Program Director (Country Representative)
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
World Vision, (www.wvi.org) the world's largest international Christian humanitarian aid organization, seeks a Program Director to lead our Russian Federation office, based in Nazran, Ingushetia . World Vision is committed to partnering with the people of the Russian Federation to enhance their lives today and to help enact sustainable solutions for the future of their communities, families, and children. Traditionally, the Russian Federation office has been a relief operation but is transitioning to recovery and development in the North Caucasus with active projects ongoing in Ingushetia, Daghestan and North Ossetia. Current activities focus primarily on five sectors – health, education, psychosocial assistance, peace-building and economic development (income generation). Relief and recovery programming includes a medical center with lab diagnostics capacity in Sleptsovskaya, Ingushetia; a community mobilization center in Prigorodny offering vocational training, youth development activities, as well as weekly community training events; and Child Friendly Spaces in Ingushetia and North Ossetia.
We are looking for a leader and manager with the following attributes:
Track record of significant and successful senior management and leadership experience
Knowledge and experience in one of the following: international development, emergency relief (domestic or international) and/or advocacy. Must demonstrate familiarity of the other two
Demonstrated understanding of the Russian Federation's political, social-economic and cultural context preferred.
Strong networking skills; previous experience building coalitions with bilaterals, multilaterals, government, foundations churches, the NGO community and corporations.
Knowledge of financial management, audit and compliance of multi-million USD budgets. Strong track record with donor agencies.
Masters degree or equivalent experience in management
Fluency in Russian preferred; working knowledge required
Successful candidate must show history of leading and managing large organizations with complex stakeholder environments. Candidate must be mature leader with proven track record in generating results. We are seeking committed and skilled professionals who share in our Core Values, Vision Statement, and Mission Statement, and in our passion to help others experience life in all its fullness.
World Vision, (www.wvi.org) the world's largest international Christian humanitarian aid organization, seeks a Program Director to lead our Russian Federation office, based in Nazran, Ingushetia . World Vision is committed to partnering with the people of the Russian Federation to enhance their lives today and to help enact sustainable solutions for the future of their communities, families, and children. Traditionally, the Russian Federation office has been a relief operation but is transitioning to recovery and development in the North Caucasus with active projects ongoing in Ingushetia, Daghestan and North Ossetia. Current activities focus primarily on five sectors – health, education, psychosocial assistance, peace-building and economic development (income generation). Relief and recovery programming includes a medical center with lab diagnostics capacity in Sleptsovskaya, Ingushetia; a community mobilization center in Prigorodny offering vocational training, youth development activities, as well as weekly community training events; and Child Friendly Spaces in Ingushetia and North Ossetia.
We are looking for a leader and manager with the following attributes:
Track record of significant and successful senior management and leadership experience
Knowledge and experience in one of the following: international development, emergency relief (domestic or international) and/or advocacy. Must demonstrate familiarity of the other two
Demonstrated understanding of the Russian Federation's political, social-economic and cultural context preferred.
Strong networking skills; previous experience building coalitions with bilaterals, multilaterals, government, foundations churches, the NGO community and corporations.
Knowledge of financial management, audit and compliance of multi-million USD budgets. Strong track record with donor agencies.
Masters degree or equivalent experience in management
Fluency in Russian preferred; working knowledge required
Successful candidate must show history of leading and managing large organizations with complex stakeholder environments. Candidate must be mature leader with proven track record in generating results. We are seeking committed and skilled professionals who share in our Core Values, Vision Statement, and Mission Statement, and in our passion to help others experience life in all its fullness.
How to apply
Send CV to: clark_bowers@wvi.org
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