World Vision International
East Africa Regional Office, Nairobi
World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
1. Financial Accountant
The Financial Accountant will manage the intercompany database and account through review, analysis, coding and processing of incoming and outgoing charges in accordance with the World Vision International Finance Manual and Policies.
Manage multiple payrolls by ensuring that authorized changes are processed, all statutory and other deductions are processed and remitted in accordance with the prevailing laws and regulations and advice management of changes in the laws and regulations.
Responsibilities include:
Booking of Incoming and outgoing intercompany charges and Global Office Direct Charges;
Preparation of GL Reconciliation;
Management of Accounts Payable and Payroll Processing.
Skills required include:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
Minimum of CPA Part 2
Technical Training qualifications required: Knowledge of MS Office, Lotus Notes and Sunsystems.
Experience: 2 years of experience in an Accounting field.
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date 5th June 2015.
2. Job Description: Communications and Advocacy Internship
World Vision East Africa Regional Office
This internship aims to provide the intern with a broad understanding of international non-governmental organisation communications functions, with exposure to all elements of the regional office and opportunities to collaborate with the national offices across the region and regional bodies such as the Africa Union.
Communications Intern- Editorial and Advocacy
Provide editorial support to the communications team in producing reports and publications
Engaging in internal communications activities for broad exposure to the organisation
Drafting stories and various correspondence
Summarising policy documents
Assisting with corporate communications, and development of programme briefs and profiles
Supporting processes to improve efficiency of the EARO Communications team
Support advocacy efforts related to our engagement with AU and generating content related to advocacy and policy change efforts
Event planning and organisation
Qualifications Required:
Bachelors degree in journalism, media and communications, humanitarian diplomacy, international relations or related courses
Strong English writing, verbal and presentation skills
Excellent use of technology including software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional)
2-3 years work experience in communications and advocacy with Non-governmental organisations Kenyan National
Assets:
Experience in international relations, humanitarian diplomacy and working with regional bodies
Knowledge of more than one language such as Arabic, French, Portuguese
Languages: Excellent oral and written English.
Period of internship: July 2015 – December 2015 (6 months)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Communications Intern-Multi Media and Graphic Design- World Vision East Africa Regional Office
Work with functional team-leads to identify compelling ideas for multimedia stories and maintain a content pipeline
Ensure that content and design of online is consistent with the house style and brand
Manage the online posting of the quarterly electronic newsletter, including sourcing video content and images and advising on forms of distribution
Expand World Vision’s reach in East Africa by advising on use of content distribution services
Help produce video material on a need basis for use on the website and in presentations
Report back on web metrics, i.e. user traffic, online mentions, social media statistics
Support in providing photographic content for the EARO team
Experience in graphic design and use of graphic design software
Qualifications Required:
Qualification in multimedia, desktop designing, journalism, media and communication courses
Strong English writing skills
Excellent use of technology including software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional)
Graduate intern preferred
2-3 years work experience in design and multimedia Kenyan National
Assets:
Experience with online promotion, development and media interest
Multimedia skills such as video editing, photo management and graphic design
Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Typo3, FileMaker is an advantage.
Languages: Excellent oral and written English.
Period of internship: July 2015 – December 2015 (6 months)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
For the above vacancies, kindly send applications toclara_kiilu@wvi.org by COB on 5th June 2015.
3. Regional Leader – East Africa (EARO)
Job Description
September 1, 2015 Start Date Preferred.
3-Year Contract.
Purpose of the Position
To direct regional operations of World Vision, provide leadership to National Directors and ensure effective management of ministry in alignment with WVs Vision, Mission, Core Values and global strategic directions.
This includes all areas of operations including but not limited to; strategy management, people management, financial resource management, risk management, board and partnership engagement while at the same time managing the performance and effectiveness of National Directors.
To represent, position, enhance and protect World Visions ministry in the region both internally within the WV partnership and externally to relevant audiences and bodies.
Major Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: 25%
Provide strategic leadership to effectively deliver the whole mission through National Offices and regional initiatives, in alignment with WV Vision, Goals, Mission, Core Values, global strategy and regional strategic priorities.
Be accountable for the development and periodic review of regional strategy and priorities that clearly support the partnership strategic mandates, objectives and priorities.
Work within the framework of the Regional Working Group to influence Support/funding offices to provide resources in alignment with regional and National Office priorities.
Exercise final authority over the allocation of resources across countries within the region regardless of office status.
Be ultimately accountable for executive leadership in CHE II and III (Levels 2 and 3) responses, in liaison with regional HEA management.
Serve as WVI spokesperson at key regional forums (Internal and External).
Develop and build linkages with other organizations that facilitate the effective delivery of ministry.
Support the Partnership Leader Global Field Operations in the effective management and leadership of World Visions worldwide ministry operations and contribute effectively to the Global Operations Leadership Team.
Represent the region in WV partnership senior management groups and forums.
Accountability & Stewardship: 15%
Ensure alignment to global strategy for self-funding and interdependent offices within the region.
Ensure effective operations, ministry delivery and alignment of intermediate branch, program and project countries within the region.
Promote and support the development of local resource generation in appropriate offices within the region.
Monitor strategies for all offices within the region to maximize quality of ministry.
Monitor alignment of Partnership policies and standards for all offices within the region.
Be ultimately accountable for the implementation of Peer Review and Audit processes and recommendations.
Approve country operating budgets and major capital expenditures.
Ensure planning processes enable National Offices to use available resources in the best way to carry out agreed upon country strategies.
Lead the regional crisis management team.
Organizational Culture (aka promote the World Vision way, and includes Conflict Resolution): 10%
Provide spiritual leadership, promote the Christian ethos of World Vision in the region, and strengthen the spiritual development of all staff.
Set an example in strong personal Christian faith integrated in work and encourage Christian growth among staff within the region.
Ensure WVs Christian ethos and values are properly contextualized in National Offices within the region.
Ensure the highest achievement of ethical, moral and behavioural standards in alignment with WV Christian ethos, code of conduct and behaviour protocol.
Support through prayer the life, work and relationships of the regional senior leadership team and National Directors.
Role model servant leadership by personal example.
Encourage a positive and open style of leadership that enhances teamwork and develops an effective performance management culture.
Support organizational change and improvement at strategic operational level.
Ensure the application of partnership conflict resolution processes to identify and resolve conflicts between various entities at the lowest possible level.
Leadership Development: 25%
Ensure adequacy of sectoral and management support skills needed to deliver the ministry.
Lead the selection process for National Directors and present final candidate(s) for approval to Partnership Leader Global Field Operations for Program,
Project, Branch and Intermediate offices; act as the Presidents delegate as assigned in the selection of National Directors in Interdependent offices.
Oversee recruitment, orientation, development and transition of NDs.
Manage performance of National Directors by regularly assessing, challenging and supporting them (by distance and through periodic on-site travel) in line with WV leadership development strategy.
Mentor, develop and guide National Directors in the areas of strategy, governance, policy and protection of the WV brand and reputation.
Give specific attention to mentoring and supporting the regional senior leadership team for spiritual growth and professional development.
Create enabling environment through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and on-site observation of outcomes to ensure effectiveness of ND.
Ensure succession planning for National Directors and own position, by identifying women and men with demonstrated potential for future leadership and support their development.
Board Engagement: 20%
Support National Directors in the appropriate selection of members and the development and functioning of Advisory Councils and Boards according to approved
Partnership standards and guidelines.
Engage with board chairs and NDs to ensure accountability of National Offices.
Review board documents and receive reports.
Represent WVI President on National Boards and Advisory Councils.
Be ultimately accountable for the implementation of Peer Review and Audit processes and recommendations.
Other: 5%
Carry out other tasks and duties as may be assigned from time-to-time by the Partnership Leader Global Field Operations.
Knowledge and Experiences:
A minimum of ten years experience providing strategic leadership as a senior organizational leader, within the humanitarian industry.
Five years (5) senior leadership experience in Africa is required.
Minimum educational qualification of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
A minimum of five years (5) experience managing a multi-cultural leadership team is required.
Demonstrated ability to work and lead successfully with conflict and post-conflict contexts.
A heart and a passion for the region and its peoples.
Demonstrated ability to deal decisively with complex situations.
Ability to travel frequently both regionally and internationally (up to 40%) is required.
A minimum of five years (5) experience working with an Advisory Council or Board, either as a member, reporting to one or developing and advising an Advisory Council or Board is required.
Proven track record of successfully coaching and mentoring executive level leaders, either at a national, regional or global level.
Experience working in a matrix reporting environment.
Working knowledge and understanding of World Vision from a leadership perspecitve is required.
Other Position Requirements:
Language
Basic Conversation: English
Business Communications: English
Fully Fluent: English
Physical
No physical requirements
For more information on World Vision International, please visit website: World Vision Job Vacancies, on 2nd July 2015.
World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
Our Vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.