Burundi: Programme Director, World Vision Burundi

Programme Director, World Vision Burundi

World Vision International

World Vision is a humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Programme Director, World Vision Burundi, you will oversee the development and strategy of all country operations. World Vision Burundi was founded in 1963 and serves more than 150,000 children, their families and their communities across 14 programme areas.

You are a highly accomplished visionary leader who combines proven business disciplines with inspirational management skills to effectively communicate global initiatives, cultivate relationships, and identify opportunities to successfully drive World Vision Burundi growth and development.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management or social sciences (advanced degree is preferred); Degree in International Relief is a plus; Degree in International Development is a plus.
• 10+ years of significant relevant leadership experience; noteworthy management experience (general / operational) Previous Programme/National Director experience preferred.
• Experience in Development and/or Emergency and domestic/ international relief as and/or fragile context type environments as one of major Ministries (Relief, Development, Advocacy), close familiarity with other two.
• Extensive experience in overseeing large Government grant; its acquisition and donor engagement.
• Office-based with frequent required travel to the field; 25% Domestic/international travel
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) required; knowledge of French is a plus.

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 01 MAR 2016. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.