*Position is subject to funding approval.
*Initially 6 months with possible extension, international contract.
*All staff that are recruited must have HEAT, SAINT or equivalent security training.
*Applicants must be proficient in French and English
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
World Vision is currently seeking professionals to join our global humanitarian response in Lake Chad Basin, who are passionate about protecting lives, restoring dignity and renewing hope, especially among children affected by conflict.
World Vision declared a Category III Global Response in the Lake Chad Basin with displacement in Nigeria, Niger Chad and Cameroon. Estimated 9.2 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. In the two countries where WV works, Chad and Niger, over 4 Million people are affected.
The multi-country response will be a child focused disaster response, with the initial focus on WASH, Child Protection and Humanitarian Protection, Health and Nutrition, Food Security.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Response Director (RD) you will have primary responsibility for directing the response from strategy to implementation, inclusive of performance and oversight of all aspects of the response. You should develop and maintain an efficient, cohesive team, whilst ensuring effective coordination and relationships with the other agencies, officials, beneficiaries, donors and all areas of the Partnership.
Protection of children through provision of child friendly spaces which includes psychosocial support for children, adolescents, youth and families; provision of training to children and adolescents on life skills such as good hygiene practices, reproductive health, and self-protection as well as referral of most vulnerable children and their families. Building capacity of community based child protection structures to prevent and respond to child protection issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- A minimum of 5-7 years in leadership role in the humanitarian assistance and development sector, with a significant portion of this in INGOs.
- 5 years of experience in humanitarian assistance work.
- Demonstrated understanding of key humanitarian principles, standards and best practices.
- University degree in Humanitarian Studies or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Intensive experience in leading a multi-cultural team of professionals.
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 30 Dec 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. value
