National Director- WV

Job Description

The National Director (ND) will strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of World Vision Senegal FY21 to 25 Strategy, in alignment with the Government of Senegal  priorities and Our Promise.  In performing this role, the ND will be an effective leader locally, an effective member of the broader WVI Partnership, and will model the organization’s principles of Twin Citizenship to ensure high ministry quality and overall organizational effectiveness. The ND as a leader will contribute to partnership life and unity, by acting as both a local and global representative of the organization.  The ND will ensure the country's operations and operating models maintain the Partnership's focus on Child Well Being outcomes and aspirations as they apply in the Senegal specific country context, maximizing the impact in the field while maintaining efficiency as wise stewards of entrusted resources.

The ND will lead national resource development, leading local fund raising and ensuring growth of local resources through effective partnerships with Government of Senegal, the private sector, individual Senegalese and the Church and the members of WV Senegal The ND will also ensure the office collaborates effectively with the WV Senegal Advisory Council, other partnership offices and divisions to achieve local and organizational goals.

The ND will also continue to position WV Senegal as a learning centre in the Partnership on localization, while continuing to grow locally restricted funding, including effectively managing locally acquired awards to donor expectations; as well as effectively managing relations with donors locally. 

Externally, the ND will foster collaboration with major donors, project partners, local government, church representatives, faith-based organizations and non-governmental organizations.  In doing so, he/she will maximize stewardship, effectiveness and efficiency of costs and operating models

The ND will model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity; leading by example and providing spiritual guidance to staff on the WV Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management of WV Senegal: 20%

Promote WV’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and Practices among the staff and partners and ensure these are the core foundation of WV Senegal strategies and work.
Lead the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and ensure diverse representation on the leadership team.
Strong focus on leadership and people management, ensuring the most capable and qualified staff members are in place to implement office strategy and operational plans.
Review and approve WV Senegal’s succession plan; ensure that proper capacity is in place and succession plans are updated and executed.
Promote and participate in leadership development initiatives, including those for staff at management levels in the field and at the NO level.
Lead and manage WV Senegal’s team in a way 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.
Ensure implementation and compliance to Partnership Performance Management Standards and Principles, while seeking to implement Performance Management guidelines on reasonable level.
Champion WV Senegal’s leadership team in the proper implementation of Performance Evaluations on a mid –term and 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 field projects frequently to encourage, build relationships and support WV programs.
Ensure that initiatives directed to build capacity required to implement local fundraising are included in the office capacity- building plan.

Educational Requirements

Master’s degree in development studies, international development, management, administration or social sciences or equivalent with at least 8 years’ experience in country level program management.

Experience Requirements

At least 8-10 years experience in managing effective and efficient operations of  a country office  organization demonstrating sound people, program, financial management skills and knowledge. (e.g. organizations with over 200staff and an annual total budget of over $ 15 million)
At least 8 years’ experience overseeing and/ or managing a large government grant, its acquisition and donor engagement.
Proven track record of leading multi-cultural teams in complex, culturally and politically-sensitive contexts and/or multi-sectoral emergency response projects.
Builds and manages relationships to effectively build trust and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (eg colleagues, donors, global partners and  Advisory Council  ).
Skills and knowledge in governance through participation in an Advisory Council or a Board of Directors
Adapts behaviours and style to effectively interact with others and creates an environment that supports inclusiveness and diversity
Works effectively under pressure and with ambiguity and complex change.
Negotiates with purpose and integrity and effectively handles multiple demands from many stakeholders
Provides a clear and compelling strategic direction for the organization
Experience in fund raising in general and generating local revenue in particular, Advocacy and public relations and overseeing large Government grant; its acquisition and donor engagement
Good knowledge of financial management and accounting principles, financial control principles and tools
Experience in Development and/ Emergency and domestic/ international relief as one of major Ministries (Relief, Development, Advocacy), close familiarity with other two;
Is politically astute and shows strong responsible negotiations skills (especially in dealing with politically sensitive government, donors, staff and internal politics)
Understanding of country political and socio-economic and cultural context achieved within 3 months after assuming the role;
Ability to work under pressure and make key decisions that impact the safety and wellbeing of WV staff and other assets
Good understanding of safety and security rules and regulations.

Additional Requirements

Experience with large bilateral and multilateral grant acquisition and compliance as well multi-sectorial humanitarian operations.
Proven Leadership and Management skills;
Strong information, communication and technology skills and knowledge –ability to use diverse Microsoft applications and management information systems.
Ability to work and travel extensively in country of assignment as well as internationally (Approximately 20-25% of working time);
Ability to work under pressure and make tough decisions
Proven visionary and strategic abilities.
Fluent in French and English: speaking and writing
Achieving quality results and service, practicing accountability and integrity, and communicating information effectively
Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly, understanding the humanitarian industry, understanding World Vision’s mission and operations, and practicing innovation and change
Building collaborative relationships, practicing gender and cultural diversity, and influencing individuals and groups
Supporting World Vision’s Christian identify and commitments, learning for growth and development, and maintaining work/life balance and effectiveness
Develops diverse, high-performing teams through effective recruitment, coaching and team-building
Role models biblical ethics and principles in action
Responsible steward of resources and assets.
Knowledge of UN humanitarian architecture and donor community