Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) us currently seeking a talented individual for the role of a National Director. The National Director (ND) is responsible for the overall leadership in the development and execution of the country strategy. The ND is accountable to lead, direct, develop and manage HFHI resources ensuring quality, effectiveness and accountability in line with HFHI policies, protocols and standards.
This role is also responsible for developing the capacity of the National Organization to fulfill the purposes of Habitat for Humanity in the designated country. S/he enables sound organizational growth throughout the designated country through effective consultation on strategic and operational development. The National Director models servant leadership to the National Organization, its volunteers and staff, and its programs and partnerships. This position will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Servant Leadership
- Model servant leadership and motivate the other leaders of the National Organization to effectively manage its vision and resources, and to skillfully shepherd its stakeholder and homeowner partners.
- Demonstrate and articulate the love and teachings of Jesus Christ and ensure that HFHI core values permeate the organization at all levels, but especially at the local level with communities and families in need.
Vision and Planning
- Lead the Country Strategy and Business Planning process in coordination with AP Office.
- Drive and guide the team in order to accomplish the goals and objectives agreed in the Country Mission Alignment, reflecting Habitat for Humanity principles and Asia/Pacific Area strategic priorities.
- Ensure the implementation of the annual and long-term business plan, supporting the team to achieve results and monitoring deviations to take actions and corrective measures whenever appropriate Integrate National vision into Asia/Pacific Area vision and purposes, allocating on average 10% time for Regional or Area initiatives.
Governance and Representation
- In consultation with HFHI Area Office, ensure organizational stability and sustainability by building a wise, skilled, committed, and balanced management team, marked by integrity and upholding the Habitat mission.
- Represent HFH International in Nepal in front of different stakeholders (Government, Donors, Partners, Communities, etc.) in coordination with AP leadership and in alignment with the local and international strategy, mission and vision.
- Assist in recruiting qualified managers, support policy development and serve as liaison between AP Office and the local staff and partners.
Human Resource Management
- Recruit, develop, manage, and evaluate personnel to promote the purposes and achieve the goals of the organization, including staff, advisors, and volunteers.
- Develop and deploy effective training programs and equitable human resource systems to invest in and retain people of quality, who are devoted to the mission, as the primary resource of the organization.
Program Management
- Develop a resource development plan in consultation with the HFH Cambodia team and in collaboration with AP office.
- Support the team in assessing, evaluating and defining relevant interventions aligned with Habitat’s mission, the country strategy as defined and the available resources in country.
- Guarantee that internal and external reports are reliable and submitted on time to the stakeholders.
- Capitalize on opportunities and overcome obstacles to achieve program scale, stability, and sustainability growth goals in alignment with Habitat for Humanity principles and Asia/Pacific strategic priorities.
- Oversee program planning, management, and evaluation through new and/or innovative partnerships.
- Evaluate, document, and report program results and ensure construction and appropriate technology quality control systems.
- Ensure effective volunteer recruitment, support and engagement in the program.
Stewardship and Accountability
- In consultation with HFHI Area Office) ensure the fiscal, legal and programmatic integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the organization, including oversight of fiscal planning and budgeting, internal controls and external audits, mortgage tracking and statistical documentation, and accurate and timely fiscal and narrative reporting both to the Area Office and other donors.
- Ensure program stability and the security of capital by securing governmental registration and approval and/or negotiating binding partnership agreements.
- Coordinate and manage partnership (implementing and financial partners) development to meet strategic directions and achieving targets and scale. Monitor the partner implementation to guarantee the quality and accountability of their implementation towards the community.
Resource Development and Communication
- Ensure the development of resources adequate to achieve short- and long-term strategic plans.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of annual resource development campaigns including deployment of systems, communications materials, and expansion initiative.
- Diversify constituencies creatively, including students and youth, international visitors, and faith groups.
- Represent the organization and maintain effective relations with all stakeholders, including government officials, donors and sponsors, partners, homeowners, and the public at large.