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!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

25%

STRATEGY

Develop long-term strategic direction for the global finance and supply chain functions, anticipating key trends, opportunities and vulnerabilities and positioning areas of responsibility to ensure the financial infrastructure is stable and supports the demands of future growth.

Contribute to overall strategy, leadership, culture and decision making through active membership of the Executive Leadership Team, support to the Board and staff engagement. Advise and support the President and other Directors with financial, risk and other strategic input in key organisational decisions.  Lead the process for strategic alignment of Partnership resources as Chair of the Partnership Resource Allocation Committee.

Lead the Stewardship Committee of the WVI Board

Providing subject matter expertise to the committee particularly with regard to policy and other relevant practicesAgreeing agenda for the committee in consultation with the ChairEnsuring the development and timely dissemination of board pre-reads with a view to ensuring the committee provides its oversight role effectivelyIn coordination with the Chair, ensuring the committee is operating within its MandateTaking committee minutes and ensuring these are disseminated to board members together with other board pre-read information.

30%

LEADERSHIP

Building the global financial and supply chain teams by attracting and retaining gifted people who are called to serve World Vision.Collaborating with a wide range of Partnership employees from differing cultures, using effective communication and influencing skills to gain support for positive change initiatives.Winning the respect of colleagues and peers through effective and clear communication, operational focus and a drive but with a diplomatic and mature approach.Modelling Christian Identity Demonstrating tenacity, drive and passion, motivated by Christian faith, desire to help others and modelling of impeccable ethics in line with the Christian Foundation and values of the organisation.

20%

TACTICAL/OPERATIONAL

Challenge the organisation to a faithful stewardship of resources, striking a God-honouring balance between the constituents we serve: donors who provide resources; those in need who receive resources; and our employees and other partners who deliver resources.Oversee and direct the operating plans and budgets of the global partnership and facilitating efficient distribution of funds to local offices across the PartnershipDeliver a strong platform for business partnership and ensure that the management information delivers best in class reporting and analysis.Provide analysis supporting the resource allocation process of the Partnership. Ensure that resources are aligned as designated by donors, and that maximum benefit is realized by those we serve.Ensure strong reporting, monitoring and accountability systems that deliver the highest standards of financial integrity. Protecting the assets entrusted to the organisation; ensuring liquid assets are invested productively and in alignment with World Vision’s investment policy.

25% (see % breakdown blow)

OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT OF ADDITIONAL TEAMS WITHIN THE EXTENDED FINANCE PORTFOLIO

SHARED SERVICES (10%)

Implements Shared Services strategies as part of a boarder strategic agenda whichBuilds sustainabilityMaximizes yield to communityBuilds a culture of agilityBreak cultural and geographic boundaries to implement to most effective and efficient operating modelsAddress changing operating models and skills capability requirements as we implement the 2030 strategy and increase our focus on Fragile/Conflict and Urbane

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT (10%)

Ensure Supply Chain Management implements best practice procurement and supply chain practices to improve efficiencies and reduce costs across the partnershipProvide the ability to monitor and enforce process controls, to ensure Finance and Procurement Policy and Procedures are in compliance globally

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE (5%)

Provides global leadership in matters related to real estate, facilities and various services related to property management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

An MBA and/or ACA/CPA (or international equivalent) with strong financial management and numerical skills.In-depth knowledge of management and financial accounting, planning,and analysis.Consistent achievement in developing and delivering effective financial strategies and experience of financial risk management and the requirements for large global organizations. Experience of capital markets, Treasury, and currency exchange management. Experience of Banking or micro-enterprise experience would be an advantage.Sound knowledge and evidence of best practice financial strategies in a commercial and/or charity environment.Extensive record of successful workforce, financial and resource management and a track record of establishing a high-performing culture.Leadership, motivational, and change management skills: proven senior management experience in a complex environment, including the ability to lead a large multi-disciplinary team. Experience working at Board-level in a sizeable organization.Successful delivery of significant organizational development and change and experience of project leadership and the understanding of the principles of effective project management, in particular in financial change management agendas.Proven track record of productive partnership and cross-boundary working. The influencing and interpersonal skills necessary to operate in an international decentralized environment.The ability to set ambitious targets and take calculated risks aimed at delivering added value. The ability to make decisions under pressure.A deep personal commitment to World Vision’s vision, mission, and core values. A faith-centred individual evidenced by a life transformed by Christ with a heart for the world’s poor and marginalised and the commitment to make a difference.An even-tempered, balanced and culturally sensitive professional who excels in forging close and productive working relationships with a broad range of cultures, personality types, styles and perspectives. Proactive towards gender equity.Models a life balance that enhances family and personal relationships and maintains physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.The intellectual capacity that is required to function effectively at this level of leadership.A commitment to life-long learning and the creation of a learning community as an integral part of his/her leadership style. An active learner who shares ideas with clarity.A proven team leader and people manager with the ability to motivate and engage with professionals across diverse fields.A strong commercial mind with an appetite for innovation and change.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentational abilities. 

REQUIRED TRAVEL AND/OR WORK ENVIRONMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Physically and emotionally resilient to cope with the demands of travel, and the pressure of global leadership responsibilities.The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.  

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only