Response Director - World Vision Iraq

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Position Title: Response Director - World Vision Iraq
Location: Erbil
Country: Iraq
Deadline Date: 03 DEC 2024

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
World Vision is a global Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Established over 70 years ago, World Vision operates in nearly 100 countries with a workforce of over 34,000 staff members. The organization focuses on helping the most vulnerable children, including those in dangerous situations, and is driven by a mission to transform lives through sustainable solutions. In Iraq, World Vision has been active since 2014, providing support to vulnerable children, families, and communities affected by conflict and displacement.

Job Overview:
As the Response Director for World Vision Iraq, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic, programmatic, operational, and resource leadership. Your responsibilities will include leading the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the organization's strategy aligns with its objectives and that World Vision Iraq is structured and resourced effectively. You will oversee the financial viability of the program and ensure compliance with World Vision policies and Disaster Management Standards. A key aspect of your role will be to ensure that the programs directly contribute to the sustained well-being of children in the region. Additionally, you will represent World Vision Iraq to external stakeholders, including donors, partners, UN agencies, NGOs, and local authorities, while strategically leading the implementation of all aspects of the program in accordance with World Vision's Partnership Strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the overall program in Iraq, ensuring alignment with World Vision's mission and objectives.
• Lead the Senior Leadership Team in developing and implementing strategies that meet the needs of vulnerable children and communities.
• Ensure that the program is financially viable, compliant with policies, and adheres to Disaster Management Standards.
• Represent World Vision Iraq in external engagements with donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and manage multi-million dollar budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, leading a multi-cultural team in a complex context.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of children and communities affected by crisis and displacement.

Required Qualifications:

• A university degree or qualification in a relevant field, such as team management, organizational development, or project management.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven senior leadership experience with international NGOs, particularly in emergency relief, rehabilitation, and transition programming.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multi-cultural teams in complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Proven experience in managing and growing multi-million dollar budgets.
• Strong political acumen and well-developed diplomatic skills for engaging with host governments, donors, and staff.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral, is mandatory.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a university degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area. This educational background should ideally focus on areas such as team management, organizational development, project management, or other relevant skills that will support the responsibilities of the Response Director role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience within international NGOs, specifically in contexts related to emergency relief, rehabilitation, and transition programming. Candidates should have a proven track record of effectively leading teams and managing complex projects in challenging environments.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, both in written and oral communication. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as requirements.

Additional Notes:
The application deadline for this position is set for December 3, 202

• World Vision is committed to the development and success of its team members, aiming for fulfillment through meaningful work and contributions to sustainable solutions for vulnerable populations. The organization promotes a collaborative work environment and encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and communities.