SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, EAST AFRICA REGION
Position Title: Senior Director of Operations, East Africa Region
Application Deadline Date: 21 Jun 2011
Position Location: Nairobi
Position Start Date: 01 Aug 2011
Region: Africa\East Africa
Position End Date: 31 Jul 2013
Requisition Category: International
Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Kenya
Program/Office Name: East Africa Region
City/Province: Nairobi
Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: HISS 188
Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2011AFEBCHI-8HGRET
Description
Lead in Operational Management (excellence in execution). As the primary responsibility is to lead the
operational performance of the region, the SDO will ensure that regional line ministries and support
functions work collaboratively across the regional office and with the Global Centre for the primary
purpose of providing operational support to the national offices. Provide performance monitoring of
National Offices based on key directions and indicators at the global level and regional level. Establish
and facilitate business processes around performance monitoring of national offices. Support the
Regional Leader to identify linkages between performance monitoring of national offices and performance
management of NO senior management team as appropriate. Has shared oversight for the following
management support functions.
Humanitarian Emergency and Affairs
Provide operational oversight to all CATEGORY II and III Emergency Relief responses in the Region in
coordination / consultation with global HEA and Regional Communications.
Finance:
Oversee the budget development and monitoring process for the region, supporting the Regional Finance
Director. Ensure appropriate and adequate leadership is provided by the Finance function especially in
the preparation for Regional Working Groups.
People & Culture (P&C)
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Region.
Guide organizational change and improvement at both strategic and operational levels within the•
provide tangible support to projects in the field, while also providing P&C support for the region
itself and within the Regional Office.
Provide leadership in integrating management support functions with ministry support in order to•
to be shared between regions.
Assist with resolution of resource sharing issues which may arise in the case of resources needShared Service Function
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potential areas of Finance, P&C, Administration, IT and other related ancillary services) to serve
the Regional Office and hosted GC entities.
Ensure the provision of effective and efficient delivery of a broad array of support services (in the•
Negotiate, monitor, and evaluate Service Level Agreements between the region and the GC.Project Management Unit
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both functions and programmatic areas (including the allocation of specialist resources)
Direct the consolidation of project management and quality assurance activities at the RO for•
in execution"
Build the capacity of key National Office personnel in project management to facilitate "excellence•
Manage internal global and regional projects•
Oversee Regional Office support for resource acquisition and management.Quality Assurance
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standards, policies and procedures.
Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of programmes across the region according to relevant•
Ensure integration of the capacity building and training activities across the region.•
across the region.
Ensure the integration of quality assurance practices in all programmatic and functional areas•
effectiveness.
Collection, analysis and interpretation of performance data for organizational and programmatic•
Working with Regional Office of Strategy Management, track accomplishments against strategy.Security
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Contribute to the promotion of a security culture•
Ensure resources are mobilized (staff, finances and technical support) to address security gaps•
Support the Regional Security Director in:•
Ensuring NOs adhere to policies, standards and Core Security Requirements•
response with security incidents and that they are then managed well with the Office of Corporate
Security
Ensuring that all key stakeholders in the Region understand the importance and urgency of timely•
Ensure the implementation of security protocols in the regional officeCommunications
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Ensure National Offices receive adequate communications support.•
directors on key messaging.
Ensure communications support for the ministry pillars in the region working with the different•
Ensure a consistent avenue for leadership communication with the Region•
Operational Plans, investment and Budget: Working with ROSM and Regional Finance provide
operational leadership for translating Regional Strategy into operational plans and budget for the
Regional office. Provide support to the RL and work with ROSM in the preparation, implementation and
follow-up to RWG processes Regional Team Management. Working within the regional matrix
environment, the SDO will bear primary responsibility for the management of the regional office. As the
line manager for a large portion of the regional office, establish performance agreements and
development plans with each direct report and ensure they are also in place for others within the regional
office. Mentor, coach and facilitate the career progression and leadership development for members of
the regional team, especially identified top talent. Ensure appropriate energy and focus is put into
supporting the regional team in managing as twin citizens in a matrix environment. Provides leadership
and guidance in the formulation of operational policies and standards for the Support Services Unit and
mechanisms for monitoring compliance with and consistency in the interpretation and implementation of
such policies and procedures. Ensure alignment and integration of Regional operational strategy and
goals of line ministries and support functions with overall WV Partnership strategy and goals, including
VisionFund. Coordinate the provision of all shared services available from the Global Centre to support
the region: Information Technology (IT), International Staffing Solutions (ISS) and Audit.
Qualifications
Promote and maintain open communications within the multiple leadership levels in the Region.•
administration, international development).
Master's degree preferred, in relevant field (e.g. economics, business administration, public•
10 years experience in providing operational leadership in more than one function or country.•
organization.
A deep and broad understanding of business operations within World Vision or a similar•
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/485150D159465164882578A400814CAD?OpenDocumen
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PROJECT OFFICER – FOOD SECURITY AND EDUCATION
Job Title: Project Officer – Food Security and Education
Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: June 24 2011
Description
Significant multi-cultural leadership and management experience.Purpose of the position:
The Project Officer will provide overall coordination of the education and Food security projects aimed at
contributing to improved children wellbeing outcomes within the respective WVK Integrated Program
Areas (IPA).
In order to perform this role effectively, the Project Officer must be able to effectively communicate World
Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Qualifications
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or onthe-
job training:
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Must have a university degree in Agriculture, Education, social science or their equivalent.•
community level
A minimum of 3 years working experience in food security and/ or Education sector initiatives at•
ministries.
Experience in Agriculture and Community Development with strong partnership with GoK•
Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc)•
Familiar with current education sector and food security programming by WVI•
For job details please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.wvafrica.org/index.php?option=com_jsjobs&c=jsjobs&view=employer&layout=view_job&fr=0&v
j=5&jobcat=1&oi=104&Itemid=208
How to Apply
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be sent to reach the
undersigned not later than June 24, 2011.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. (Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted).
PROJECT OFFICER – HIV / AIDS RESPONSE
Job Title: Project Officer – HIV / AIDS Response New!
Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: June 24 2011
Description
Purpose of the position:
The Health and HIV&AIDS Officer will provide overall coordination to the health, Nutrition and HIV&AIDS
projects aimed at contributing to improved children wellbeing outcomes within the respective WVK
Integrated Program Areas (IPA).
In order to perform this role effectively, the HHAR Officer must be able to effectively communicate World
Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Qualifications:
Knowledge in Child protection issuesEducation/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or onthe-
job training:
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Additional training in Community health will be an added advantage.
Basic degree in Public health, Environmental health, Nursing Sciences or their equivalent.•
community level with bias to Child health (IMCI), malaria control, and HIV&AIDs
A minimum of 3 years working experience in Health, Nutrition and HIV&AIDS projects at•
strong partnership with GoK ministries and Churches.
For job details please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.wvafrica.org/index.php?option=com_jsjobs&c=jsjobs&view=employer&layout=view_job&fr=0&v
j=5&jobcat=1&oi=106&Itemid=208
How to Apply
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the
undersigned not later than June 24, 2011.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. (Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted).
PROJECT OFFICER – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Job Title: Project Officer – Economic Development
Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: June 24 2011
Description
Experience in HIV&AIDS prevention, Advocacy, Care and Support of OVC and PLWHIV andPurpose of the position
To assist Integrated Program Area (IPA) clients with entrepreneurial capacity, fostering business talent
and ideas and improving individual and the IPA area economic diversification
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example
to others.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or onthe-
job training:
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Preferably a first degree in Business Administration/Commerce/Agribusiness/Economics•
Practical business knowledge with an emphasis on marketing,•
Financial management skills•
Highly developed interpersonal skills•
Motivated and goal orientated•
Research, monitoring and evaluation skills•
Ability to work in a team•
Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel•
Must demonstrate sound training expertise and skills in a cross-cultural setting•
Good oral & written communication skills.•
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For job details, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.wvafrica.org/index.php?option=com_jsjobs&c=jsjobs&view=employer&layout=view_job&fr=0&v
j=5&jobcat=1&oi=106&Itemid=208
How to Apply
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the
undersigned not later than June 24, 2011.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. (Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted).A mature Christian, who is willing to work with poor in transforming their lives and giving them
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