National Director - WV Nepal

Country: Nepal Organization: World Vision Closing date: 13 Nov 2026 With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Here’s where you come in: As National Director - WV Nepal, you will provide overall strategic leadership and ensure the operational effectiveness of World Vision’s programmes in Nepal. You will lead the implementation of the 2026–2030 Country Strategy, which aims to improve the well-being of one million children, especially the most vulnerable, through integrated livelihoods and nutrition, inclusive and quality education, child protection and participation, humanitarian response, disaster resilience, stronger partnerships, gender equality, disability and social inclusion, and climate resilience. You will lead the office in achieving these strategic goals as an effective local leader and responsible member of the WVI Partnership, ensuring alignment with WVI’s Our Promise strategy to maximize the well-being of the most vulnerable children, families, and communities while adapting WVI standards to Nepal’s changing context. You will collaborate with other WVI offices and divisions and build strong relationships with the Government of Nepal, local NGO partners, civil society organizations (CSOs), development partners, community leaders, and the private sector. You will model Christian leadership, ministry, and integrity through your lifestyle and work relationships and provide spiritual guidance to staff on the organization’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values. Your Key Responsibilities will include: Delivering on Child Well-being Aspirations / Results, Outcomes and Targets You will deliver improved child well-being outcomes in line with the WVI Nepal Country Strategy 2026–2030 and the SHIELD integrated program framework. You will provide strategic oversight of programme implementation through local partner NGOs (PNGOs), strengthen partnerships through the Partners of Choice Action Plan, and ensure preparedness for rapid and effective emergency responses through updated preparedness and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and strong relationships with humanitarian and development actors. You will also create an enabling environment for innovative programming, processes, and systems. Leading effective external engagement and strategic partnerships for child well-being, locally and internationally You will establish strategic partnerships with the Government of Nepal, partner NGOs, CSOs, development partners, community and inter-faith leaders, and the private sector, including media, to advance shared child well-being objectives. You will build relationships with key decision-makers and national partners to strengthen advocacy, while coaching the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and external-facing senior managers to engage proactively with partners and influence child rights programmes and policies through development, advocacy, and humanitarian forums. You will act as a Twin Citizen by ensuring National Office participation in global processes, contributing to decisions, allocating resources and talent where most needed, and sharing good practices. You will strengthen WVI Nepal’s reputation as a leading child-focused organization while mitigating risks associated with its Christian identity. Achieving Operational and Stewardship Excellence and Optimal Yield to Ministry You will ensure effective project management information and support systems so programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and against targets. You will maintain programme quality through rigorous design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes, effective community accountability, and PNGO capacity strengthening. You will ensure responsible stewardship of financial, human, and organizational resources; implement fit-for-purpose structures and efficient systems; promote transparency, integrity, and zero tolerance for fraud; and oversee proactive enterprise risk identification and mitigation with the Risk Prime and Risk Committee. You will ensure compliance with relevant government directives, laws, and WVI Bylaws, and engage Global and Regional Offices on potential shared support services suited to Nepal’s partner-led programme implementation. Increasing and Diversifying the Funding Portfolio You will ensure effective business development plans, cross-functional collaboration, decision-making processes, and staffing are in place to maintain, diversify, and grow country programme funding. You will support donor engagement plans and proactively collaborate with funding offices and bilateral and multilateral donors. You will facilitate effective consortium and partnership development, ensure high-quality proposals and compliance with WVI, government, and donor requirements, and explore new funding modalities, including climate-based funding. Enabling a Thriving and Inclusive Organizational Culture and Building High-Performing Teams You will model servant leadership, promote the desired organizational culture, and uphold WVI’s Core Values. You will foster workplace diversity and inclusion, including appropriate gender and ethnic representation across staff levels, while upholding WVI’s Christian identity in Nepal’s multi-faith context. You will ensure effective performance management and fit-for-purpose staff development programmes, and build mission-aligned succession plans for identified critical roles. Requirements include: • Master’s degree or equivalent experience with training and experience in international development, public policy, child rights, and/or organizational leadership and management • 10+ years of experience and evidence of organizational leadership in managing complexity and organizational risks • Excellent understanding of the political, social and economic context in South Asia Pacific countries, particularly in Nepal, and its impact on WVI as a Christian International NGO • Substantial programme management experience at a senior level in a developing country context, with evidence of both responsibility and accountability. • Demonstrable capacity based on experience to implement high quality development, relief and advocacy programs. • Commitment to World Vision’s objectives, ethos, core ministries, Mission Statement and Core Values is mandatory. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrated ability to communicate and appreciate the cross-cultural environment. • Proven ability to engage at a strategic level and maintain quality networks with senior Government officials, multilateral and bilateral organizations, INGO, UN, Think Tank, and Media. • Good networking skills with multilateral and bilateral donors, corporates, foundations and a proven ability to access and implement and manage grant funded programs. • Ability to advocate and influence people and groups. • Strategic thinking with an action orientated approach to programme implementation, income generation and grant acquisition. • Ability to manage external relations with other WV stakeholder offices (Regional and Support Offices) and understand and adapt to multiple stakeholder accountability relationships. • Good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal and team-based relationships with staff, partners and leaders at all levels with a sound understanding of cross culture working environment. • Must provide leadership and a lifestyle that reflects well of a faith-based NGO and that respects the local cultures • Capable and competent to make key decisions impacting the safety and wellbeing of WV staff members. • Working knowledge of World Vision programs, systems and international partnership structure is preferred. Applicant Types Accepted: Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted How to apply Is this the job for you? Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online by the closing date November 15, 2026. World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.