Regional Leader-Southern Africa

Job Description

World Vision International

About World Vision International

World Vision International is a global faith-based Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with
children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Our Southern Africa Region oversees operations in nine countries: Zambia, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. With a regional budget of approximately $380 million and over 3,500 staff, we are committed to making a significant impact in the lives of the most vulnerable children.

Here’s where you come in:

As the Regional Leader, you will direct regional operations, provide leadership to National Directors, and ensure
effective management of ministry in alignment with World Vision’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, and global strategic directions. This role encompasses strategy management, people management, financial resource management, risk management, and board and partnership engagement.

Requirements include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership (25%): Lead the implementation of the Partnership Strategy, Our Promise, and ensure alignment with WV Vision, Goals, Mission, and Core Values.
• Accountability & Stewardship (15%): Ensure alignment to global strategy and monitor the quality of ministry across the region.
• Organizational Culture (10%): Promote World Vision’s Christian ethos and values, and support the spiritual development of staff.
• Leadership Development (25%): Oversee recruitment, orientation, development, and performance management of National Directors.
• Board Engagement (20%): Support National Directors in the development and functioning of Advisory Councils and Boards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in strategic leadership within the humanitarian industry, with at least three years in senior leadership in Africa.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to work and lead successfully in conflict and post-conflict contexts.
• Experience managing a multi-cultural leadership team.
• Successful track record of coaching and mentoring executive-level leaders.
• Ability to travel frequently both regionally and internationally (up to 40%).

Core Competencies:

• Self-Managing Capabilities: Represent World Vision as a Christian organization, monitor
  staff well-being, and model kingdom values.
• Relational Capabilities: Inspire high team performance, build diverse teams, and promote justice.
• Achieving Capabilities: Set high standards, inspire trust, and ensure clear communication.
• Thinking Capabilities: Identify critical issues, lead effective planning, and maintain industry knowledge.

Location: Position will be based in Lusaka, Zambia.

Contract: International Assignee, Full time. Remote/Hybrid/Homeworking.

Is this the job for you?

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online by the application deadline of 01 JAN 2025.

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!

For more information on World Vision International, please visit 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

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, 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.