About the Organisation
World Vision International is a global humanitarian organisation with over 75 years of experience, operating in nearly 100 countries with more than 33,000 staff. Inspired by Christian faith, the organisation focuses on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.
Joining World Vision means becoming part of a mission-driven team committed to transforming children’s lives—even in the most challenging environments.
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About the Talent Pipeline
This is a Talent Pipeline position, meaning it is not an immediate vacancy. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future Chief of Party (COP) / Project Director roles linked to donor-funded programmes.
Successful candidates will be placed in a pool and contacted when relevant opportunities arise globally.
Role Overview
The Chief of Party / Project Director serves as the senior-most leadership role in large-scale, donor-funded development and humanitarian programmes.
- Job Title: Chief of Party / Project Director (Talent Pipeline)
- Job Location: Global
- Closing Date: Not specified (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
- Contract Type: Fixed Term (International Assignment – Paid via GCLA)
- Work Type: Full-time
- Travel Requirement: Frequent travel depending on assignment
- Eligibility: Open to both local and international applicants
You will provide:
- Strategic direction
- Technical leadership
- Financial oversight
- Stakeholder engagement
This role requires deep expertise across the full Grant Acquisition Management (GAM) cycle, including proposal development, donor relations, compliance, and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Programme Direction
- Define and drive programme strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational mission and donor priorities
- Lead adaptive programming in response to evolving contexts
- Promote innovation, learning, and evidence-based decision-making
Programme Implementation and Operations
- Oversee daily programme delivery to ensure targets and timelines are met
- Strengthen operational systems including procurement, logistics, and safeguarding
- Coordinate effectively with internal departments such as Finance, HR, and MEAL
Financial Oversight and Compliance
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial monitoring
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations and organisational policies
- Manage sub-grants and partner agreements
Team Leadership and Capacity Building
- Supervise senior national and international staff
- Build high-performing, accountable teams
- Support staff development, mentoring, and partner capacity strengthening
Stakeholder Engagement and Representation
- Act as the primary liaison with donors, governments, UN agencies, and partners
- Represent the organisation in high-level forums and coordination platforms
- Strengthen partnerships and organisational visibility
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
- Ensure strong MEAL systems for data quality and programme improvement
- Oversee reporting, evaluations, and knowledge management
- Use evidence to guide programme adjustments and demonstrate impact
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Required Skills and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a Chief of Party, Project Director, or similar leadership role
- Minimum 10+ years managing large, complex donor-funded programmes
- Strong leadership and team management across multicultural environments
- Expertise in grants management, compliance, and programme lifecycle
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong operational and financial management capabilities
Preferred
- Experience working with major donors (USAID, EU, FCDO, Global Fund, etc.)
- Familiarity with faith-based NGO environments
- Experience in donor landscape analysis and Go/No-Go decision-making
- Additional language skills (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic)
Education Requirements
- Essential: Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Public Administration, or related field
- Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
Work Environment and Travel
- Willingness to work in fragile, conflict-affected, or remote locations
- Ability to travel frequently within assigned regions
Why Join This Opportunity?
- Be part of a global leadership pipeline for high-impact roles
- Position yourself for future senior-level opportunities
- Work with leading donors and international stakeholders
- Contribute to programmes that transform vulnerable communities
Important Note
This is not an immediate job opening, but a strategic opportunity to join a global talent pool for future roles. Candidates selected into the pipeline will be contacted as suitable positions become available.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application to be considered for upcoming opportunities within World Vision International’s global programmes.
Early application is encouraged to secure a place in the talent pipeline.
