Re-advertised- National Director- South Africa

6 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa SOS Children's Villages International Full time

**VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - NATIONAL DIRECTOR - SOUTH AFRICA**:
**Position title: Re-Advertised
- National Director
- South Africa**

**Working location: Johannesburg, South Africa**

**Supervisor: Chairman of National Board of Governors/Children’s Villages International Representative**

**Region: East and Southern Africa (ESAF)**

**Contract Period 3 years with possible extension**

**Context of the Organization**

SOS Children’s Villages International (SOS CVI) is non-governmental and non-denominational organization working with communities, partners and states to ensure that the rights of all children are fulfilled in every society. SOS CVI is a global federation working to protect and care for children who have lost parental care, or who stand at risk of losing the care. We respect all religions and cultures and work with trusted partners in places where we can contribute to social development. Everything we do is made possible through the generous support of sponsors and donors, institutional and corporate partners, and loyal friends worldwide.

Envisioning that every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security, we exist to build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we share in the development of their communities. Everything we do is guided by the firm belief that no child should grow up alone and that we need to improve care for children who are at risk, enabling them to overcome precarious conditions and to succeed in life. To achieve our mission, our strategy for the upcoming decade focuses on ensuring the best care of children, innovation, and effective collaboration with more partners. Our core values guiding who we are and what we do include courage to take action, commitment to keep our promises, trust to believe in each other, and accountability to be reliable Partners.

**Job Summary**

The National Director (ND) ensures the effective overall direction, operations and performance of the Member Association (MA), by developing and executing core programme and financial strategies that lead to the sustainability of the organization. The ND leads and develops the MA with the support from leadership (Board and Management), to ensure effective delivery of programmes and services to children, families and communities within the frame of the MA’s vision, mission and values.

**Main Clients**
- Board of Directors
- National Management Team
- International Director Region
- CVI Representative
- Regional Office Function Directors & Advisors

**Key performance areas and main responsibilities**:
**Strategic Direction and Governance**
- Establish, guide, direct and oversee the strategic plans, under direction of the Board, to advance the mission and objectives and promote sustainability and growth of the MA, in line with global strategic plans
- Communicate SOS-KDI policy across SOS Children’s Villages in South Africa.
- Drive operational excellence by ensuring appropriate best practices, processes and technologies are in place.
- Drive adherence to corporate governance principles and statutes to ensure compliance at all times and ensure remedial action is taken where necessary.
- Ensure implementation of strategies and formulation of policies by delegating appropriate authority levels to key managers, and ensure effective monitoring and reporting of progress, aligned to strategic plans.
- Advise and support the establishment of effective national management systems and structures, governance systems and statutory requirements.
- Review strategy regularly, proactively assess future needs and perform sustainability forecasts to ensure relevance and appropriateness of the MA.
- Identify and address problems and opportunities central to business success timeously, and solve critical issues at highest levels.
- Oversee the implementation of effective monitoring and auditing systems aligned to agreed standards.
- Follow up on reports relating to the development and/or deviation from the expected route by any programme / project within the MA.
- Oversee the establishment of corrective measures / improvement plans where standards are not met.
- Lead by example in organizational ethics and morals, and take strong action against non-adherence to values, ethics and codes.
- Present plans, reports and proposals at Board meetings and/or Board sub-committees, and ensure that Board decisions/resolutions are translated into clear actions.
- Support the development of the Board and members through initiating orientation and other activities as directed by the Chairperson.

**Sustainability and Fund Development**
- Oversee the development and implementation of realistic and effective fund development plans and strategies.
- Develop contingency plans in conjunction with key managers to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Drive the creation of sustainable wealth to ensure achievement of strategic targets.
- Ensure long-term financial viability by continuousl

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