World Vision is a relief, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.
Here’s where you come in:
As Director, Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs, Southern Africa Region,you will provide strategic, innovative and operational leadership for the implementation of World Vision’s disaster management (early warning, response, and recovery) in Southern Africa. You will ensure the quality of World Vision’s emergency response engagement including appropriate structures, standards, policies, reporting and resources.
Requirements include:
- Masters-level degree in management or similar
- A Minimum of 10 years in operational humanitarian experience with minimum of five years in a leadership role, preferably in Africa.
- Strong empirical knowledge of the humanitarian sector including humanitarian charters, laws and standards.
- Strong written and verbal skills in English and preferably another language such as French.
- Ability to travel internationally as needed.
HOW TO APPLY:
World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 19 NOV 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
