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Conflict, climate change, and the rising cost of living are driving unprecedented growth in humanitarian needs and food insecurity. One in five children is living in or fleeing from conflict, with over 114 million people forcibly displaced. In 2023, over 700 million individuals experienced hunger, with significant disparities between low-income and high-income countries.
World Vision is committed to reaching the most vulnerable people in the hardest-to-reach places. This commitment drives us to enhance the agility of our systems and structures. We support food and cash programming with a portfolio valued at over USD 500 million, ensuring alignment with donor and organisational standards.
Here’s where you come in:
As the Senior Director of Resource Management, you will lead global strategies to optimise resource management, ensuring operational efficiency, fostering innovation, and supporting diversified growth across the organisation. You will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and managerial responsibility for the Resource Management Team within the Disaster Management Team.
You will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive food, cash and market-based programming, and livelihoods and economic recovery in emergencies operational plan, suitable for humanitarian emergencies and linked to long-term programming and social protection facilitation. You will also provide strategic leadership to the Global School Meal Teams.
Requirements include:
- A post-graduate degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 15 years of experience in humanitarian work, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role in program operations.
- Proven track record in coordinating large-scale single or multi-country operations.
- Extensive experience in engaging with donors, governments, and stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge of food, cash, and markets assistance programming in humanitarian and development settings.
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel at least 30% of time, including travel to fragile contexts and countries.
How to apply
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online by the application deadline of 15 NOV 2024.
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
For more information on World Vision International, please visit wvi.org. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.