CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: World Vision
Country: Niger
Closing date: 12 Jan 2015

This is your opportunity to use your special talents to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children in the most challenging humanitarian context today.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Integrated Programs Director - World Vision Niger will lead, develop, direct and manage all aspects of World Vision Programmes in Niger including grants, sponsorship, advocacy initiatives and humanitarian emergency programmes ensuring that the ministry achieves optimum impact on child well-being as well as attain organizational Vision, Mission and core Values. This position will be accountable for strategic integration between Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA) and Development in all programs and unified management between the two main areas. He/She ensures that World Vision Niger (WVN) is accountable to all partners and that all work is of the highest standard, cost effective and adheres to standards and policies of World Vision International. The Integrated Programmes Director (IPD) will assist the National Director in overall coordination, implementation and supervision of all areas of operations and program quality. Key areas include resource acquisition, technical soundness, oversight of programme activities, field operations (related both to response and development), monitoring, accountability and reporting.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Strategy Development & Planning:

• Contribute to country, sector, and support service strategy development/planning/ implementation/reporting in order to ensure alignment with key WV ministry principles, standards, and guidelines.

Programme Leadership and Development:

• Provide overall leadership with accountability for effective, integrated and good quality programming within WV Niger which contributes to child-wellbeing.
• Provide overall leadership for the effective implementation and integration of the World Vision's (WV) development programmes and any HEA/response programs in Niger.
• Ensure that advocacy initiatives are well integrated into programming, aligned to strategy and position WV Niger to achieve better child wellbeing outcomes.

Programme Management:

• Develop, maintain and review the detailed implementation plan (DIP) to effectively follow implementation schedule, human resource planning and financial monitoring with the involvement of sector Directors and teams.
• Visit project implementation sites regularly, assess the progress of implementation, integration and provide progress report to the National Director.

People and Performance Management:

• Facilitate the recruitment of key leadership positions within the Integrated Programs team.
• Provide strong Leadership to build a collaborative and achievement focused team environment and culture amongst the Integrated Programs team, characterised by positive, constructive and supportive communication and an active problem-solving approach between teams within the division.

Resources Acquisition and Relationships:

• In consultation with the National Director, develop and maintain good relationships with major (government/ private) donors and World Vision Support Offices to promote WV Niger and build credibility and enhance funding opportunities.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with other divisions/teams (PED, GAM) ensuring collaboration and attainment of NO strategy.

Representation:

• Represent the National Director in forums and whenever appropriate.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• BA/BSC Degree in any development field: social sciences, development studies, management, education, agriculture or public health.
• Professional technical skills desired.
• Thorough understanding of project/ program design, monitoring and evaluation gained through at least 10 years of relevant experience in World Vision or similar organization.
• Knowledge and familiarity with rules and regulations of major donors: USAID, CIDA, DFID, ECHO, EU, AFD, DANIDA, etc.
• Demonstrated excellent stewardship of resources and able to hold others accountable.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Must be bilingual (English and French).

How to apply:

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Niger, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply onlineby the closing date 12 Jan 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.