World Vision has administrative functions in three countries in North America: The United States, Canada and Mexico. These administrative functions employ staff who help deliver services, exercise stewardship, and sustain the international work the broader World Vision organisation does around the globe.
World Vision also has fundraising (Support) offices located in: Canada and the United States. To pursue career and internship opportunities with one of our fundraising (Support) offices in the North America, visit: World Vision Fundraising / Support Offices
*Please submit your CV in English.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
VisionFund International (VFI) is seeking a full-time Senior Philanthropy Officer to support fundraising efforts in North America preferably based in Federal Way, WA. The Senior Philanthropy Officer will support fundraising efforts in North America. The role is designed to manage the day-to-day operations that support fundraising efforts for microfinance and financial inclusion in collaboration with the WV US and WV Canada support offices. Also support the North America Fundraising Manager in executing a fundraising strategy designed to help support WVUS and
WV Canada Philanthropy teams in the cultivation and servicing of existing donors, as well as collaborating to attract new prospects for economic empowerment and financial inclusion. The World Vision’s Economic Empowerment and Financial Inclusion programs are designed to help lift people out of poverty and into sustainable economic growth, with the ultimate goal of improving the well-being of children around the world.
The role will be set in a fast-paced and demanding environment, and requires strong relationship building skills, confidence, initiative, creative problem-solving, marketing experience, and attention to detail; as well as strong negotiation and influencing skills. The role will interact with various internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to the support offices’ philanthropy, programs and finance teams, VFI’s marketing and communications, operations, finance and other global centre teams. The successful candidate will also serve as deputy for the North America Fundraising Manager in her absence, and should be comfortable representing VisionFund internally, as well as externally. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordination and Administrative Support:
Coordinate the day-to-day execution and operationalization of fundraising and program agreements existing between WV US Philanthropy and Private Funding, and VisionFund.
Work in Coordination of WVUS EE Coordinator to provide regular and accurate financial projections and pipeline.
Organize and coordinate donor engagements including engagement notes.
Track donor engagements and action items.
Regularly work in partnership with WVUS EE Coordinator to ensure VFI-WVUS synchronization.
Support North America Fundraising Manager with fundraising needs on a day-to-day basis.
Engage with Philanthropy Alliance in building product confidence for VFI products.
Support North America Fundraising Manager in supporting Philanthropy Alliance SO’s in VF fundraising.
Serve as a deputy to the North America Fundraising Manager when the Manager is away. In Manager’s absence, represent VFI to WVUS, WV Canada and external audiences.
Marketing and Engagement:
Act as liaison between marketing and fundraising to ensure correct tone and messaging for North America audiences.
Develop and distribute VFI donor touch points to be used by Relationship Managers in North America.
Deliver on the donor promise by facilitating timely project proposals, reports and other inspiring information suitable for major donors by working with WV US and WV Canada teams, as well as internal VFI teams.
Create and design project flyers and donor-facing reports.
Event Support:
Meeting coordination and planning.
Communication with North America fundraising teams during event planning and follow-up.
Technical support for remote meetings.
Assistance in ppt creation and video materials to support donor engagement.
Manage logistics for in-person meetings (i.e. flights, accommodation, resources etc.)
Reporting:
Help launch savings group reports as a new fundraising initiative.
Track, format, and distribute savings group reports.
Prepare monthly pipeline reporting for fundraising support and planning.
Liaise with MFI offices in order to produce country-specific updates for key high net-worth donors.
Consolidate global reporting inputs from MFIs to produce high quality donor reporting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Three years of non-profit project management or philanthropy support experience.
Basic understanding of the workings of major philanthropy donors.
Good understanding of World Vision standards, Strong coordination, capacity building and facilitation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, and scheduling.
Familiarity with campaign management.
Ability to design and create donor-facing flyers and reports.
Solid written and verbal communication skills are required.
Financially numerate and able to work on budgets, scorecards and data analysis – numeracy at bachelor degree level is required (could have been gained through study or work experience).
Understanding of forecasting methods and the ability to break down multi-year funding into a month-by-month forecast.
Intercultural awareness skills.
Experience providing financial and administrative support in a fundraising, development or corporate sales environment including budget monitoring.
Experience of using a variety of information systems and consolidating financial data into user-friendly formats.
Proven diplomatic skills – ability to work with senior staff, ability to influence and negotiate, ability to manage expectations of stakeholders including donors and potential donors.
Experience of tracking financial performance (e.g. income against targets) and reporting on KPIs.
Commitment to team working.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations or related field.
2-3 years in working in philanthropy or marketing.
2-3 years working for a multi-cultural, international, organization.
English fluency and Spanish language skills would be an advantage.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Writing skills, creativity and flexibility to tailor communications to individual donors/ different markets.
Fundraising knowledge and cultural awareness, ideally gained through experience in an international fundraising context.
Understanding of economic empowerment, particularly microfinance, and technical products for communicating with the public.
Experience managing relationships with senior professionals who are volunteering in the charity sector.
Work experience in an international organization with colleagues in multiple countries.
Experience of the organization of field visits in developing countries.
Work experience in international development / marketing / fundraising / project management.
Experience of fundraising, finance or administration in a Christian non-profit organization.
Experience of training others, including across language barriers and different cultures.
Work Environment/Travel:
The position requires ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Ability to use computer, attend meetings, travel abroad.
*Preferred position location: Monrovia, California (US). Other locations: Federal Way, WA; Washington DC or anywhere in the Latin America & Caribbean Region where WV/VF is registered to operate.
*Location should be Monrovia, Federal Way, DC or in the LAC region where WV/VF are based
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Program Funding Officer will provide support to the fund raising acquisition and financial management team for VisionFund in GC, North America and LACRO MFIs. Under the leadership of the Global Funding Director, the PO will support in the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of respective program activities. The PO position will focus on team coordination, support program writing and design, as well as ensuring regular project reporting and donor compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Takes lead in coordinating acquisition and management of funding in the Latin America Region. Coordinates project design, implementation, and evaluation with all LACRO MFI teams using the defined processes.(40%)
Funding Acquisition:
Supports the development of concept papers and prepare proposals for grants and major donors, in coordination with technical specialists, finance and procurement staff and Support Offices.
Research and assess funding opportunities for MFIs (Microfinance Institution) in the region.
Work with MFIs to assess funding needs and opportunities to develop strategies to acquire appropriate funding and follow up these funding requirements with WV Support Offices and donors.
Project Monitoring and Management.
Monitor project progress ensuring goals and objectives are achieved and non-financial grant requirements are adhered to.
Ensure that program implementation is in line with donor and relevant WVI/VFI internal standards and policies.
Support MFIs and ensure project impact reports are of high quality and submitted on time.
Supports the building of capacity of MFI staff to manage projects in line with donor and VFI standards.
Ensure contracts are reviewed and risks managed and funds flow effectively to MFIs.
Ensure alignment with WV’s established external engagement, GAM, partnering steps, and response strategies.
Participates in networking and collaborative forums & meetings with partners and donors as required.
Prepare monthly, annual and end-of-project donor reports as necessary working with Support Offices and donors to ensure reporting meets donor requirements.
Act as a link with the fundraising and finance departments to ensure the accurate compiling/collating of grant and major donor management reports.
End Results Expected
Increased MFI income through Program Funding.
Secured pipeline of Program Funding income for current and future FYs (Fiscal Year).
Identified priority donors and established relationships with them.
VFI and MFI donor funded projects procedures in place.
Reporting on management of projects in place.
Projects are managed on time and reports submitted in timely fashion.
Takes the lead on providing overall co-ordination of the Fundraising team, supporting on reporting and planning team meetings (30%)
Fundraising Program/Project Support:
Assist with planning periodic off-site and virtual team meetings and orient team members on the use of WV/VFI procedures and policies related to travel including the completion of travel authorization forms, expense reporting and use of on-line filing/reporting systems.
Support the preparation of quarterly board and team internal implementation reports against plan.
Provide administrative support and assistance to team members as needed including, but not limited to organizing meetings, conference calls, interfacing with VFI databases, filing, formatting, etc.
Co-ordination of Quarterly investors report (data gathering and report design) – supported by the Engagement & Comms team.
Provide assistance to other team members in the development and maintenance of larger more complex fundraising projects.
Provides administrative support to team directors.
Pastoral support to the wider team including tracking on team welfare and implementation of actions related to this as part following up on Our V.
End Results Expected
Team meetings are well planned and coordinated
Fundraising team members feel well supported by the coordinator
Team has information readily available when they need it
Events, meetings and donor trips are well organised
Takes lead in coordinating acquisition and management of funding at VFI for Global projects (30%)
Funding Acquisition:
Supports the development of concept papers and prepare proposals for grants and major donors, in coordination with technical specialists, finance and procurement staff and Support Offices.
Research and assess funding opportunities for VisionFund in areas such as insurance, WASH, cash based programming, climate and other financial inclusion products
Work with VFI stakeholders to assess funding needs and opportunities to develop strategies to acquire appropriate funding and follow up these funding requirements with WV Support Offices and donors
Project Monitoring and Management
Monitor project progress ensuring goals and objectives are achieved and non-financial grant requirements are adhered to
Ensure that program implementation is in line with donor and relevant WVI/VFI internal standards and policies.
Work with Regional Programme Funding Managres and MFIs and ensure project impact reports are of high quality and submitted on time
Supports the building of capacity of VFI staff to manage projects in line with donor and VFI standards
Ensure contracts are reviewed and risks managed and funds flow effectively to MFIs or VFI department
Ensure alignment with WV’s established external engagement, GAM, partnering steps, and response strategies.
Participates in networking and collaborative forums & meetings with partners and donors as required.
Prepare monthly, annual and end-of-project donor reports as necessary working with Support Offices and donors to ensure reporting meets donor requirements
End Results Expected
Increased MFI income through Program Funding.
Secured pipeline of Program Funding income for current and future FYs.
Identified priority donors and established relationships with them.
VFI and MFI donor funded projects procedures in place.
Reporting on management of projects in place.
Projects are managed on time and reports submitted in timely fashion.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations or related field.
Certification in finance and grant management.
Training in Microfinance.
3+ years relevant working experience.
Experience in project design and proposal writing.
Basic understanding of the workings of major donors, such as USAID, UN, CIDA, Aus Aid etc.
Good understanding of World Vision standards, Strong coordination, capacity building and facilitation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, and scheduling.
Solid written and verbal communication skills are required at bachelor degree level (could have been gained through study or work experience) e.g. for report writing.
Financially numerate and able to work on budgets, scorecards and data analysis – numeracy at bachelor degree level is required (could have been gained through study or work experience).
Understanding of forecasting methods and the ability to break down multi-year funding into a month-by-month forecast.
Basic understanding of the workings of major donors, such as USAID, UN, CIDA, Aus Aid etc.
Intercultural awareness skills and Spanish language skills.
Additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position:
Experience providing financial and administrative support in a fundraising, development or corporate sales environment including budget monitoring.
Experience of using a variety of information systems and consolidating financial data into user-friendly formats.
Proven diplomatic skills – ability to work with senior staff, ability to influence and negotiate, ability to manage expectations of stakeholders including donors and potential donors.
Experience of tracking financial performance (e.g. income against targets) and reporting on KPIs.
Commitment to team working.
Proven proactivity e.g. in spotting trends in data or suggesting improvements to processes.
Minimum of three years’ experience in this sector.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Writing skills, creativity and flexibility to tailor communications to individual donors/ different markets.
Fundraising knowledge and cultural awareness, ideally gained through experience in an international fundraising context.
Understanding of microfinance and technical products for communicating with the public.
Management accounting knowledge and experience of grant or project accounting.
Knowledge and experience of how microfinance works.
Written and Oral Fluency in both Spanish and English.
Ability to act on own initiative and deliver against plan.
Ability to think innovatively.
Experience managing relationships with senior professionals who are volunteering in the charity sector.
Work experience in an international organization with colleagues in multiple countries.
Experience of the organization of field visits in developing countries.
Work experience in international development / marketing / fundraising / project management.
Experience of fundraising, finance or administration in a Christian non-profit organization.
Experience of training others, including across language barriers and different cultures.
Work Environment / Travel:
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
*Preferred position location: New York, NY. Other possible locations within the United States of America or Canada where WVI is registered to operate.
*Please submit your CV in English.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Director, Foreign Exchange and Risk will oversee Global Treasury’s foreign exchange risk management function and support Partnership entities to manage other aspects of financial risk, including but not limited to yields, inflation and capital markets concerns. The leader of this critical business function will participate with Global Treasury management in senior-level finance meetings to identify the scope and breadth of global financial risk, coordinate multiple financial risk specialties to determine appropriate strategies to meet Partnership objectives, and oversee execution of such strategies. Coordinating such strategies represents a tremendous challenge given differences in structures, relationships and resources, but it will be critical nonetheless for the Director, Foreign Exchange and Risk to understand Partnership objectives enough to determine potential risk exposures and recommend (and coordinate) strategies for execution. Furthermore, they will represent the Partnership’s global financial risk function before banks and brokerages, ensuring the pricing and availability of financial risk products and services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Educating and advising National Offices, WVI branches and other Partnership entities, including VisionFund, to understand the implications of foreign exchange risk on their businesses.
Determining planning rates to be used for budgeting and forecasting purposes, including foreign exchange rates, yields and inflation rates, as appropriate for each Partnership entity’s context.
Overseeing Global Treasury’s management of foreign exchange exposures through spot and forward hedging, including managing market orders and call levels where appropriate;
Managing Global Treasury’s counterparty risk, including ensuring counterparty credit facilities are sufficient for World Vision’s needs and maintaining a counterparty risk strategy (allocation due to capabilities based on credit risk exposure by duration).
Supporting Global Treasury’s continual process improvement efforts under the guidance of the Global Assistant Treasurer.
Overseeing board- and management-level reporting with regards to foreign exchange risk management performance; and
Supporting other financial risk concerns throughout the Partnership as appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Minimum seven to ten years’ experience in financial risk management and risk-based trading, or (ii) master’s degree in finance or related, and three to five years’ experience in financial risk management and risk-based trading.
Demonstrated ability to utilize Bloomberg for financial and market analysis.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including both listening and speaking.
Interest in developing professional relationships (both internal and external to the Partnership), for the purpose of advancing the global financial risk management function.
Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field.
Understanding of portfolio management, including assessing potential investments considered for inclusion in Partnership portfolios, rebalancing existing portfolios according to agreed parameters, and determining appropriate strategies for the numerous investment climates in which the Partnership is present.
Experience assessing potential risk management strategies according to fundamental and technical considerations.
Experience in, or working knowledge of, asset/liability management.
Demonstrated ability to manage personnel, work with peers in a collaborative environment, and support senior management.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Familiarity with Bloomberg, Kyriba, and other systems often utilized in corporate treasury environments.
CFA, CTP, CMT, or similar certification.
Master’s degree in finance or related field.
Ability to speak multiple languages and/or experience working overseas preferred.
Familiarity with a corporate treasury or corporate finance environment.
Experience reading legal agreements related to financial contracts and/or relationships (in particular, understanding key business terms and risks).
Work Environment/Travel:
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
Preferred Location: Washington D.C, United Kingdom, South Africa.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Global Compensation Director is responsible for ensuring that World Vision’s compensation programs are aligned with the organization’s objectives and attract, reward and retain employees across the Partnership. The leader will drive a global compensation strategy that is balanced with other rewards of working at World Vision and provides focus on internal equity, external competitiveness, financial stewardship and legal requirements.
This leader is responsible for developing, implementing, administering, and maintaining compensation programs, policies, and procedures across the World Vision International (Global Centre) employee population and International Assignees (IAs). As part of this direct management, this person will also oversee and provide the preparation of compensation data for senior leadership analyses directly and working with an outside consultant.
This leader also plays a critical role in collaborating with decentralized Regional and National offices to ensure that they offer competitive and fair compensation that meets the World Vision global policies. The role provides leadership and advisory expertise to help educate and enable Field Offices in obtaining, analysing and managing market best practices and survey data to set up and manage their local compensation plans.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead team to be Trusted Advisors and Subject Matter Experts (25%):
Provide hands-on leadership and expertise to develop global compensation function with direct reports and decentralized indirect P&C colleagues (business partners (BPs), talent acquisition (TA), payroll, and other Field Office (FO) employees) across the Partnership to deliver global compensation policies that attract, engage and retain great talent.
Provide expertise and guidance for team and indirect P&C colleagues to solve escalated and the most difficult compensation-related challenges.
Lead and collaborate with Global Centre and Regional P&C on global and local responses to regulatory authorities.
Partner closely with Mobility leader to ensure competitive and affordable total compensation packages including full reviews of allowances, tax advantages, etc.
Lead team to set up Community of Practice to provide content and regular cadence of keeping decentralized P&C compensation/rewards partners connected for learning, sharing ideas and best practices.
Design and deliver training to develop compensation capabilities across the Partnership especially focused on compensation/rewards partners.
Provide regular feedback and inspiration to team members following the Partnering for Performance program.
End Results:
The team will be recognized and called upon as Trusted Advisors to assist with challenging compensation issues.
A network of contacts across the Partnership who can provide local data and information for global analysis and back each other up with support when necessary.
Increased credibility and trust in P&C as value adding partners across the Partnership.
P&C across the Partnership becomes more aware of the importance of consistent processes for job evaluation, survey participation, developing structures, etc. which leads to more efficient and compliant programs and reduced risk to the Partnership.
Increased transparency of compensation methods which leads to better communication with managers and employees.
Standardized methods and content to educate leadership, individual executives, managers and other areas of P&C of the competitiveness and compliance of our compensation programs.
Strong collaboration and camaraderie across the Total Rewards & Mobility team as well as extended P&C partners.
Mobility expert expands compensation knowledge.
Provide competitive and compliant pay programs that attract, engage and retain great talent (25%):
Update and maintain global compensation philosophy, policies and procedures with others across P&C, Legal, Finance, Tax, etc.
Develop, benchmark and maintain Global Centre and International Assignee (IA) salary structures at competitive levels. Build Field Office structures as needed and when resources are available.
Review, update and maintain methods and policies to support the use of consistent practices for documenting job descriptions and conducting job evaluations across the global Partnership.
Develop methods for collecting, reviewing and maintaining proposed regulatory requirements and legislation related to compensation.
Develop central methods of maintaining and monitoring internal data for team results as well as across the Partnership, e.g., adherence to policies, salary structures, pay equity analysis, external competitiveness, compliance, etc.
Participation in and response to internal audits.
End Results:
Increased compliance and reduced risk through collaboration and updated regulatory data, policies and procedures as well as partnership with global audit function.
Consistent and equitable offers with reduction of risk related to new hire compression.
Improved ability to attract, engage and retain great talent with competitive pay.
Improved ability to identify potential regulatory and other issues before they become a problem.
Clear understanding of measures that matter across the compensation function to demonstrate contributions of the team and ability to provide competitive pay.
Design Systems and processes that support delivery of best practices and competitive compensation (25%):
Lead compensation workstream for implementation of Workday solution across decentralized global Partnership.
Collaborate across global P&C to develop a global job architecture with consistent global levelling, internal titles and survey matching.
Develop and implement consolidated global survey participation strategy, standards and tools to gain efficiencies and economies of scale in pricing, participation and consistent methods of using survey data.
Lead process of replacing current global job evaluation system planned for sunset in 2022.
Lead annual merit process across GC population and develop ways to support and monitor merit processes across the Partnership.
End Results:
More efficient P&C and manager experience related to compensation processes and approvals, including determining career level for new and existing jobs, promotion and new hire offers, merit review process, etc.
Increased accuracy of compensation data and reports necessary for decision making.
Greater collaboration across the Partnership through global processes and access to decentralized data.
Potential cost savings in salary surveys as well as efficiencies when used consistently.
Replacement of global job evaluation system with buy-in across key groups of P&C and leaders.
Executive compensation managed effectively to retain great leaders (25%):
Perform management reporting and analysis related to senior management pay.
Conduct competitive benchmarking analysis for executive population including individual pricing as needed.
Create and update database and reports of all employees in Director level and above to proactively spot issues and propose solutions.
Liaise with external consultant and Support Offices to compile reports required for the board of directors and/or external entities.
Partner with Mobility Leader and work with TA, BPs and local P&C to advise on senior leadership remuneration as well as offers and contract renewals when necessary.
Develop leader education materials to better understand their compensation and allowances packages, especially for International Assignees, as well as the broad-based compensation practices.
End Results:
Leadership roles of all types (ExL, PL, RL, SDO, ND, etc.) receive fair and equitable compensation packages that are compliant with regulatory executive compensation and tax requirements.
Leaders understand the different pay structures within World Vision (HISS, L-IM, Local) as well as differentials and allowances (G&S, transport, shelter) and how they are determined, creating trust in our total rewards program.
Confirmed salary and remuneration that are within the expectations of our internal accountability reporting and external Intermediate Sanctions reporting for Safe Harbour.
Talent Acquisition is able to attract key leaders with competitive packages and confidence that these effectively represent the relevant talent markets and are internally equitable.
Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager (limited).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
English required.
10 years’ experience serving as a compensation professional including considerable experience in a large, international organization that stretches across multiple continents.
5+ years leading compensation team.
2-3+ years of experience focused on executive and/or leadership compensation.
A strong client focus with outstanding judgment, critical thinking, along with strong verbal and written skills.
Must be detail-oriented with demonstrated project management capabilities and excellent prioritization skills. Require a well-organized and self-directed individual who is results focused and a team player.
A strong knowledge of Excel, and report writing software along with depth in data analysis.
Must have experience implementing a global compensation solution, preferably Workday.
Must have hands-on deep experience in job evaluations and market pricing.
Must have experience designing and managing executive and International Assignee remuneration packages.
Must have a reputation for being a good mentor and partner across field teams sharing best practices and helping to develop analytical and compensation skills of peers and colleagues.
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another related field.
Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
MBA or other advanced degree related to international non-profit studies.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP or other HR certifications.
Workday core and advanced compensation courses.
Korn Ferry/Hay Job Evaluation methods or other global job evaluation systems.
Implementation of a global job architecture.
Ability to work in an office environment.
Work Environment / Travel:
Ability to travel up to 10% internationally.
Location: US based Remote. Preferred location: Washington D.C, Los Angeles California.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Global Benefits Director is responsible for ensuring that World Vision’s global benefit programs are aligned with business objectives, meet legal requirements and achieve a balance between being externally competitive, meeting employee needs and managing internal cost constraints. This leader is responsible for the global benefits strategy as well as developing, implementing, administering, and maintaining benefits programs, policies, and procedures across the World Vision International employee population including full responsibility for US and International Assignees (IAs) employee plans as well as supplemental plans in the UK.
This leader also plays a critical role in collaborating with decentralized Regional and National offices to ensure that they offer benefits that meet the World Vision global standards while also working with the Global Risk & Insurance team to coordinate information and operationalize global insurance plans across the offices around the world. The leader plays an important advisory role to help educate and set up programs to assist offices in securing and maintaining cost effective and comprehensive health and welfare programs as well as retirement savings benefits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Global Strategy, Engagement and Communication - Engage with P&C benefit responsible parties, to collaboratively design global benefits strategy, ensuring alignment to the People & Culture strategic initiatives (20%):
In partnership with P&C responsible parties build out an ongoing governance model/approach designed to foster agreement, commitment and accountability.
Participate in design and ongoing updates of the Total Rewards Strategy providing insights and guidance as it relates to all health & welfare benefits.
Develop an ongoing communication strategy ensuring benefits are well received, understood and add value to the employee value proposition
Provide leadership and market based global subject matter expertise managing a team of 2 employees, sharing the work where necessary, especially during busy times such as Open Enrolment in the US. Leads through collaboration with many other internal colleagues to get things done.
End Results:
Trusted advisor to all levels of leadership and colleagues on all benefits related topics across the Partnership
A network and regular connections with all P&C benefit responsible parties keeping all abreast of developments, conducting training, and co-creating solutions across functions, regions and countries
Best practices sharing and education across functions, regions and countries to deliver most effective and cost-efficient programs in direct delivery locations (US & UK) and capability development and adivse for in-direct delivery locations (Regional and National offices)
Increased tracking, reporting and adherence to World Vision global standards for benefits provided to all employees worldwide
Regional scorecards of adherence to global minimum standards policies.
Select and manage vendor relationships with and through collaboration with direct reports, global procurement partner(s), Global Insurance team and Regional/National P&C colleagues. Apply current market best practices to (20%):
Identify best-in-class providers
Implement RFP processes
Review contracts for coverage details
Conduct benefit cost analyses
Negotiate annual renewals and new contracts
Track service level agreements (SLAs) & ROI and more.
End Results:
Highly valued benefits for very competitive prices to support the attraction and retention of best-in-class talent globally.
Delegation of some workload during peak cycle times to broker staff or potential need for additional staff coverage.
Manage Open Enrolment and ongoing benefits and Wellness program delivery for the US and IA employees as well as limited programs for UK (15%):
Deliver an enrolment process that is on time, accurate, well communicated and provides an easy user interface for a positive employee experience
Ensure compliance and manage all regulatory updates related to ACA, , HIPPA and other regulations
Collaborate with benefits providers and others to deliver high impact, engaging wellness programs
Set up Shared Services Centre (SSC) (internal or external) to provide Benefits Administration support as first point of contact for employee needs and concerns. Work closely with them ensuring ongoing development of their understanding and ability to address and resolve employee benefit issues. Develop mapping for second and third level escalated employee benefit issues.
Collaborate with Staff Care team for wellness program ideas and connections especially related to stress management and EAP programming.
End Results:
Best-in-class communication and delivery of benefits and wellness programs reinforces the employee experience and value they receive as a very important part of their total rewards. This should impact retention of great talent as well.
Improvements in health also impacts insurance utilization and expenses in our self-funded programs.
Risk avoidance through ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes affecting benefits, especially in the US.
Manage projects surrounding the development of new tools to streamline and/or automate the management and execution of benefits programs and education of Regional and National P&C partners (15%):
Open enrolment tool(s) for US, IA and relevant UK employees.
Collecting and reporting benefits program participation, employee satisfaction and return on investment.
Interfacing any external tools with payroll and HCM system(s).
Other systems as necessary.
End Results:
The time required to ensure compliance with policies and local government agencies is minimized, allowing more time to focus on strategy and continuing development of regional and national programs for competitive advantage in hiring great talent
Automated reporting of participation and satisfaction will help measure ROI, have direct impact on program quality and help with analysing and developing business cases for change
Automation should also allow for tracking of National and Regional offices’ adherence to global Health & Welfare Minimum Standards, set by the global Board of Directors, which would allow the team to provide more advise to help Field Offices secure the benefits needed to stay compliant.
Manage all aspects of a multi-million-dollar global benefits budget (10%):
Monitor growth in benefits costs and negotiate with vendors, including a “most favourable pricing clause” ensuring alignment with our non-profit NGO budget & philosophy, while maintaining best in class benefits.
Adhere to purchasing guidelines for setting up and approving vendors and payments.
Collaborate with finance to confirm cross-charge percentages to be included in the global budget planning for countries with IAs as well as all Global Centre employees.
Administer cross-charge actions to move expenses from TR budget to local offices where costs are incurred.
End Results:
High value benefits at lowest possible costs for WVI and employees to continue to provide competitive advantage in attracting and retaining great talent.
Close collaboration with finance so no surprises and expenses occur as planned.
Communication of benefits expense charges for annual budget planning will be timely and transparent.
Invoices paid on time as per agreements with vendors.
Additional (20%):
Collaborate with regional counterparts on global and local responses to regulatory authorities.
Participate with the Pension Committee to maintain effective fiduciary responsibilities over the investment funds. Represent WVI during cash balance plan termination.
Support the management of relocation and repatriation processes for IAs, secondments and any other long-term assignment employees.
Support the management of WVI Our Health, Staff Assistance and support for Life-threatening Illnesses and Global Life Insurance Programs all provided in non-US locations.
Support management of WVI Business Travel, International SOS and Medfit Health Risk Assessments.
Set the strategy for global paid time off policies and programs as well as leave of absence programs.
Ensure participation in benefits surveys to measure the comparison to market for current programs.
Other related duties may be assigned at manager discretion.
End Results:
Effective management of team, indirect partners and WVI resources will provide ability to maintain competitive benefits to attract and retain great talent and allow them to keep their focus on delivering the best possible programs to support children in need.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
10 years’ experience serving as a global benefits professional in a multinational organization that stretches across multiple continents
3+ years of experience working with US benefits.
3+ years of experience managing others, both as direct reports and through collaborative teams as a project leader and subject matter expert.
Solid understanding of global benefit and pension laws, processes, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
A strong change agent with a client focus, outstanding judgment and critical thinking, along with strong verbal and written skills.
Exemplary business acumen and presentation skills with the proven ability to interact with leaders on a regular basis.
Innovator with the ability to streamline process and utilize technology for best practices.
Detail-oriented with demonstrated project management capabilities and excellent prioritization skills. Require a well-organized and self-directed individual who is results focused and a team player.
Intermediate knowledge and hands on usage of Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong skills in setting up analyses to help build business cases using data to illustrate key points.
Must have a reputation for being a good mentor and partner sharing best practices and helping to develop analytical skills of peers and colleagues.
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another related field.
Global benefits certification (or equivalent).
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
PHR, SPHR or similar broad HR certification
Compensation discipline exposure
Ability to work in an office environment.
English required.
Work Environment / Travel:
Ability to travel up to 10% internationally.
*Position location to be determined by home country of successful candidate in a jurisdiction (US state or country) where WVI is registered to operate.
*Please submit your CV in English.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Senior Policy Advisor, Economic Justice will provide analysis of trends and opportunities in relation to how the needs and rights of children can and should be addressed through various forms of funding from global, regional and national level sources, debt relief, taxation and private capital. This analysis will be used to develop recommendations for child focused policy action in regard to all forms of development financing in support of the Sustainable Development Goals, and, as such, World Vision’s Global Impact Framework. This analysis will support Advocacy & External Engagement (A&EE) advocacy objectives for the Global Campaign, the 2030 Agenda, as well as objectives of Support
Offices (SOs) in relation to Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Regional Offices (ROs)/Field Offices (FOs) regarding domestic resource mobilization/public financing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analysis of and reports developed on Official Development Assistance (ODA), taxation/public financing, private sector investment and other forms of Financing for Development (FfD) and their impact on the financing of child focused policies. Develops policy positions and products that relate to the achievement of child related SDGs and WV child well-being objectives.
Represent World Vision, and/or support representation of World Vision leaders at priority external forums, events, networks and with priority stakeholders to promote agreed policy positions.
Lead and collaborate with SO, RO and FO colleagues on research and policy development on FfD. Creates a process to engage SOs on ODA focused work.
In conjunction with the Local to Global team (A&EE), works with the Centre of Excellence to support country level budget focused advocacy. Builds FOs capacity in conducting country level analysis; supports “translation” of global FfD policy positions for use at national level.
Collaborate with select partners and coalitions on this agenda. For example, work with the World Bank relationship manager to develop a plan to become more engaged with World Bank as a Tier 1 stakeholder.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Master’s Degree in economics, international development, political science or related focus.
Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in policy, research, government relations/external engagement, or other specific field relevant to this role and World Vision’s work.
Strong experience and skills in research and analysis.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Strong experience in the NGO/civil society sector and/or with multilateral organizations (World Bank, IMF, etc.)
English fluency.
Second language strong asset (esp. Spanish, French).
Preferred:
Strong knowledge and professional experience working on Financing for Development issues and trends; strong understanding of policy development and influence processes with governments and international agencies from a civil society perspective.
Work Environment/Travel:
Travel after Covid restrictions- 10-15%.
*Position location to be determined by home country of successful candidate in a jurisdiction (US state or country) where WVI is registered to operate.
*Please submit your CV in English.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Reporting to the Director of Media and Social Media Engagement the Media Officer will play a central role in creating and disseminating media focussed material for the World Vision partnership. They will be the World Vision International (WVI) media point person and will respond to media enquiries from World Vision media leads and international media outlets. They will create key media messaging, be responsible for overseeing partnership wide dissemination of media content and manage media monitoring and analysis. This person will work closely with media departments across the partnership to ensure that media focused communications are strategically shared and coordinated. She or he will be an articulate and talented communicator, with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, a passion for the work that World Vision does and a commitment to creating international media awareness of it.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Write, edit, and internally distribute content, including key messaging documents, press releases, website content, and other communications materials.
Manage media monitoring and analysis tool, maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics. Provide WV partnership media leaders with ongoing media updates.
Coordinate media leads and ensure that all World Vision offices continuously communicate with each other. This will include the management of ongoing partnership media leaders update calls and skype chats.
Work with Communications and Media managers in World Vision offices across the partnership to establish relationships with key global media outlets.
Work with the Director of Media and Social Media Engagement to develop and implement an effective strategy for media engagement.
Create and edit key communications documents and guidelines to inform the partnership on communications strategy and best practice.
Manage and coordinate World Vision International media trips.
Work with Director of Public engagement (Partnerships) to support the research, establishment and management of paid media partnership relationships to support global moments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
5 years proven media relations or PR experience.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Experience in coordinating media leads from a number of different offices.
Sound editorial skills.
An understanding of audience segmentation/ how to target key audiences.
Ability to partner other teams in order to jointly plan media outreach.
External relationship management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Experience in using media monitoring and analysis tools.
Experience in a global organization (NGO experience an advantage).
Experience with faith based audiences.
Work Environment/Travel:
The position requires ability and willingness to travel 20%.
*Position location to be determined by home country of successfull candidate in a jurisdiction (US state or country) where WVI is registered to operate.
*Please submit your CV in English.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The position of Design, Monitoring & Evaluation (DME) Capability Advisor aims to optimize DME capability in World Vision International (WVI) and strengthen staff DME competencies in areas such as design, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning. The role includes: The development of a DME capability enhancement system (including policies, standards, and guidelines, processes, learning assets and learning pathways), the refinement of National Office NO DME capacity assessment and DME competencies, the provision of support to Regional Program Quality leads and Technical Service Organisation to plan and implement DME Capacity Building interventions and the creation new learning opportunities by engaging externally with other organisations/academia and managing knowledge in WVI.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the design of a DME capability development system including (policies, standards, guidelines and processes etc) to benefit both, a) teams tasked to support development of Field Office (FO) ME capabilities (ROs, TSOs &SOs) and b) DME teams in FOs.
Design a learning system including learning pathways, learning assets, and learning platforms assisting users during their learning journey.
Assist the FOs to undertake regularly the DME capacity assessment and prepare a portfolio view as agreed with GFO.
Lead the development of learning assets for F2F and on-line learning. Design and utilize the platforms (WVCentral and e-campus) to enable FOs/RO/SOs/TSOs to access the learning assets in form of asynchronous self, e-learning and social learning in DME. Develop staff competencies on data quality and integrity across all funding sources. Promote emerging good practices in DME capacity development within WV and communicate these across the DME community using newsletters etc.
Coordinate and harmonize DME capacity building interventions of ROs/SOs/TSOs to enable a unified, just in time support for FOs, maximizing their contribution to DME Capacity Building objectives.
Collaborate with RO and SO DME leaders to continuously assess DME/LEAP 3 capacity building needs among NOs and provide coordinated (RO/GC/SO) support to address identified capacity building needs.
Influence WV entities to support RO plans for FO DME capacity development and deploy technical experts as needed.
Catalyse innovation and learning for development of DME Capability in the organization.
Explore practices of others on DME Capability development and share as appropriate WV’s experiences and learning.
Lead and grow partnerships with academic and research institutions that help to enhance WV’s DME capacity globally.
Promote innovation in DME capability development across WV entities.
Regenerate the Programme Quality and Evidence Community of Practice, convene them regularly involving WV DME practitioners in sharing learning and promoting enabling continuous improvement:
Coordinate learning and sharing for DME practitioners, identify promising DME practices and innovations for sharing in the organization.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The incumbent will bring to this role a combination of DME experience and expertise in planning and implementing capability development interventions that help build/enhance the required DME competencies, development of learning resources and utilization of platforms that enable blended learning to take place.
Advanced/graduate degree in adult learning/training and or other relevant field.
Advanced degree in statistics, econometrics or any other discipline related to DME measurements.
Demonstrated expertise in development of user friendly tools and resources for DME and utilization of learning platforms for helping others learn.
Intermediate qualifications in capacity building (including expertise in designing capacity building plans and adult learning programs).
Advanced competencies in data analysis using appropriate software tools (e.g. SPSS, SAS,ABTAB).
Advanced technical writing skills.
Evidence of strong interpersonal, networking and coordination skills. Demonstrated effective problem solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French and Spanish.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Proven ability to work successfully in cross-cultural context. Solid experience in leading CoPs, organize knowledge management efforts and developing/documenting learning experiences /assets that can be shared with wider audiences.
Experience in leading DME capacity assessments and coordinated efforts to address priority capacity needs of regions/national offices.
Work Environment/Travel:
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
*Position location to be determined by home country of successful candidate in a jurisdiction (US state or country) where WVI is registered to operate.
*Please submit your CV in English.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
World Vision as a Christian humanitarian organization works with the diverse expressions of the Church as our indispensable partner in our shared pursuit of social and spiritual transformation and the holistic well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable.
Our global strategy calls us to ‘live out our Christian faith with boldness and humility’ and to expand and deepen our partnerships with churches and faith leaders to identify and address the spiritual causes of poverty and vulnerability.
This commitment is guided by WV’s Partnerships with Churches’, ‘Witness to Jesus Christ’ and Faith & Development management policies. This position, in line with the relevant policies, will provide strategic leadership, technical guidance and tools to the WV’s Field Offices to engage and partner effectively with churches and Christian agencies in the design and implementation programmes that promote sustainable, holistic child well-being.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Guidance
Provide strategic leadership in the development, refinement and implementation of global guidelines and resources to strengthen effective engagement and collaboration with churches, church leaders and Christian Faith Based Organisations (FBO’s) in WV’s programming for child well-being, in line with relevant WVI policies:
In collaboration with Global Field Operations (GFO) and Global Impact (GI) teams, develop guidelines and capacity building resources for field office’s use to strengthen their engagement and mobilisation of churches, Christian networks and FBO’s as an integral part of WV’s community-based approach, empowering to improving child well-being
Revise and socialise WVI’s existing frameworks and capacity building resources on church partnerships.
In collaboration with the WVI Partnering team, refine existing tools and/or develop new resources to support church partnerships.
Ensure WV’s guidelines on church partnerships build on existing best practice in partnering and external engagement developed by WV’s advocacy and External Engagement team.
Engage with GFO and regional offices regarding gaps or promising practice, emerging from church partnership data and collaborate on solutions.
Innovation
Based on current practice, lead a collaborative effort with F&D Field Support, TD, GFO and Partnering teams to:
Develop, pilot and scale a Christian discipleship project model to engage and equip churches and church leaders in their calling to ensure children experience fullness of life, grow in holistic discipleship while being protected, valued and included.
Map currently used practices, models and/or resources used in our programs to further Child Well Being (CWB) in partnership with churches.
Identify and document promising practices.
Identify current gaps based on analyses for a holistic engagement and discipleship approach.
Develop a child-focused, Biblical transformational development process for field offices to engage with local churches to fit and accompany WV’s Development Project Approach (DPA) process.
Identify areas within the current DPA process to enhance and deepen partnerships with churches and church leaders.
Review similar church engagement approaches to identify synergies and potential for integration.
Follow the WV processes to design, develop, pilot, scale-up and approve these approaches that can be used by local churches in WV’s offices and programs.
In collaboration with Global Field Operations and Global Impact teams, develop mechanisms to ensure full integration of these approaches into WV’s operational systems, including appropriate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
Provide guidance to the WV Technical Academy to develop an e-course for these approaches.
External Engagement and Advocacy
Provide strategic leadership and support to Regional Offices (ROs) in the formation and leveraging of strategic partnerships with churches at regional and national level for improved CWB:
Support NOs and ROs to engage strategically with local church partners in prioritised global advocacy events or moments on issues affecting the vulnerability of children.
Ensure church partnerships contributions to advocacy gains are articulated in Global campaign and FO reporting through Advocacy Strategic Metrics and CVA engagement.
Support the development of strategies and resources to support NOs and ROs to develop and equip faith leaders as advocates for child well-being.
Identify local Church/Christian partnerships with potential for increased impact through global partnerships.
Report on the quality of the prioritised partnerships and their contribution to advocacy towards CWB.
Collaborate with Faith & Staff Formation team, to support national offices as they mobilise churches to reflect and pray on issues increasing the vulnerability of children.
Learning
Lead the continued learning of WV’s church and interfaith relations through KM Initiatives:
In collaboration with F&D Knowledge Management and Global Communications identify, document and disseminate promising practices, lessons learnt, innovation, and change stories on Church Partnerships.
Ensure periodic analysis of Church Partnership data in Horizon, Operations or Impact Portals to show trends and enhance learning.
Collaborate with GFO, Global Impact and Horizon teams to enhance WV’s reporting systems (Horizon) to capture national level church partnerships, including joint advocacy.
Collaboration
Ensure effective integration of church partnerships into sector project models and field guidance:
In collaboration with F&D’s staff and Field support team work with WV’s global sector, disaster management, fragile contexts and urban teams to ensure the engagement of churches and church leaders are well integrated into project models, field guidelines and quality assurance resources.
Partner with global sector teams and GC F&D to refine resources and strengthen church’s implementation of Spiritual Nurture of Children approaches and resources.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Graduate or post-graduate degree in theology, religious studies, development studies or other related fields.
At least 5-7 years’ of experience of hands-on work with a range of Church structures, denominations and para-church organisations, especially in the Global South.
At least 5-7 years’ experience in strategic planning and program design and management within the development/humanitarian industry, including the role of the local church in community development processes.
At least 5-7 years’ experience and demonstrated understanding of other faith communities, the complexity of working as Christian NGO within Faith contexts, relationship with the faith and development arena, major players, and joint work towards the sustainable development goals.
At least 3 years of knowledge and experience of supporting multi-stakeholder partnerships, especially faith-based partnerships.
Excellent relationship building skills and ability to leverage that towards concrete collaboration and partnerships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience in writing and producing clear, concise and effective guidance materials, including online facilitation resources, while using up-to-date adult learning approaches.
Clarity in conceptual thinking and communication including critical thinking skills and ability to challenge the status quo.
Exemplary personal Christian commitment, vibrant and mature Christian leadership.
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in programming in field location, preferably in more than one context or continent.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in culturally and religiously diverse environments.
Strong organizational, time and project management skills and experience.
Strong computer literacy in use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook; proficiency in hosting webinars, e-learnings and conference calls.
Proven experience working with and through networks.
Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
Fluency in Spanish an advantage, other languages helpful also.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge of and commitment to World Vision objectives and ministry priorities.
Experience of working with, relating to and influencing within Catholic structures.
Self-starter with strong time management, coordination, prioritization, multi-tasking skills.
Ability to work with a high level of ambiguity.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven flexibility to work well with others with diverse personal styles.
Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as part of a team.
Work Environment/Travel:
Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally up to 30% of the time.
*Position location to be determined by home country of successful candidate in a jurisdiction (US state or country)where WV/VF is registered to operate.
Organisational Background:
World Vision (WV) is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. One important component of World Vision’s work is microfinance, providing financial services such as credit, savings and insurance to the poor, enabling them to earn increased income, build assets and provide for their families. Numerous studies confirm the strong impact of microfinance on the well-being of children. Studies also show, however, that the integration of microfinance with other development activities can have an even greater impact when compared to either microfinance alone or development activities alone.
WV’s microfinance operations are managed through VisionFund International (VFI), a WV subsidiary.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To lead and direct Global Internal Audit's strategy and vision around risk in the region by partnering with key internal and external stakeholders in fulfilling the requirements the IIA standards and the GIA charter, including taking a key participatory and advisory role at MFI Audit Committee Meetings.
To act as a strategic partner to regional leadership, and MFI Audit Committees around risk management, governance and internal controls. Serve as a consultant to key business leaders to manage risk effectively in order to achieve VFI's objectives.
Lead and manage a team of professional auditors in the region and provide assurance to MFI and VFI management and the VFI Board Audit Committee that controls are adequate to mitigate high and medium risk to the VFI network.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and manage the internal audit function within the region including directly leading audit assignments and activities of the country auditors by ensuring that risk based audit plans are developed and implemented. This includes coordinating reviews, investigations at the regional level.
Engage in the hiring and management of MFI audit staff.
Assess the level of capacity and provide necessary coaching and training where required of MFI audit staff.
Provide leadership to MFI Internal Audit teams within the region:
Recruit, hire, train and directly supervise the MFI Audit Managers. The MFI Audit Managers will report jointly to the RAM and the Chair of the MFI Board Audit Committee.
Provide adequate technical oversight to MFI Audit Managers and Internal Auditors in the region.
Facilitate the understanding of the role of Internal Auditing at each MFI within the region.
Ensure all WVI Internal Audit standards, IIA standards and VFI policies and procedures are followed by each MFI within the region.
Provide a consulting and support role to Regional VFI and MFI management:
Monitor and provide advice to regional management on how to minimize significant audit risks and material audit findings by supporting Regional management in identifying areas of strength/best practices as well as weaknesses/areas for improvement in each MFI.
Advise the Regional VFI Director on critical issues in MFIs.
Provide quarterly reports of audit results and semi-annual trends to regional management as agreed.
Network and coordinate with the WVI GC Audit Department and VFI Audit Director regarding audit & internal control issues.
Coordinate special audits/investigations in the region as needed. Conduct or arrange to conduct special audits when required to do so.
Oversee and manage monthly and quarterly reporting to MFI Board Audit Committees and VFI by ensuring audit team provides timely reports that are reviewed and delivered within the audit scheduled timeframes established.
Represent VFI Internal Audit as a member of the local MFI Audit Committee, including being contributing members of the Integrity and Protection Hotline and Regional Risk Management committees and meetings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have a university diploma or degree in accounting, auditing or similar financial qualification. A graduate degree in Accounting or Management is preferred.
Strong accounting and financial management skills required.
Experience with non-profit organizations preferred.
Must have at least 7 years experience in auditing (external and/or internal auditing) with audit experience of banking institution preferred.
Current certification (Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Accountant) required.
Must be able to travel extensively within the region and internationally, approximately 25-50%.
Must have good working knowledge of computerised accounting systems.
Must be able to work in a cross-cultural environment.
Experience in managing teams.
Must be fluent in English.
Able to balance Christian values with commercial practices.
*Country location to be determined based on response.
*Please submit your CV in English.
World Vision’s Emergency Response Roster is comprised of highly experienced and vetted humanitarian aid professionals available for short term, medium term, and long term emergency response assignments with World Vision.
When disaster strikes, we are on the ground, quickly providing immediate support and we stay helping to rebuild lives for children, families, and communities.
We are currently accepting applications to join the Emergency Response Roster and are seeking candidates for:
All Roster position will be Non-Family/Unaccompanied postings lasting 3-12 months.
As vacancies arise in our humanitarian offices, roster members will be considered for employment opportunities.
General Requirements:
5+ years Leadership experience in a Humanitarian/Fragile/Emergency context
Minimum 2 years of cross cultural humanitarian emergency experience outside of your home country.
Experience directly managing staff during humanitarian emergency responses.
Ability to work long hours in stressful environments with a variety of skilled professionals.
Demonstrated management of budgets in emergency response settings.
Willing to serve unaccompanied (non-family); most likely living in a team house setting.
English proficiency, written and verbal. (French/Arabic/Spanish preferred)
Grant Acquisition and Management experience
Strong track record in developing good working relationships with governmental institutions and multilateral agencies.
RESPONSE DIRECTOR PURPOSE:
The Response Director (RD) has primary responsibility for directing the response from strategy to implementation, inclusive of performance and oversight of all aspects of the response. She/he should develop and maintain an efficient, cohesive team, while ensuring effective coordination and relationships with the other agencies, officials, beneficiaries, donors and all areas of the Partnership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and monitor implementation of response strategy that addresses WV strategic goals to meet humanitarian needs:
Lead response strategy development with National Director (ND), Regional Leader (RL), Partnership Executive Team (PET) and other senior stakeholders.
Ensure primary and secondary information on needs inform strategy formulation.
Ensure context analysis informs strategy development.
Consult with ND and RL to ensure National Office (NO) strategy and plans (including Child Wellbeing targets) are taken into account in response strategy formulation.
Ensure strategy aligns with anticipated capacity.
Monitor appropriateness of strategy in addition to implementation of strategy and transition plans.
Ensure response is staffed to meet response needs:
Contribute to NO capacity building in the area of emergency response in coordination with NO leadership and Human Resources (HR).
Determine response organization structure with ND and HR.
Conduct high-level workforce planning with HR and mobilise surge functions as required.
Oversee the recruitment of the RDs direct reports.
Ensure defined accountabilities under the Emergency Management System (EMS) are clear for each function including Term of Reference (TOR) objectives and qualitycriteria.
Ensure HR works with EMS functions to identify workforce requirements.
Ensure HR plans for capacity building with EMS functions.
Ensure HR develops performance planning and review processes that include quality criteria.
Ensure HR establishes a staff care function and mechanisms that support staff well-being.
Consult ND to plan Response team transition/integration.
Ensure adequate internal communications mechanisms are in place to ensure policies, information and decisions are shared with staff as appropriate.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with humanitarian actors, government representatives, World Vision stakeholders, the media and general public:
Represent the response in Partnership Executive Team and Partnership Coordination Team (PCT) (where activated).
Identify and highlight areas of conflict to Response Senior Management Team (SMT), ND, RL and Partnership Executive Committee (where activated).
Create and maintain collaborative relations and where appropriate partnerships with government, other NGOs, UN agencies, civil society, churches, bi-lateral missions and donors.
Participate in consortium meetings and Response related national coordination meetings.
Ensure World Vision is represented at relevant technical and coordination mechanisms in-country.
Develop and plan response to achieve response strategy goal and objectives:
Provide oversight to funding allocation (i.e. Private Non-sponsorship or PNS, grants, etc) to ensure alignment with strategy and humanitarian needs.
Ensure response programme development meets World Vision and international standards.
Ensure that adequate funding to address humanitarian needs is acquired.
Ensure Advocacy staff are empowered to integrate advocacy across sectors and to develop child-focused advocacy positions which are aligned with strategy and organisational priorities, in strong alignment with NO and Response Operations teams.
Facilitate the signing of MOUs and contracts, with donors, Support Offices (SOs) and other relevant stakeholders.
Ensure appropriate waivers are in place to facilitate timely response implementation.
Implement response programme in accordance with commitments to meet international and WV standards:
Ensure that accessible beneficiary feedback mechanisms are established and functioning.
Ensure staff establish community accountability methods across all of the response program.
Monitor and identify risks to programme quality and coordinate resources to address them.
Ensure that all programmes are implemented, monitored and evaluated according to set plans and that agreements with donors, SOs and other stakeholders are adhered to.
Ensure management meetings address quality risks, relevant monitoring data and community feedback.
Initiate resourcing mechanisms and ensure financial and material (in-kind) resources are managed according to WV standards, donor and SO agreements.
Initiate response funding mechanisms with support of ND, RL & Regional HEA Director (RHEAD):
Ensure that funding is managed and accounted for in compliance with donors and Support Offices agreements and WV standards.
Ensure that programme and projects audits are planned and conducted as per WV audit regulations and donor government requirements.
Ensure that audit reports are responded to and recommendations implemented.
Ensure that response meets World Vision minimum quality standards and supports program improvement, reflection, learning and innovation:
Ensure previous response learnings from Global learning facilitator are reviewed in program design.
Encourage the incorporation of best practice and innovation in program design.
Ensure all functions have quality planning sessions to meet quality objectives of their TOR.
Ensure achievement level of all function quality objectives is monitored monthly and reported.
Ensure risks that prevent the achievement of quality objectives are reported and rapidly addressed.
Ensure mechanisms are established to identify, document, and share lessons learned with Partnership.
Oversee Security function, planning and implementation to ensure response staff and organisational safety and security:
Ensure staffing of Security function.
Provide oversight to implementation of security protocols as per CSR.
Facilitate inter-agency coordination for information sharing and intelligence sharing.
Ensure response internal and external reporting requirements are met:
Liaise with Programmes and Info Management to ensure internal and external reporting requirements are planned for and reports are prepared.
Review and submit partnership programme reports.
Prepare and submit monthly management reports.
Ensure internal response coordination & information sharing mechanisms are functioning.
Ensure that response staff have appropriate housing, offices and information/communication systems:
Ensure that staff have access to appropriate office space/equipment, information/communication systems/equipment and other facilities which enable them to carry out their responsibilities.
Ensure that all response vehicles and other equipment are well managed and maintained.
Where necessary, ensure that relevant staff have access to appropriate housing.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Required:
A minimum of 5-7 years in leadership role in the humanitarian assistance and development sector, with a significant portion of this in INGOs.
Demonstrated understanding of key humanitarian principles, standards and best practices.
University degree in Humanitarian Studies or relevant field. Masters degree preferred.
Intensive experience in leading a multi-cultural team of professionals.
Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
Experience working in war zones / fragile contexts.
Experience in engaging with governmental institutions and multilateral agencies.
Experience in managing humanitarian operations that facilitate innovation and calculated risk taking.
Experience in serving as an organizational spokesperson to media and other external audiences.
Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
Preferred:
Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders as well as staff.
Ability to work in coordination with other humanitarian organizations.
Ability to analyse and make decisions in challenging situations in the absence of specific guidance and/or full information.
Ability to communicate and model to staff positive behaviours which help them remain resilient and effective in dynamic and high pressure environments.
Work Environment/Travel:
Work hours are often more than 8 hours per day during difficult periods of the response.
Responses are often mounted in insecure or natural disaster-prone contexts, which may disrupt normal work patterns and generate staff safety issues.
Work and housing environments may at times be well below normal standards in terms of facilities, equipment and food availability.
*Country location to be determined based on response.
*Please submit your CV in English.
World Vision’s Emergency Response Roster is comprised of highly experienced and vetted humanitarian aid professionals available for short term, medium term, and long term emergency response assignments with World Vision.
When disaster strikes, we are on the ground, quickly providing immediate support and we stay helping to rebuild lives for children, families, and communities.
We are currently accepting applications to join the Emergency Response Roster and are seeking candidates for:
All Roster position will be Non-Family/Unaccompanied postings lasting 3-12 months.
As vacancies arise in our humanitarian offices, roster members will be considered for employment opportunities.
General Requirements:
5+ years Leadership experience in a Humanitarian/Fragile/Emergency context
Minimum 2 years of cross cultural humanitarian emergency experience outside of your home country.
Experience directly managing staff during humanitarian emergency responses.
Ability to work long hours in stressful environments with a variety of skilled professionals.
Demonstrated management of budgets in emergency response settings.
Willing to serve unaccompanied (non-family); most likely living in a team house setting.
English proficiency, written and verbal. (French/Arabic/Spanish preferred)
Grant Acquisition and Management experience
Strong track record in developing good working relationships with governmental institutions and multilateral agencies.
RESPONSE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR PURPOSE:
Response Operations Director leads the Operations team and oversees the implementation of the response activities. He/she transforms the response strategy into implemented reality, managing day-to-day sector activities and providing technical guidance to the Programmes team for design and programme quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure program planning is informed by technical standards and operational viability:
Contribute to planning of sector requirements for people, funding and supplies.
Ensure all program designs are based on needs assessment findings (primary & secondary data) and analysis, targets the most vulnerable/chronically and is operationally viable.
Ensure all programs refer to technical standards, consider government standards and are aligned with Strategic Guidance and Do-Assure Dont Do (DADDs) for the First Phase of Emergency Responses and Sector Packages.
Ensure inclusion of advocacy issues and cross cutting themes are considered in design.
Ensure programs and projects are measured according to technical standards and Child Well-being targets.
Ensure Operations Plans are developed and implemented with community engagement, taking into account local capacities and utilising Do No Harm/Local Capacities for Peace (DNH/LCP).
Establish, lead, resource and staff Operations unit to meet response needs:
Contribute to National Office (NO) capacity building in the area of emergency response in coordination with NO leadership and Human Resources (HR).
Determine Operations organisational structure and staffing plan with HR.
Monitor recruitment and deployment of Operations staff and plan for capacity development.
Ensure Operations staff handovers are conducted.
Develop Operations budget in coordination with Finance, ensuring strong alignment and coordination with Programming team during budgeting and budget management process.
Plan for Operations transition/integration.
Conduct response operational planning to ensure effective coordination and timely delivery of response activities:
Plan and facilitate detailed operational plan and delegate responsibilities to carry out plan.
Ensure Accountability mechanisms are in place for Community and stakeholder feedback.
Planning process considers community requirements (i.e. timelines) and progress is monitored by DME.
Facilitate planning between sectors to meet overall program goals.
Facilitate requirements planning with Support Services.
Ensure collaborative planning with external stakeholders such as UN Agencies, other NGOs and Govt ministries where possible through coordination mechanisms.
Oversee implementation and monitoring of operations to ensure achievement of response goals and objectives and inform operational improvement:
Monitor results against sector plans and address identified issues.
Monitor expenditure reports and take corrective action with Finance and Programs.
Review M&E and Accountability data with Sectors and Programs to identify and address any issues for operational improvement.
Review findings of learning events and evaluations with Programs to make operational improvements.
All evaluations of sector interventions are planned with DME to assess effectiveness and timeliness.
Oversee development and implementation of operations reporting systems to support timely and accurate reporting:
Establish and implement internal reporting system in coordination with DME.
Ensure Operations provide input for grant/donor and program milestone and reports to Programs.
Write report on quality risks and their resolution and submit to Response Director on regular basis.
Ensure that Operations meets reporting requirements for Clusters, Ministries and/or in-country stakeholders.
Ensure implementation of response operations according to safety standards with support from the Security function:
Organise security assessments for all field operations that inform a security plan.
Implement the recommendations of the security plan for all field operations.
Ensure security incident reporting protocols are complied with by operations staff.
Ensure Operations staff adhere to security standards for staff movement and communications.
Work with Security to ensure safe and effective Civil/Military relationships with armed actors.
Ensure operations meet WV minimum quality standards and support improvement, reflection, learning and innovation in sectors:
Ensure previous sectors learning from Global Learning Facilitator are reviewed.
Encourage the incorporation of sector best practice and innovation.
Ensure sector have a quality plan to meet quality criteria and minimum sector standards.
Ensure achievement of all function quality criteria is monitored and reported regularly.
Ensure risks limiting achievement of objective to quality criteria are reported & rapidly addressed.
Coordinate with Support Services function for ongoing provision of funds, staff, equipment, vehicles and supplies to ensure timely implementation of operations:
Ensure Ops submit clear and timely budgets and funds requests to Finance.
Ensure Ops submit clear and timely staff plans to HR and immediately advises on changes.
Ensure Ops follow Finance procedures to rapidly process payments to suppliers.
Ensure Ops submit vehicle requirements to logistics and follow vehicles management guidelines.
Ensure Ops submit communications requirements to ICT and follow ICT procedures.
Address delays in Support Services to Response Manager for rapid resolution and waivers.
Identify, report and refer operational blockages caused by external actors to Liaison to be addressed through external advocacy:
Establish operation team protocols where sector and geographic leads identify and report where external actors are delaying/preventing implementation.
Refer issues delaying implementation to Liaison to resolve through inter-agency coordination and/or government relations.
Ensure protection issues are reported and addressed in coordination with Advocacy.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Required:
A minimum of 5-7 years in leadership role in the humanitarian assistance and development sector, with a significant portion of this in INGOs.
Demonstrated understanding of key humanitarian principles, standards and best practices.
Experience in program management and implementation of multi-sectoral emergency response projects.
Intensive experience in leading a multi-cultural team of professionals.
Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
Experience working in war zones / fragile contexts.
Experience in engaging with governmental institutions and multilateral agencies.
Experience in managing humanitarian operations that facilitate innovation and calculated risk taking.
Strong team leadership skills.
Emotional intelligence (self awareness, managing emotions and those of others, remaining calm/composed, dealing with ambiguity and change).
Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
Academic and on-the-job training in at least one of the support services or response-sector relevant areas.
Preferred:
Understanding of the international humanitarian system, particularly the systems, structures and key actors.
Understanding of the key accountabilities that must be maintained in a response (beneficiaries, donors, peers).
Ability to lead operational planning processes.
Strong communication skills (oral and written) with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders as well as staff.
Ability to work in coordination with other humanitarian organizations.
Ability to analyse and make decisions in challenging situations in the absence of specific guidance and/or full information.
Ability to communicate and model to staff positive behaviors which help them remain resilient and effective in dynamic and high pressure environments.
Work Environment/Travel:Work hours are often more than 8 hours per day during difficult periods of the response.
Responses are often mounted in insecure or natural disaster-prone contexts, which may disrupt normal work patterns and generate staff safety issues.
Work and housing environments may at times be well below normal standards in terms of facilities, equipment and food availability.
It has come to our attention that several agencies or persons, are claiming to be acting on World Vision's behalf in recruiting or facilitating the recruitment of personnel.
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