Vision NGO National Director Jobs in Kenya
World Vision NGO National Director Jobs in Kenya
Puprpose of Position:The purpose of the National Director position is to:
Set a strategic vision for the office and lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of World Vision Kenya Ministry as an effective member of the Partnership in line with ‘Twin Citizenship’ principles to ensure solid ministry quality and high impact in the field; be accountable for all aspects of WV’s work in the country.
Ensure that WV’s ministry directly aligns with Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning (LEAP) 3 principles and contributes at scale to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfillment of their rights within families and communities.
Have a strong external orientation and represent WV with all donors, project partners, WV Partnership Offices and divisions, local government, church representatives and non- governmental organizations, serving according to the Power of Attorney given by the Global Centre.
Ensure alignment with Micro Finance Institution (MFI) (Vision Fund Kenya) through participation in Vision Fund’s Board as a member of the Board and other Governance structures, and provide appropriate collegial support to the MFI’s Executive Director.
Appropriately develop national governance through identifying national lay leaders for board membership and leading organizational transition.
Maintain a strong growth with quality mentality and lead the office to leverage its private resources portfolio to ensure growth in the area of grants.
Key Responsibilities:
Spiritual Leadership:
Ensure that the office has a strong and integrated Faith and Development strategy that includes staff nurture, integration of program approaches such as Covenant with umbrella church bodies, Celebrating Families, FBFs, etc.
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.
Ensure that office leadership is capable to work in interfaith contexts and is familiar with World Vision’s commitments.
Participate and lead regular devotional meetings.
Ministry Performance:
Ensure high quality Ministry approaches that align with LEAP 3 principles and ensure best practice development work at scale.
Ensure strong ability to measure Child Well Being (CWB) outcomes and maintain a green rating on the CWB report each year.
Ensure strong engagement in international and local resource mobilization, including positioning and support to grant acquisition efforts to raise additional resources and diversify WV Kenya’s portfolio.
Ensure the highest standards of quality and accountability through compliance with World Vision policies and standards and international standards for emergency response, disaster mitigation, rehabilitation and development.
Ensure all project proposals, reports, integrated audits and Ministry evaluations are reviewed at a proper level within the office and appropriate actions are implemented, to ensure impact, accountability and compliance.
Ensure that a strong national Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation (ML&E) strategy is in place and that ML&E systems are streamlined to reduce processes and focus on child well-being.
Ensure accountability for the implementation of effective ministry to all key stakeholders. Ensure a relevant, timely and accurate flow of management and operational reports according to program objectives and standards and to meet reporting requirements from donors, Regional Offices, local partners.
Strategy, Operating Plan and Long and Short Term Targets:
Ensure there is a documented office strategy, Ministry strategies and operating plans, and the latter have been derived from the office strategy and has clear, measurable short-term and long-term targets.
Ensure that Ministry strategies are aligned with Regional and Partnership strategic priorities.
Ensure there are clear strategies for People and 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 Strategies.
Facilitate and be accountable for the execution and monitoring of strategies.
Leadership and Management of WV Kenya:
Promote WV’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and Practices among the staff and partners and ensure these are the core foundation of WV Kenya strategies and work.
Lead the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and ensure diverse representation on the leadership team.
Strong focus on
leadership and people management, ensuring the most capable and qualified staff members are in place to implement office strategy and operational plans.
Lead processes to develop National Office (NO) governance from advisory status to governing board.
Lead processes to transition the office to fully interdependent status.
Review and approve WV Kenya’s succession plan; ensure that proper capacity is in place and succession plans are updated and executed.
Promote and participate in leadership development initiatives, including those for staff at management levels in the field and at the NO level.
Lead and manage WVK’s team in a way that facilitates a high performance culture, open trustworthy relationships and integrity.
Promote a 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 seeking to implement Performance Management guidelines on reasonable level.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Government Grants & Budgets:
Strong knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
Strong expertise in grant acquisition and management.
Manage a budget of almost $80m (Level III position - $41 – 100 million).
Major Ministries:
Experience in technical programming in at least one of the major ministry components.
(Relief, Development or Advocacy), close familiarity with the other two.
Knowledge of LEAP 3 processes and Transformational Development preferred.
Experience and/or understanding of advocacy execution, national advocacy strategy development and leading advocacy efforts as a pillar of a theory of change.
Contexts:
Experience working in African contexts.
Understanding of political, socio-economic, and cultural contexts within the country achieved within 3 months after assuming the role.
Experience and/or understanding of working in a large and complex organization with a matrix management structure.
Leadership/Governance:
Experience with Boards or Advisory councils and have a good understanding of their mandate – Board Role Clarity.
Experience leading diverse executive teams.
Ability to present persuasively to a board, Senior Management Team, staff, donors, NGOs, government officials, community leaders and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in a relevant field
15 years relevant experience in international relief and development, with progressively more complex and higher level leadership roles.
Training in NGO leadership and experience in leading diverse teams that include national and international staff.
Experience with integrated community development programming, with a diverse knowledge of technical program areas where WV focuses (education, health/nutrition, livelihood/resilience, micro-finance, child protection, etc.).
Experience managing large and complex operations. Experience in emergency/refugee contexts.
Excellent grant acquisition experience, including experience with a diverse set of donors, as well as a strong ability to partner and position for complex grants.
Experience in leading local fundraising, including management responsibilities preferably over the areas of fundraising with major private donors and Governments.
Experience in Microfinance operations is an advantage.
Experience in being a member of a Board and also understanding of Board mandate.
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must exhibit composure and professionalism. Able to represent World Vision to government officials, donors and other external stakeholders in a professional and self-assured manner.
Have worked in Africa and understand the context and cultures of the continent.
Able to interact with a variety of individuals and ethnic groups.
Strong developer of teams and ability to embrace leadership principles and promote staff engagement and well-being.
Model Christian commitment and integrity while embracing denominational diversity and demonstrating an ability to engage in an interfaith context.
Strong moral values and convictions. Personal life which is exemplary.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 26th March 2019
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision NGO National Director Jobs in Kenya
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