Website: WVI
Title: Program Director - Russian Federation
Location: Ingushetia, Russia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
* Strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of World Vision Russian Federation Ministry as an effective member of the
Partnership in line with Twin Citizenship principles to ensure high
Ministry quality and high impact in the field; Be accountable for all of
aspects of WV’s work in the country.
* Ensure that WV’s ministry is directly contributing to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfillment of their rights within families and communities.
* Represent WV to all donors, project partners, other WV Partnership offices and divisions, local government, church representatives and non-governmental organizations serving according to given Power of Attorney.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Management of Zonal Office:
* Promote WV’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and practices among staff and partners and ensure these are the foundation of the office strategy and work;
Ensure capable staff are available to implement office strategy and operational plans;
* Lead and manage the team to facilitate 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;
* Ensure implementation and compliance to Partnership Performance Management Standards and Principles, while seeking to implement Performance Management guidelines; Champion the office and leadership team in the proper implementation of Performance Evaluations on annual basis for the whole organization;
* Support initiatives for staff care and well-being, both for international and local employees;
* Ensure excellent standards in the management of the human, financial, capital and technical resources of the organization, which includes inspiring and maintaining high standards of work and clear accountability to stakeholders;
* Visit projects frequently to encourage, build relationships, and support WV programs;
Ministry Performance:
* Ensure high ministry quality and impact with office achieving planned annual targets at all stages of the LEAP cycle on a sustainable basis;
* Ensure the highest standards of quality and accountability through compliance with World Vision policies and standards and international standards for emergency response, disaster mitigation, rehabilitation and development;
* Ensure all project proposals, reports, integrated audits, and ministry evaluations are reviewed at proper levels within the office and appropriate actions are implemented, to ensure impact, accountability, and compliance;
* Ensure measurable improvement in the well-being of children is achieved as evidenced by achieving targeted improvement in the Child Well-Being Outcomes.
* Ensure that a national monitoring & evaluation strategy based on technical and managerial indicators exists and is implemented;
* Ensure accountability for the implementation of effective ministry to all key stakeholders. Ensure a relevant, timely and accurate flow of management and operational reports according to program objectives and standards and to meet reporting standards of partners, the Regional and Partnership offices (as specified in the Covenant of Partnership) and local partners;
Advocacy and Representation
* Represent WV and build strategic alliances with the government of Russian Federation, the MEER office, donor agencies, WV Partnership, nongovernmental agencies, churches and media;
* Ensure development and implementation of an advocacy strategy for the context, promoting justice and challenging unfair structures that oppress those in need; Ensure WV is positioned as a leading NGO in promoting the well-being/ rights of children in Russian Federation;
* Strengthen awareness of WV’s program both within and external to the WV Partnership;
* Ensure that the WV brand is respected within the country and office operations nor staff harm it;
* Provide leadership, strategic direction and support to the team for developing and implementing excellent donor experience and acquisition of Ministry funds
* Identify new opportunities and forge alliances that lead to optimization of all resources;
Financial Management and Financial and Operational Audit Compliance
* Ensure efficient/ effective organizational practices resulting in acceptable financial/operational audit scores;
* Ensure action to resolve any audit findings in a timely manner; reporting same;
* Ensure timely and complete submission of financial reports;
* Ensure strong operational compliance through timeliness and completeness of program/project reports;
* Provide direction for integrating private and public funds to maximize results and respond to community needs in most effective and efficient way;
* Manage overall financial integrity of the program to WV Support Offices, donors, the government and other stakeholders;
* Provide overall strategic leadership and initiative for identifying and securing financial resources to support the program;
Safety and Security, Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness
* Develop and maintain capacity to respond to natural and man-made emergencies;
* Maintain, and regularly review security and safety plans and protocols (security manual, evacuation plan, Disaster Preparedness Plan, and risk assessments) and ensure understanding and compliance by all staff and visitors;
* Oversee relief efforts, as and when they arise and work in partnership with response teams. Build in-country relief response capacity to ensure adequate disaster management and response;
* Liaise with other international organizations to collect information about the security environment and, where appropriate, discuss joint responses to security threats;
* Ensure staff safety and orient staff to the management of potential risks related to operation within restricted religious context.
Compliance and Country Legal environment
* Ensure the office complies to local legal requirements and standards;
* In coordination with WVI legal and local representation. represent WVRF in legal matters/court actions as required
* Ensure and oversee proper mechanisms for Child Protection and other WVI Standards and Principles implementation;
* Ensure that the entity functions in a complementary, cohesive manner where the principles of twin citizenship guide the contribution made to the Partnership and the use of WV Partnership resources;
Spiritual Leadership
* Ensure that office leadership is capable to work in interfaith contexts and is familiar with World Vision’s commitments;
* Participate and lead regular devotional meetings;
* Ensure that WV’s ministry is directly contributing to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfillment of their rights within families and communities.
* Represent WV to all donors, project partners, other WV Partnership offices and divisions, local government, church representatives and non-governmental organizations serving according to given Power of Attorney.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Management of Zonal Office:
* Promote WV’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and practices among staff and partners and ensure these are the foundation of the office strategy and work;
Ensure capable staff are available to implement office strategy and operational plans;
* Lead and manage the team to facilitate 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;
* Ensure implementation and compliance to Partnership Performance Management Standards and Principles, while seeking to implement Performance Management guidelines; Champion the office and leadership team in the proper implementation of Performance Evaluations on annual basis for the whole organization;
* Support initiatives for staff care and well-being, both for international and local employees;
* Ensure excellent standards in the management of the human, financial, capital and technical resources of the organization, which includes inspiring and maintaining high standards of work and clear accountability to stakeholders;
* Visit projects frequently to encourage, build relationships, and support WV programs;
Ministry Performance:
* Ensure high ministry quality and impact with office achieving planned annual targets at all stages of the LEAP cycle on a sustainable basis;
* Ensure the highest standards of quality and accountability through compliance with World Vision policies and standards and international standards for emergency response, disaster mitigation, rehabilitation and development;
* Ensure all project proposals, reports, integrated audits, and ministry evaluations are reviewed at proper levels within the office and appropriate actions are implemented, to ensure impact, accountability, and compliance;
* Ensure measurable improvement in the well-being of children is achieved as evidenced by achieving targeted improvement in the Child Well-Being Outcomes.
* Ensure that a national monitoring & evaluation strategy based on technical and managerial indicators exists and is implemented;
* Ensure accountability for the implementation of effective ministry to all key stakeholders. Ensure a relevant, timely and accurate flow of management and operational reports according to program objectives and standards and to meet reporting standards of partners, the Regional and Partnership offices (as specified in the Covenant of Partnership) and local partners;
Advocacy and Representation
* Represent WV and build strategic alliances with the government of Russian Federation, the MEER office, donor agencies, WV Partnership, nongovernmental agencies, churches and media;
* Ensure development and implementation of an advocacy strategy for the context, promoting justice and challenging unfair structures that oppress those in need; Ensure WV is positioned as a leading NGO in promoting the well-being/ rights of children in Russian Federation;
* Strengthen awareness of WV’s program both within and external to the WV Partnership;
* Ensure that the WV brand is respected within the country and office operations nor staff harm it;
* Provide leadership, strategic direction and support to the team for developing and implementing excellent donor experience and acquisition of Ministry funds
* Identify new opportunities and forge alliances that lead to optimization of all resources;
Financial Management and Financial and Operational Audit Compliance
* Ensure efficient/ effective organizational practices resulting in acceptable financial/operational audit scores;
* Ensure action to resolve any audit findings in a timely manner; reporting same;
* Ensure timely and complete submission of financial reports;
* Ensure strong operational compliance through timeliness and completeness of program/project reports;
* Provide direction for integrating private and public funds to maximize results and respond to community needs in most effective and efficient way;
* Manage overall financial integrity of the program to WV Support Offices, donors, the government and other stakeholders;
* Provide overall strategic leadership and initiative for identifying and securing financial resources to support the program;
Safety and Security, Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness
* Develop and maintain capacity to respond to natural and man-made emergencies;
* Maintain, and regularly review security and safety plans and protocols (security manual, evacuation plan, Disaster Preparedness Plan, and risk assessments) and ensure understanding and compliance by all staff and visitors;
* Oversee relief efforts, as and when they arise and work in partnership with response teams. Build in-country relief response capacity to ensure adequate disaster management and response;
* Liaise with other international organizations to collect information about the security environment and, where appropriate, discuss joint responses to security threats;
* Ensure staff safety and orient staff to the management of potential risks related to operation within restricted religious context.
Compliance and Country Legal environment
* Ensure the office complies to local legal requirements and standards;
* In coordination with WVI legal and local representation. represent WVRF in legal matters/court actions as required
* Ensure and oversee proper mechanisms for Child Protection and other WVI Standards and Principles implementation;
* Ensure that the entity functions in a complementary, cohesive manner where the principles of twin citizenship guide the contribution made to the Partnership and the use of WV Partnership resources;
Spiritual Leadership
* Ensure that office leadership is capable to work in interfaith contexts and is familiar with World Vision’s commitments;
* Participate and lead regular devotional meetings;
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's
degree or equivalent experience in management or social sciences
(advanced degree is preferred);
* Proven leadership (people) and management skills;
* Proven visionary and strategy abilities
* Ability to work under pressure and make key decisions that impact the safety and wellbeing of WV staff
* Good knowledge of financial management and accounting principles
* Fluency in English
* Proven skills in negotiation and ability to handle multiple demands from many stakeholders (networking)
* Cross Cultural skills - Good understanding of country political, social-economic and cultural context; Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
* Significant management/leadership experience
* Experience in managing integrated Relief/Development and Advocacy programs
* Proven experience in overseeing large Government grants, major private donors and/or complex multi sectorial operations
* Strong team building and coaching experience
* Exposure to conflict and post-conflict contexts
* Proven leadership (people) and management skills;
* Proven visionary and strategy abilities
* Ability to work under pressure and make key decisions that impact the safety and wellbeing of WV staff
* Good knowledge of financial management and accounting principles
* Fluency in English
* Proven skills in negotiation and ability to handle multiple demands from many stakeholders (networking)
* Cross Cultural skills - Good understanding of country political, social-economic and cultural context; Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
* Significant management/leadership experience
* Experience in managing integrated Relief/Development and Advocacy programs
* Proven experience in overseeing large Government grants, major private donors and/or complex multi sectorial operations
* Strong team building and coaching experience
* Exposure to conflict and post-conflict contexts
To Apply: Apply here by October 13, 2010
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