National Director - WV Nepal at World Vision in Tintoliya

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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: International Assignment (WVI – Paid via GCLA) Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Description: The National Director (ND) of World Vision International (WVI) Nepal has overall responsibility for the strategic leadership and operational effectiveness of World Vision’s programmes in Nepal. Our 2026-2030 Country Strategy aims to deliver results for the well-being of one million children especially the most vulnerable. It focuses on integrated livelihoods & nutrition, inclusive & quality education, child protection & participation, humanitarian response, disaster resilience, strengthening partnerships, gender equality, disability and social inclusion, in an environment that is increasingly vulnerable to climate change. You will be expected to lead the office in pursuing these strategic goals, being an effective leader locally, a responsible member of the WVI Partnership, ensuring WVI Nepal’s consistent focus on WVI’s Our Promise strategy to maximise impact – well-being of the most vulnerable children, families and communities, while adapting WVI standards to the changing context in Nepal. You will be deeply comfortable with collaborating with other WVI offices and divisions internally to achieve shared child well-being objectives, and externally with the Government of Nepal, local NGO partners, civil society organisations (CSOs), development partners, local community leaders and the private sector. The ND models a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry, and integrity, leading by examples through lifestyle and work relationships, and providing spiritual guidance to staff on the organization’s Vision, Mission and Core Values. Your Key Responsibilities will include: Delivering on Child Well-being Aspirations / Results, Outcomes and Targets , including but not limited to: Delivering improved outcomes for children in line with the WVI Nepal Country Strategy 2026-2030 and the SHIELD integrated program framework Providing strategic oversight and leadership to ensure impactful program implementation through local partner Non-Government Organizations (PNGOs), including strengthening of partnerships through implementation of the Partners of Choice Action Plan. Preparing for and implementing rapid and effective responses to major emergencies affecting children, including having an up to date preparedness plan and Business Continuity Plan (BCP), and building relationships with key humanitarian and development actors. Creating enabling environment to champion innovative programming, process and systems. Leading effective external engagement and strategic partnerships for child well-being, locally and internationally , including but not limited to: Defining strategic partnership objectives with Government of Nepal at all levels, district level partner NGOs, CSOs, Development Partners, Local Community Leaders including inter-faith leaders, and Private Sector (including Media) to achieve shared child well-being objectives. Building partnerships and relationships with key decision makers, including strategic national partners to leverage advocacy for shared child well-being objectives. Coaching Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and external-facing Senior Managers to pro-actively and constructively engage with external partners in influencing programs and policy development and implementation on child rights issues through multiple development, advocacy and humanitarian forums (i.e. Technical Working Groups of Association of INGOs in Nepal/ AIN, Provincial Partner Coordination Meeting, Humanitarian Cluster, Joining Forces alliance and Development Partners Coo