Operations Director

World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian aid agency working with the most marginalized and poor communities of the world.
World Vision Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza is seeking a:

Operations Director

The successful candidate will:
Provide leadership to the Programs Department and field teams in accordance with the mission and values of World Vision
Ensure Operations department reflects the national strategy and is guided by developmental principles and World Vision Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Framework (LEAP) and DPA
Advise, approve and evaluate operations budgets, funding expenditures and accomplishment of ministry impact
Ensure networking and maintain good relationships with major government/private donors and WV support offices. Initiate and maintain regular contact with other international NGOs for coordination of work

Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a field related to community development. Master’s degree in international development, business administration, public health, economics, rural development preferred
Experience in Project Cycle Management and report writing
At least 10 years’ experience in development, working in a developing country Minimum 5 years’ experience in top management
Very good interpersonal and oral communication skills
Excellent written and spoken English
Computer literate with a high degree of proficiency and productivity
Clear understanding of the work of major donor perspectives, requirements and standards
Able to represent World Vision to major program donors in a highly professional manner, in person and in writing
Knowledge of change management towards flat, open management style and away from hierarchical, command and control model
Excellent judge of character
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage staff in remote locations
A full commitment to World Visions core values and mission statement
Full Adherence to security protocols
Passionate about achieving concrete, positive change in children’s lives
Position is based in Jerusalem


Please send resume and cover letter by 30 December 2013 to: Email: [email protected] Please indicate the vacancy reference number: WVJRS029 in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in confidence.
World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.

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