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• Actively
  contribute to the development of strategy, directions and business plan
  for WV operations priorities (short, medium and long term).
• In
  charge of developing and leading the implementation of business/operations
  plans for programmes division in alignment with strategy and plans of
  other departments.
• Provide
  leadership and support, in close partnership with Resource Development
  Division for new programme development, improvement in programme quality
  and programme transition in line with business plan.
• Working
  in liaison with Resource Development Division and other internal subject
  experts in the solicitation, tracking and reporting on grants from major
  institutional donors – foundations, bi-lateral aid agencies, etc. – and
  contracts with other NGO partners.
• Develop
  and maintain mission driven sustainable programs and services using varied
  funding sources, consistent with the WVUs strategic plan. Work with Finance
  and Administration Director to create, monitor and report on progress of
  work plans and program budgets.
• Work
  closely with the ND and other Leadership team members to ensure full and
  timely execution of the NO AOPs and Budgets are achieved

• Provide
  strong and positive leadership to the operations department ensuring
  competent and motivated staff are hired, retained and developed in
  accordance with organisation policies.
• In
  charge of developing and implementing strategies for intentional and
  mutual learning among Programmes staff.
• Ensure
  programmes are closely, proactively and regularly supervised and monitored
• Model
  Christ-centered servant leadership and support spiritual development of
  his/her team
• Ensure
  that integrated programmes (Development, Humanitarian Emergency Affairs
  & Advocacy) are managed and executed well as per plans within time and
  budgets, meeting donor and community accountability and in line with
  organisation policies and guidelines.
• Ensures
  that integrated programmes are implemented using the most appropriate,
  affordable and culturally accepted technology and practices.
• Ensure
  programmes achieve Child Well-Being Outcomes in line with the
  organization’s Ministry Framework and Development Approach, and NOs
  strategic priorities and programme designs.
• Ensure
  Sponsorship standards are adhered to, as well as ensuring that child
  sponsorship is managed to achieve CWBT for transformation
• Contribute
  to the effective oversight of disaster management and HEA functions, based
  on Partnership protocols and standards including the development and
  implementation of a National Office disaster preparedness plan.
• Ensure
  that local level programming contributes to national level advocacy
  strategies.
• Ensure
  the WVU integrated Ministry programs are executed with excellence( with
  efficiency, and accountability) towards poverty eradication and
  facilitating empowerment leading to sustainable transformation
• Work
  closely with the finance unit to ensure planning and budgeting for project
  funding, are well executed.
• Advise,
  approve, and monitor operations budgets, funding, expenditures and
  execution
• Facilitate
  the Programme Capability Review and the implementation of the operational
  aspects of the Organizational Capacity Plan (OCP).
• Provide
  oversight to operational risk management, including ensuring the
  implementation and maintenance of core security requirements
• Act
  as a role model in advocating/promoting the organization and stakeholder
  transformation according to organization’s vision and core values.
• Manage
  large grants projects assigned.

• Provide
  Leadership to Technical Services unit to ensure quality programming,
  designs, monitoring, evaluation, reflection, learning and reporting of all
  WVU’s programme interventions according to WV (including LEAP and
  technical approaches) and global standards.
• Ensure
  that findings and recommendations from various accountability mechanisms
  such as Peer Review, Operational and Finance Audits, Programme evaluations,
  Programme Capability Review, are acted upon in a timely and effective
  manner.
• Ensure
  internal control systems are implemented to mitigate risks and ensure
  accountability
• Provide
  leadership and management and stewardship of donor and organizational
  resources under the Programmes Division responsibilities
• In
  close with support function heads, ensure provision of good quality
  services to programs, and programs in turn follow Partnership standards,
  policies and protocols, including all relevant sections of the Field
  Financial Manual.
• In
  close collaboration with P&C, ensure right program staff are
  recruited, retained, and provided with intentional opportunities,
  mentoring and coaching for development. Ensure that the Program me staffs
  based in remote locations receive appropriate care and support.
• Resource
  Acquisition and Management
• Provide
  support to Resource Development team including pre-positioning of World
  Vision with in-country donor representatives, responding to appropriate
  request for applications in coordination with relevant Support Offices and
  management of grant funded programmes.
• Participate
  in efforts to strengthen and build partnerships with other organizations
  aimed at fostering the development of collaborative projects;
• Provide
  support in funding negotiations with support offices and coordination with
  resource development teams.
• Manage
  donor concerns (government/private donors and support offices) ensuring
  proper resolutions for both parties have been reached

• Build
  and maintain effective communications and pro-active relationships with
  Support Office partners, including visits by donors.
• In
  coordination with National Director and Support Offices, develop and
  maintain pro-active relationships with bilateral and multilateral
  representatives in country.
• Work
  closely with the National Director, develop and maintain good
  relationships with national government ministries, other NGOs and the
  development sector in general.
• In
  coordination with the Senior Leadership team work closely with regional
  office directors in relation to implementation of Partnership initiatives,
  capacity building of national office staff and knowledge sharing within
  the region.
• In
  coordination with the National Director, and programme staff, participate
  in national level coalitions on specific advocacy issues.

• Deputize
  for the ND in his/her absence (as requested)
• Participate
  in regional and partnership initiatives as required
• Attend
  and participate in the Senior Leadership Team meetings.
• Attend,
  participate and/or lead in morning devotions and weekly chapel services
• Perform
  other duties as assigned.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Senior Programs Director vacancy should have at least
  ten years post graduate experience in a large organization in work
  involving planning, implementing and reporting on development and relief
  projects
• Five
  years managerial experience in Portfolio and Program Management with a
  thorough understanding of all areas of project management cycles in a
  complex, international development organization.
• Excellent
  track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and donor
  engagement for major government donors preferred.
• The
  incumbent 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
• Detailed
  working knowledge of WVI working systems, policies and standards will be
  an advantage

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