Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. World Vision is a humanitarian organization focused on helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. They are seeking an Operations Director to oversee the implementation of emergency response projects and provide leadership to the response operations team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the effective implementation of the response programmes
- Provide overall leadership to the response operations team
- Foster an enabling environment that supports World Vision’s strategic priorities and imperatives
- Lead the implementation of the Response Strategy to promote integration and ensure timely, effective implementation of the programme’s portfolio of projects in pursuit of Child Well-Being
- Oversee the implementation of systems, infrastructure, partnerships and capacity building to address core security requirements and staff care
- Spearhead external engagement in order to position the organisation for sustainment and growth
- Influence and promote coordination with key stakeholders
Skills
- 5-7 years of (mid-level/senior-level) experience with International NGOs in emergency relief, rehabilitation and transition programming especially in fragile contexts
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to humanitarian leadership, international development, business administration, economics, rural development or similar
- Experience in the implementation of multi-sectoral emergency response projects
- Excellent decision-making skills and ability to take calculated mitigated risks
- Experience in leading a multi-cultural team of professionals
- Master's degree preferred
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