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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

               This position will support the National Director and the National Board of Directors for the implementation of the best practice governance model and the alignment with the World Vision International (WVI) governance model, policy and guidelines. This position is to support the development and implementation of the National Office’s governance strategy and business plan. It contributes to design, develop and review the policy in relations to governance, including the contextualization of the Partnership Policy relevant to the Board governance. It is to facilitate the board development and Board governance effectiveness; to support the National Director in managing the Board governance function, roles and activities; and to support the Partnership national office governance transition and Peer Review processes according to established standards. The position makes an important contribution to governance research and creation of quality resource materials.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

1. In consultation with the National Director, develop and implement the National Office’s governance strategy and business plan.
2. Contribute to design, develop and review the policy, governance-focused, including the contextualization of the Partnership Policy relevant to Board governance.
3. Participate in the strategic decision-making processes and due diligence for business changes, particularly on those that affect the national board governance.
4. Support the National Director and act as thought partner with the Committee Support Staff (CSS) to develop and review the Board annual activity work plan and meeting agenda. e. Plan and monitor the department’s budget.

BOARD DEVELOPMENT and BOARD EFFECTIVENESS

1. Support the National Director and the Board to govern effectively in the representation of the absent stakeholders and the organizational accountable performance.
2. Facilitate in the Board Development process. Contribute to the program development and process. Maintain the regular schedules for annual Board development.
3. Facilitate in maintaining Board Composition according to good governance standards and in alignment with the World Vision governance policy and guidelines.
4. Facilitate the Board Effectiveness Assessment process on an annually basis.
5. Utilize the findings and recommendations for governance improvement, inclusive of Board Development programs and of Board Orientation.

 BOARD MEETING

1. In coordination with the ND and the Board, manage the Board meeting schedules according to the annual Board Work Plan and Development. Create 2-year meeting schedules as appropriate.
2. Agenda: Assist the ND and the Chair in the development of the agenda and meeting production.
3. Ensure accuracy of the content of materials going to the Board in good standards.
4. Coordinate with the members of the senior management team regarding the time table for agenda and documentation to be sent to the Board inclusive of the Board Sub-Committee meetings. e. Minutes: Record the Board Minutes and maintain all the Board Meeting Minutes for easy reference; inclusive of the Board Sub-Committee Minutes.
5. Action Items Management: Manage action items and follow up for completion. g. In consultation with the National Director, develop the ‘Board Meeting Report to WVI’ according to the requirement.

RISK MANAGEMENT and RISK-BASED INTERNAL AUDIT (GOVERNANCE FOCUSED)

1. Promote governance risk assessment on an annually basis. Support and work with the National Director and the Board to ensure the review of the governance risk factors and risk management.
2. Assist the National Director to ensure compliance with the applicable laws and regulations related to Board governance.
3. Maintain Board Effectiveness and governance functioning through the Internal Audit and Global Internal Audit (GIA) process and progress report.
4. In collaboration with the Legal Department, ensure that the documentation on bylaws is up-to-date and the translation is accurate.
5. WV Core Documents: ensure that members of the Board review and sign the understanding of WV Core documents, code of conduct and child protection as required.

PEER REVIEW

1. Coordinate with the Global Center for the Peer Review Process.
2. Provide support and counsel to the Board, National Director, and staff with regard to the self-review, in preparation for Peer Review.
3. Support the National, coordinate and follow up on the implementation of the Peer Review Recommendations. d. Provide advice to staff for the appropriate follow up on Peer Review, as necessary