National Director Timor Leste Full Time NEW

Job Summary

Role Summary

World Vision is recruiting a National Director to lead its Timor-Leste Field Office. This is an international assignment paid through GCLA on a fixed-term contract, and both local and international applicants are accepted.

The National Director is accountable for program quality, senior-team leadership, community and donor commitments, and alignment with World Vision’s global strategy. The role represents World Vision with senior government officials, development partners, civil society and the media, while modelling the organization’s Christian leadership, ministry and integrity expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and provide adaptive leadership for World Vision Timor-Leste, integrating work with partners, support offices and the South Asia Pacific Regional Office.
• Develop ministry objectives that contribute to prioritized child results in a primarily grant-funded environment.
• Build partnerships with government and civil society to strengthen systems in health, disaster management, climate change and social development.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, standards and local requirements.
• Develop relationships and networks that position the office for diverse funding opportunities and support delivery of the country strategy.
• Maintain strong financial management, lead people and culture, and ensure readiness for emergency response.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Ten or more years of senior-management experience, preferably with global non-profit organizations or international exposure.
• Experience in Asia and a strong understanding of the political, social, religious and economic context of Timor-Leste.
• A degree in international development, business administration, public health, social science, management or a related discipline, preferably at Master’s level.
• Significant leadership experience, including securing grant funding and running an office or organization across strategy, systems, structure and culture.
• Experience with disaster management, development, social accountability and programs that influence policy.
• Cross-cultural leadership experience, commitment to social justice values and active participation in NGO or industry networks.
• Knowledge of donors including DFAT, MFAT, EU, UNICEF and USAID.
• Exceptional written and spoken English; applicants who are not fluent in the local language must commit to learning it within the first year.
• Adequate physical health for the demands of the position.

How to apply

Apply online at: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4489455739/
Original listing source: LinkedIn / External recruitment platform.