Emergency Response Roster - Programme Director

World Vision

5 years leadership in humanitarian sector
Grant acquisition and management experience
Multi-sectoral emergency response projects
This role offers the opportunity to lead World Vision's emergency response efforts to protect vulnerable children in dangerous places

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to lead World Vision's emergency response efforts to protect vulnerable children in dangerous places.
  • The successful candidate will oversee multiple functions including grant acquisition, MEAL, information management, and partnering while ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
  • Staff must be prepared to work in insecure contexts with long hours and below-normal living standards during crisis responses.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to lead World Vision's emergency response efforts to protect vulnerable children in dangerous places.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years leadership in humanitarian sector
  • Grant acquisition and management experience
  • Multi-sectoral emergency response projects
  • MEAL and information management expertise
  • Experience in fragile and war zone contexts
  • Donor engagement with UN and bilateral agencies

Nice-to-have

  • Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)
  • Fluency in French, Arabic, Spanish, or Portuguese
  • Experience leading ad-hoc teams during transitions
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Ability to work under high security risks

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in humanitarian or related field
  • Minimum 8 years of humanitarian assistance experience
  • Proven record of winning grants
  • Work experience as Senior Program Officer or Manager abroad
  • Deep understanding of SPHERE and international relief standards

Work Rights

Not specified

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