The National Director for World Vision Lebanon will lead World Vision’s country program in terms of:
Strategically leading, developing and directing the implementation of all aspects of the WV Programme, aligned with WV’s Partnership Strategy, in advocacy, development and relief/emergency, as an effective and responsible member of the Partnership.
Ensuring high Ministry Quality and high impact in the field; be accountable for all of aspects of WV’s work in the country and ensure proper financial management, risk management, audit compliance and security.
Engage with the Advisory Council ensuring their input is sort on strategic direction, and WV’s Governance policies are fulfilled.
Organizing and leading the Office’s Senior Leadership Team, ensuring that the strategy is aligned with WVI Global Partnership Strategy while meeting desired goals and objectives.
Represent WV to all media, donors, project partners, other WV Partnership offices and divisions, local government, church representatives and non-governmental organizations or as deemed appropriate.
Lead the National Office team in a manner that facilitates a high-performance culture, open trustworthy relationships and integrity; Promote a culture of learning and development, employee engagement and good stewardship of human capital in the office; Build sustainability through effective organisational succession planning.
Ensure an organizational structure that results in optimal efficiency and effectiveness, minimizing duplication and leveraging synergies across the office
Ensure high standards of management of people, financial, capital and technical resources of the office while Inspiring and maintaining high standards of work and clear accountability to stakeholders.
Model a high standard of Christian leadership, maturity and integrity as an example to staff, and provide overall spiritual leadership for the National Office
Ensure that effective management of internal and external risks management are in place, including standards for monitoring, escalating to and managing incidents.
Ensure internal communications mechanisms are in place so policies, information and decisions are shared with staff as appropriate.
Support an effective Advisory Council (AC) for World Vision in Lebanon to fulfill its governance responsibilities while ensuring that the Advisory’s Council development strategy and forward plan matures in line with the National Boards Policy.
Work closely with the Chair of the AC to engage the council in accordance with WV Partnership Policies and Practices for good and effective governance of the National Office.
Ensure that all internal and external reporting requirements are planned for, and quality reports are submitted on time. This will include regular reporting on the situation, potential impact and risk, progress and development of the program.
Ensure that communication products are developed and disseminated to internal and external audiences.
Ensure internal coordination & information sharing mechanisms result in improved staff awareness and performance.
A minimum of 5+ years in Senior Leadership roles with International NGOs in emergency relief, rehabilitation and transition, and transformational development programming
Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles, standards, and best practices.
Excellent communications and relationship management skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
University degree or qualification in a relevant subject with a focus on team management, project management or other relevant skills
Proven work experience in dynamic conflict zones.
Experience in working in complex political contexts.
Experience in working in a matrixed organization, combined with good understanding of how mutual accountability and collaboration works in such environments.
Strong communication skills (oral and written) with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Proven track record of growing and managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
Politically astute and well-developed diplomatic skills (dealing with host governments, donors and staff).
Experience working in high pressure, rapid response environments with multiple risks.
Effective in written and verbal communication in English
Experience in program management and implementation of multi-sectoral projects
Understanding of the international humanitarian system, particularly the systems, structures and key actors
Understanding of the key accountabilities that must be maintained in programs in dynamic conflicting zones and complex political contexts (beneficiaries, donors, peers).
Ability to lead strategic planning processes.
Strong team leadership skills
Emotional intelligence (self-awareness, managing emotions and those of others, remaining calm/composed, dealing with ambiguity and change)
Ability to work in coordination with other humanitarian organizations.
Ability to analyze and make decisions in challenging situations in the absence of specific guidance and/or full information.
Ability to communicate and model to staff positive behaviors which help them remain resilient and effective in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
Experience in the Middle East.
Knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage
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