Position Title:
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Deputy National Director, Rwanda
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Application Deadline Date:
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17 Nov 2013
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Position Location:
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Kigali
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Position Start Date
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15 Dec 2013
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Region:
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Africa\East Africa
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Position End Date:
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14 Dec 2015
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Requisition Category:
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International
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Recruitment Priority:
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Need Immediately
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Country Name:
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Rwanda
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Program/Office Name:
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Rwanda
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City/Province:
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Kigali
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Employee Type:
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Contract
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Job Grade Level:
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18/172
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Recruitment Status:
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Actively Recruiting
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Is this a family post?
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Family - Spouse with Children
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Requisition Num:
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2013AFEFCHI-9BJJGC
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PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide executive leadership and coordination of the organizational strategic planning process while leading in the assurance of programmatic quality, excellence in execution, business development, and
support services functions of the organization in order to manage risk and compliance while attracting and securing funding to maintain continuity for the organization. Provide leadership and oversight for all
aspects of People & Culture (P&C) and Organizational Development with the primary aim of optimising organizational performance, sustaining the culture, ensuring alignment with World Vision`s (WV´s) Regional
& Global P&C Strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership / Management:
- Lead the strategy development process for the office with clear, measurable short-term and long-term targets.
- Ensure that Ministry strategies are aligned with Regional, Partnership strategic priorities and the country specific strategic guidelines / priorities.
- Coordinate the quality assurance meetings for the Senior Management Team and the Expanded Management Team and ensure agreed action plans are implemented.
- Provide leadership, coordination and evaluation of the organization’s strategic initiatives and special projects – particularly those requiring cross-functional teams whose participants are members of the Senior Management Team.
- Provide oversight and ensure that strategic leadership of the Programs Development, Quality Assurance and Support Services functions of the organization.
- Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity though lifestyle and work relationships, and provide spiritual guidance to staff on the Vision, Mission and WV Core Values, including countries with restricted religious context; Ensure that office leadership is capable to work in interfaith contexts and is familiar with World Vision’s commitments.
- Respect, value and promote gender, age, religious and ethnic diversity.
- Ensure excellent standards in the management of the human, financial, capital and technical resources of the organization, which includes inspiring and maintaining high standards of work and clear accountability to stakeholders.
- Engages direction with projects to providing encouragement and support to WV programs.
- Ensure
that initiatives directed to build capacity required to implement local
fundraising are included in the office capacity building plan.
People and Culture: - Provide leadership and accountability for the professional management and maintenance of the People & Culture Division and to provide leadership and supervisory support to the department through.
- Strategy Development & Planning, Develop strategic direction and priorities for P&C and Organizational Development (short, medium and long term). Ensure alignment of WV Rwanda with Regional and Global Centre P&C initiatives, procedures and policies. and L.E.A.D.E.R. strategy.
- Policy development.
- Performance Management & Capacity Building.
- Compensation &Total Rewards.
- Workforce Planning.
- Human Resource (HR) Administration.
- Employee Relations & Managing Diversity.
- Stewardship / Financial Management.
- HR Systems and Technology Design, develop and review P&C policies, procedures and systems for efficient people management.
- Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards.
- Ensure that the compensation infrastructure is aligned with WVI´s Total Rewards Philosophy.
- Develop national compensation and benefits strategies that attract, motivate, drive performance and recognise top talent.
- Provide oversight for the establishment/periodic review of the local salary scale and the ranges for each grade.
- Provide
strategic planning for movement of staff to appropriate positioning of
salary ranges.
Quality Assurance: - Provide leadership to ensure contextual programmatic and organizational standards are established and measured.
- To
ensure the organization has an established technical excellence and
quality assurance function orientated around World Vision’s three track
ministry while ensuring there is effective coordination of timely and
appropriate technical assistance in accordance with established standards
and norms for program quality and impact.
Advocacy and Representation: - Support the ND in the engagement and building of strategic alliances with the government of the country, major donor agencies, WV Partnership, non-governmental agencies, churches and media.
- Oversee the development and implementation of appropriate advocacy strategies to raise awareness of and advocate for change in- key issues within the specific context.
- Lead and facilitate strategies for the promotion of justice that look for the change of unfair structures that oppress those in need; Ensure WV is positioned as a leading NGO in promoting the well-being and rights of children within the country context to deserve public and stakeholders’ confidence and trust.
- Strengthen awareness of World Vision’s program both within and outside of the WV Partnership.
- Promote
WV’s brand internally and externally.
Other duties as assigned: - Deputise for the National Director (ND) in his absence.
- Work collaboratively with the ND regarding the engagement and integration of the local MFI.
- Work collaboratively with other Deputy NDs and regional staff from time to time.
- Participate in regional and partnership initiative as required.
- Attend and participate in the Senior Leadership Team meetings.
- Attend, participate or lead in morning devotions and weekly chapel services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Required:
- Master’s degree in Leadership, or any other related field.
- 8-10 years at Management/Leadership level, out of which at least three (3) years in a senior level position with demonstrated understanding of the workings of the WV Partnership.
- The holder of this position must be a results oriented leader who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
- S/he must also be adept at both strategic and future planning while ensuring daily support services operations are functioning smoothly and efficiently to support the ongoing integrated ministry. Solid public relations/compelling communication skills are a plus and must be a strong team player.
- The position holder should have a wide experience in leading strategic development in large or complex organizations with cross functional management experience.
- The position holder should have proven knowledge of and experience with the international donor community and the ability to effectively lead public and private acquisition efforts.
- The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
- He /she must also excel and be able to support others at public relations and be a strong team player.
- Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field.
- Travel: 30% Domestic/international travel is required.
- On call: after working hours in cases of emergency or high- level visitors delegation.
- Available to represent the ND at critical functions and moments as needed at times at short notice.
- Available
to serve on NO Leadership and/or Management Teams as requested.
Preferred: - 8-10 years at Management/Leadership level out of which at least three (3) years in a senior level position with demonstrated understanding of the workings of the WV Partnership.
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