Deadline: 5 January 2016
World Vision (WV) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Support Services Director in Kathmandu, Nepal. The duration for the post is of 2 years.
The Support Services Director work is to provide Leadership and ensure that Financial Management, Administration, Procurement & Logistics and ICT processes are within partnership and WVIN/NER standards at NO and Regional Field Offices.
World Vision’s mission is to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.
Key Job Responsibility
The Support Services Director will perform the following functions-
- Develop and align the Regional Field Office Support Service & Finance Strategy with that of the NO and NER, translate the objectives to the Field functions.
- Oversee the services and initiatives in the Field and that they are coherent with WVIN/NER’s values, vision and mission.
- Develop the regional Field office coherent annual work plan/operational and business plans based on strategies.
- Develop synergies, open communication, cooperation between Finance, Procurement & Logistics, Admin and ICT.
- Contribute to development of WVIN/NER policy and procedures related to Finance, Administration, Procurement and Logistics and ICT functions.
- Participation in leadership team meetings and other team based functions especially in strategy development.
- Ensure that Regional budgets, Procurement Plans of projects, grants, My PBAS and support offices are in place.
- Ensures there is proper treasury, cash management, working Capital management, Asset Management and cash flows processes are in place.
- Ensures proper monitoring of financial resources (PNS/NPNS) expenditures against budget is done on a regularly basis.
- Ensures financial systems are established/maintained to comply with appropriate policies of WVI and government.
- Timely submission of financial report; Regional Field Spend Analysis are compiled and any other relevant reports etc.
- Ensures grants reporting; monthly, quarterly and end of grants are done on time.
- Ensures grants compliance and audits are done as per grant agreements.
- Ensure Local partners at the field level are in compliance with grant agreements and regulations.
- Ensure donor and support office queries are responded on time.
- Manage implementation of consistent and effective strategic sourcing process in collaboration with the Field offices (Area, ADP, District Offices, NO, NER and Suppliers/Vendors.
- Communicate sourcing approaches to the field Staff in the regional Field Office and other relevant stakeholders.
- Build and maintain successful working relationships with suppliers.
- Courier services, visitor relations, and other office administrative concerns are achieved in his or her area of operation.
- Ensures efficient asset management & usage of all assets is done at all locations, they are properly maintained, verified and updated in the records on a regular basis.
- Ensures there are effective controls, maintenance and repair of all assets, vehicles, motorbikes etc.
- Regional Field Assets are properly Managed and it’s in compliance to all polices & Procedures.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor or Master’s Degree qualification in relevant field.
- A Financial and/or Business Management Master’s degree.
- Developed people in a cross-cultural setting and initiated and implemented organizational change at leadership level.
- Proven leadership ability, demonstrated facilitation and collaboration skills, and experienced as a team player.
- Understanding of other departments and demonstrated collaboration & team building skills.
- Understanding of WV vision, mission and WV partnership operations High critical, creative and innovative thinking.
- Competent in the use and application of Microsoft Office computer programs, including Word, Excel and Power Point and overall ICT.
- Willingness to travel regionally at regular intervals.
- At least 8 years’ professional experience in an international organization with 3 years’ in Managerial (middle) role, preferably in NGO context in the applicable fields (Finance, Admin, SCM, Procurement, IT).
- Experience with Non-profit organization.
- An understanding of WV Field Financial and procurement Manuals, Strong Procurement practical experience.
- Understanding of Humanitarian industry.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through the online process.
For more information please visit WV.
