SAR Strategy, Evidence and Learning Director – South Africa

As SAR Strategy, Evidence and Learning Director, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of regional support to National Offices (NO’s) with a primary focus on National Office (NO) strategy implementation in alignment with the WVI partnership strategy and the development of integrated programs strategically aligned to improve child well-being. You will provide functional leadership to the Strategy Advisor, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Sponsorship Advisor to deliver on their strategic objectives and game changers.

Requirements include:

• A Master’s degree in management or a social science field required
• At least 10 years’ experience in relief and development work, out of which at least 5 years must be in a senior leadership position at national or regional level preferably in World Vision Southern Africa or similar contexts.
• Very good experience in designing technical programs such as child protection, food security, primary health care, micro enterprises development and disaster management.
• Very good experience in impact measurement and DME practices including LEAP 3.
• Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field. Travel: Ability to travel up to 35% domestic and International travel.

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