National Director for World Vision International-Recruitment
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| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Advocacy, Business Administration, Exec. / Management |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 26th June 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 10 years |
| Degree : | Master |
Job Description
We are looking for qualified candidates to join World Vision Cambodia. World Vision International is an International Humanitarian Organization works with the most fragile families to promote transformation and seek justice.
As a global community, our mission is to empower positive changes for the world’s most vulnerable children.
To contribute to empowering and advocating child protection, we are inspired to work dedicatedly with professionalism to improve the most vulnerable communities and children’s well-being for a better life. World Vision commenced work in Cambodia in 1970. Our focus is on helping the most vulnerable girls and boys overcome poverty so they can experience the fullness of life now and in the future. Inspired by our Christian faith, our work reaches children regardless of their background or if they live in the most dangerous places.
Are you ready to be a changemaker?
Our Cambodia Office is seeking for one qualified candidate to fill in the position below
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- Lead Strategy Execution and Organizational Performance - 20%
- Lead strategy development in alignment with the Global Strategy (Our Promise Phase 3)
- Translate national strategy into clear priorities, bold targets, and execution plans
- Simplify structures, processes, and decision‑making to increase agility and speed
- Align programs, operations, and support functions around shared outcomes
- Embed accountability, performance management, and adaptive learning
- Lead change to ensure the organization remains relevant, responsive, and resilient
- Enable faster course‑correction based on data, evidence, and context shifts
- End Results:
- Strategy developed and executed with clarity, speed, and discipline
- Simpler, more agile operating model in place
- Faster decision‑making and improved organizational responsiveness
- Strong cross‑functional alignment and accountability
- Deliver Results for Children - 15 %
- Lead delivery of prioritised child results with bold targets aligned to Our Promise Phase 3
- Focus organisational strategy and investments on a reduced set of high‑impact child outcomes
- Ensure child impact data informs strategic decisions, adaptation, and accountability
- Promote context‑relevant, locally led, and evidence‑based programming models
- Strengthen technical expertise aligned to prioritised child results
- Champion innovation and field‑led approaches that deliver results at scale
- End Results:
- Clear prioritized child results with measurable success targets
- Child impact data used as a strategic asset for decisions and adaptation
- Programs consistently deliver measurable results at scale
- WV Cambodia recognized for world‑class, locally grounded technical excellence
- Grow and Diversify Sustainable Funding - 15%
- Lead a unified, diversified revenue strategy across sponsorship, grants, and PNS.
- Position WV Cambodia as a strong local resource mobilization platform
- Strengthen grants acquisition aligned to prioritized child results
- Promote innovative and non‑traditional funding models
- Ensure sponsorship delivers clear results for children and a delightful donor experience
- Strengthen forecasting, portfolio oversight, and revenue accountability
- End Results:
- Diversified, future‑ready funding portfolio
- Sponsorship aligned to prioritized child results and growth targets
- Increased local and innovative revenue streams
- Strong alignment between funding, impact, and organizational strategy
- Steward Resources, Risk, and Yield to Ministry - 15%
- Steward financial, human, and physical resources to maximize yield to ministry
- Ensure compliance, safeguarding, and risk management across the organization
- Optimize operating models and cost structures to direct more resources to impact
- Use predictive planning to strengthen long‑term sustainability and resilience
- Promote integrity, transparency, and zero tolerance for fraud or misuse
- Ensure duty of care, security, and organizational risk are proactively managed
- End Results:
- High yield to ministry with efficient cost structures
- Strong audit opinions and effective risk management
- Resources optimized for sustained impact
- Safe, compliant, and well‑governed organization
- Build a Christ-centered and Future‑Ready Organization - 15%
- Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with clear collective accountability for results for children
- Build SLT effectiveness through role clarity, trust, disciplined decision‑making, and shared ownership of national outcomes
- Design and evolve a future‑ready organizational model that is agile, context‑appropriate, and aligned to Our Promise Phase 3 priorities
- Embed a Christ‑centered, values‑led culture that shapes leadership behaviors, organizational norms, and ways of working
- Strengthen leadership depth, succession, and critical capabilities required for future impact and sustainability
- Foster a learning‑oriented, adaptive culture that uses data, evidence, and reflection to drive continuous improvement
- Enable adoption of digital and AI‑enabled ways of working that simplify processes, increase agility, and free capacity for impact
- End Results:
- A cohesive, high‑performing SLT with strong collective leadership and accountability
- Organizational structure and operating model aligned to strategic priorities and changing contexts
- Leadership pipeline and succession plans in place for critical roles
- Culture consistently reflects World Vision’s Christian identity, core values, and mission
- Organization demonstrates increased agility, adaptability, and future readiness
- Represent and Position World Vision Cambodia Internally and Externally - 20%
- Serve as the principal representative of World Vision Cambodia with national and sub‑national government, donors, churches, private sector, and civil society
- Build and steward strategic external partnerships that advance prioritised child results, advocacy outcomes, and sustainable funding
- Lead evidence‑based advocacy and policy influence efforts aligned to Our Promise Phase 3 child and advocacy results
- Strengthen internal engagement and collaboration across WV Cambodia to ensure consistent positioning, messaging, and external alignment
- Actively practice Twin Citizenship by engaging with Regional, Global Centre, and Support Office colleagues to share learning, talent, and resources
- Align national priorities with Partnership strategies, ensuring Cambodia both contributes to and benefits from Partnership‑wide initiatives
- Safeguard and strengthen World Vision Cambodia’s reputation as a trusted, Christian, child‑focused organization through consistent and responsible engagement
- End Results:
- Strong, trusted relationships with key external and internal stakeholders
- Increased policy, systems, and practice changes benefiting children
- High levels of internal alignment and collaboration across the Partnership
- World Vision Cambodia positioned as a Partner of Choice
- Active contribution to and uptake of Partnership learning, innovation, and influence
Job Requirements
Languages:
- English - Fluent
- Master's Degree
- At least of senior strategic leadership experience, including prior experience as a National Director or Country Director, preferably within a complex international or multi-country organization for 10 years
- At least five of senior‑level programme leadership experience in a developing country context, with demonstrated accountability for results and resources for 5 years
- Proven experience managing complex operating budgets of USD 25 million or more.
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience with training and experience in resource development and organizational management.
- Adequate physical health to meet the demands of the job, including to travel up to 25% of the time
- A good understanding of trends in the humanitarian industry and non-governmental organizations in relation to relief, development, advocacy and resource mobilization.
- A proven track record of delivering consistent, quality results with accountability and integrity.
- A good knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
- Experience and/or understanding of matrix management.
- Media relations.
- Proven ability to negotiate with all levels of government stakeholders. Ability to cope under significant pressure.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and other stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate and negotiate with key internal and external stakeholders at a national and international level
- Familiar with current donor trends, both private and public.
- Ability to engage churches across denominations. Ability to work in an inter-faith context.
How to Apply?
Kindly complete the WV Application Form, CV, and Cover Letter, and apply through the link.
National Director - WV Cambodia
World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity.
Qualified women and disabled people are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applications and CVs will not be returned.
You could learn more about our achievements visit our website or our Facebook page World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We are looking for a qualified and competent candidate whose background aligns with our core value vision and mission.
World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
WVI is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned to our child protection practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
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| Organization : | World Vision International-Recruitment |
| Address : | World Vision International, Procurement Unit #27th Floor, GIA Tower, St. Sopheak Mongkol,, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
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