Reference: 872-23R09012
Location: Africa - Kenya
Town/City: Nairobi
Application Deadline Date: 13-Jun-15
Category: Field Operations
Type: Fixed term, Full-time
International Role: Yes
Duration: 2+ Years
JOB DESCRIPTION
September 1, 2015 Start Date Preferred. 3-Year
Contract.
BACKGROUND
East Africa Region of World Vision International provides
oversight to the National Offices covering up to Nine (9) counties where World
Visions focus is predominantly programme implementation.
The 9 National Offices are: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda,
Burundi, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
have Boards at Intermediate level where National Directors report to both to
Regional Leader and the Local Board. The other offices are branches of World
Vision International with a full reporting relationship to the Regional Leader.
Ethiopia has an Advisory Council. Total regional budget is approximately $500
million per year with more than 6000 staff across the region.
The Regional Leader recognises that it is the responsibility
of National Offices to implement the whole mission of World Vision in their
respective countries. National Directors for each country report to the
Regional Leader and have a primary role of supporting, guiding, leading and
executing strategy to achieve the mission of World Vision.
To support the Regional Leader in providing primary focus
and guidance on strategic, governance and leadership issues, a Senior Director
for Operations (SDO) role was created to focus on operational issues, managing
the regional office functions and monitoring the National Office performance.
The reporting relationship of the SDO is matrix between Regional Leader and
Global Director, Field Operations.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To direct regional operations of World Vision, provide
leadership to National Directors and ensure effective management of ministry in
alignment with WVs Vision, Mission, Core Values and global strategic
directions. This includes all areas of operations including but not limited to;
strategy management, people management, financial resource management, risk
management, board and partnership engagement while at the same time managing
the performance and effectiveness of National Directors.
To represent, position, enhance and protect World Visions
ministry in the region both internally within the WV partnership and externally
to relevant audiences and bodies.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership: 25%
- Provide
strategic leadership to effectively deliver the whole mission through
National Offices and regional initiatives, in alignment with WV Vision,
Goals, Mission, Core Values, global strategy and regional strategic
priorities.
- Be
accountable for the development and periodic review of regional strategy
and priorities that clearly support the partnership strategic mandates,
objectives and priorities.
- Work
within the framework of the Regional Working Group to influence
Support/funding offices to provide resources in alignment with regional
and National Office priorities.
- Exercise
final authority over the allocation of resources across countries within
the region regardless of office status.
- Be
ultimately accountable for executive leadership in CHE II and III (Levels
2 and 3) responses, in liaison with regional HEA management.
- Serve
as WVI spokesperson at key regional forums (Internal and External).
- Develop
and build linkages with other organizations that facilitate the effective
delivery of ministry.
- Support
the Partnership Leader Global Field Operations in the effective management
and leadership of World Visions worldwide ministry operations and
contribute effectively to the Global Operations Leadership Team.
- Represent
the region in WV partnership senior management groups and forums.
Accountability & Stewardship: 15%
- Ensure
alignment to global strategy for self-funding and interdependent offices
within the region.
- Ensure
effective operations, ministry delivery and alignment of intermediate
branch, program and project countries within the region.
- Promote
and support the development of local resource generation in appropriate
offices within the region.
- Monitor
strategies for all offices within the region to maximize quality of
ministry.
- Monitor
alignment of Partnership policies and standards for all offices within the
region.
- Be ultimately
accountable for the implementation of Peer Review and Audit processes and
recommendations.
- Approve
country operating budgets and major capital expenditures.
- Ensure
planning processes enable National Offices to use available resources in
the best way to carry out agreed upon country strategies.
- Lead
the regional crisis management team.
Organizational Culture (aka promote the World
Vision way, and includes Conflict Resolution): 10%
- Provide
spiritual leadership, promote the Christian ethos of World Vision in the
region, and strengthen the spiritual development of all staff.
- Set
an example in strong personal Christian faith integrated in work and
encourage Christian growth among staff within the region.
- Ensure
WVs Christian ethos and values are properly contextualized in National
Offices within the region.
- Ensure
the highest achievement of ethical, moral and behavioural standards in
alignment with WV Christian ethos, code of conduct and behaviour protocol.
- Support
through prayer the life, work and relationships of the regional senior
leadership team and National Directors.
- Role
model servant leadership by personal example.
- Encourage
a positive and open style of leadership that enhances teamwork and develops
an effective performance management culture.
- Support
organizational change and improvement at strategic operational level.
- Ensure
the application of partnership conflict resolution processes to identify
and resolve conflicts between various entities at the lowest possible
level.
Leadership Development: 25%
- Ensure
adequacy of sectoral and management support skills needed to deliver the
ministry.
- Lead
the selection process for National Directors and present final
candidate(s) for approval to Partnership Leader Global Field Operations
for Program, Project, Branch and Intermediate offices; act as the
Presidents delegate as assigned in the selection of National Directors in
Interdependent offices.
- Oversee
recruitment, orientation, development and transition of NDs.
- Manage
performance of National Directors by regularly assessing, challenging and
supporting them (by distance and through periodic on-site travel) in line
with WV leadership development strategy.
- Mentor,
develop and guide National Directors in the areas of strategy, governance,
policy and protection of the WV brand and reputation.
- Give
specific attention to mentoring and supporting the regional senior
leadership team for spiritual growth and professional development.
- Create
enabling environment through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and on-site
observation of outcomes to ensure effectiveness of ND. Ensure succession
planning for National Directors and own position, by identifying women
and men with demonstrated potential for future leadership and support
their development.
Board Engagement: 20%
- Support
National Directors in the appropriate selection of members and the
development and functioning of Advisory Councils and Boards according to
approved Partnership standards and guidelines.
- Engage
with board chairs and NDs to ensure accountability of National Offices.
- Review
board documents and receive reports.
- Represent
WVI President on National Boards and Advisory Councils.
- Be
ultimately accountable for the implementation of Peer Review and Audit
processes and recommendations.
Other: 5%
- Carry
out other tasks and duties as may be assigned from time-to-time by the
Partnership Leader Global Field Operations.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- A
minimum of ten years experience providing strategic leadership as a senior
organizational leader, within the humanitarian industry. Five years (5)
senior leadership experience in Africa is required.
- Minimum
educational qualification of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
- A
minimum of five years (5) experience managing a multi-cultural leadership
team is required.
- Demonstrated
ability to work and lead successfully with conflict and post-conflict
contexts.
- A
heart and a passion for the region and its peoples.
- Demonstrated
ability to deal decisively with complex situations.
- Ability
to travel frequently both regionally and internationally (up to 40%) is
required.
- A
minimum of five years (5) experience working with an Advisory Council or
Board, either as a member, reporting to one or developing and advising an
Advisory Council or Board is required.
- Proven
track record of successfully coaching and mentoring executive level
leaders, either at a national, regional or global level.
- Experience
working in a matrix reporting environment.
- Working
knowledge and understanding of World Vision from a leadership perspecitve
is required.
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Language
- Basic
Conversation: English
- Business
Communications: English
- Fully
Fluent: English
Physical
No physical requirements
