We're looking for a skilled Senior Manager with strong business acumen, remarkable international backgroud and the proven ability to bring high performance into a first tier non-profit organization: Word Vision Romania.
World Vision http://www.worldvision.org is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
A global organization with offices in approximately 100 countries. These interdependent national offices are bound together by a Covenant of Partnership, a biblically based agreement that enables us to work together in a unified and complementary way as we walk alongside those we serve.
Please see an extensive description of the organization here: http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/who-we-are
In Romania, World Vision got involved for first time in 1977, giving humanitarian aid for the earthquake victims. In 1990, World Vision has returned to Romania and became a constant presence in child protection and community development.
From the activities developed in childcare institutions, activities aimed at improving the local staff as well as the living conditions of children in orphanages, World Vision Romania passed in 1996 to develop pilot projects that have created models for child protection and supported government reform of child welfare system started in 1997.
For more information, please follow this link: http://fwd4.me/N1K and the local website: www.worldvision.ro
As a continuation of this organization’s local evolution, we’re now looking for a National Director
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To lead, direct, develop and manage the implementation of all aspects of WV’s ministry in Romania as an effective member of the Partnership, and to ensure there is ministry impact of the highest, costs effective quality and accountability according to the relevant policies, protocols and standard of World Vision.
REPORTING:
Report to the Middle East/ Eastern Region Vice President.
* as of FY10 also to the Intermediate Level WVR Foundation Board
LOCATION:
This position will be located in the World Vision Romania office in Bucharest, Romania
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uphold, promote, follow and apply the WV Core Values, Mission Statement and Covenant of Partnership in all aspects of WV’s ministry.
- Provide performance based leadership that builds and motivates effective teams to achieve the complex scope of WV’s ministry and ensures accountability through appropriate performance management.
- Ensure that the entity functions in a complementary, cohesive manner where the principles of interdependence and twin citizenship guide the contribution made to the Partnership and the use of resources drawn from and raised for the Partnership.
- Represent World Vision as an international Partnership of Christians to foreign and national government representatives, EU offices in Brussels, ministry partners, churches, non-governmental organizations, media, donors and community leaders, and maintain productive relationships with these people and be the World Vision representative and spokesperson to all publics, including the local and international media.
- Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, maturity and integrity as an example to staff and to commend World Vision to various publics.
- Develop and implement the country strategy (including development of ODA – official development assistance of the Romanian Government for WVI ministry strategy in Romania’s target countries in the Africa, Asia and other non-EU Eastern European countries), annual operating plans, and budgets to ensure that they are in accordance with World Vision’s Core Documents. In particular be committed to holistic and integrated ministry as an expression of Christian witness and the power of the gospel in transformation.
- Direct, manage and develop staff including, hiring, orientation, training and evaluation to ensure ministry impact of the highest, cost effective quality, accountability and integrity.
- Ensure gender and ethnic diversity at all levels according to relevant policies and guidelines.
- Ensure that staff security, child protection, risk management and stress and trauma management protocols and procedures are developed and monitored.
- Ensure a relevant, timely and accurate flow of management and operational reports for the implementation of effective ministry according to program objectives/ fundraising goals and standards required by WVI local WV Boards and donors.
- Ensure proper management and reporting systems are established in the National Office in accordance with WV policy and procedures. Advise staff on WV management practices, environment and systems.
- Develop and maintain capacity to respond promptly to all Category I and II emergency relief responses.
- Ensure that all project proposals, reports, integrated audits and evaluations are reviewed and approved, taking relevant action to ensure impact and accountability standards are met.
- Develop, support an effective WV National office Board to fulfill its governance responsibilities. Through a Board development strategy and plan ensure that the entity is moving towards fully interdependent status in line with the National Boards Policy.
- Visit projects frequently to encourage, advice, build relationships, evaluate and inspect World Vision funded projects.
- Develop and monitor an effective fundraising/marketing strategy and plan that produces a locally generated funding base for in-country and international ministry.
- Ensure that a productive and effective relationship is maintained with the RVP, EuroForum and other bi-annual European meetings/boards, such as EU-Liaison Office board, EuroDim meetings (European Directors).
- Contribute to the Partnership both funding and staff, through providing locally generated funds and national staff to international activities and programs, according to agreed best practice.
- Ensure that spiritual formation for staff and board members results in regular worship, prayer and Biblical reflection that to transformational ministry and spiritually active staff and board members.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree is required;
- Master’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences or Ministry preferred;
- Proven leadership (people) and management skills;
- Proven visionary and strategy abilities;
- Ability to work under pressure and make key decisions ;
- Good knowledge of financial management and accounting principles;
- Fluency in English;
- Proven skills in negotiation and ability to handle multiple demands from many stakeholders (networking);
- Cross Cultural skills - Good understanding of country political, social-economic and cultural context;
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view;
- Emotional maturity;
- Significant management/leadership experience;
- Experience in managing integrated development programs
- Proven experience in overseeing large Government grants, major private donors and/or complex multi sectorial operations;
- Strong team building and coaching experience;
- Experience with Boards and Advisory Councils;
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