JOB
OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
Executive
Assistant to the National Director
Assistant to the National Director
World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 17 Districts of Rwanda.
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 17 Districts of Rwanda.
World
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Executive Assistant to the National Director. The
position will be based in Kigali at the Head Office and reporting to the
National Director.
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Executive Assistant to the National Director. The
position will be based in Kigali at the Head Office and reporting to the
National Director.
Purpose
of the position:
of the position:
This
position will provide strategic input of linking the gove
position will provide strategic input of linking the gove
rnance, strategic,
leadership and operational roles of the National Director (ND) of World Vision
Rwanda (WVR) in a way that enhances overall organizational effectiveness. In
this respect, the position shall be empowered to assist the ND in spearheading
WVR’s initiatives to streamline operations and improve internal control in the
following key areas.
1.
Effective Management of WV Rwanda
Effective Management of WV Rwanda
2.
Effective Leadership of WV Rwanda
Effective Leadership of WV Rwanda
3.
Strengthened Governance and Organizational Development
Strengthened Governance and Organizational Development
4.
Coordination of Special Events as Assigned by the ND
Coordination of Special Events as Assigned by the ND
In
order to succeed, the Executive Assistant to the National Director 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 – must be a role
model, practice servant leadership and be an ambassador for WV ministry in
areas where WVR has operations
order to succeed, the Executive Assistant to the National Director 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 – must be a role
model, practice servant leadership and be an ambassador for WV ministry in
areas where WVR has operations
The
major responsibilities include:
major responsibilities include:
Outcome
1:
1:
The
ND is supported to achieve Effective Management of WV Rwanda
ND is supported to achieve Effective Management of WV Rwanda
Outputs:
- Providing
administrative management of the National Directors Office. - Manages
National Director’s calendar - Monitors
correspondence and covers responsibilities for the ND when he/she travels
outside the office, such as responding to incoming correspondence
(internally and externally), tracking responses and keeping the ND
informed as necessary; - Travel
arrangements and processing travel itineraries for the ND and Advisor
Council members; - Monitors
the ND’s budget expenditures, - Administering
respective annual and other leaves of National Directors’direct reports - Preparing
monthly status reports on all work plan activities (all ND’s direct
report) - Prepare
monthly management report to the EARO in consultative process with the
key stakeholders - Coordinating
groups for specific work objectives as assigned by the ND
Outcome
2:
2:
The
ND is supported to achieve Effective Leadership of WV Rwanda
ND is supported to achieve Effective Leadership of WV Rwanda
Outputs
Monitor
implementation of the following and, through a consultative process with the
key stakeholders, recommend options to the ND for actions needed to address any
identified gaps.
implementation of the following and, through a consultative process with the
key stakeholders, recommend options to the ND for actions needed to address any
identified gaps.
- Record
Senior Leadership Team meetings - Track
decisions made by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and monitor the
implementation - Monitoring
implementation of WVR’s leadership development plan. - Manage
travel calendar of SLT and consult SLT on the coverage of all program
areas - Manage
SLT Dashboard (Recruitment, Event, Guest……)
Outcome
3
3
The
ND is supported to coordinate legal and policy matters for WV Rwanda
ND is supported to coordinate legal and policy matters for WV Rwanda
Output
Monitor
implementation of the following and recommend to the ND actions needed to
address any identified gaps.
implementation of the following and recommend to the ND actions needed to
address any identified gaps.
- Ensuring
that new WV Partnership policies are owned, implemented and monitored by
appropriate groups. - Developing
recommendations (or options) for the ND (through a process with the key
stakeholders) in regards to policy changes. - Support
in Liason with P&C, and Finance Legal matters addressed to the ND and
recommend to ND actions needed to address any identified gaps.
Outcome
4
4
The
ND is supported to achieve effective Governance and Organizational Development
of WVR
ND is supported to achieve effective Governance and Organizational Development
of WVR
Output
Monitor
implementation of the following and recommend to the ND actions needed to
address any identified gaps.
implementation of the following and recommend to the ND actions needed to
address any identified gaps.
- Provide
support to the National Director in the preparation of national office
operating plans and divisional strategic plans - Coordinate
capacity building initiatives on governance for senior leadership - Recording
WVR SLT meetings and Vision Fund Board development sessions and ensure
follow-up on outstanding issues. - Prepare
Vision Fund Board minutes and meetings and events - Facilitate
NO peer review sessions - Monitoring
the implementation of Peer Review recommendations and identify any gaps.
Relationships:
National
Director: (Supervision), joint planning, coordination, strong
support for the Vision Fund and SLT.
Director: (Supervision), joint planning, coordination, strong
support for the Vision Fund and SLT.
All
SLT Members: Support
and engagement for reporting, tracking and communicating externally.
SLT Members: Support
and engagement for reporting, tracking and communicating externally.
Key
National and International Stakeholders (includes regional staff, Vision fund
Board members, partners, donors, etc.): Coordination, networking, continuous
communication and influence / advocacy building.
National and International Stakeholders (includes regional staff, Vision fund
Board members, partners, donors, etc.): Coordination, networking, continuous
communication and influence / advocacy building.
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The
following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education,
prior experience or on-the-job training:
following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education,
prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Minimum
of a Bachelor’s degree in business management and/or social sciences. - At
least five years’ experience working with senior management in executive
support roles. - Reasonable
knowledge of key WVI Strategic initiatives and best practices, including
AC policies - Excellent
Project, Information and Knowledge Management skills - Exceptional
coordination and networking skills. - Strong
ability to work without supervision, innovate, team-build and motivate - Complete
compatibility with WV’s mission, ethos, policies and core values
How
to apply:
to apply:
Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
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your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
All
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email will NOT be considered.
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email will NOT be considered.
In
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will
be accepted through this email)
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will
be accepted through this email)
The
closing date for submission of applications is 15th September 2017; no late
applications will be accepted
closing date for submission of applications is 15th September 2017; no late
applications will be accepted
As
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks