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Chief Field Impact - World Vision, Australia

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Burwood East, Australia, United States
Full-time

*IMPORTANT: To be considered please go here to apply:

https://careers.worldvision.com.au/caw/en/job/496067/chief-field-impact

Our World Vision

World Vision is a global community, working together for the one purpose – to bring about positive change in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. People are inspired to work for us because they want to contribute to making a difference. We are part of an international team, using our talent, determination and influence to invest in a better tomorrow. With us, job satisfaction takes on a greater meaning.

Together, we are:

  • 50,000 dedicated and passionate staff and volunteers

Are you ready to be a change maker? Your opportunity to make a difference.

World Vision Australia is seeking an influential and strategic leader for the position of Chief, Field Impact to lead its field impact, humanitarian emergency affairs, grant revenue streams and Australia programs, operating within a national, regional and global context.

As part of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief, Field Impact will work to grow impact, influence and income, ensuring that World Vision’s Australia’s work has significant impact in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people through quality work in the field, ensuring the deployment of our field footprint for greatest impact and maximum efficiency. It also ensures that WVA is equipped to actively engage our supporters, providing a compelling ‘window to the field’ through communication and evidence of the impact of our work.

Who we're looking for:

  • The ideal candidate will possess excellent strategic leadership skills and will demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, influencing and negotiating at all levels of the organisation. They will be able to motivate teams to effectively deliver on World Vision’s strategic and operational plan. They will display a high level of commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of the international aid sector, including proven experience in grant revenue streams, humanitarian responses, risk management and quality assurance, as well as other relevant program experience. With a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, they will strongly role model WVA’s values and mission.

In addition, they will possess the following:

  • Demonstrated ability to engage and influence globally across multiple stakeholders and entities within WVI and externally.

What you need to know:

  • This role is a permanent position operating in a full time capacity and will be based at our head office in Burwood East, Victoria.

What we can offer you:

  • The opportunity to bring your expertise and experience to contribute to a cause that you are passionate about and work in the largest non-government organisation in Australia and one of the largest development organisations in the world.
Job Function: 

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 10 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 13 2017
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit