Program Director

World Vision

JOB OPPORTUNITY
World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian aid agency working with the most
marginalized and poor communities of the world.

The successful candidate will:
1-Provide leadership to the Programs Department and field teams in accordance with the mission and values of World Vision
2-Assist the National Director in articulating a strategic vision and plan for the program that builds on the strengths of the team and ministry, responds to the needs of the target population, and achieves defined goals.
3-Maintain overall management responsibility for specific government grants, sponsorship
implementation and all programs.
4-Identify new needs and formulate program ideas and strategies as well as new interventions and coordination with other local partners
5-Assist the National Director in maintaining a good relationship with local government, local NGO partners, donors, international NGOs, NGO networks and the international community.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Masters degree in a development-related field or a first-level university degree in a related field with substantial relevant experience
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, a minimum of 2 years of which must have been in a supervisory role
- Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicate links between WVJWG’s strategy and the work unit’s goals
- Demonstrated innovative technical leadership in performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of programs/projects, including design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
- Proven understanding of the guiding principles of project finance management
- Experience in the development of program/project management systems
- Strong leadership skills, initiative, and a sincere commitment to Transformational Development
- Proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling work environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance
- Understanding of and experience in the local context, including knowledge of NGO sector
- Ability to liaise with donor representatives and senior officials with tact and diplomacy
- Demonstrated sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems
- Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic
- Effective communication skills, including excellent report and proposal writing skills
- Negotiation skills and influence
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Honesty and strong commitment to World Vision’s mission, ethos, and values
- Position is based in Jerusalem

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.