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PURPOSE OF POSITION  

     The purpose of this position is to support the  National Director in facilitating WVFT’s approach on 4Es of Strategy Management Framework. In particular, this position will look after the implementation of FY18-20 Transition Roadmap Strategy. The role will work closely with the Ministry Directors and key tasks include facilitating the development of non-complex and integrated planning approach, which incorporates both bottom up and top-down processes. He/She is responsible in leading the development of a co-owned Annual Business Plan (ABP) and ensures annual plans are developed according to the different Plans articulated in the FY18-20 Transition Strategy.

     The Strategy Coordinator is responsible for developing a performance monitoring system to monitor performance results vis-a-vis plans and communicate progress and issues to the Senior Management Team and relevant divisions/departments to ensure corrective actions are applied when appropriate. In addition, this role performs an advisory and support role to the strategy/business plan goal owners in their development, design, and implementation of various initiatives and learning programme. This role has the responsibility to carry out scenario planning and development of business continuity plan to be adapted in the organization's long term plan.

     The Strategy Coordinator also ensures alignment of the National Office’s Strategy with the Global and Regional strategy, Strategic Mandates, Integrated Focus, Principle Level Choices and Models of Ministry of the Partnership.

     It will have a matrix relationship with the Regional Office Strategy Director externally and internally, with the  DM & E Unit to ensure that CWB related indicators are properly monitored and lead the delivery of improved CWB report in coordination with other units of the organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Strategy Development 

2.Facilitate an integrated business planning in consultation with goal owners and monitoring of Annual Operating /Business Plan according to key deliverables of strategy transition

3.Capacity Building & Team Engagement

4.Support in Report and Research activities relevant to the current strategy

Knowledge & Skills

1. High level analytical and critical thinking abilities: Ability to formulate and communicate analysis to various audiences.
2. Demonstrates an ability to perform strategic business planning, including settling organizational objectives, overseeing competitive analysis, strategy communication and opportunity/risk recognition
3. Proven skills in writing and delivering concise and clear reports. Ability to prioritize strategy management related tasks and complete reports/requirements to deadlines.
4. Finance and funding knowledge: Applies understanding of the broad financial basis of the organization, strategic resource allocation, and is able to apply and develop various funding models
5. Workshop design and facilitation experience: Able to facilitate workshops and brainstorming of diverse actors in a participatory and empowering approach
6. Performance Management: Demonstrates ability to design and implement performance management system, monitor leadership performance, report and document performance, and develop recommendation for strategy development and goal setting
7. Good communications and interpersonal skills
8. Ability to affect change outside of line management structure
9. Commitment to the aims and principles of WV. In particular, a good understanding of WV’s mandate, being a child focused organization and WVI’s Christian background
10. Business Know-How: Applies a broad-based understanding of business fundamentals with knowledge of World Vision’s organization, strategic relationships, and the business/political environment. Uses a high-level understanding of finance, operations, marketing, information systems, and human resources to manage across departmental and functional lines.
11. Willingness to work in a highly dynamic and complex environment and work independently (with minimum supervision) and in collaboration with various staff at all levels.
12. Excellent written and spoken English. Computer literate and able to operate software programs such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft, etc.