Job listings by Country.pdf - World Vision International

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children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. 

Status:Published 

Position Title: Program Officer, Afghanistan Application Deadline Date: 22 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Herat Position Start Date: 31 Oct 2011 

Region: Middle East/Eastern Europe Position End Date: 30 Oct 2012 

Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately 

Country Name: Afghanistan Program/Office Name: Afghanistan 

City/Province: Herat Employee Type: Contract 

Job Grade Level: 12 IIPP Recruitment Status: SS Interviews in Progress 

Is this a family post 

Non-family - Staff only 

Requisition Num: 

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PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

To provide expertise in operational planning, acquisition of funding, Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) of World Vision programs in Afghanistan. 

To assist and support the Operations Director, project managers and individual sector managers while ensuring that the non financial components of the 

program are adhered to. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Project/Program Design 

• Ensure project proposals address community needs and are in alignment with WV Afghanistan strategic objectives 

• Prepare high-quality concept papers and proposals which meet World Vision and donor requirements 

• Prepare log frames, budgets and other project documentation in accordance with World Vision formats and standards and submit them to the

Operations Director / Finance Director for review and approval prior to donor submission 

Program/ Project Management 

• Mentor project managers and design and implement capacity building programs for project staff 

• With project managers, develop Detailed Implementation Plans and budgets for existing and forthcoming programs/projects 

• Ensure project implementation is aligned with project design documentation 

• Develop implementation and management strategies that enable all projects to achieve outputs and outcomes within prescribed timeframes and 

budgets. 

• Provide recommendations to the Operations Director for improved, streamlined and updated program implementation. 

• Ensure positive community involvement and participation in program implementation. 

Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation 

• Ensure projects are regularly monitored according to the project monitoring plan and progress is recorded and reported. 

• Ensure that donor requirements and project targets are met during program implementation and suggest adjustments where necessary. 

• Coordinate the overall reporting of donor funded projects, ensure that reporting requirements are met and reports are submitted to Support Offices 

and donors on time and in high quality English. 

• Present monthly and quarterly progress reports to the Operations Director. 

• Coordinate and support project managers and sector specialists in the planning and undertaking of field assessments and technical evaluations of 

current and ongoing projects. 

Representation and Networking 

• Under the guidance of the Operations Director, represent WV Afghanistan at appropriate UN and NGO meetings and workshops; joint-agency 

assessments; and task force teams. 

• Facilitate collaborative working relationships with World Vision Support Offices. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. 

• Experience in project design and proposal writing for international donor agencies 

• Advanced written and oral English skills. (Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, both in spoken and written English) 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of the workings of major donor agencies 

• Thorough knowledge of MS Office and Lotus Notes 

• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity 

• Ability to work in and contribute to a team-building environment 

• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and hardship conditions. 

• Willing to travel as required 

• Able to live and work within a restricted environment 

• Commitment to World Vision Core Values and Mission Statement 

Preferred: 

• Post-graduate university degree (Master’s/Ph.D.) in international development or relevant field. 

• Minimum five (5) years of development and/or relief field experience –– or the equivalent in the headquarters of a major NGO 

• Experience in integrated project design and monitoring and evaluation. 

• Familiarity with major donor funding requirements - USAID, EU, ECHO, DFID, CIDA, AusAid, etc 

• Experience in the design of baseline indicators and in the qualitative interpretation of information and data for assessments and evaluations 

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Position Title: 

Regional Specialist - Advocacy and Justice for Application Deadline Date: 13 Jan 2012 

Children 

Position Location: Asia Pacific Region Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012 

Region: International Position End Date: 31 Jan 2013 


Country Name: Asia Pacific Regional Office Program/Office Name: Asia Pacific 

City/Province: Asia Pacific Region Employee Type: Home Country Intl. (HCI) 

Job Grade Level: 152 Recruitment Status: Actively Recruiting 




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ONLY CANDIDATES FROM THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION WILL BE CONSIDERED ! 


Provide technical support to integration of advocacy at all levels of the organization, ministries and sectors in alignment with strategies, policies 

and standards to enhance the child well-being aims. 


STRATEGY 

• Facilitate a process to mobilize and equip organizational assets to engage with key policy audiences to influence changes of policy and 

practice.

• Facilitate a review of indicators and monitoring of regional and national advocacy strategies, priorities and initiatives. 

• Support the National Offices and technical teams in development and implementation of advocacy strategies in alignment with the regional 

and global strategies and priorities. 

• Contribute to the development of advocacy strategy and business plan ensuring integration with other regional programmes and units and 

in alignment with regional and global CWBA priorities. 

• Contribute to organizational wide communications and change management process to support implementation of regional advocacy 

strategy as part of broader regional partnership strategy. 

TECHNICAL and OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 

• Work closely with National Offices providing technical support and critical guidance in the integration of advocacy in relief and 

development programming. 

• Coordinate selected regional Advocacy initiatives ensuring alignment to regional strategy. 

• Provide support to the Advocacy Director in the management of projects staff under Advocacy unit. 

• Support National Offices in the application of advocacy related policies as per the established partnership and regional protocol and 

standards. 

• Provide technical support to selected advocacy initiatives and cross cutting issues and coordinate advocacy effort for proactive 

engagement on issues that affect child well-being. 

• Contribute to the development of global policies, guidelines and standards. 

• Support the contextualization of global guidelines and assist in mainstreaming standards including capacity building materials and other 

integration tools of advocacy at national and regional levels. 

• Provide technical support to integration and monitoring of public advocacy campaigns. 

• Build the number of Subject Matter Experts available across the 2 regions and coordinate their involvement as required. 

• Provide technical support in assessment and scale up of local level advocacy as a vehicle of social accountability and sustainable 

practice. 

• Assist in developing project designs or concept papers and pursue funding avenues for advocacy initiatives. 

• Assist regional advocacy projects meet all donor requirements. 

• Motivate advocacy focal points ensuring open communication and integration. 

CAPACITY BUILDING 

• Advise National Offices on advocacy core competencies and capacity requirement. 

• Facilitate the formation of advocacy working groups linked to south-to-south support. 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated skill development informed by regional advocacy priorities, partnership 

priorities and capacity assessment 

• Share / facilitate access to programming resources to strengthen advocacy competencies and appropriate learning and support 

opportunities for national offices. 

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 

• Facilitate processes of continuous learning and promote innovative practices related to advocacy and integration of advocacy with other 

lines of ministries and sectors and themes 

• Facilitate process which encourages mutual learning between national offices within the regions. 

• Facilitate areas of research and analysis where necessary to support areas of advocacy and policy engagement within the Asia & Pacific

Region. 

• Encourage mutual learning between National Offices within the Asia & Pacific and between other regions. 

• Facilitate formation and coordination of regional advocacy forum ./ network that promotes learning 

• Contribute to establish and use of regional databases and e-resources including regional promising practices relating to advocacy and 

child rights as part of strategic targets 

QUALITY ASSURANCE 

• Collaborate with the regional program quality specialists and technical teams in adapting and integrating DME policies, LEAP framework 

and tools in related to enhancing child well-being. 

• Support National Offices in ensuring adherence to policies, protocols and standards related to advocacy. 

• Support Senior Operation Directors in addressing alignment with the strategies, ministry quality issues and needs related to advocacy. 

INTERNAL LIAISON AND COORDINATION 

• Participate and actively contribute in the partnership forums, working Groups and networks related to advocacy as deemed necessary by 

regional leadership. 

• Work with other members of lines of ministry, sectors and other operations to ensure that Advocacy is integrated within the wider ministry 

of World Vision in the region. 

• Collaborate with other advocacy focal points and WVI Advocacy and Justice for Children team in advocacy efforts to fulfillment of child’s 

rights. 

EXTERNAL RELATIONS 

• Facilitate active engagement with key policy makers, partners and audiences to enhance World Vision’s credibility and influence changes 

to policy and practices in the areas of just systems and child rights. 

• Contribute in developing public engagement strategy. 

• Establish good external relations with key regional organizations so as to ensure that World Vision is well positioned as a credible and 

influential actor in the region. 

• Work with coalitions at the regional level to help achieve advocacy objectives. 

GENERAL 

• Work closely with the members of the Policy and Programmes Team and other functions within the region promoting mutual learning, 

support and accountability. 

• Participate in/ lead and support in devotions and other activities that enrich and develop spiritual growth. 

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Advocacy and Justice for Children Director. 


REQUIRED: 

• Advanced degree in Social Science, International Development, Public Policy or any relevant field 

• In-depth expertise in at least 2 and a general understanding & exposure to all the key issues in the following areas: UN Convention on the 

Rights of the Child and its practical application; Citizen Participation approaches; International Development; Child Protection;

Rights-based approaches; Sphere standards and its application; CEDAW; Advocacy, with specific experience on upholding the Rights of 

the child. 

• Excellent oral and written (English) communications skills and be able to present well to a variety of audiences 

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, negotiating, networking and organizational skills 

• Demonstrated negotiating skills, including experience in cross-culturally settings and related issues. 

• Solid analytical skills and ability to practice critical thinking for producing concise position papers and reports 

• Computer literate and effective – MS. Office applications and ability to produce or support work without administrative or secretarial support 

• Knowledge of the Asia and Pacific region and key issues affecting children 

• High level of awareness of global and regional socio-economic, political and environmental issues 

• Minimum of 2 years experience in public advocacy or international development or child rights at national or regional level 

• Experience in child rights or rights-based programming approach 

• Experience in developing training materials or IEC resources 

• Experience in developing strategies and action plans in areas of advocacy, child rights, human rights, policy change 

• Experience in proposal writing, research, and position papers 

• Demonstrated field practice 

• Work experience in Asia & Pacific countries 

• Cross cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity to issues affecting children’s rights 

• Experience in Conflict Negotiation and Management 

• 30 percent travel of is expected 

• 

• 

This role involves the facilitation and coordination of a virtual learning network and exchange of information, geographically dispersed 

Advocacy teams in the National offices 

This role requires access to computer technology especially for virtual meetings and learning. 





Position Title: Grants Manager - EASO Application Deadline Date: 16 Jan 2012 

Position Location: A National Office in Asia Position Start Date: 20 Jan 2012 

Region: Region Unknown Position End Date: 19 Jan 2014 


Country Name: Country Unknown Program/Office Name: East Asia 

City/Province: A National Office in Asia Employee Type: Home Country Intl. (HCI) 





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This position will be located in any country of the Eastern Asia Region where a World Vision office is operating. Only candidates from the 

Eastern Asia Region will be considered. 


To participate and support the Regional Finance Director in ensuring standards of excellence through grants financial management, accountability and integrity, 

and supporting grant acquisition in WV East Asia National and Program offices. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grants Financial Management: 

• Conduct Quarterly review and analyses of grants financial reporting to ensure timely submission and compliance with WV policies and award 

requirements. 

• Provide feedback and analysis to NOs on areas with significant over- or under spending and/or any other risk areas. 

• Ensure appropriate grant financial and monitoring frameworks are in place, and operating satisfactorily, in each National Office to support ministry 

objectives. 

• Explore ways to reduce overhead costs on grants to ensure WV’s competitiveness without comprising ministry quality 

• Liaise with NOs to ensure timely reimbursement of funds used to pre finance multilateral funded programs implementation 

• Participate in planning, budgeting and year End Closing process 

• Provide expert consultation regarding the implementation of cost allocation methodology (CAM) at project/grant level 

• Provide Quarterly update on the region grants portfolio in collaboration with FRSC and national offices 

Grants Budget/Planning 

• Work with SOs in large scale (budget over $1m) proposal design workshops and review proposal budget to ensure grant proposals have adequate 

provision to cover CAM expenses 

• Work with NOs and SOs to prepare and/or review proposal Budget amendments, and extensions of the life of an award any other award budget 

modification 

• Participate and Support the region’s financial planning and budgeting processes 

Grants Acquisition/Networking: 

• Work with the grant acquisition and management team to promote effective relations and support to National Offices prioritized to grow grants or 

balance their funding portfolio 

• Build relationships and credibility with donors, using previous success and documented best practices in grants management focusing especially on the 

priority bilateral donors of the NOs and other multilateral donors 

• Work with the grants acquisition team in identifying new grant funding opportunities in coordination with the SOs and inform the NOs 

• Develop and maintain good professional networks with the NO Grant Managers, SO IPGs, and NO Finance Directors 

Grant Capacity building 

• Coordinate and Facilitate capacity building initiatives at National/Regional Office especially as it relates to grants management and grants compliance. 

• Ensure succession planning for NO Grant Finance Managers are in place 

• Participate in and/or co facilitates large scale grants start up workshop in collaboration with the NOs and respective SOs. 

• Develop a pool of grant experts, create an environment of experience sharing and promote best practices within the region

Risk management 

• Audit Recommendations : 

• Coordinate with NO to assure follow up actions and implementation of audit recommendations and addressing common audit findings. 

• Participate in large scale grants audit preparation with national/program offices and support the National /program offices to provide required 

information and address disallowed costs 

• Risk assessment For Grants approval 

• Ensure that national offices are completing the risk assessment for grants approval protocol 

• Review risk assessment for grants approval received from national offices in light of mitigating risk. 

• Ensure that regional approval is provided to national offices in due time and according to WV policy 

• Award Terms interpretation 

• Provide in collaboration with the SOs core team, expert advice on interpretation of award terms and ensure that grants implementations are 

within the requirements 

• Internal Control Systems: 

• Assist in the development of financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, WVI finance 

policies, and Government and other donor regulations 

• LDRs/CAM implementation monitoring 

• Work in collaboration with the national offices in the region to ensure proper implementation of the LDRs database system and Costs Allocation 

Methodology (CAM). 

• Work with FRSC staff to address any issues pertaining to LDRs database implementation 

• Large Scale grants close-out 

• Assist NOs in the preparation of large scale grants closeouts plan 

• Ensure proper implementation of the large scale close out plan to ensure compliance with award requirements 

• Regional representation at various grants community forum: 

• Represent the region in the grants community forums (internal and external to WV) 

Participate into Global Grants Community working groups

Others 

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the RFD and the GGC Director 

• Attend and participate in devotional meetings. 


REQUIRED: 

• Educational level required: Bachelor Degree in Finance, Business Admin, or Accounting. MBA or equivalent preferred 

• High level computer literacy and knowledge of spreadsheet applications 

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls 

• 10 years experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements. Strong experience in establishing and enforcing common 

protocols and standards throughout a large organization 

• Senior leadership experience in strategic financial management 

• Track record of successfully training, developing/mentoring and supervising finance and grant staff 

• Working knowledge of the WV Partnership preferred and ability to interface sensitively with people from various departments in both field and 

support offices 

• Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to National offices 

• Travel: minimum of 25% International travel is required. 

PREFERRED: 

• Knowledge of WV and its working systems is an added advantage 





Position Title: Regional Strategy and Planning Director Application Deadline Date: 31 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Nicosia Position Start Date: 31 Mar 2012 

Region: Middle East/Eastern Europe Position End Date: 30 Mar 2014 


Country Name: Cyprus Program/Office Name: MEER 

City/Province: Nicosia Employee Type: Contract 

Job Grade Level: 176 Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress 


Family - Only Spouse 


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The purpose of this position is to facilitate the development of regional strategy and aligned national strategies, to facilitate the effective implementation of the 

Partnership Planning Cycle in MEER, including the Regional Working Group (RWG), to promote alignment of resources to support strategy, to track strategy 

implementation progress, and to lead a range of functions and processes to support strategy execution 


Facilitate the development of MEER National Office and Regional Strategies 

• Facilitate NDs to do country analyses 

• Carry out regional analyses

• Develop regional themes based on regional and country analyses 

• Ensure alignment of all levels of strategy with WV Partnership global strategy 

• Facilitate input into National and Regional themes by the RWG 

• Facilitate National Office and develop regional strategies based on RWG recommendations 

• Facilitate, develop and align all strategies 

• Review draft national strategies, provide feedback to NOs, and make recommendations to RL for approval. 

• Review draft national multi-year business plans, provide feedback to NOs, and make recommendations to SDO for approval. 

• Ensure as far as possible the resourcing of these strategies 

• Track implementation of strategies and related indicators 

· 

Facilitate the effective implementation of the Partnership Planning Cycle in MEER, including MEER Regional Working Group: 

• Finalize a time-line of events for RWG implementation 

• Facilitate events and processes that lead up to the Strategy and Portfolio RWGs 

• Organize and facilitate the pre-RWG meeting (as required) 

• Facilitate the RWG 

• Prepare pre-reads in consultation with SDO and other key regional staff 

• Circulate agenda, key issues, NO strategies and SO resource plans etc to RWG for review prior to meeting 

• Facilitate discussion and decision making regarding regional strategies, allocation of resources, regional policies, practices, standards and emerging 

strategic issues at the RWG. 

• Ensure a concrete list of recommendations for RVP is documented and posted on RWG web site 

• Ensure deliverables are clearly allocated, monitored and followed up 

• Set in place systems and structures to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the RWG 

• Facilitate ongoing RWG meetings with regional finance team, analyse implications of annual Global Investment Guidance, and advise on determination 

of Regional Optimal Levels of funding. 

Lead a range of functions/processes to support strategy execution, including the RDU and some related region-wide org and ministry initiatives 

(details tbc) 

Lead and develop regional strategy community of practice 

• Ensure an active strategy point person is in place in each MEER NO 

• Act as Coach, mentor and matrix supervisor to NO strategy point people in all areas of strategy related work 

• Assist NOs to develop and monitor strategy 

• Support NOs with materials, processes and systems for them to develop and monitor strategy including ongoing roll out of the updated NO strategy

toolkit 

• Provide capacity building to NO point people for strategy role including mentoring, coaching and feedback 

• Convene regional strategy community meetings as appropriate 

Participate in Partnership Strategy Network 

• Report to GOSM as agreed with Director of Strategy - Partnership Planning Cycle 

• Participate in Partnership Strategy Network meetings 

• Participate in and contribute to the Strategy Community of Practice 

Develop Capabilities 

• Assess and develop leadership and management competency of key staff in the region 

• Assess and develop programs and programming standards in the region 


REQUIRED: 

• University degree in relevant field 

• Five years of World Vision management experience 

• Experience in both national office and support office environments desirable, in a range of operations and strategy related roles 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. 

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Expresses ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly and effectively in writing, using correct and 

appropriate grammar, organization and structure. 

• Strategic Planning Knowledge and skills: Demonstrates an ability to perform strategic business planning including setting organizational objectives, 

overseeing competitive analysis, strategy communication and opportunity recognition. 

• Business Know-How: Applies a broad-based understanding of key business fundamentals with knowledge of World Vision’s organization, strategic 

relationships, and the business/political environment. Uses a high-level understanding of finance, operations, marketing, information systems, and 

human resources to manage across departmental and functional lines. Evaluates and manages risks to the organization at all levels 

PREFERRED: 

• International Development: Strong knowledge and understanding of humanitarian industry (relief development and advocacy) including how INGOs 

operate in the global and local contexts. Understanding WV current ministry and operations is critical. 

• Strong detail orientation and analytical ability.

• Finance and funding Knowledge: Applies understanding of the broad financial basis of the organization strategic resource allocation and understanding 

funding model. 

• Biblical Scripture Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of biblical scripture by accurately applying biblical scripture in decisions recommendations and 

actions. 

• Computer Skills: Demonstrates effective computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite Lotus Notes intranet and Internet and various 

software applications and databases used in work efforts. 

• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina. 

• Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment. 

• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with 

limited resources. 





Position Title: HIV/AIDS Migration Sub Regional Project Manager Application Deadline Date: 25 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Tiblisi Position Start Date: 31 Mar 2012 

Region: Middle East/Eastern Europe Position End Date: 31 Mar 2013 

Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Within 2 Months 

Country Name: Georgia Program/Office Name: HIV Migrations Program 

City/Province: Tiblisi Employee Type: Contract 

Job Grade Level: 17 IIPP Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress 




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To provide overall leadership and management to the Regional HIV and AIDS/Advocacy Project through strategic planning, funding acquisition, design, 

implementation, management, local capacity building and monitoring of all program activities and strategies. To ensure effective implementation of 

Cross-border cooperation for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Impact Mitigation Project in accordance to the grant agreement signed between EC and World 

Vision. Lead, supervise the project implementing team WV Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russian Federation and their local partners. Serve as primary 

representative of the organization with local and international stakeholders. 


• Oversee the project implementation through four countries: Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russian Federation.

• Oversee and ensure high quality and timely implementation, monitoring ,development and evaluation of all project activities, staff development and 

financial resources management. 

• Assist in project strategy and operational planning process; 

• Maintain quality through compliance with organizational development standards. 

• Represent Project and develop/maintain links with government ministries, UN agencies, major donors, other INGOs and other key stakeholders; 

• Develop/maintain relationships with donor including reporting, representation and EU visibility based on EU visibility guidelines; 

• Ensure narrative, financial, progress, and any other required reports for internal departments, EU, RO, SO, and other stakeholders are submitted in 

timely manner meeting reporting requirements; 

• Manage the coordination of program evaluations, maintain and develop knowledge-management system, ensuring evaluation findings are adequately 

documented and integrated into operations. 

• Based on the project proposal elaborate a detailed operation plan and establish a monitoring system that allows the measurement and documentation 

of project progress towards objectives and results 

• Use appropriate leadership styles to support individuals and teams in setting goals, measuring performance, developing capacity and recognizing 

results. 

• Manage staff recruitment, capacity building and performance review in collaboration Regional Office 

• Provide support to project staff by frequent visits to project sites and communities. 


REQUIRED: 

• Degree in related field; 

• Strong financial and people management skills and at least 5 years of managerial experience; 

• Relevant computer skills necessary to execute well-designed, professional documents 

• Fluency in English spoken and written; 

• Experience in HIV/AIDS programming and advocacy 

• Up to 5 years of working experience in EC Grants' Management 

• Good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills; 

• Willing to travel extensively within Azerbaijan/Armenia/Russia and in different regions of Georgia. 

• Strong skills in proposal and report writing (in English) 

• Strong background in program development 

• Strong background in organizational management and structure 

• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view and emotional maturity

• Experience and skills in negotiation, advocacy, facilitating meetings and building the capacities of different GOs/NGOs 

• Experience of developing and implementing strategies 

PREFERRED: 

• Understanding and awareness on HIV and AIDS Regional Programming 






Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) Chief Application Deadline Date: 29 Mar 2012 

of Party (COP) 

Position Location: Port-au-Prince Position Start Date: 30 Jun 2012 

Region: Latin America/Caribbean Position End Date: 29 Jun 2017 

Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Early Warning 

Country Name: Haiti Program/Office Name: WV Haiti 

City/Province: Port-au-Prince Employee Type: Contract 





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Support the Food Programming and Management Group in worldwide high quality food resource programming/impact and new product development in areas 

of strategic importance to the Partnership. This primarily relates to programming quality; standards development & inculcation; building internal & external 

relationships; research, documentation and dissemination of learning. 


Develop innovative and replicable food use program models

Develop innovative and replicable food use strategies/models/applications/tools for the integration of food as a resource within WV’s Area 

Development Ministry: the ADP life cycle, DM&E Learning and Accountability System, transformational development framework and “communities of 

learning”. Priority programme areas include: 

• HIV/AIDS programming in the context of ADP’s in high prevalence countries/zones with the intent of augmenting the HOPE initiative and seeking a 

strategic partnership with WFP. 

• School feeding into the primary educational element of ADP’s with the intent of increasing school attendance, leveraging our current ADP investment 

in primary schools and seeking a strategic partnership with WFP. 

• Community/family resilience, disaster mitigation and peace building within communities as part of WV’s approach to transformational development. 

• Promote quality food resource programming/use 

• Develop assessment, analytical and impact M&E tools to ensure that WV food-resourced programmes do not depress demand for local food 

production, discourage local agricultural production and/or disrupt local markets. 

• Review food-resourced Programmes/Project Proposals prior to submission to donor. (criteria to include: quality of design; Do No Harm; adequate 

budget/match; staff capacity and legal considerations) assigned to the FPMG/DNPU portfolio. 

• Set, maintain, and promulgate standards and “promising” practices in all WV’s food resource programming: assessment, design, implementation, M&E, 

and reporting. 

• Ensure that all WV Food Programming Standards are adhered to for assigned portfolio, including all external (donor) and internal (WVUS, SO’s and 

WVI) requirements expertise should be leveraged. 

• Conduct systematic Programme Quality Reviews to ensure that all WV food-resourced programmes/projects (assigned to the FPMG portfolio) 

adhere to WV food programming policy and standards; applicable donor requirements; international best practice humanitarian standards, and the 

ICRC Code of Conduct. 

• Coordinate with bilateral and multilateral donors active in the region in acquiring food aid resources and complimentary resource inputs in support of 

WV’s ministry goals and objectives. 

• Provide technical support to food aid programming/countries 

• Provide development programming, design and monitoring expertise to WV’s food aid programs around the world valued at almost US$ 300 million 

in thirty-two countries. 

• Lead, participate in, or facilitate field evaluations, surveys, or assessments for program design or evaluation; assist food programs with survey designs 

and scopes of work; conduct market analyses, Bellmon Determinations, cost-benefits analysis, impact evaluations and other studies, as needed. 

• Insure that qualified technical staff are on board and equipped with the required knowledge and skills to design, manage and implement food aid 

activities according to World Vision standards. 

• Provide technical oversight to countries by visiting and reviewing food aid systems in the country, and by providing appropriate recommendations that 

are “doable” and appropriate. 

• Provide support in developing new programs and in writing food aid proposals in coordination with Support Office Programs and field staff.

Secondary responsibilities 

• Develop a comprehensive food resource DM&E “Information System” 

• Develop a partnership-wide database on food resource programs to enable the tracking of key indicators/information (output, outcome and impact) 

per programme/country through time. 

• Provide technical oversight to countries by visiting and reviewing food aid systems in the country; conducting assessments; developing standardized 

approaches and field-user tools; and providing appropriate recommendations that are “doable” and appropriate. 

• Develop evaluation standards, tools and protocols for food resource programs and share findings with the larger partnership. Conduct evaluations 

and training. 

• Develop systems/procedures/forums for partnership-wide institutional sharing of DM&E standards/tools/protocols as well as progress/challenges in 

ensuring and sustaining desired impacts. 

Other 

• Attend FRMG meetings and workshops as and when required, share information on Regional food programs. 

• Assist in meeting the objectives of the USAID multi-year capacity building ICB grant to improve WV's worldwide food aid programming. 

• Perform other duties as required. 

• Attend and participate in the leadership of daily devotions. 


REQUIRED: 

• A bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related fields preferred. 

• Formal training in food aid and logistics, strongly preferred. 

• Exposure to emergency food aid programs in at least 2 regions (continent) 

• 3-5 years’ experience in actual food aid programs as manager or director of large food aid programs, and a noted reputation in this field, strongly 

preferred. 

• A proven ability in donor relations and networking, strongly preferred. 

• Experience in managing people, operations and budgets, strongly preferred. 

• Computer literacy in MS Office, Lotus Notes and knowledge of d-base programs 

• Ability to effectively develop rapport and relate to donors, NGOs, counterparts, and government agencies. 

• Good working knowledge of WFP, USAID, EU and other food resource donor guidelines 

• Must have the ability to travel extensively (up to 50% of the year) and a flexible approach to living conditions. 

• Fluency in English is essential. A second language like Portuguese, Spanish, or French is desired.

• Requires ability to write well and express ideas in a sensitive manner within the context of a humanitarian approach. Must have excellent 

presentation skills. 

• A commitment to capacity building and people development, essential 





Position Title: DME Coordinator - Commodities Application Deadline Date: 25 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Port-au-Prince Position Start Date: 06 Feb 2012 

Region: Latin America/Caribbean Position End Date: 29 Jun 2012 








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To assist the DM&E team establishing a functional DM&E system for commodity-related grants. Provide support to the programmes, the quality assurance 

departments and commodities team in designing, monitoring and evaluating all respective interventions. Work with DM&E team in building the capacity of the 

national DM&E staff, other project staff and partners on monitoring and evaluation. 


Program planning and design 

• Lead assessments and baseline studies to prepare background information for programmes/projects 

• Participate in the preparation of programme/project design documents and proposals and developing concept papers

Monitoring and evaluation 

• Work with the programmes department and commodities team to ensure quality programming and adherence to minimum standards including 

World Vision International DM&E standards, values and principles, SPHERE and other sector standards and protocols and mainstreaming cross cutting 

issues – gender, environment, protection, peace-building, disability and Christian commitment 

• Develop programme and commodity-related monitoring and evaluation systems and plans. The monitoring and evaluation system should incorporate 

and consider aspects at output, process, context and impact levels across all commodity-related projects 

• Oversee implementation of the DM&E system through regular field monitoring visits and by tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Coordinate periodic review meetings to facilitate dialogue and learning on programme/project implementation 

• Conduct and coordinate mid-term reviews and internal evaluations and prepare reports in accordance with World Vision partnership standards. 

• Coordinate and provide technical guidance for external partnership evaluation consultancies 

• Understand management information needs and assist in designing and reviewing project management information systems 

Reporting 

• Prepare consolidated monthly management reports from project as required 

• Review semi-annual and annual management reports as well as periodic donor reports to ensure compliance with recommended guidelines, formats 

and standards 

• Review other agency, government and donor reports and interpret or summarise the information to ensure it is useful for management 

decision-making 

• Coordinate with the information management unit to sort data in both hard and soft form and disseminate appropriate information to respective 

partners 

Capacity building 

• Build capacity of all programming staff on World Vision International DM&E framework – Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and 

Planning (LEAP) 

• Train and mentor local DM&E staff on LEAP and general DM&E 


REQUIRED: 

The DM&E Coordinator is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, under the broad strategic direction of the DM&E Manager and 

the Quality Assurance Director. The following skills, knowledge and attitudes are desired.

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field combined with multi-sector and cross functional skills acquired through formal education, work 

experience and self-learning 

• A minimum of three years general programme experience in a relevant field combined with at least two years in an M&E role 

• A knowledge of urban development 

• Must have a clear understanding of the working of the major World Vision partners (WFP, USAID, CIDA, etc) their requirements and standards 

• Must be able to relate and represent World Vision to these major programme partners, in a highly professional manner 

• Should be able to work with minimum supervision 

• Possess proven analytical and problem solving abilities 

• Requires good interpersonal skills 

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Must be able to continually adopt to new challenges as the roles are fluid and dynamic 

• Facilitate training of World Vision staff – including from local partner NGOs 

• Should have excellent computer skills 

• Must be detail-oriented, and able to plan and work in a global context 

• Experienced working cross-culturally 

• Commitment to World Vision Mission, Vision and Core Values 

• Mature Christian who models Christian leadership in dealing with others 

• Understands and values diversity 

PREFERRED: 

• French is a preference 





Position Title: Financial Compliance Manager Application Deadline Date: 01 Feb 2012 


Region: Latin America/Caribbean Position End Date: 31 Jan 2013 








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Manage and coordinate World Vision Haiti’s Financial Compliance functions. Establish Financial Management and Internal Control Systems for World Vision 

Haiti’s $140 million annual budget. Coordinate Organizational Statutory and Regulatory Compliance. Establish protocols that ensure that financial and 

operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business and provide reliable information necessary for operations. Oversee Organizational Asset and 

Resource Risk Management in consultation with Internal Audit. Coach World Vision Haiti’s staff on financial risk control procedures by which risks are 

identified, prioritized, monitored, and mitigated. Support the Finance & Administration Director in strategic alignment and management of resources. 


Financial Management and Internal Control Systems

• Protect World Vision Haiti’s financial and accounting integrity. 

• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in Haiti. 

• Ensure the public financial disclosure of World Vision Haiti is accurate, compliant and appropriate. 

• Ensure compliance with the organization’s financial and accounting policies and procedures. 

• Ensure the organization’s internal management control systems provide security, protect assets, and minimize risks to resources of the organization. 

• Provide assistance, as needed, to WV internationally, on financial compliance issues. 

Statutory and Regulatory Compliance 

• Ensure World Vision Haiti complies with statutory and regulatory requirements relating to fiscal, tax and fiduciary rules and regulations, including 

annual regulatory filings. 

• Ensure cross functional application of external statutory and regulatory requirements. 

• Safeguard relationships with statutory auditors relating to financial accounting and organizational internal control in collaboration with internal audit. 

• Partner with internal audit to conduct financial audits, compliance reviews, and special investigations as needed. 

Financial and Operating Reports 

• Monitor monthly financial close schedule. 

• Ensure accounts records are reviewed with regard to accuracy and completeness. 

• Review working capital aging accounts. 

• Ensure regulatory reports are complete and accurate. 

• Review World Vision Haiti bank accounts reconciliations. 

Organizational Asset and Resource Risk Management 

• Institute policies, procedures, systems and management relating to the effective commitment, protection and application of organizational financial 

resources. 

• Ensure effective and efficient systems, policies, management and procedures relating to organizational procurement and contractual commitments. 

• Identify insurance risks and ensure adequate coverage of World Vision Haiti’s assets and resources. 

• Ensure appropriate supplier relationships regarding quality control and cost effectiveness. 

• Coach World Vision Haiti’s staff on financial risk control procedures by which risks are identified, prioritized, monitored, and mitigated. 


REQUIRED:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field 

• Able to hire, train, equip, deploy, lead, and motivate staff to achieve core results 

• Able to leverage key opportunities to mitigate business risks 

• Able to work with minimum supervision 

• Supervisory and technical expertise in business systems development, internal controls, policies, and procedures 

• Excellent working knowledge of GAAP and government/donor regulations and requirements 

• Able to articulate and communicate ideas well verbally and in writing 

• Good interpersonal skills 

• Able to work in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff 

• Balanced combination of at least twelve years Business Management experience in INGOs and for-profit business 

• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent 

PREFERRED: 

• Graduate degree in management or related field 





Position Title: Program Officer 1 Application Deadline Date: 25 Jan 2012 


Region: Latin America/Caribbean Position End Date: 30 Jul 2012 








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Under the direction of the Program Development Team leader, assist the Director of Program Development in developing and coordinating proposals for 

multi-sectoral & multi-area relief and recovery programs; liaising with potential and current donors to establish relationships that promote fund acquisition and 

program collaboration; providing overall coordination in technical assistance, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of assigned 

portfolios; and collaborating with other departments to develop integrated programming. 


Program Development and Fundraising 

• Work with field-based staff to develop concept papers and prepare proposals (including logical frameworks, draft budgets, budget narratives, and

monitoring and evaluation plans) for major government, private and multi-lateral donors. 

• Work with field-based staff to prepare monthly, annual and end-of-project narrative reports and donor updates as required. 

• Participate in the design and implementation of baseline surveys, needs assessments, and impact evaluations as necessary. 

• Assist in preparation of the organization’s operating plan and strategy. 

• Assist in development and implementation of systems that will support the organization’s efforts to monitor and evaluate its programs, to track 

information on project implementation, to store vital program documentation, and to gather and store information vital to communicating project 

impact and promote pro-active learning. 

• Assist in monitoring program progress to ensure donor compliance and program quality and discuss/initiate, where necessary, adjustments to original 

plans in close coordination with the Director of Program Development, SOs and external donors, based on sound impact analysis of proposed 

changes 

Representation and Communication 

• Provide program updates as needed to key WV support offices, the Regional Office, donors and partners. 

• Assist the Program Development Director with developing key relationships and partnerships with other INGOs, local NGOs and donors. 

• Assist in drafting, monitoring implementation, reporting and signing of technical agreements with line ministries and other Government agencies. 

Financial Management 

• Identify funding gaps and seek new funding to support the program as needed. 

• Assist the Program Development Director on monthly financial reviews and quarterly project implementation and financial reviews, and follow up on 

budget adjustments (amendment requests) where necessary, according to donor requirements. 


REQUIRED: 

• At least 3 years of previous experience in project design, proposal writing and donor relations for an INGO in a relief and / or development context. 

At least one year of field-based work in a similar, conflict-prone environment is required. 

• Experience developing programs and proposals in the following fields preferred: Health & Nutrition, Food Aid, Shelter, Economic Recovery & 

Livelihoods, Children in Emergencies, WASH. 

• Experience negotiating with Government, Bi / Multi-lateral Agencies, private donors. 

• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment 

• Development: Strong knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian industry (relief, development, and advocacy), including how INGOs operate 

in the global and local contexts. Strong understanding of WV’s current ministry and operations.

• Strong networking skills. 

• Broad understanding and in-depth knowledge of government and bi/multilateral agency funding requirements, systems and procedures. 

• Excellent skills in project design, budget preparation, evaluation and report writing. 

• Ability to independently develop log frames, monitoring and evaluation plans and indicator tracking tables for projects and programs. 

• Understanding of World Vision’s Child wellbeing indicators, LEAP processes and templates. 

• Excellent English language communication skills (oral and written). 

• Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail in the development of written documents. 


• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and physical hardship conditions 

with limited resources. 

• Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context. 

• Written communication: expresses ideas, thoughts and concepts clearly and effectively in writing using correct and appropriate grammar, structure 

and spelling. 

• Computer skills: demonstrates proficiency in computer applications including use of Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, intranet and internet, and 

various software applications and databases commonly used in the work space. 





Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Application Deadline Date: 31 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Lilongwe, Malawi Position Start Date: 12 Jan 2012 

Region: Africa\Southern Africa Position End Date: 11 Jan 2020 


Country Name: Malawi Program/Office Name: MFI 

City/Province: Lilongwe, Malawi Employee Type: Regular Full-time 



Family - Spouse with Children 


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To implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization; give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s vision, mission, 

strategy, and its annual goals and objectives; represent the organization and strive to build a positive image in all relevant media. 


Reporting to the Board of Directors and Africa Regional Director of Network of MFIs the CEO shall be responsible for: 

• Fund sourcing - Develop, acquire and maintain the necessary grants, credit lines, and other financial and non-financial resources necessary to meet the 

organization's objectives 

• Financial Management - Coordinate the budget planning process, and prudently manage organizational resources within those budget guidelines

• Risk management - In coordination with the various departments, establish and maintain an effective internal control and risk management system 

• Community and Public Relations – Develop networks and strategic alliances to positively influence the economic policies. 

• Policy formulation and implementation - Formulate and implement guidelines, procedures, internal regulations that are consistent with the policies set 

forth by the Board of Directors and industry regulators 

• Institutional strengthening and capacity building 

• Ensure that the institution complies with each of the requirements of the Central Bank and other regulators 

• To ensure that the vision, mission, purpose, goals, objectives, outputs and policies set by the Board are fully implemented, complied with and met. 


REQUIRED: 

• Minimum of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management or some other related field 

• At least ten years working experience, with two of them in senior management position, in a combination of the following: micro-enterprise lending 

organization, banking institution, a progressive corporate environment, international business, or economic and business development institution. 

• Must have a clear understanding and experience of micro-finance industry and technology 

• Experience with transformation/conversion of NGOs/MFIs to become regulated micro-finance bank will be an added advantage 

• Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team 

• Capability and willingness to lead the organization forward 

• Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach 

• Very good communication and marketing skills 

• Good knowledge in economic and financial topics 

• Strong commitment to mission and core values of the MFI 

PREFERRED: 

• Good analytical and problem solving skills 





Position Title: Program Officer, Mali Application Deadline Date: 16 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Bamako Position Start Date: 25 Jan 2012 

Region: Africa\West Africa Position End Date: 23 Jun 2012 


Country Name: Mali Program/Office Name: WV Mali 

City/Province: Bamako Employee Type: Contract 





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Under the direction of the Disaster Response Coordinator, assist the Director of Program Development in developing and coordinating proposals for 

multi-sectoral & multi-area relief and recovery programs; liaising with potential and current donors to establish relationships that promote fund acquisition and 

program collaboration; providing overall coordination in technical assistance, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of assigned 

portfolios; and collaborating with other departments to develop integrated programming. 


Program Development and Fundraising 

• Work with field-based staff to develop concept papers and prepare proposals (including logical frameworks, draft budgets, budget narratives, and

monitoring and evaluation plans) for major government, private and multi-lateral donors. 

• Work with field-based staff to prepare monthly, annual and end-of-project narrative reports and donor updates as required. 

• Participate in the design and implementation of baseline surveys, needs assessments, and impact evaluations as necessary. 

• Assist in preparation of the organization’s operating plan and strategy. 

• Assist in development and implementation of systems that will support the organization’s efforts to monitor and evaluate its programs, to track 

information on project implementation, to store vital program documentation, and to gather and store information vital to communicating project 

impact and promote pro-active learning. 

• Assist in monitoring program progress to ensure donor compliance and program quality and discuss/initiate, where necessary, adjustments to original 

plans in close coordination with the Director of Program 

Development, SOs and external donors, based on sound impact analysis of proposed changes: 

• Representation and Communication 

• Provide program updates as needed to key WV support offices, the Regional Office, donors and partners. 

• Assist the Program Development Director with developing key relationships and partnerships with other INGOs, local NGOs and donors. 

• Assist in drafting, monitoring implementation, reporting and signing of technical agreements with line ministries and other Government agencies. 

Financial Management 

• Identify funding gaps and seek new funding to support the program as needed. 

• Assist the Program Development Director on monthly financial reviews and quarterly project implementation and financial reviews, and follow up on 

budget adjustments (amendment requests) where necessary, according to donor requirements 


REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from accredited university. 

• At least 3 years of previous experience in project design, proposal writing and donor relations for an INGO in a relief and / or development context. 

At least one year of field-based work in a similar, conflict-prone environment is required. 

• Experience developing programs and proposals in the following fields preferred: Health & Nutrition, Food Aid, Shelter, Economic Recovery & 

Livelihoods, Children in Emergencies, WASH. 

• Candidate must have some experience with USAID/OFDA/FFP 

• Experience negotiating with Government, Bi / Multi-lateral Agencies, private donors. 

• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment

• Development: Strong knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian industry (relief, development, and advocacy), including how INGOs operate 

in the global and local contexts. Strong understanding of WV’s current ministry and operations. 

• Strong networking skills. 

• Broad understanding and in-depth knowledge of government and bi/multilateral agency funding requirements, systems and procedures. 

• Excellent skills in project design, budget preparation, evaluation and report writing. 

• Ability to independently develop log frames, monitoring and evaluation plans and indicator tracking tables for projects and programs. 

• Understanding of World Vision’s Child wellbeing indicators, LEAP processes and templates. 

• Excellent English language communication skills (oral and written). 

• Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail in the development of written documents. 


• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and physical hardship conditions 

with limited resources. 

• Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context. 

• Written communication: expresses ideas, thoughts and concepts clearly and effectively in writing using correct and appropriate grammar, structure 

and spelling. 

• Computer skills: demonstrates proficiency in computer applications including use of Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, intranet and internet, and 

various software applications and databases commonly used in the work space. 

PREFERRED: 

• French 





Position Title: Regional Director MEER VFI Application Deadline Date: 19 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Amersfoort Position Start Date: 31 Mar 2012 

Region: Europe Position End Date: 30 Mar 2014 


Country Name: Netherlands Program/Office Name: VisionFund International 

City/Province: Amersfoort Employee Type: Regular Full-time 

Job Grade Level: 176 Recruitment Status: SS Interviews in Progress 




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*ONLY CANDIDATES FROM EUROPE ARE CONSIDERED* 


World Vision operates a number of different ministries to empower the poor in 92 countries worldwide. Microfinance lending is one of the ministries 

supporting economic development. It gives the ability people who would otherwise not have access to reasonable lending, funds to start businesses and 

provide for their children’s education, and family well being. Micro finance lending to the poor is performed through 37 Microfinance Institutions (MFI’s) 

globally and has outstanding loans of over $360 million to some 700 thousand clients, impacting some 2.1 million children. With changing local regulatory 

demands and a need for more banking specialization, the World Vision International board created and mandated VisionFund (VFI) to manage the partnership’s 

microfinance lending. Recognising that VFI has changing priorities, it has announced that it will gradually withdraw from the MEER Region over the next 3-5 

years. The MEER Regional Director will therefore be required to work closely with the VFI CFO to implement the strategic initiatives which flow from these

changing priorities for the region. 

VisionFund is seeking a Regional Director to lead and manage the execution of VisionFund’s strategy in the MEER region. This role will be responsible for 

maintaining the integrity of the region’s operations during the transitional phase of VFI’s ownership as well as supporting the execution of the strategy. It will 

have a joint reporting line to the VFI COO on operational matters and the VFI CFO on strategic matters. The role will take on the responsibility of managing 

the regional MFI technical and systems staff. The position will represent VFI on the MFI boards and he/she (or a regional designate) will sit on all MFI boards 

within the region. The role will represent all regional MFI issues to ensure proper governance, controls, policies, procedures, and performance targets are 

achieved. The regional MFI strategy, business plan and budget will be developed. This position will ensure that all growth initiatives are well-managed both at 

the local and regional level. Measures and targets will be established and agreed for each MFI and quarterly reviews held to establish progress and decide upon 

adjustments and redirection of resources. All efforts will be made to provide regional solutions to improve MFI services and reduce costs. 


Develop and maintain a strong control environment: 

• Responsible for ensuring all MFI’s have well-operating boards, financial controls and are in compliance with local laws, regulatory requirements and 

WV/VFI policies, procedures and directives, 

• Sit on and attend all board meetings to represent WV/VFI’s ownership position, 

• Assist with the development of effective boards including roles & responsibilities, composition, and self assessment, 

• Work with the CEO of each MFI to ensure controls are operating well and support external and internal audit in their duties, 

• Report to the VFI CFO and COO any concerns with legal, regulatory, or compliance, 

• Provide regional quarterly reports to the VFI CFO and COO. 

Delivery Strategy Development and Execution: 

• Working with the MFI’s, develop the regional delivery strategy to ensure that it reflects VFI goals, 

• Provide financial projections and business case for the regional roll out, 

• Monitor progress and ensure alignment with the effective roll out of the regional and local loan and financial systems providing reports to senior 

management as directed, 

• Provide timely, and responsive but prioritized consulting services for MFI issues and concerns, 

• Maintain state-of-the-art awareness microfinance industry activity in the region, sharing changes with MFI’s and VFI, 

• Support the roll-out of VFIs strategy to withdraw from the MEER region over the next 3-5 years. 

Regulatory Conversion

• Develop solid relationships with all central banks or other regulators ensuring that VFI can contribute to proposed regulation changes and laws, 

• Ensure that all MFI’s are compliant with the regulators’ requirements. 

MFI Plans and Budgets: 

• Working with VFI Finance, assist with the coordination and development of the long range plan and annual budget for each of the MFI’s and the 

consolidated region, 

• Recommend regional targets and programs to meet local WV and VFI goals, 

• Ensure that plan/budget variances are well understood by the MFI’s and VFI management and any corrective action are planned and undertaken, 

• Establish “work out” plans when targets are not achieved including analysis of staff capabilities. 

Personal and Staff Development: 

• As a Christian VisionFund leader, develop others encouraging excitement and growth both in their careers but also in spiritual growth, 

• Develop clear individual staff goals with manageable and measurable targets and ongoing feedback and support to achieve them, 

• Provide quarterly staff performance evaluations as well as an annual review of performance and career, 

• Ensure staff and self- training programs are in place and implemented, 

• Attendance at chapel and devotions. 

• Will carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned, including administrative and planning functions both within and outside the region. 


REQUIRED: 

The key ability VisionFund is seeking is leadership. In addition to experience with microfinance and banking (lending, deposit taking), the successful 

candidate will have experience developing and nurturing a talented team, and spotting improvement opportunities and making those happen in a 

complex environment. In addition, the following specific knowledge, skills and abilities are required, and may have been acquired through a 

combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training. 

• This is primarily an operational management role and requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior operational management position in 

either microfinance or banking, 

• Given the need to control financial risk within the MFI’s, it is imperative that this individual will have deep financial analysis and accounting 

understanding, preferably with some audit background, 

• Thorough knowledge and extensive experience in governance and compliance, This person will have a deep understanding of balance sheet risk 

management including interest rate risk, liquidity risk and foreign exchange risk as well as bank funding processes and contracting,

• Solid understanding of financial reporting and performance measurements and planning/forecasting, 

• Able to balance Christian values with commercial practices, 

• Good project management and organizational skills, 

• Consulting skills to be able to analyze, recommend solutions, mentor and direct people, 

• Balanced and respectful approach to groups’ differing responsibilities. Sensitive to complexity of WV direction, MFI board independence and 

shareholder requirements, 

• Good communication and influence skills in both oral and written forms, 

• Strong staff leader desirous of developing and encouraging staff, 

• Effective coach, able to train people in VisionFund policies and procedures formally and informally, 

• Must be experienced in managing effective support of accounting computer software systems. 

• Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and projects, 

• Must be cross culturally sensitive as will work with associates from every area of the world, 

• Flexibility on hours to contact people within wide time zone differences is required. 

PREFERRED: 

• MBA preferred but will consider a B of Commerce 





Position Title: Regional Business Development Manager LACRO Application Deadline Date: 27 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Managua Position Start Date: 01 Apr 2012 

Region: Latin America/Caribbean Position End Date: 31 Mar 2013 


Country Name: Nicaragua Program/Office Name: VFI 

City/Province: Managua Employee Type: Home Country Intl. (HCI) 





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*ONLY CANDIDATES FROM LATIN AMERICA/CARIBBEAN AND NORTH AMERICA ARE CONSIDERED. NO RELOCATION COSTS 

ARE PROVIDED!* 


The role strengthens the VFI oversight and support for MFIs in the LACRO region through having an internationally mobile individual who can carry out a 

range of assignments including stepping into CEO and COO roles at short notice and provide other project and operational support as required. 


• To undertake long and short term assignments within an MFI under the supervision of the VFI regional director as either acting CEO or acting COO 

in the relevant MFI 

• To carry out all duties required as an acting CEO or COO. 

• Technical support to MFI’s is provided through technical visits arranged either by the VF Regional Director or in consultation with the MFI CEO. 

Each case responsibilities and roles are defined in a terms of reference for such a visit. At the end of all visits a technical report is prepared and sent 

to the MFI CEO and to VF outlining the issues and recommendations. Subsequent visits must include a follow up and report on all outstanding 

recommendations from previous reports and explanation of why they remain unresolved. 

• Represent VisionFund through board membership as and when required by the VF regional director. Attend all such meetings and sit on board 

committees as required. Read all board material and provide a detailed and periodic report and analysis of progress and the performance of the MFI. 

• Provide feedback to the MFI CEO on progress against targets. 

• Provide a coaching/ mentoring role for the CEO or senior managers as and when agreed with the regional director and the MFI staff member. All 

coaching/ mentoring roles require an agreement defining expectations and roles. 

• Provide regular updates to the regional director on progress on all technical advise projects as well as monitoring roles 

• Be involved in the recruitment of CEO’s and board members for specific MFI’s as required and for the on-going appraisal of CEO’s. 

• Undertake portfolio reviews and institutional assessments as and when needed by VisonFund 

• Engage with the region in sharing on integration plans and communicating VF approach to the region, national offices and to the MFI’s. 

• Review and analysis of business plans, projections and progress on achieving targets. 

• Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned, including administrative and planning functions. 

• Willingness to be based in another country for up to one year and to also to travel for extended periods of time. 

• Attend and participate in daily devotional meetings. 


REQUIRED: 

• Demonstrated spiritual depth and commitment to the mission and core values of WV including extensive leadership experience in a local church 

and/or grassroots experience with World Vision ministries. 

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage microfinance institutions; 

• Senior management experience 

• Demonstrated ability to “grow” microfinance institutions; with hands on experience of doing this an advantage. 

• Demonstrated ability as an internal and/or external organization development consultant with exceptional analytical and facilitation skills. Is a systems 

thinker able to examine various processes and systems for improving organizational effectiveness; 

• Extensive experience in leading an institutional self-assessment programmes;

• Good knowledge of microfinance industry best-practice and performance; 

• Demonstrated ability as a team leader and effective team member; Significant experience supervising others is necessary; 

• Demonstrated ability to teach and train in both formal and informal processes; 

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and to foster employee involvement; 

• Fluency in English. Above average public speaking and writing abilities. Must be able to write a polished management or technical report with no 

editorial oversight. 

• Fluency in Spanish both spoken and written 

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach staff for performance improvement; 

• Has demonstrated skill and understanding in cross cultural situations and values diversity; 

• Proficiency with Lotus Notes, Excel, Word, MS Project is desirable. 

• Heavy travel is expected and required, Willing to be based in an MFI in another country for up to one year. 

• 10 + years in microfinance leadership (in a role of CEO of MFI), including 5 years of international experience. 

• Masters or Doctoral level of study in related field; 

• Experience living and working in a different culture; 





Position Title: Regional Security Director-LACRO Application Deadline Date: 13 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Panama Position Start Date: 18 Mar 2012 

Region: Latin America/Caribbean Position End Date: 17 Mar 2014 


Country Name: Panamá Program/Office Name: LACRO 

City/Province: Panama Employee Type: Expatriate 





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Provide technical leadership and direction in regional security management and assist national offices to implement a sound security strategy and practices into 

World Vision operations so as to enhance the safety & security of World Vision staff, assets & programmes and to minimise operational risks to World Vision. 


STRATEGY 10% 

• Lead the development and implementation of the regional security strategy. Develop an annual business plan in alignment with the regional security 

strategy and WV security policy and international best practice. 

• Contribute to global security & risk strategies, priorities and plans ensuring that strategy concerns of the Region are integrated and prioritized.

• Collaborate with the other regional functions to ensure that the regional security strategy appropriately supports the operational program priorities 

of HEA, Advocacy and Development. 

• Work with the NDs and FSOs/SFPs to establish a sound national office security strategy. 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT 20% 

• Provide technical advice and support to the Regional Leader and the regional team on security issues and its likely impact to World Vision’s strategies 

and programme operations. 

• Provide advice and input to National Directors on recruitment and appointment of Field Security Officers, particularly in regard to professional and 

technical requirements and competence of candidates for selection. 

• Work closely with national office security staff providing critical leadership, guidance and input in the area of security management. 

• Recommend on the safety, security and protection of the organisation and its staff, particularly in insecure complex humanitarian environments or 

during potential security risks and threats arising from changing political, social and economic situations in the national offices. 

• Contribute to development of global policies, guidelines and standards relating to security and provide leadership in contextualizing and 

mainstreaming them within the region. 

• Support and advise national offices in carrying out Security Risk Assessments, using standard tools and processes. 

• Work with National Office & Regional Senior management to provide advice on ensuring that security budgets are in alignment with the assessed 

level of risk. 

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 20% 

• Provide sound technical leadership in managing critical incidents in the region and provide input to the regional senior management team in crisis 

management situations and reviews of critical incidents/. 

• Review Security Risk Ratings in the region and engage with national offices to develop mitigation strategies that are compliant with World Vision’s 

Core Security Requirements (CSR). 

• Ensure that national offices have developed security, evacuation and contingency plans in alignment with the Security Risk Assessment. 

• Monitor regional security incident reporting and ensure the appropriate dissemination of information during emergencies. 

• Manage ‘surge capacity’ requirements for critical incidents that are beyond the scope of national offices (i.e. facilitate consultancies etc) 

CAPACITY BUILDING 20% 

• Coordinate assessment, development and implementation of regional capacity building plan for security management based on regional & national 

program Security Risk Assessments. 

• Engage with national offices and regional programme directors to raise the awareness of security management in alignment with World Vision 

security policies and standards. 

• Identify, share / facilitate access to security tools, resources and materials as well as learning and support opportunities for national offices. These may

include facilitating, conducting training, engagement of trainers, establishing institutional links and identifying opportunities for staff exchange or 

mentoring. 

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 5% 

• Lead the process of continuous learning on international best practice in security management and identify tools and processes that can be 

implemented into World Vision operations in the region. 

• Encourage mutual learning on security management issues within the region and globally. 

• Facilitate formation and coordination of regional security forum/network that promotes the embedding of security management in all layers of World 

Vision’s programmes. 

• Facilitate the documentation of best practices and contribute to the community of practice and centre of excellence. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE 5% 

• Review minimum-security standards in the region and promote alignment with World Vision’s Core Security Requirements. 

• Support and advise national offices in observing the appropriate security standards in accordance with the country risk rating. 

• Support the Regional Leader in addressing ministry quality issues and needs related to security. 

• Audit each National Office annually to ensure the strategy remains appropriate, and that it is being implemented in a way that maximises the safety of 

staff and assets. 

INTERNAL LIAISON AND COORDINATION 10% 

• Act as a strategic link for regional security connecting national offices, support offices and global centre. 

• Liaise with the World Vision security network on regional security issues and provide analysis on the potential impact on World Vision operations. 

• Participate and actively contribute in the partnership forums, working groups and networks related to security management. 

• Work with other members of the regional functional groups so as to ensure that they are adequately aware of potential security issues. 

• Work closely with the Office of Corporate Security so as to promote mutual learning, support and accountability. 

EXTERNAL RELATIONS 5% 

• Identify and develop strategic regional security networks to share information on security issues affecting humanitarian operations in the regional area. 

• Liaise with external security networks (UN, INGO’s, Embassies, etc) on global and regional operations. 

GENERAL 5% 

• Provide other support to the RO and OCS as determined by line managers


REQUIRED: 

• Relevant undergraduate degree; and/or relevant work experience in the professional security arena. 

• Sound knowledge of the security risk assessment process, security & contingency planning and crises management in the humanitarian context. 

• Understanding of implementing Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), or equivalent. 

• Excellent oral and written (English) communication skills are required. 

• Solid interpersonal, negotiating and networking skills. 

• Strong analytical (tactical & strategic), organizational and problem solving skills. 

• Ability to work under pressure. 

• Relevant work experience in the professional security arena (military/law enforcement/security). 

• At least 3 years experience in NGO or UN Security Management. 

• At least 5 years work experience with diverse team in non profit organizations. 

• Experience in liaising with all levels of Government, IO & NGO’s. 

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

• Must be willing and able to travel extensively in Latin America and the Caribbean Region. 

• May need to work with other virtual teams of different time zones. 

PREFERRED: 

• Work experience in Latin America and the Caribbean countries preferred. 





Position Title: TALENT MANAGEMENT ADVISOR,WEST AFRICA Application Deadline Date: 20 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Senegal Position Start Date: 31 Mar 2012 

Region: Africa\West Africa Position End Date: 30 Mar 2014 


Country Name: Senegal Program/Office Name: World Vision, West Africa Region 

City/Province: Senegal Employee Type: Contract 





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Systems (PCIS) In line with Global People and Culture strategic direction which is focused on: Leadership; Engagement; Accountability and Deep Talent and 

Regional P&C strategy & priorities; 

Establish the policy, framework and processes for Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion practices, 

Deploy and coordinate region-wide capacity building and leadership development initiatives. 

Responsible for region-wide work force planning policies, systems & drive the implementation of the introduction of the Global People & Culture Information 

Systems (PCIS) in WV WARO. 


• Contribute to the development of the secondary regional People & Culture (P&C) Strategy to operationalize the Global P&C over-arching strategy 

• Develop a regional talent management, leadership and executive development strategy and work plan in consultation with the Regional P&C Director 

and regional leaders, ensuring alignment with relevant global, regional and country strategic directions 

• Work collaboratively with the GC P&C Strategy Directors for Leadership & Executive Talent and Capacity Development and regional counterparts, 

as well as NO P&C Directors on leadership and talent management development initiatives 

• Support constant reinforcement of the World Vision (WV) Mission Statement, Core Values, Covenant of Partnership plus the WV WAR 

Vision/Strategy and the West Africa P&C Strategy through the development / dissemination/ organization of current global and regional orientation 

programmes and tools. 

• Liaise with the GC P&C team and regional counterparts on matters of methodology, use of tools, quality of work and capacity building implications 

with Partnership-wide change. 

• Partner on a strategic level with the regional leaders to strengthen the staff development and capacity building aspects of ministry, by providing 

technical guidance and counsel to the heads of functions/ministry/units, National Directors (NDs) and NO Human Resource Directors/Managers. 

• Support and coach regional P&C colleagues on related organizational capacity and human capital development matters. 

• Sets local regional standards for end to end recruitment and selection processes to ensure diversity and inclusion is promoted; 

• Partner at a strategic level with regional leaders, and support region-wide learning & development (L&D) initiatives that equips, enables and sustains 

our front line & management staff capability with appropriate L&D solution; 

• Facilitates all international secondments within the region- Develops region-wide standard new employee induction framework/socialization toolkit 

• Develops, reviews & updates region-wide L&D guidelines 

• Delivery of coordinated staff and leadership development process across the region 

• Implement a development framework focused on leadership, general business capabilities, & skills required at each stage of leadership; provide 

vehicles to maximize success (eg. Methodology includes virtual or actual development center, multi-channel, job rotations, education, training, 

targeted secondments, online learning, career planning) 

• Research development best practices (NGO/non-NGO) and construct business case for proposed new programs with 

case for proposed new programs with a focus on front line staff. 

• Review current competency and core capability framework against regional and national office business strategies 

• Participate in those initiatives that have been developed by GC P&C and ensure deployment throughout the region. 

• Ensure linkage within the region to performance management, talent selection and learning. 

• Implement framework for the acquisition, development, measurement and progression of leadership 

• Project Manager –WVI WARO Graduate Recruitment Program; 

• Identify current capabilities and future skills requirements leadership positions 

• Provide input into the development to contextualise regional success planning strategy and implement it. 

• Implement the WV wide Succession Planning Strategy, integrated with leadership development and talent review. 

• Provide technical support to NO in the development of their talent management planning strategies and systems

• Coordinate development centre & regional talent forums 

• Drive the design, delivery & monitor and evaluate & report on implementation of specialised modules for identified high potential talent. 

• Follow up on targeted learning and development interventions for HPP 

• Ensure appropriate local regional participation in annual review 

• Coordinate region implementation at GC level 

• Integrate data from performance management processes into talent management database and talent development initiatives. 

• Inform and support strategies for engaging, deploying and retaining talent at WVI. 

• Ensure depth and breadth of talent to deliver current and future strategic and operational goal; 

• Ensure adequate work force planning is conducted in each NO of the region 

• Integrate regional work force planning at the GC level 

• Report on region work force planning outcomes to regional management with recommended follow-up; 

• Coordinates with GC P&C on identifying data to be tracked and mechanisms to be used 

• Works with NOs on most effective methods to gather and maintain accurate employee data 

• Represents region as global PCIS initiative gets underway 

• Drive the implementation of PCIS in WARO; 

• Reviews and communicates D&I targets 

• Engages with GC D&I initiative regarding assessment of diversity & inclusion status and goals 

• Reports on regional D&I metrics and makes recommendations for implementation 

• Acts as regional focal point for D&I initiatives 

• Monitors and reports on implementation of regional D&I strategy 

• Participates in those D&I initiatives that are deployed globally as well as determining local needs and issues unique to region and NOs 

• Conducts yearly external researches on best practices on D&I and submits recommendations for implementation 


REQUIRED: 

• Has managed a sizeable team successfully & has carried responsibility for developing staff. 

• Has a special interest in diversity & inclusion(D&I) and experience in deploying D&I programs 

• Senior HR generalist with experience of working in a global environment 

• Has had project administration experience in a global context 

• Learning & development auditing, skills 

• Knowledge and/or experience of implementing Talent management, diversity & inclusion programs at major organizations;

• Experience with work force planning models or systems 

• Worked on the implementation of an HRIS system 

• Training design, delivery & measuring impact skills 

• At least 8 years related HR experience – generalist or specialist 

• Masters degree preferably in Human Resources/MBA or equivalent; 

PREFERRED: 

• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills 





Position Title: Operations Manager - Solomon Islands Application Deadline Date: 12 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Honiara Position Start Date: 21 Feb 2012 

Region: South Asia & Pacific Position End Date: 20 Feb 2014 

Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Within 2 Months 

Country Name: Solomon Islands Program/Office Name: WV-PDG 

City/Province: Honiara Employee Type: Contract 





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To support & assist the Solomon Islands Country Program Manager to provide quality leadership & management to all the field operations and programme 

quality activities, to ensure efficient & effective programme/project implementation, and to meet the goals and objectives of World Vision and its partners in 

the Solomon Islands. This will assist World Vision be seen as a partner of choice for Support Offices and Donor Agencies. The Operations / Programme 

Quality team involves an Operations Co-ordinator, a team of 4 programme quality staff, as well as various technical co-ordinators to support the WVSI 

strategy implementation. 

• Strategic Planning & Alignment: Develop and track strategies and annual plans related to operations. This includes strategies for all the priority sectors 

for WVSI 

• Networking for greater impact with relevant stakeholders and partners 

• Support and Monitoring Project and Programme Implementation: ensure projects are equipped and are delivering projects according to the plans and

udget. 

• Resource Acquisition: networking with donors and SOs and leading on the development of proposals and concept notes 

• Implementation of DME systems and tools across WVSI: ensuring all DME functions occur across the various projects 

• Programme Staff Capacity Building and Support: Ensure that projects and programmes are well staffed and have the relevant capacities built and 

supported. 

• Team and Staff Management: Ensuring the Operations team is staff and guided. 


STRATEGIC THINKING & ALIGNMENT - Time Spent 10% 

• Lead the development of the operations and programme quality strategies and annual business plans for the country, ensuring alignment with the WVI 

initiatives (ie CWBO and Targets and IPM) 

• Lead the development of priority sector strategies for the country 

• Develop, maintain and regularly review guidelines, procedures and policies that will facilitate more effective field operations nationally. 

• Integration of all projects and programmes bringing a true holistic approach to development. 

• Contribute to the senior management team for effective decisions related to operations and as a senior leader of the organization. 

• Encourage the full and appropriate expression of World Vision’s Christian identity. Participate in and lead devotional meetings, weekly chapel, annual 

staff retreat, annual Day of Prayer and other events. 

• Develop and oversee the implementation of relevant partnership initiatives in operations / program quality i.e. PMIS etc. 

REPRESENTATION & NETWORKING - Time Spent 10% 

• Ensure that WVSI is represented at regional or Global World Vision operational, technical and programme quality meetings forums. 

• Represent WV at donor meetings, joint agency assessments and task forces, developing and maintaining good relationships 

• Ensure regular discussions are held with the Solomon Islands Government Ministries and develop sector-wide MOUs for partnership in line with 

WVSI sector priorities 

• Increase WVSI’s approach on partnering for project delivery including via inception workshops and MOUs with each partner for project delivery 

• Work with in-country donors to produced signed project contracts or revisions 

• Work with SOs to produced signed Partnership Agreements 

• Ensure all sector leads actively participate in relevant stakeholder or technical task forces 

• Ensure all sector leads actively participate in relevant WVI technical working and learning groups 

• Build and maintain good relationships between WVSI and the churches

SUPPORT AND MONITOR PROJECT AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION - Time Spent 20% 

• Ensure the implementation of activities as per design, Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) and budgets 

• Support the teams to develop revised annual DIPs and budgets according to annual over / underspending 

• Track project budget expenditure to ensure spending is according to resources 

• Ensure variances on expenditure is provided to finance 

• Ensure projects and programmes submit regular funding requests in line with the budgets 

• Support all projects and programmes to develop and submit quality (semi) annual reports according to LEAP or donors requirements. 

• Ensure all projects and programmes are fully staffed according to designs and need 

• Ensure all projects and programmes have the require office equipment and transport as needed 

• Ensure all project documentation is stored hardcopy and soft copy 

• Support any audits with the provision of documents or via enabling site visits 

• Ensure that operations activities and processes are in compliance with all relevant sections of the Field Financial Manual. 

• Pay frequent visits to Area Programme Offices and communities to monitor progress, support staff, resolve issues, meet partners (including 

community people). 

RESOURCE ACQUISITION Time Spent 20% 

• Track and discuss funding opportunities with Support Offices 

• Engage with in-country donors to discuss funding opportunities 

• With the programme teams develop all concept notes and proposals according to the donor requirements, including narratives, DME documents and 

budgets 

• Produce office growth plans 

• Complete grant risk assessments 

• Engage with donors to promote an empowerment rather than service delivery development approach 

IMPLEMENTATION OF DME SYSTEMS AND TOOLS ACROSS WVSI - Time Spent 10% 

• Pay frequent visits to Area Programme Offices and communities to monitor progress, support staff, resolve issues, meet partners (including 

community people). 

• Ensure all baselines are carried out and Indicator Tracking Tables produced 

• Ensure all evaluations are carried out and reports produced 

• Manage all consultants related to DME functions, including producing contracts and ensuring payment 

• Roll out various DME methodologies across WVSI including Most Significant Change and Community Based Monitoring 

• Ensure monitoring of all project activities using the WVSI monitoring tools and ITTs 

• Implement IPM in two new area programmes and elements in all new programme designs

• Ensure all projects have at least CWBO in the logframe 

• Plan and track all CWB Targets across programmes and report to the region 

• Lead WVSI in PMIS implementation including developing an implementation plan and organising training for staff on it’s implementation 

PROGRAMME STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING AND SUPPORT - Time Spent 10% 

• Provide effective supervision to the Area Programme Managers and support & mentor them for their work. 

• Develop annual capacity building plans for each priority sector and DME 

• Co-ordinate technical support to area programmes, ensuring that all trainings are developed according to the latest developmental thinking and 

according to staff needs 

• Ensure engaging community training is developed including with Information, Education and Communication materials as well as the use of other 

mediums (song, dances, DVDs, radio programmes) 

• Ensure annual all evaluations are reflected on with operational issues highlighted and action planned developed to address these 

• Organise and hold regular trainings and reflection times for Area Managers and technical staff 

• With People & Culture help role out competency development for World Vision’s Integrated Programming approach. 

• Ensure all DME Officers understand LEAP and what is required at east stage 

• Plan and provide training on CWBO and CWB Targets to all programme staff 

• Ensure that the capacity of programme staff is built on community engagement methods and PLA tools 

• Ensure that the capacity of DME Officers is built in order to roll out various DME methodologies 

TEAM AND STAFF MANAGEMENT - Time Spent 20% 

• Participate in the recruitment or required Operational team members, Programme Quality team members and also Area Manager positions 

• Support the professional and personal development of the Operational team members and Programme Quality team members through on the job 

coaching and via providing external or on-line training opportunities. 

• Build cooperation, team spirit, a supportive and learning environment in collaboration with all other departments. 

• Hold regular Operations and Programme Quality meetings for updating and planning by the teams 

• With People & Culture help role out competency development for World Vision’s Integrated Programming approach. 

• Ensure all team members have set annual objectives and review twice a year 

• Line-manage at least 5 sector co-ordinators, 1 Operations Co-ordinator, 1 Senior Quality Co-ordinator, any expatriate project managers and up two 

SO volunteers. Provide regular support and coaching to all positions line-managed. 

• Work towards building competent National Staff to take over expat Operations Manager duties in the coming 2 years, particularly the Operations 

Coordinator and/or Program Quality Coordinator.


REQUIRED: 

• Aware of and willing to support the organisation in the pursuit of World Vision’s mission and have personal and family lifestyles that are consistent 

with World Vision core values. 

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a Master’s degree in international development, business administration, public health, economics, rural 

development, or similar, preferred. 

• Two to three years experience with international development or relief projects, preferably within WV, with at least two year’s experience in a 

senior management role in a developing country, required. 

• Previous experience working in a Pacific environment will be an asset. 

• Demonstrated experience in programme or project, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing, preferred. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills, especially in a cross-cultural environment, and ability to analyse and solve problems, 

persuade, network and negotiate 

• Able to work as part of a team as a positive contributor/ encourager. 

• Excellent proven track record of donor relations with multiple donors. 

• Strong planning and organisational skills and ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks. Able to work gracefully under pressure and in situations of 

insecurity and uncertainty. 

• Demonstrated ability to work well with national staff and a passion for capacity building, staff and organisational development 

• Computer literate in Microsoft Office, email and Internet. 

• Ability to maintain a balanced life while working and residing within a small pacific town with limited recreational choices 

PREFERRED: 

• Previous experience with WV and experience in the Pacific an advantage 





Position Title: Christian Commitment for SAR Application Deadline Date: 13 Jan 2012 

Position Location: South Africa Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012 

Region: Africa\Southern Africa Position End Date: 31 Jan 2014 


Country Name: South Africa Program/Office Name: Southern Africa Regional Office 

City/Province: South Africa Employee Type: Expatriate 





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To provide leadership and technical guidance to National Offices and the Region regarding Christian Commitments -related programme design, funding, 

learning initiatives, monitoring and evaluation, as well as contribute to the formation and implementation of CC strategies and initiatives that promote Child 

Well Being Aspirations. 


Provide thought leadership and publications 

• Compile and submit reports, concept papers and position papers on issues related to Child Development, Gender Based Violence, Women in 

Leadership and Child Protection.

• Collate and disseminate proven best practices from LC Learning Labs to key internal stakeholders 

• Facilitate and participate (where necessary) in CC specific research in SAR and in specific NOs 

• Ensure strategic partnerships, research and learning regarding CC-related issues. (ACCA Standard # 6, 7 & 8). 

Contribute to strategy formulation, implementation and standards 

• Motivate, equip and assist staff to develop and implement Christian Commitments (CC) strategies that enhance the expression of our Christian 

identity in all national and regional programmes and budgets. 

• Lead the process to ensure the integration of WV’s Christian identity and commitments in Regional, NO and programme sector strategies; 

• Ensure the appropriate fulfilment of WV’s Christian commitments and Regional CC-related strategic objectives in all programme areas; with special 

focus on Spiritual Nurture of Children, Child Protection, Gender Based Violence and Women in Leadership. 

• Conduct Annual CC Country Assessment and oversee CC-related programme evaluation (Annual Christian Commitments Country Assessment 

(ACCA) Standard # 1). 

Provide technical support 

• Provide technical supervision and coaching for National office CC-related staff, ensuring active participation within the Region in CC-related 

Communities of Practice and working groups. (ACCA Standard # 2 & 3). 

• Provide regional leadership, coordination and technical support on CC focused programming to NOs and RO. 

• Review, on request, CC [projects] proposals and provide technical advice in consultation with other sector LCs/units to assist particular country 

programmes. 

• Ensure program designs, annual operating plans or detailed implementation plans tangibly address relevant CC issues and child well being outcomes. 

• Provide relevant CC tools (in line with LEAP, IPM and others) for child-focus and LEAP aligned programming. 

• Collaborate with SAR Gender, CP, HEA and Advocacy Advisors, IPM, LEAP and Communications on CC specific issues at NO and Regional levels to 

facilitate integration and increased impact on wellbeing of children. 

Build skills of NO and ADP Staff in CC formation and programming 

• Conduct CC Learning Labs (LL) and participate in Integrated LL as appropriate. 

• Work with National Directors, regional and national People & Culture staff and CC Coordinators to ensure that staff selection, orientation, Christian 

formation and spiritual nurture are consistent with WV policies and encourage staff to engage in Christ-centred life and work. (ACCA Standard # 4 

and 5). 

• Work with the Regional Working Group, Support Offices and help National Offices to secure adequate funding to implement Christian Commitment 

programmes. 

• Ensure that National CC and ADPs programmes fulfill national policies for the spiritual formation of children, youth and their communities (ACCA 

Standard # 3).

Establish linkages and networks 

• Engage Churches/Faith Based organisations in different countries to promote spiritual nurture of Children, child protection, women in leadership and 

campaign against Gender Based Violence. 

• Encourage engagement with other faith leaders and organizations around issues pertaining to peace, reconciliation and the well-being of children 

(ACCA Standards # 8). 

• Build collaborative links with key in –country partners and institutions within the LC host country to leverage resources and efforts, refinement, 

execution and promotes learning and well being of Children. (ACCA Standards # 6 & 7). 

• Facilitate formation/strengthening of relationships between NOs and SOs for resource acquisition and other support 

• Actively contribute to regional perspectives and experience to the global Community of Practice on CC issues. 

• Represent the Region in Regional and Global forums and meetings; contribute to Partnership-wide CC leadership; and be a spokesperson regarding 

WV’s Christian Commitments and the role of faith in development. 

• Attend to other CP-related issues as assigned by the LC National Director, Regional and GC Leadership 


REQUIRED: 

• Formal theological training and/or postgraduate education/studies in development, theology/missions and/or sociology, preferably with an emphasis on 

mission and development. 

• Expertise in Christian leadership formation and staff development 

• Minimum 5 years experience working in the African context at a senior level. 

• Displays a deep understanding of the history, role, and diversity of the Church in the region and its religious landscape specifically in restricted 

contexts. Proficiency in functioning in diverse cross-cultural, religious, and ecumenical settings 

• Expertise in leading others in understanding Christian mission and its relationship to development, relief and advocacy. 

• Good knowledge and demonstrated commitment of WV’s ethos, philosophy of ministry, and core documents. 

• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills: fluency in English, both verbal and written, is required; computer skills and knowledge with 

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power point) 

PREFERRED: 

• Personal convictions and abilities to lead ecumenical and interfaith relationships.





Position Title: Advocacy and Justice for Children Advisor Application Deadline Date: 27 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Possible locations of Philippines and Nepal Position Start Date: 01 Mar 2012 

Region: South Asia & Pacific Position End Date: 28 Feb 2014 


Country Name: South Pacific Program/Office Name: South Asia Pacific Region 

City/Province: Possible locations of Philippines and Nepal Employee Type: Contract 





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World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty 

and injustice. The Asia & Pacific consists of the East Asia as well as the South Asia and Pacific Region. 

The South Asia & Pacific Regional Office (SAPRO) provides oversight to 8 National Offices that cover operation in 10 countries where World Vision’s focus is 

predominantly programme implementation. The 10 field countries are: Indonesia, Philippines, Pacific Development Group (including countries Solomon Island, 

Vanuatu Island, and Papua New Guinea), Timor Leste, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and India. 

The East Asia Regional Office (EARO) provides oversight to 8 National Offices that cover operation in 8 countries where World Vision’s focus is 

predominantly programme implementation. The 8 field countries are Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia and DPRK; 

World Vision is committed to advocacy as fundamental to addressing causal issues, to progress child well being aims and combat injustice. Areas of focus 

include the realization of the rights of children and achieving measurable impact in good governance at all levels. Partnership external advocacy priorities are 

Child Well Being Aspiration one ( Health ) and four ( Child protection). Internal priorities are securing a funding base for advocacy in operations

and hearing from the global south. Additional regional priorities include disaster risk reduction/Emergency response, urban program model, food security 

and education strategy. This position will ensure that National Offices and sectorial leads are provided adequate technical guidance and support in line with 

agreed strategic intent. the advocacy department supports the Regional leaders in fulfillment of the roles outlined in the RL/ PO reserve powers. 

The purpose of this role is to provide leadership in South Asia & Pacific Region to integration of advocacy in the strategy and practice of National office/ 

sectors with respect to WV Partnership intent and regional priorities to achieve Child Well Being Aims. 


LEADERSHIP: 20-% 

• Lead engagement with support offices on alignment / integration of advocacy outcomes in relevant design process. 

• Lead process of enhancing World Vision’s advocacy capacity and focus in line with its mission, principle level choices and strategic mandate. 

• Provide leadership where urgent advocacy including response to Complex Humanitarian Emergencies is required. 

• Lead World Visions advocacy engagement with agreed multi-country forums ( SAARC, SAIEVAC, SACG ) furthering Government response to Child 

Well Being Aims . 

• Support the development and implementation of advocacy strategies which contribute to changes in unjust policies and practices. . 

• Practice servant leadership and be a role model for the staff team, peers and others. 

STRATEGY: 15% 

• Lead a process to mobilize and equip organizational assets to engage with key policy audiences to influence changes of policy and practice. 

• Lead a review of indicators and monitoring of regional and national advocacy strategies, priorities and initiatives 

• Support the development of advocacy secondary strategy and business plan in support of and in alignment with regional (including sub strategies) and 

global strategies and priorities. 

• Co-ordinate elements of regional engagement with global advocacy priorities in addressing Child Well Being Aims. 

• Support the National Offices and technical sectors implement advocacy strategies in alignment with the regional and global strategies an priorities 

• Contribute to advocacy communications to support implementation of regional advocacy strategy. 

MANAGEMENT: 10% 

• Oversight on selected regional Advocacy initiatives ensuring alignment to regional strategy. 

• Develop concept paper and pursue funding avenues for advocacy initiatives. 

• Collaborate with Advocacy Director in the performance management of projects staff under Advocacy unit. 

• Assist in ensuring that regional advocacy projects promptly meet all donor requirements. 

• Motivate advocacy focal points ensuring open communication and integration.

OPERATIONAL (TECHNICAL) SUPPORT: 20% 

• Work closely with National Offices providing technical leadership, support and input in the area of advocacy integration 

• Contribute to the development of global policies, guidelines and standards 

• Contribute to contextualizing global guidelines and mainstreaming standards 

• Provide technical support to emergency assessment and responses . 

• Support to integration and monitoring of public advocacy campaigns 

• Support assessment and scale up of local level advocacy as a vehicle of community empowerment and sustainable practice. 

• Support national office in resource acquisition for advocacy projects. 

• Provide technical leadership to selected regional advocacy initiatives, coordinating advocacy on cross-cutting issues. 

CAPACITY BUILDING: 10 % 

• Lead the formation of advocacy working groups linked to communities of practice. 

• Support the development and implementation of integrated skill development informed by regional advocacy priorities, partnership priorities and 

capacity assessment 

• Share / facilitate access to programming resources to strengthen advocacy competencies and appropriate learning and support opportunities for 

national offices. 

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: 5 % 

• Lead processes of continuous learning related to advocacy and integration of advocacy with other lines of ministries and sectors and themes 

• Lead areas of research and analysis where necessary to support areas of advocacy and policy engagement within the Asia & Pacific Region. 

• Encourage mutual learning between National Offices within the Asia & Pacific and between other regions. 

• Facilitate formation and coordination of regional advocacy forum ./ network that promotes learning 

QUALITY ASSURANCE: 5% 

• Support National Offices in ensuring adherence to policies, protocols and standards related to advocacy. 

• Support Senior Operation Directors in addressing alignment with the strategies, ministry quality issues and needs related to advocacy. 

INTERNAL LIAISON AND COORDINATION: 5% 

• Participate and actively contribute in the partnership forums, working Groups and networks related to advocacy as deemed necessary by regional 

leadership. 

• Work with other members of the APR team to ensure that Advocacy is integrated within the wider ministry of World Vision in the region.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS: 5% 

• Provided leadership on public engagement strategy, Develop good external relations with key regional organizations so as to ensure that World 

Vision is well positioned as a credible and influential actor in the region. 

• Work with coalitions at the regional level to help achieve advocacy objectives. 

GENERAL: 5% 

• Work closely with the members of the Policy and Programmes Team and other functions within the region promoting mutual learning, support and 

accountability. 

• Attend and participate in devotions and other activities that enrich and develop mutual growth in Christ. 

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Advocacy and Justice for Children Director. 


REQUIRED: 

• Advance degree in Public Policy, Law,Social Science or any relevant field 

• Excellent oral and written (English) communications skills,Knowledge on Child Rights, Sphere, CEDAW etc.. 

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, negotiating, networking and organizational skills 

• High level of awareness of global and regional socio-economic, political and environmental issues 

• Minimum of 5 years experience in public advocacy at senior level 

• Demonstrated field practice 

PREFERRED: 

• Work experience in Asia & Pacific countries 




Humanitarian Response: Southern Sudan 


Position Title: Area Program Coordinator - Multiple Application Deadline Date: 30 Mar 2012 

Position Location: Multiple Position Start Date: 30 Apr 2012 

Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 30 Apr 2013 


Country Name: Sudan Program/Office Name: WV South Sudan 

City/Province: Multiple Employee Type: Contract 





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The Area Program Coordinator or Zonal Program Manager provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management to the field operations in the assigned 

area to ensure that they are effective and meet the designated goals and objectives of World Vision, the donors and the target population. Lead the assigned 

Area Programme Team in the development, implementation, oversight and evaluation of all programming, with emphasis on strategic development, resource 

acquisition and quality control, as well as staff development. 


Programme Management:

• Act as a Leader for the Area Programme Team 

• Provide administrative management for the implementation of all WV Programs in the assigned area in accordance with the overall WV South Sudan 

country strategy, policies, procedures and objectives. 

• Ensure that all programmes are closely integrated and that all programmes receive adequate planning, monitoring and are evaluated and LEAP 

compliant 

• Participate in the assessment of community needs and resources in the assigned area. 

• Where necessary and in conjunction with the Regional Program Officer, prepare project proposals and budgets, seeking to diversify funding and other 

resources. 

• Assist in the development of strategies for long-term or additional interventions in the assigned area. 

• Maintain familiarity with the requirements and compliance procedures of current and new programme donors. 

• Work closely with the Integrated Ministry Director and/or Regional Program Manager in ensuring the smooth functioning of the assigned area 

programme 

• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day the assigned Area Programme implementation, ensuring the achievement of the programme operational goals 

• With the assistance of Regional Program Officer ensure that all donor and Support Office reporting requirements are met 

• With the assistance of Regional Program Officer manage and evaluate operations budgets, project funding, expenditures and accomplishment of 

ministry objectives 

• Support and supervise the work of County Teams and all operations staff in the assigned area. 

• Monitor the progress of projects with Regional Programme Officer, including frequent visits to sub-offices, projects and communities in the assigned 

area. 

• Develop partnership relationships with local organizations and communities to assess the effectiveness of current projects and to identify possibilities 

for new projects and funding in the assigned area. 

• Prepare training materials and conduct training of field office and WV staff in project design, implementation and management and in reporting 

systems/procedures 

• Work with the Regional Programme Team to develop annual / quarterly / monthly operating plans and participate in the formulation of management 

plans and the country strategy for the WV South Sudan 

• Prepare financial status and project progress reports, and other information as required for the donors, the Program Director, Support Offices, and 

Partnership Office 

• Co-ordinate on-going monitoring and the evaluation of all project activities in the assigned area with the Regional Programme Officer. 

• Ensure that proper accounting systems and practices are in place in the assigned area so as to facilitate the approval of funding for projects 

• Assess the effectiveness of current projects and identify possibilities for new projects in the assigned area 

• Provide information and participate in the recruitment, selection and development of staff for the assigned area 

• Any other appropriate tasks required for the support of WV South Sudan programme

Liaison: 

• Act as WVSS official representative in the assigned area 

• Engage in networking with the Government Authorities, SSRRC, donors, NGOs and UN agencies 

• Maintain regular contact with other international and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government officials working to serve as a 

network for obtaining and co-ordinating information regarding current and future work in the assigned area 

• Along with the County Team leaders maintain good working relationships with local authorities and community leaders, without compromising the 

independence of WVSS and its non-governmental role. 

Communication: 

• Manage public relations for the assigned Area Office, including arranging schedules for visitors and media groups, transport, lodging, arranging of 

appointments and orientation to projects 

• When appropriate, keep the Communications Officer in Juba informed of media opportunities and coordinate 

Finance: 

• Work with the Regional Finance Manager to support the assigned Areal Grant/Finance Officer to deliver appropriate financial services to the field 

team and to ensure accountability according to WV Finance standards 

Human Resources: 

• Work with the HR & Admin Director in Juba to support the assigned Area HR & Admin Officer to deliver appropriate HR services to the Area 

Programme team and to ensure the application of policies and procedures that follow WV standards using a participative and achievement oriented 

management style. 

• Maintain team spirit and ensure welfare of WV staff in the assigned area. 

• Consult, listen and use suggestions from team members in decision making. 

• Set goals for Area Programme staff and show confidence that they can achieve these goals. 

• Create a supportive work environment 

• Be an example of self-managing stress 

• Acknowledge and appreciate efforts others put in the work 

• Consider technical/professional inputs from team 

Supply Chain and Logistics: 

• Support the Regional Supply-Chain/ Logistic Officer to deliver appropriate services to the field team and to ensure accountability according to WV 

procurement and financial control standards.

Results Expected 

• Effective and co-operative relations with stakeholders (government authorities, UN Agencies, NGOs, and communities) 

• Effective regional programme management 

• Growth of the assigned Area Programme 


REQUIRED: 

• Master’s Degree qualification in sociology, development studies, Health, Water/ Sanitation or Agriculture, public policy, conflict resolution, or similar 

fields preferred 

• Experience in the management of relief and development work 

• At least 7 years field experience in a developing country 

• Experience with World Vision or a similar large NGOs’ policies and procedures 

• Experience in management and knowledge of basic accounting methods and procedures 

• Strong and proven people management skills 

• Ability to train and supervise a multi-cultural staff team 

• Good cross-cultural communication skills 

• An openness to learning about and understanding the culture, political, and social and economic situation of the country 

• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation 

• Good public relations and public speaking skill 

• A committed Christian who is willing to accept WV’s Christian ethos as reflected in the core values. 

• Requires a willingness to spend at least 33% of his/her time in the field visiting projects sometimes under difficult living conditions. 

• Ability to work and travel extensively in South Sudan and elsewhere to attend various senior management meetings internationally and within the WV 

Partnership 







INCOME GENERATING AND MARKETING Application Deadline Date: 30 Mar 2012 

FACILITATOR 

Position Location: Yambio Position Start Date: 30 Apr 2012 

Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 29 Apr 2013 



City/Province: Yambio Employee Type: Contract 





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To provide technical skills in business and financial management to both target beneficiaries and to the Regional Team with the aim of creating viable 

agro-businesses within the community. This is expected to add value to the existing agricultural programmes and ensure motivation and programme 

sustainability. 


• Design appropriate training programmes to ensure that field staff working in agricultural and other income generating programmes fully understand

the processes necessary for ensuring successful agribusiness. 

• Design and evaluate the performance of appropriate training programmes for farmers and communities in practical business methods and enterprise. 

• Provide training to communities in the development and evaluation of practical marketing strategies 

• Work with local and state government to introduce and/or develop a functional export promotion council 

• Evaluate the progress of each community group and provide diagnostic assistance through the application of sound business principles 

• Liaise with partners and organizations outside World Vision in order to obtain and exchange ideas and therefore improve upon performance 

• Maintain current knowledge in the field of business extension and experiment with nouvel techniques. 

• Support the Integrated Programme Director and the various field teams in developing strategies which ensure that the implementation of projects and 

programmes are sustainable, community based and transform the lives of the target communities. 

• Prepare quality and timely reports to the Integrated Programme Director 

• Participate in developing project concepts and project proposals. 

• Attend and participate in all devotions 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Integrated Ministry Director 


REQUIRED: 

• A University degree in business studies, marketing, accounting, economics or any related field with 2 years experience or a Baccalaureate with, at 

least, 3 years experience 

• Must be willing to spend long hours in the field 

• Must be willing to apply academic and technical knowledge to field conditions in a way that creates positive results. 

• Must either possess a motorcycle or automobile driver’s license or be prepared to obtain one 

• Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage 

• Must be a mature Christian, with people skills management and a commitment to rural socio-economic and psycho-spiritual development 

• Must be computer literate or be prepared to learn 

• Must be a willing learner and a team player 

• The position requires that, at least, 70% of total time is spent in the field 






Position Title: Programme Manager - 2 positions Application Deadline Date: 29 Feb 2012 

Position Location: Various Position Start Date: 31 Mar 2012 

Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 30 Mar 2013 


Country Name: Sudan Program/Office Name: South Sudan 

City/Province: Various Employee Type: Contract 





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Regional Program Manager provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management to the field operations in the assigned Region to ensure that they are 

effective and meet the designated goals and objectives of World Vision, the donors and the target population. Lead the assigned Regional Programme Team in 

the development, implementation, oversight and evaluation of all programming, with emphasis on strategic development, resource acquisition and quality 

control, as well as staff development. 


Programme Management

• Act as a Leader for the Regional Programme Team 

• Provide administrative management for the implementation of all WV Programs in the assigned Region in accordance with the overall WV Southern 

Sudan country strategy, policies, procedures and objectives. 

• Ensure that all programmes are closely integrated and that all programmes receive adequate planning, monitoring and are evaluated and LEAP 

compliant 

• Participate in the assessment of community needs and resources in the assigned Region. 

• Where necessary and in conjunction with the Regional Program Officer, prepare project proposals and budgets, seeking to diversify funding and other 

resources. 

• Assist in the development of strategies for long-term or additional interventions in the assigned Region. 

• Maintain familiarity with the requirements and compliance procedures of current and new programme donors. 

• Work closely with the Operations Director and Technical Program Director in ensuring the smooth functioning of the assigned Regional programme 

• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day the assigned Regional Programme implementation, ensuring the achievement of the programme operational goals 

• With the assistance of Regional Program Officer ensure that all donor and Support Office reporting requirements are met 

• With the assistance of Regional Program Officer manage and evaluate operations budgets, project funding, expenditures and accomplishment of 

ministry objectives 

• Support and supervise the work of County Teams and all operations staff in the assigned Region. 

• Monitor the progress of projects with Regional Programme Officer, including frequent visits to sub-offices, projects and communities in the assigned 

Region. 

• Develop partnership relationships with local organisations and communities to assess the effectiveness of current projects and to identify possibilities 

for new projects and funding in the assigned Region. 

• Prepare training materials and conduct training of field office and WV staff in project design, implementation and management and in reporting 

systems/procedures 

• Work with the Regional Programme Team to develop annual / quarterly / monthly operating plans and participate in the formulation of management 

plans and the country strategy for the WV Southern Sudan 

• Prepare financial status and project progress reports, and other information as required for the donors, the Program Director, Support Offices, and 

Partnership Office 

• Co-ordinate on-going monitoring and the evaluation of all project activities in the assigned Region with Regional Programme Officer. 

• Contribute to the development of a national strategy for the Operations/ Supply-chain Division, which will be guided by sound relief/ transitional 

development principles 

• Ensure that proper accounting systems and practices are in place in the assigned Region so as to facilitate the approval of funding for projects 

• Assess the effectiveness of current projects and identify possibilities for new projects in the assigned Region 

• Provide information and participate in the recruitment, selection and development of staff for the assigned Region 

• Provide mentoring and counselling (psychological support) for staff in the assigned Region with Regional HR & Admin Officer

• Any other appropriate tasks required for the support of WV Southern Sudan programme 

Liaison 

• Act as WVSS official representative in the assigned Region 

• Engage in networking with the Government Authorities, SSRRC, donors, NGOs and UN agencies 

• Maintain regular contact with other international and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government officials working to serve as a 

network for obtaining and co-ordinating information regarding current and future work in the assigned Region 

• Along with the County Team leaders maintain good working relationships with local authorities and community leaders, without compromising the 

independence of WVSS and its non-governmental role. 

Communication 

• Manage public relations for the assigned Regional Office, including arranging schedules for visitors and media groups, transport, lodging, arranging of 

appointments and orientation to projects 

• When appropriate, keep the Communications Officer in Juba informed of media opportunities and coordinate 

• Work with the Program Director in Juba to deliver appropriate communication services to the programme and to ensure adherence to WV 

Communications standards 

Finance 

• Work with the Finance Director in Juba to support the assigned Regional Grant/ Finance Officer to deliver appropriate financial services to the field 

team and to ensure accountability according to WV Finance standards 

Human Resources 

• Work with the HR & Admin Director in Juba to support the assigned Regional HR & Admin Officer to deliver appropriate HR services to the 

Regional Programme team and to ensure the application of policies and procedures that follow WV standards using a participative and achievement 

oriented management style. 

• Maintain team spirit and ensure welfare of WV staff in the assigned Region. 

• Consult, listen and use suggestions from team members in decision making. 

• Set goals for Regional Programme staff and show confidence that they can achieve these goals. 

• Create a supportive work environment 

• Be an example of self-managing stress 

• Acknowledge and appreciate efforts others put in the work 

• Consider technical/professional inputs from team

Supply Chain and Logistics 

• Support the Regional Supply-Chain/ Logistic Officer to deliver appropriate services to the field team and to ensure accountability according to WV 

procurement and financial control standards. 

IT 

• Work with the IT Manager in Juba to facilitate appropriate IT services to the Regional Programme team and to ensure the application of policies and 

procedures that follow WV standards 

Security 

• Ensure WV staff comply with security protocols and work in as secure environment 

• Work with the Operation Director in the assigned Region to facilitate appropriate security advice and communication services to the Regional 

Programme team and to ensure adherence to WV security standards 


REQUIRED: 

• Experience with World Vision or a similar large NGOs’ policies and procedures 

• Experience in management and knowledge of basic accounting methods and procedures 

• Strong and proven people management skills 

• Ability to train and supervise a multi-cultural staff team 

• Good cross-cultural communication skills 

• An openness to learning about and understanding the culture, political, and social and economic situation of the country 

• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation 

• Good public relations and public speaking skill 

• A committed Christian who is willing to accept WV’s Christian ethos as reflected in the core values. 

• Requires a willingness to spend at least 33% of his/her time in the field visiting projects sometimes under difficult living conditions. 

• Ability to work and travel extensively in Southern Sudan and elsewhere to attend various senior management meetings internationally and within the 

WV Partnership 

• Experience in the management of relief and development work 

• At least 7 years field experience in a developing country 

PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree qualification in sociology 






Position Title: WASH Project Manager - South Sudan Application Deadline Date: 29 Feb 2012 

Position Location: Multiple Position Start Date: 31 Mar 2012 

Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 30 Mar 2013 



City/Province: Multiple Employee Type: Expatriate 





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To coordinate and manage implementation of ECHO funded Warrap State Emergency Response Water and Sanitation Project. This will involve design and 

supervision of Dyke Protection works, Borehole drilling and equipping, Community led Waste Management initiatives, Construction of Basic Sanitation 

facilities and overseeing hygiene promotion activities within the project area in Warrap Region, South Sudan. 

The position will report to the Deputy Regional Manager for operational matters as well as closely liaise with WASH Sector Manager on technical issues 


Overseeing implementation of civil engineering/technical works.

• Over see and manage the Water and Sanitation Project as per ECHO guidelines. 

• Undertake design and supervision of dyke protection works through target community initiative arrangement using local materials as per project 

design. 

• Develop design plans, working drawings, technical specifications, bill of quantities as per approved standards by the Ministry of Water Resources and 

Irrigation and the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure for all construction works outlined on the project design for the said project. 

• Prepare tender documents for purposes of soliciting bids/tenders from contractors for the said project. 

• Design and supervise borehole drilling and equipping, including preparation of borehole logs as per requirement of the government line ministry 

technical guidelines. 

• Design and supervise borehole rehabilitation and repair as per requirement of the government line ministry technical guidelines. 

• Undertake borehole water quality analysis using potable water quality kit, for new and rehabilitated borehole water sources using water quality 

technical guidelines approved by the government. 

• Design and Supervision of the implementation of institutional and household latrines, through liaison with relevant government ministry’s technical 

department and the user community as per project document. 

• Liaise with World Vision South Sudan supply chain department in selection of contractors through cost effective ways. 

• Coordinate and supervise implementation works including managing construction contracts. 

• Supervise /manage drilling team, construction teams including labor contractors undertaking Drilling of boreholes, rehabilitation of boreholes and 

sanitation facilities as per set standards ensuring quality control. 

• Under take water quality (microbial, physical and chemical) analysis against government and WHO set standards using portable laboratory water 

analysis kit. 

Work Quality outputs and Budget Controls 

• Establish and oversee implementation of systems for efficiently controlling the quality of technical works; closely tracking works progress against 

payment and work plans, and controlling the quality of the final construction outputs as per donor and user community expectations 

• Ensure optimal use of financial resources in the project through timely requisitioning of all necessary supplies/contracts for project implementation. 

• Manage construction budgets components to ensure appropriate and efficient use of resources in the project and area of operation. 

Coordination with local community groups/ Government Departments/ Other stake holders 

• Coordinate community mobilization activities especially on dyke construction works with view to community groups participating in availing labor and 

locally available construction materials etc as required. 

• Liaise with beneficiary community and local authorities in the selection of project sites as per requirement of the project design. 

• Represent the organization and actively participate in County or State level coordination meetings. 

• Coordinate day-to-day operation and financial management of the construction works in the field in accordance with the approved project work plan.

Assessment and Evaluation 

• Coordinate and participate in project startup/project closure workshops, baseline survey and end of Project Evaluation for the project as per project 

design and within the project implementation deadlines. 

• Reporting and communication 

• Prepare project documentation including monthly project reports on implementation/ construction status, intermediate and final narrative reports as 

per ECHO requirements and sending them to WASH Sector 

• Specialist and other relevant team members for review/further action. 

• Liaison with WVSS Grants division in tracking project expenditure, reviewing financial reports, and addressing queries related to expenditure in timely 

manager. 


REQUIRED: 

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. 

• 5 years experience and skills in dyke design and supervision of construction works using community groups/Cash for work arrangements 

• Training of Trainers (TOT) skills in the community-led total sanitation (CLTS) approaches. 

• At least 3 years experience in supervision of construction/rehabilitation of Borehole Drilling and equipping/rehabilitation, basic Sanitation facilities in a 

rural and refugee/displaced community set up. 

• 3 years proven experience and skills in tactics of community mobilization and development. 

• Experience in coordination and supervision of household refuse/waste management using community based approaches. 

• Proven knowledge and experience in civil engineering construction contract management. 

• Excellent coordination and networking skills including liaison with community groups and local government /Stakeholders 

• At least 3 years experience working for NGOs in insecure environment and in developing countries. 

• Proven experience in administration, including financial management of community projects. 

• Ability to work under difficult circumstances in remote locations with limited supervision. 

• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relations and have emotional intelligence. Ability to speak Arabic will be an added advantage. 

• In agreement with World Vision’s Christian ethos 





Position Title: Regional Communications Director - EASO Application Deadline Date: 15 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Bangkok Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012 

Region: East Asia Position End Date: 31 Jan 2014 


Country Name: Thailand Program/Office Name: EASO 

City/Province: Bangkok Employee Type: Contract 





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• The purpose of the role is to provide technical leadership and support to the East Asia Region in the area of Communications to: 

• Raise awareness and understanding among all stakeholders (both internal and external) of the needs of poor and marginalized children, families and 

communities especially of Asia and Pacific Region and of WV’s response and impact. 

• Contribute to enhancing the organizational capacity to effectively and proactively position WV as a leading relief, development and advocacy agency in 

East Asia Region. 

This purpose is achieved through seven main communication areas: 

• Donor & Public Engagement communications 

• Media communications 

• Advocacy communications

• Emergency communications 

• Internal communications 

• Capacity building and resourcing of national communications teams for robust performance areas. 

• Where feasible, participation and voice in the ADP ministry and external communications by National Offices to donors and publics. 


LEADERSHIP 

• Advise and support the Regional Leader (RL)/SDO, the regional team and the Global Centre Field Communications Advisor (FCA) in the area of 

communications for effective public positioning of World Vision. 

• Advise and support the RL and FCA to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, both internal and external on the work of WV in the East 

Asia Region. 

• Advise National Offices and regional team on proper engagement with media and publics especially during complex humanitarian emergencies and 

political, social, economic, environmental and other crises. 

• Serve as the WV Spokesperson where required, representing the East Asia Region and broader WV ministry. 

• Provide leadership to Communications in CHE (Levels 2 and 3) crisis and response within the Region 

• Practice servant leadership and be a role model for the staff team, peers and others. 

STRATEGY 

• Lead the development and implementation of regional communications secondary strategy and business plan in support of and in alignment with 

regional (including technical sector secondary strategies) and global communications strategy and priorities. 

• Collaborate with the other regional functions to ensure that Communications is adequately integrated within all regional secondary strategies and 

priorities. 

• Contribute to the development of overall regional strategy and global communications strategies, priorities and plans ensuring that communication 

priorities of East Asia Region are integrated and prioritized. 

• Support National Offices in developing effective communication strategies and plans appropriate to their context in alignment with the regional and 

global strategies and priorities. 

• Contribute to, support and implement communications strategies and outputs associated with organisation and region-wide change management 

processes. 

OPERATIONAL (TECHNICAL) SUPPORT 

• Identify and advise on cutting edge and appropriate technology communications that facilitates effective and cost efficient communications within the

organisation. 

• Contribute to development of global policies, guidelines and standards relating to communications and provide leadership in contextualizing and 

mainstreaming them within the region. 

• Ensure technical support (provide where necessary) to National Offices on communication during the initial phase of CAT II and III response within 

the Region. 

• Support and guide National Offices in positioning WV locally as a leading relief, development and advocacy agency. 

• Collaborate with Global Centre, Support Offices and National Offices in global and multi-country initiatives and projects by providing technical 

leadership / input as appropriate. 

• Coordinate and support Regional Office communications, both print and electronic publications and communications resources. 

• Advise and support National Offices in preparing public statements to media during complex Humanitarian Emergencies or during political, social, 

economic, environmental or other risk management crises where WV’s operation is significantly affected. 

• Guide and support National Offices on appropriate communication tools including web sites, TV, newsprint, brochures, video coverage etc 

• Monitor the region for sensitive media issues that could impact WV and advise senior leadership on how to position the organization. 

• Advise Support Offices and the Global Centre on regional context and appropriate messaging and positioning related to the East Asia Region. 

CAPACITY BUILDING 

• Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of an integrated regional capacity building plan based on regional communication 

priorities and strategy. 

• Advise National Offices on Five Focus Areas and Communications Core Competencies and capacity requirement at national level (including advice 

and support in recruitment and induction of communications leadership). 

• Identify, share / facilitate access to communications resources and appropriate materials, learning and support opportunities for National Offices. 

These may include engagement of trainers, establishing institutional links, identifying opportunities for staff exchange or mentoring and active 

involvement in training for high level strategic capacity building. 

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 

• Lead the process of continuous learning on appropriate communication systems and tools appropriate to the context of East Asia Region. 

• Encourage mutual learning on Communication best practices between National Offices within the East Asia Area and between other regions. 

• Facilitate the formation and coordination of regional communication forums/networks that contribute to the sharing of best practices and outputs, 

strategy formation and that promote learning 

• Share best practices and contribute to the community of practice and centres of excellence. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE 

• In collaboration with GC Communication, establish appropriate standards for NO and RO communications.

• Support National Offices in ensuring adherence to communications policies, protocols, standards and branding of WVI. 

• Support and ensure that all RO communications to various stakeholders, media and public are aligned with the WVI brand. 

• Support the SDOs in addressing alignment, compliance and quality issues and needs of National Offices related to communications. 

INTERNAL LIAISON AND COORDINATION 

• Act as a strategic link and focal point for regional communications connecting National Offices, Support Offices and Global Centre for mutual 

support. 

• Participate and actively contribute in the partnership forums, working groups and networks related to advocacy as deemed necessary by regional 

leadership. 

• Work with other members of the EASO functional groups to ensure that communications can adequately support the wider ministry of World Vision 

in the region. 

EXTERNAL RELATIONS 

• Liaise and advise on media requests to National Offices as required. 

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders such as media, donors, UN, policy makers, coalition and other partners 

and audiences to enhance World Vision’s credibility and influence in the promotion of children’s rights. 

GENERAL 

• Lead and support activities that will enrich and develop mutual growth in Christ. 

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Regional Leader or SDO and the Global Centre Field Communications Advisor 


REQUIRED: 

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Marketing 

• Knowledge & Skills 

• Excellent oral and written (English) communications skills 

• Knowledge in photography, graphic and website design 

• Strong interpersonal, networking and organizational skills 

• Training, coaching and editing skills 

• Demonstrated facilitation and collaboration skills 

• High level of awareness of global and regional socio-economic, political and environmental issues

• At least 5 years professional experience in communications management, media or public relations at advanced level 

• At least 2 years professional experience in International communications, media or public relations 

• Experience in media crisis 

• At least 1-2 years working experience in Asia Pacific 

• Experience in high level government, IO & UN representation 

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

• Must be willing and able to travel extensively in East Asia 

• May need to work with other virtual teams of different time zones 





Position Title: Administrative Assistant - Finance Application Deadline Date: 20 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Monrovia Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012 

Region: North America Position End Date: 30 May 2012 

Requisition Category: Domestic Recruitment Priority: Need Within 2 Months 

Country Name: United States of America Program/Office Name: Global Internal Audit 

City/Province: Monrovia Employee Type: Temp Full Time 





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The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and operational support to the Global Internal Audit department located in the Global Centre- 

Monrovia and international staff across the Partnership. Key performance areas include managing audit administrative workflow processes, data analysis, 

proofreading reports for compliance to standards, organize, manage, reconcile administrative reports and documents. Reconciling department expenditures 

utilizing the Settlement Advice System for multiple department codes. 


• Format and proofread internal audit reports, for grammar, accuracy and proper structure. 

• Record and monitor audit and review assignments in the department Tracklog tool. Make management aware of any changes that may prevent

deadlines from being accomplished. 

• Distribute audit reports and maintain Partnership distribution matrix & audit report cover memos. 

• Data analysis and Excel spreadsheets preparation using compiled data from various reports and database sources. 

• Reconcile expenses using WV, web based, expense management system, Concur. 

• Process pre-approvals (PA) and Settlement Advise (SA) transactions 

• Review monthly general ledgers (GL) and budget expenditures 

• Update and maintain Lotus Notes database, LAN (shared drive) & WVCentral site. 

• Produce monthly reports to update department on finance audit administrative activity 

• Distribute audit schedule quarterly to Partnership stakeholders and key staff 

• Prepare and distribute audit confirmation memos w/ required electronic workpaper attachments 

• Carry out various additional requests, responsibilities and projects as assigned 

• Attend and participate in weekly chapel services and daily devotional meetings 


REQUIRED: 

• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft software (Word & Excel), Lotus Notes, Internet. 

• Strong organizational & follow through skills. Good analytical and problem solving aptitude. 

• Attention to detail essential. Strong ethical standard. 

PREFERRED: 

• Ability to handle and prioritize assignments simultaneously in a timely and efficient manner. 

• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines. 

• Creativity in accomplishing tasks and ability to exercise initiative & independent judgment to solve problems of limited scope and complexity. 





Position Title: Brand Specialist Application Deadline Date: 20 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Seattle Position Start Date: 01 Mar 2012 

Region: North America Position End Date: 28 Feb 2014 

Requisition Category: Domestic Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately 

Country Name: United States of America Program/Office Name: VFI 

City/Province: Seattle Employee Type: Regular Full-time 





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The brand advisor will work with VisionFund's global marketing and fund-raising director, marketing manager, and communications director to develop, 

review, manage, facilitate, advise, and implement the brand and re-branding of affiliated micro-finance institutions within the VisionFund network. 


• Develop plans and executing projects and initiatives that support the broader short and long-term marketing strategy in relation to the re-branding 

efforts of the MFI network; 

• Collaborate with various departments and entities to ensure brand integrity and one clear voice;

• Work with and manage vendor partners and communication agencies, and all aspects of their projects; 

• Ensure that the brand remains intact and unchanged in context of many different needs and environments that will require unique responses; 

• Educate staff and leadership on the brand; 

• Advise and provide leadership in the development of micro-finance institution marketing plans when and where needed; 

• Work with the marketing manager to assess and evaluate current branding needs at network level, and develop a strategy to implement the brand in 

a stepped process; 

• Interview MFI leadership and create custom branding time line and strategy to fit and align with MFI and VFI goals and timing; 

• Work with WVI legal department to update, assess, and create implementation process to ensure proper licensing and trademarking of brand in 

country; 

• Assess collateral and signage needs at the MFI level and work with marketing manager to develop full suite of products to support the MFI within 

reasonable expectations and fiscal limitations; 

• Evaluate physical signage and real estate needs at the MFI level, and provide an assessment and recommendation as to how the MFI can best re-brand 

its image within context of its physical space; 

• Evaluate messaging at the MFI level, and work with MFI staff and the communications director to provide final messaging that lies within the network 

context, while meeting local objectives and needs; 

• Assess MFI's current marketing strategy and plan, and provide feedback, insights, leadership, and plan implementation so MFI can develop and execute 

a marketing plan in alignment with set goals and objectives. If marketing plan does not exist, work with the MFI to develop one. 


• Bachelors degree in business or communications 

• Prior brand management and marketing experience 

• Understanding of branding methodology 

• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office 

• Communications background and/or ability develop succinct messaging 

PREFERRED: 

• Masters degree in management 

• Preferably, experience working within the context of NGO, development, or MFI efforts. Travel and work within developing world, a plus.





Position Title: Compensation and Benefits Sr. Analyst Application Deadline Date: 30 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Monrovia Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012 

Region: North America Position End Date: 31 Jan 2099 


Country Name: United States of America Program/Office Name: Compensation & Benefits Administration 

City/Province: Monrovia Employee Type: Regular Full-time 





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Ensures WVI Compensation and Benefit plans are in line with P&C goals by evaluating and keeping current with employee needs, Benefit trends, products, 

programs and related regulations on an on-going, basis to create a competitive Total Rewards program 


• Provide research, analysis and make recommendations for the development and modification of Compensation and Benefits policies to ensure that 

programs are current, competitive, in line with P&C goals and in compliance with legal requirements; 

• Initiate the design and development of tools to assist with the tracking, analysis and compliance of employee Benefit and compensation programs 

relating to external and internal requirements. (Financial analysis of Benefits, relevant government requirements, e.g. FLSA, Intermediate Sanctions,

Safe Harbor, HIPPA); 

• Analyses participation and utilization for all Benefits on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis; 

• Analyses Benefits experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors. Uses data to monitor trends and recommend educational initiatives, 

Benefit plan changes, vendor changes, cost-sharing, etc; 

• Maintains knowledge of and analyzes government regulations, Benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations. Ensures 

compliance of Benefits administration with federal and state laws, including IRS and Department of Labor regulations.; 

• Engage with second level Compensation and Benefit inquiries and provide resolutions in line with P&C culture, policies and practice; 

• To adhere to World Vision Core Values; 

• To assume personal responsibility for career development 


REQUIRED: 

• 5 + Years Comp & Benefits Experience; 

• International Experience Highly Regarded; 

• Proven experience as a team player; 

• Demonstrated collaboration skills; 

• Ability to work autonomously; 

• Proven project management skills; 

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; 

• Interest in issues relating to developing world countries; 

• Demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills; 

• Understanding of HAY job evaluation; 

• Good presentation and communication skills for a number of different audiences; 

• Demonstrated commitment to World Vision values and philosophy, and capacity to engage with the broader community in living these values; 

• Some level of travel may be expected ; 

• Flexibility in work hours to enable global teleconference meetings; 

PREFERRED: 

• Bachelors level degree in related field and/or commensurate experience 





Position Title: Director, Finance, Planning, and Analysis Application Deadline Date: 01 Feb 2012 

Position Location: GCLA-Monrovia Position Start Date: 15 Feb 2012 

Region: North America Position End Date: 31 Jan 2017 


Country Name: United States of America Program/Office Name: Finance 

City/Province: GCLA-Monrovia Employee Type: Regular Full-time 





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The Director of Finance, Planning and Analysis manages the operational finance issues for all the Global Center business units. The Director designs an 

executable budgeting methodology for the partnership, then develops, identifies and implements a process using appropriate analytical tools and reports to 

provide financial planning, budgeting, and performance management processes for the WV Partnership. The Director will develop close working relationships 

with various functional teams on a global basis such as GOSM and GFO, and the FRSC team in Manila. These relationships will be a key success factor in the 

development and implementation of the Partnership's resource planning process. As a result, the Director needs to have strengths in communication both 

verbal and written, in a virtual environment as well as face-to-face, and thus able to build/develop relationships in a virtual environment in a global 

multi-cultural environment of over 97 countries. Through established field office relationships, (National Offices and Support Offices) the Dir. of FP&A will 

measure effectiveness of FP&A solutions and instruct on Partnership related financial activities. The Director will lead and direct the Global Centre, National 

Office, and Support Office annual budgeting process and will identify/recommend changes as required to improve the overall process.


• BUDGETING: Designs and oversees an executable strategy, approach and method for WVI's budgeting process, procedure, and guideline for our 

annual budgeting process. This process provides our CFO / COO with annual operating budgets for both the National Offices and Global Centre 

business units. Additionally, the Director is responsible for producing a clear set of annual budgeting guidelines for our Support Offices that properly 

integrates into the WVI process. 

• FORECASTING: Produces and oversees WVI's executable process, procedure, and guideline for our quarterly GC forecasting process which 

provides our Partnership Leaders, CFO, and COO with a view of our estimated annual expenses against our annual budgeting. This information 

provides the CFO and COO with view of our projected financial performance which may lead to budgetary adjustments or resource relocations 

within the GC. 

• STRATEGIC PLANNING: Designs WVI-wide executable strategy, methodology and approach to our Multiyear Global Centre Planning Cycle and 

budgeting process. Close coordination with the GC business units and Global Finance Operations to gather and capture multiyear resources 

requirements. Consolidation and analysis of information which is presented to the Senior Leadership. Final planning report will provide Senior 

Leadership with information required to better understand Global Centre priorities. As all submitted items can not be approved during the planning 

process due to funding limitations, this report provides the CFO / COO with the necessary information required to make tough decisions on funding 

request approvals. Final funding decisions made by the CFO and COO ultimately become the basis of budgeting targets for GC business units 

• FINANCIAL REPORTING: Monthly financial reporting for the Global Centre which provides the entire management team with a view of monthly 

financial performance. Manager / Director / VP / Partnership leaders are provide with financial reports that assist them with understand monthly 

performance issues. This report may provide the managers with the necessary information required to take corrective action and develop an action 

plan to resolve performance issues. 

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Manages various project milestones of FP&A projects and report performance to the CFO. 

• AD-HOC FINANCE PROJECT: Ad-Hoc financial reporting or ad-hoc project activities assigned by the CFO (e.g. Hackett Management Study, 

Regional Project Analysis reporting, HCI benefit analysis, etc.) 


REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration W/ Emphasis in Financial Mgmt. 

• 10+ years of experience with financial planning, budgeting, and performance management 

• 10+ years of experience with financial database management and or finance performance tool development 

• 10+ years of experience with financial forecasting, trend analysis, and financial reporting

• 5+ years of experience leading large global team of financial analysts across multiple countries and regions 

• 5+ years of experience with developing and implementing financial best practices, work-flow, and procedures for a large global organization 

• 5+ years of experience in working within a matrix managed organization 

PREFERRED: 

• High level of working knowledge related to the use of Microsoft Suite products (Excel Power Point Word etc). 

• High level of working knowledge related to automated accounting / financial systems. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to develop relationships in a virtual environment in a global multi-cultural environment of over 97 

countries. 

• Maturity business acumen and skills necessary as they interact with the COO/CFO and other Senior Leaders providing a timely and accurate view of 

financial reporting and analysis. 

• Experience developing and maintaining global financial reporting systems and tools helping to lead change and future developments as required to lead 

towards overall best-in-class performance. 

• Experience managing coaching/mentoring and inspiring a global team of financial professionals. 





Position Title: Fellow, WVI Fellowship Programme Application Deadline Date: 03 Feb 2012 

Position Location: Monrovia, CA - Global Centre-Los Angeles Position Start Date: 01 Apr 2012 

Region: North America Position End Date: 27 Mar 2014 


Country Name: United States of America Program/Office Name: WVI Fellowship Programmes, Professional Development 

Programmes 

City/Province: Monrovia, CA - Global Centre-Los Angeles Employee Type: Regular Full-time 





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Similar to the private sector, the NGO world is experiencing a War for Talent. In addition, historically World Vision has not put effort into developing and 

retaining emerging leaders. This programme is designed to combat both the war for talent and emerging leader development by attracting, developing and 

retaining talented young professional who have an interest in international humanitarian work. 

The purpose of the WVI Fellowship is to attract talented Entry-Jr level professionals in need of career development. The Fellowship Programme will empower 

driven, dedicated and passionate individuals to become project coordinators and skilled researchers. Through collaboration and contribution to projects, 

Fellows' experience will be strengthened and professionalism developed. Fellows will be mentored and validated for leadership ability and natural talents by 

identifying skills, assessing strengths, acknowledging potential and empowering for success. Fellows are highly encouraged and expected to be committed to 

the organisation after contract has been fulfilled and rotations completed

PROGRAMME SCOPE: 

• The WVI Fellowship Programme is a 24-month rotational assignment providing opportunity for professional work at World Vision International. 

• The rotations, lasting six months each will be split between three departments; two of choice and one in the field [whether an Area Development 

Programme, National Office, Regional Office or Support Office]. 

• Throughout each rotation, Fellows will be assigned project work and proposed activities, identified by each department. 

These assignments are intended to: 

• Broaden understanding of the international, NGO field of work 

• Provide opportunities to apply passion, interests and skills in a variety of business processes 

• Validate potential for professional leadership and personal career development, and 

• Identify a good fit between an individual’s skills and the needs of the departments throughout the partnership. 


• Network and collaborate with managers to secure and effectively maintain rotations 

• Negotiate proposed assignments; develop Performance Agreements and Terms of Reference 

• Project Management/Research-as defined in departments Terms of Reference 

• Ongoing proactive career development including mentoring, training and long term goal setting 

• Evaluate and provide feedback on each rotational assignment, and overall programme upon completion 

• Involve self in Professional Development Programme activities as apart of the People & Culture Department 

• Engage self in Department activities as member of their team 


REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent experience 

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint 

• Must have the ability to work independently as well as an effective team member. 

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and represent World Vision, in verbal and written forms 

PREFERRED:

• International humanitarian work 





Position Title: Global Real Estate Coordinator Application Deadline Date: 13 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Monrovia, CA Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012 

Region: North America Position End Date: 31 Dec 2012 

Requisition Category: Domestic Recruitment Priority: Need Within 2 Months 

Country Name: United States of America Program/Office Name: Global Real Estate 

City/Province: Monrovia, CA Employee Type: Contract Salaried 





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Purpose of this position is to support the global real estate team with day to day functions in managing the real estate database and development of the RE 

project portal. The ideal candidate will be collaborating and communicating with national offices globally to ensure validity and accuracy on asset information 

while managing the technology tools that are under development . The candidate needs to have outstanding technical (computer) skills and must be able to 

analyze and report information using various programs. Effective oral and written communication skills are essential in order to work with various ethnicities 

at all levels while providing excellent services to the partnership. The individual has to be a well organized self starter, yet a team player who can initiate and 

manage multiple task to and complete them efficiently with minimal supervision. The team member has to collaborate and work well with others and work 

well independently. 


• Data base management, reporting and accountability via the annual survey. The individual will analyze and validate data. 

• To ensure accurate information is provided, the individual will have to be persistent and communicate regularly with national office associates to 

obtain the necessary information. 

Will work with vendors to project manage the development of new technology initiative (RE Project Portal), while working to enhance existing 

technologies. 

• Responsibilities include training and support of those resources to the partnership via i.e web ex presentations, email, powerpoint etc. 

• Will manage the RE project portal and provide first level of technical support to the partnership offices. 

• Will assist the GRE team with global projects using the centralized platform. 


REQUIRED: 

• Technical School or College Degree 

• Proficient in using computers and very knowledgeable with Excel 

• Managing a data base via collecting, abstracting, and validating real estate data 

• 2+ years of project management experience 

• 4+ years of Work Experience 

PREFERRED: 

• Great oral and written communication skills 





Position Title: Reading Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor Application Deadline Date: 22 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Federal Way, WA, UK, Australia, Canada Position Start Date: 15 Feb 2012 

Region: North America Position End Date: 13 Feb 2015 


Country Name: United States of America Program/Office Name: Education & Life Skills 

City/Province: Federal Way, WA, UK, Australia, Canada Employee Type: Contract Salaried 





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*POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN EITHER WASHINGTON STATE, UNITED KINGDOM, AUSTRALIA OR CANADA AND ONLY 

CANDIDATES FROM THOSE LOCATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED* 


The Reading M&E Specialist expands WV’s global understanding of and contribution to reading and mathematics outcomes assessment and improves 

evaluation, documentation, credibility, and dissemination of our program results and policy initiatives. S/he ensures consistency and rigor in our evaluations 

across sites with a focus on early primary school and early childhood education programming. 


• Lead WV’s learning outcomes research, building capacity in the organization for evidence-driven reading improvement programming. 

• Lead World Vision efforts to generate and utilize reading assessment evidence to improve programs. Thoroughly test and build our program 

strategies in order to enable scale up of programs. 

• Build and oversee the Education & Life Skills portfolio of partnership-led reading improvement research projects. 

• Manage the adaptation of current reading tools and guidance to support any recommended changes in the compendium for use by field staff who 

further adapt and test these tools for use in their own contexts. 

• Support the evaluation of the school readiness, Grade 2, and functional reading assessments tools currently in WV’s compendium of indicators and 

manage consensus building around making recommendations that pay particular attention to sampling methods for subsequent editions of the 

compendium. 

• Lead the review of the education threshold WV has set for mandating reading improvement programming in WV program impact areas; i.e., the 

minimum proportion of child reaching desirable mastery of reading/literacy. 

• Provide oversight, vision and leadership to the application of partner-led reading improvement practices within WV structures as well as to any future 

Joint Venture in partnership with Save the Children. 

• Manage the engagement of global partners including IRA and Save the Children’s SUPER Fellows network to link assessment professionals and 

recognized reading researchers with WV NOs to build research capacity within WV ROs and NOs. 

• Represent World Vision in external technical networks to strengthen WV technical approaches to DME in consideration of relevant international 

standards. Position World Vision in the EGRA movement such that WV contributes to and draws from this inter-agency effort to establish baselines 

for given geographies on reading as a proxy for the quality of education. 

• Lead the provision of technical oversight to reading assessment publications fo r internal and external audiences. 


REQUIRED: 

• Master's Degree in Education at a minimum (doctorate preferred) 

• Thorough understanding of research design, sampling and both qualitative and quantitative 

• Advanced quantitative data analysis skills 

• 10 years experience in education development-related work in international settings. 

• 10 years experience with applied education or development related research 

• Prior experience supporting/mentoring junior researchers 

PREFERRED:

• Ability to measure the impact of literacy bridging programs that are trying to ease the linguistic interference involved in learning to read in a second 

langage. 

• Experience in measuring learning gains for older second change learners. 

• Field experience improving basic education in rural areas of least developed countries. 

• Experience partnering across institutional boundaries to measure and report on improved reading outcomes. 

• Experience in enabling community members themselves to engage in tracking the progress their children are making toward attaining functional levels 

of reading at appropriate age levels. 




Humanitarian Response: Southern Africa Livelihoods Emergency 

Response (SALER) 


Position Title: Senior Program Officer - ZW Application Deadline Date: 31 Jan 2012 

Position Location: Bulawayo Position Start Date: 01 Mar 2012 

Region: Africa\Southern Africa Position End Date: 28 Feb 2014 


Country Name: Zimbabwe Program/Office Name: WV ZIMBABWE 

City/Province: Bulawayo Employee Type: Expatriate 





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Provide technical and managerial oversight of the Programs Team for the planning, funding, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the respective World 

Vision grant programmes 


• Mentor and capacity build locally based programme officers to improve the quality and timeliness of their work 

• Conduct weekly team meetings to set key work objectives and priorities for the programmes team. 

• Conduct regular review sessions (90 days, 180 days and final evaluations) with individual staff to monitor their progress and performance against the

objectives established as part of the CFP process 

• Represent the World Vision Relief Programmes Team at regional HEA meetings as and when required 

• Be available for short-term secondments either with GRRT or at National Office level as and when is required in case of CAT III rapid onset 

emergencies. 

• Contribute towards the work of the programme quality coordination team within the HEA programme. 

• Assist the programmes team in identifying opportunities to solicit funding from the donor community (such as UN agencies, USAID, DFID, AusAID 

and EC), FPMG and WVI Support Offices; 

• Liaise with ADP managers and Relief (HEA) implementing and support (HAT, finance and Administration) departments, in designing program 

proposals, implementation frameworks that are in line with donor and WV Support Offices requirements; 

• Work closely with HAT in developing accountability structures and systems, through incorporating SPHERE, DNH AND LCP in all programs 

• Establish and maintain networks and partnerships with like minded organisations; 

• Conducting field visits, for the purposes of assessing if and ensuring that programs are managed in accordance with internal procedures, such as LEAP, 

SPHERE and HAP principles as well as in a manner that will promote good practice, maximise impact, encourage learning and maintain a high team 

spirit. 

• Ensure good donor and World Vision International Support Office relations. Through ensuring that WVZ meets all contractual obligations and 

achieves high quality planning and implementation levels 

• Liase with the M&E team and knowledge centre in conducting monitoring and evaluation, research and documentation 

• Contribute to the overall co-ordination and integration of relief and Area Development Program interventions. 

• Develop monthly, quarterly progress (narrative and financial) and annual program reports. 


REQUIRED: 

• Must be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development, etc. 

• Must have at least five years of experience working as Program Officer. 

• In-depth knowledge of project design and proposal writing. 

• Strong Managerial skills. 

PREFERRED: 

• Good understanding of the workings of major donors

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