World Vision is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our over 37,000 staff members working in nearly 100 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.
World Vision started working in Vietnam with emergency relief assistance in 1988 and opened an office in Hanoi in 1990. Since then, WV has implemented many relief and development programmes, partnering with Vietnamese government and other non-governmental organizations and communities.
WV Vietnam (WVV) works for the well-being of children, especially most vulnerable children and their protection. Every year, about 2.5 million children and adults benefit from WV Vietnam’s programmes, which are in 18 provinces and cities throughout Vietnam.
Here’s where you come in:
As National Director, you will lead the strategy and implementation of World Vision’s work in Vietnam, with the purpose of achieving sustained improvements in child well-being. To accomplish this, you will build strong relationships with external partners, while developing deep leadership capacity within the organisation. You will adhere to all relevant policies and standards, including program performance and financial accountability. Critically, you will embody the values of World Vision, while contributing to the mission and vision of World Vision International.
Requirements include:
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in international development related field.
- At least 10 years of experience leading humanitarian assistance and development programs.
- Experience leading large organizations in dynamic operating environments.
- Exemplary ability to develop effective working relationships in the Vietnam context.
- Fluent financial management skills
- English fluency, Vietnamese preferred
- The position may require the ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
How to apply
Is this the job for you?
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 03 JAN 2021. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.
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