Zonal Director - Eastern Zone, DRC
World Vision International
World Vision (WV) is a humanitarian, 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 Zonal Director - Eastern Zone, DRC you will provide overall strategic leadership to World Vision’s emergency, development and advocacy programming in Eastern DRC for the sustained well being of children, particularly the most vulnerable. Key areas of focus are strategy implementation, external engagement, including positioning and resource acquisition, and staff safety and security.
Requirements include:
· Minimum of 5 years in senior leadership and operational humanitarian experience, preferably in Africa (Ops. Director Level).
· Masters degree in Development Studies; Agriculture/ Social Studies or similar.
· Strong empirical knowledge of the humanitarian sector.
· Able to promote a Zoneal work environment for self and others whereby a balance is maintained between work and recreation/family.
· Proficiency in French and English required (essential to have a working level of French language with a willingness to improve. Swahili is an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY:
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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 28 July 2016. 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. 16546
