Procura-se Director World Vision para Moçambique

National Director - WV Mozambique
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2008
Organization: World Vision International, a Christian relief group
Country/Region: Mozambique
Apply By: 12 May 2008
Job Level: Executive-Level

Functions: To lead, direct, develop, and manage the implementation of all aspects of World Vision's ministry while realizing the organizational vision, mission and core values. In this regard, to: Achieve, within reasonable interpretation, of the organizational result, beneficiaries, and costs of those results described in the Ends policy of the WV-Moz Advisory Council; currently under development. Avoid, within reasonable interpretation, of the unacceptable conditions and actions described in the Advisory Council’s Executive Limitations policies; currently under development. Ensure that WV’s holistic ministry is child focused and is of the highest standard of quality, accountability, and cost effectiveness according to the relevant policies, protocols and standards of World Vision International. Effectively represent World Vision to all donors, project partners, other international World Vision offices, foreign and local government representatives, churches and other non-governmental organisations.

Qualifications required: Bachelor’s Degree (master’s in related field desired) Technical Training qualifications required: Significant leadership and management experience in handling complex humanitarian emergencies and country/national multi-sectoral projects is required. Mgt Experience: 8-10 years of experience in leadership/management field (3-5 of which should be in an international organization). Management experience of an organization with over 500 national and international staff preferred.
Language Proficiency: Proficient in English Language and Portuguese. If not already proficient in Portuguese must be willing to undergo an intensive 4-6 weeks of Portuguese course prior to taking position in country. Other: Technological literacy: Knowledge of computers, email, Internet and current office software is strongly preferred.
Evident vision and passion for the poor (particularly the vulnerability of children subjected to poverty), with a good understanding of the culture, history and social context of the country. Demonstrated commitment to ethos, Vision Statement, Core Values and Mission Statement of World Vision International.

Work location: Maputo Office-based with frequent travel to the field (and internationally) Travel: 30% Domestic/international travel may be required. On call: After normal working hours in cases of emergency or high-level visitor delegations.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.