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WORLD VISION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

NATIONAL DIRECTOR GEORGIA

 

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REGION:                                Date Prepared: 30.11.00

OFFICE

REPORTS TO:Regional Vice President

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

To lead, direct, develop, and manage the implementation of all aspects of World Vision’s ministry in Georgia as an effective member of the Partnership, and to ensure there is ministry impact of the highest, cost effective quality and accountability according to the relevant policies, protocols and standards of World Vision. 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

*            Uphold, promote, follow and apply the World Vision Core Values, Mission Statement and Covenant of Partnership in all aspects of World Vision’s ministry.   

*            Provide performance-based leadership that builds and motivates effective teams to achieve the complex scope of World Vision’s ministry and ensures accountability through appropriate performance management.

 *          Ensure that the entity functions in a complementary, cohesive manner where the principles of interdependence and twin citizenship guide the contribution made to the Partnership and the use of resources drawn from the Partnership. 

 *            Represent World Vision as an international Partnership of Christians to foreign and national government representatives, ministry partners, churches, non- government organizations (NGO’s), media, donors and community leaders, and maintain productive relationships with these people and be the World Vision representative and spokesperson to all publics, including the local and international media.

 *          Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, maturity and integrity as an  example to staff and to commend World Vision to various publics.

 ·           Develop and implement the country strategy, annual operating plans, and budgets to ensure that they are in accordance with World Vision’s Core Values, Mission Statement and relevant WV policies and protocols.  In particular be committed to holistic and integrated ministry as an expression of Christian witness and the power of the gospel in transformation.

*          Direct, manage and develop staff including:  hiring, orientation, training, and evaluation to ensure ministry impact of the highest, cost  effective quality, accountability and integrity. 

 *          Ensure gender and ethnic diversity at all levels according to relevant policies and guidelines.

 *          Ensure that staff security, child protection, risk management  and stress and trauma management protocols and procedures are developed and monitored.

 *          Ensure a relevant, timely and accurate  flow of management and operational  reports for the implementation of effective ministry according to program objectives and standards and to meet reporting standards of the support and donor partners and the Regional and Partnership offices as specified in the Covenant of Partnership.

 *            Exercise good stewardship over all resources (cash, GIK, food aid) by maintaining financial control, procedures and records, according to accountability standards required by World Vision International, local WV Boards, and donors.

 *          Ensure proper management and reporting  systems are established in the National Office in accordance with World Vision policy and procedures.  Advise staff on World Vision management practices, environment and systems.

 *            Develop and maintain capacity to respond promptly to all Category I and II emergency relief responses

 *          Ensure that all project proposals, reports, integrated audits and evaluations are reviewed and approved, taking relevant action to ensure impact and accountability standards are met.

 *            Support an effective World Vision National Office Advisory Council/Board to fulfill its governance responsibilities.   Through a Board development strategy and plan ensure that the entity is moving towards fully interdependent status in line with the National Boards Policy.

 *          Visit projects frequently to encourage, advise, build relationships, evaluate and inspect World Vision funded projects.

 *            Develop and monitor an effective national resource development strategy and plan that produces a locally generated funding base for ministry.

 *          Ensure that a productive and effective relationship is maintained with the RVP and the regional senior management team.

 *            Contribute to the Partnership both  funding and staff, through providing locally generated funds and national staff to regional and  international activities and programs, according to agreed practice.

 *          Ensure that spiritual formation for staff and board members results in regular worship, prayer and biblical reflection that leads to transformational ministry and spiritually active staff and board members. Further this witness into the work and community of World Vision in Georgia.

 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

 Requires knowledge of and commitment to World Vision, its history, objectives, ministries and systems, and its ethos, Mission Statement and Core Values.  Requires substantial management experience where there is evidence of both responsibility and accountability, including at least three years experience in holistic development work in a developing country. Must have financial management skills and experience. A commitment to team and capacity building.  Must have good knowledge  of the country’s culture and ability to communicate cross-culturally.  Requires good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal and team- based relationships with staff, partners and leaders at all levels.  Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation, conflict resolution and administrative abilities.  Requires ability to create an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship.  Requires a commitment to learning, including professional and spiritual growth.  Requires ability to travel approximately 20 weeks per year. Term of appointment is up to 3 years, with renewal subject to formal review. 

 

European candidates are invited to send their Letter of Intent and CV in English to:


European Recruitment
World Vision Germany
Att.: Dieter Osmers

Email: dieter_osmers@wvi.org 

Candidates should be in sympathy with World Vision’s Christian commitment and Core Values.

For more information and other international vacancies please visit our websites at:   www.wvi.org and  www.worldvision.de – Int’l Vacancies