National Director, Myanmar

Job Description

With 75 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 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

As the National Director, Myanmar you will lead the strategy and implementation of World Vision’s work in Myanmar, with the purpose of achieving sustained improvements in child well-being. To accomplish this, you will build strong relationships with external partners, while developing deep leadership capacity within the organisation. The National Director will adhere to all relevant policies and standards, including program performance and financial accountability. Critically, the National Director will embody the values of World Vision, while contributing to the mission and vision of World Vision International.

You will be a leader who contributes to World Vision’s Partnership life and unity, by acting as both a local and global representative of the organization.

The National Director must model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity; leading by example and providing spiritual guidance to staff on the WV Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Requirements include:

• At least ten 10 years of experience leading humanitarian assistance and development programs in complex Emergency Response & Development contexts.
• Preference for a candidate with recent working experience in Myanmar - within the past 5 years - having worked closely with INGOs in the region.
• Experience leading large teams (>400 staff) and managing sizeable budgets ($18mill).
• Master’s degree in development studies, international development, management, administration or social sciences or equivalent.
• Expertise in raising funds across a variety of donors, including governments, foundations, corporations, and other private donors.
• Highest standards of written and verbal communication.
• Experience in Development and Emergency and domestic/ international relief as one of major Ministries (Relief, Development, Advocacy).
• Good understanding of safety and security rules and regulations; HEAT Certified or willing to be.

Is this the job for you?

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online by the application deadline of 31 AUGUST 2025.

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

About the Organization

World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. We serve the world's poor, regardless of a person's religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.