National Director - World Vision in Lesotho

Your opportunity to use your world-class leadership skills to play a key role in effectively improving the lives of children and families of Lesotho

World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The National Director will strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of World Vision Lesotho Ministry as an effective member of the Partnership in line with Twin Citizenship principles to ensure high Ministry quality and high impact in the field. You will also be accountable for all of aspects of WV’s work in the country.

We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with our Christian values and ethos. You will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Strategy, Operating Plan and Long- and Short-Term Targets: Ensure there is a documented office strategy, Ministry strategies and operating plans with measurable short-term and long-term targets
• Leadership and Management of the office: 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
• Compliance and Country Legal environment: Ensure the office complies to local legal requirements and standards
• Financial Management and Financial and Operational Audit Compliance: Ensure efficient and effective organizational practices, that result in successful financial and operational audit scores
• Safety and Security, Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness: Develop and maintain capacity to mitigate and respond to natural and man-made emergencies


SKILLS REQUIRED INCLUDE:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management or social sciences (A Masters degree is preferred)
• At least 3 year experience in overseeing large government grant(s), its acquisition and donor engagement
• Experience in advocacy, national advocacy strategy development and leading campaigns
• Experience and/or understanding of matrix management.
• Ability to work and travel extensively in country of assignment as well as internationally (approximately 20-25% of working time)
Will you use your leadership skills to further “life in all its fullness” for children?

For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full job description and apply online by the closing date 04 May 2012. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

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Send CV to: clark_bowers@wvi.org
Application Deadline Date: 04 May 2012