World Vision International Integrated Programmes Director Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda

focused, Christian, and community based, and that it complements the
plans of the Government of Rwanda. He/She ensures that WVR is accountable to
all partners and that all work is of the highest standard, cost effective and
adheres to standards and policies of World Vision International.The Integrated
Programmes Director (IPD) will assist the National Director in overall
coordination, implementation and supervision of all resources and operations.
Key areas include resource acquisition, staff capacity building, monitoring,
technical soundness, oversight of programme activities and reporting.

• Provide thought leadership to the integrated
  programmes team.
• Provide thought leadership into the process of
  programme design, national office strategy development and ensure its
  implementation.
• Ensure that the national office strategy is
  ambitious, relevant to community and country context and aligned to WVI
  global strategy.
• Ensure that national office strategy is
  understood and cascaded to all levels of the programmes division.
• Promote innovation among the IPD team to
  maximise ministry growth and impact.

• Provide leadership, support and coordination
  in the implementation of ongoing grants, Area Development Programmes
  (ADPs) and other special projects.
• Uphold WVI Vision, Mission core values and
  partnership standards and practices.
• Demonstrate management of board relations for
  the organization.
• Build a strong programmes team.
• Provide an environment where teams can share
  experiences and best practices.
• Develop national operation plan ensuring that
  it is in accordance with national and global strategies.
• Provide leadership in capacity building of
  program staff in development and key programming areas.

• In collaboration with the National Director,
  develop and maintain productive and effective relationships with the
  Support Offices, the Regional Office, and the International Headquarters.
• In consultation with the National Director,
  develop and maintain good relationships with major (government/private)
  donors and World Vision Support Offices.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships
  with other divisions.

• Ensure integration of all programs/projects
  and grants.
• Provide leadership in the area of humanitarian
  emergency affairs, advocacy and Transformational Development (TD).
• Ensure integration of economic development in
  all WVR operation areas and programmes as a strategic thrust for
  sustainability.
• Position World Vision as a leading NGO in
  promoting the well-being of children and children rights within the
  country context.
• Ensure that WVR is a force to reckon and a
  strong advocate for children within civil society.
• Represent WVR to communities within WVR
  operation areas.
• Represent WVR to the government, church major
  donor urgencies, ministry partners, and non-governmental agencies.

• Direct and focus private and public fund
  acquisition and integration.
• Build a healthy balance in proportion and
  integration of various funding sources.
• Ensure that all grant and sponsorship projects
  uphold high accountability standards to donors.

• Champion professional and personal IPD staff
  development to ensure that WVR strategic objectives are achieved.
• Ensure timely recruitment of high caliber
  staff.
• Ensure continued implementation of WVR staff
  capacity building programme.
• Ensure that accountability and performance
  management measures and standards are adhered to for ministry
  effectiveness.
• In coordination with Human Resources, provide
  leadership and support to the Operations Management Team to ensure
  effective management of their teams.

• Ensure regular reviews of all programs’
  budgets project funding, expenditures and accomplishments of ministry
  objectives.
• Ensure that recommendations from audit reports
  and audit findings (relating to program operations) are addressed and
  implementation plans and developed and implemented.

• Bachelors’ Degree in rural development,
  agricultural sciences, social sciences or other development related field.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in
  development work preferably within World Vision.
• At least two years senior management
  experience or middle level management experience.
• Proficiency in the English Language.
• A mature Christian with evidence of mature
  faith.
• Evident Vision and passion for the poor.
• Skills in project management, design
  monitoring and evaluation.

• Master’s degree in a development related field
  – Management experience in an organization with at least 300 national and
  international staff.
• Must have people management skills with
  ability to lead inspire and mentor subordinates to achieve highest
  results.
• The position requires a systems thinker an
  analytical and critical thinker capable of questioning assumptions and
  proposing suitable and practical solutions.