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WORLD
VISION
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
NATIONAL
DIRECTOR GEORGIA
______________________________________________________________________________
REGION:
Date Prepared: 30.11.00
OFFICE
REPORTS
TO:Regional Vice President
______________________________________________________________________________
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
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