Regional Leader - Middle East & Eastern Europe (MEER)

About the role

World Vision is looking for a Regional Leader for the Middle East & Eastern Europe (MEER) region. The role directs regional operations and oversees 14 countries (Bosnia Herzegovina, Albania, Romania, Moldova, Armenia, Georgia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Jerusalem-West Bank, Türkiye and Ukraine), ensuring ministry management aligns with World Vision's vision, mission, core values and global strategy. It covers strategy, people, financial and risk management, and represents the ministry internally and externally.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Partnership Strategy and support the Chief Field Operations Officer and the Global Operations Leadership Team
• Be accountable for Level 2 and 3 emergency responses and lead the regional crisis management team
• Approve country operating budgets and major capital expenditures, and review board documents and reports
• Ensure alignment of policies, standards and peer review and audit processes across the region
• Promote the Christian ethos, ethical standards and conflict resolution processes, and support the regional team and National Directors through prayer
• Lead the selection, recruitment, mentoring and performance management of National Directors, and oversee recruitment of Regional Directors
• Support the development of Advisory Councils and Boards, and represent the President on National Boards
• Travel up to 30% internationally and regionally

Required profile

• At least 10 years of strategic leadership experience in the humanitarian industry, including in the MEER region
• At least 5 years managing a multi-cultural leadership team
• At least 5 years working with an Advisory Council or Board
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Strong written and oral English; local applicants only

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in conflict and post-conflict contexts and in a matrix reporting environment
• Proven track record of coaching and mentoring executive-level leaders
• Working knowledge of World Vision from a leadership perspective