The National Director is responsible for the fulfillment of Compassion International’s mission through five distinct roles within their country/geographical area. Their roles are, external representative of Compassion, oversite leader for their country/geographic region, strategic program leadership, marketing collaboration and responsibility for understanding and utilizing appropriate support services necessary to meet Compassion’s mission.
He/she provides overall spiritual leadership while translating strategy into program effectiveness, supporting marketing efforts, and having ultimate accountability for the performance and integrity of the country/geographic area.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
- Acts as an advocate for children.
- Understands and advances Christ’s mandate to protect children.
- Raises awareness of the needs of children and takes active steps to help protect against neglect, abuse, and exploitation of children.
- Promotes the dignity, respect, positive treatment, potential of children in all circumstances.
- Encourages the involvement of others in helping children in need.
- Reports and appropriately supports responses to incidents of harm of children if they occur.
External Representative of Compassion:
- Acts as the legal representative to government, represents Compassion in developing and managing relationships with external stakeholders, donors, suppliers etc.
- Extends Compassion’s impact and sphere of influence by forming strategic relationships with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
- Works with local boards (as applicable) to ensure our ministry is working in an effective and ethical manner.
Staff Leadership:
- Communicates a compelling vision for Compassion’s ministry in alignment with the corporate mission.
- Models and promotes Compassion’s global cultural behaviors (incorporating local standards) and provides spiritual leadership.
- Manages and leads towards ministry outcomes by being accountable for the work and performance of their staff.
- Responsible to help foster cross functional relationships, so as to further Compassion’s effectiveness.
- Motivates field staff toward full engagement and effectiveness and ensures staff development programs are implemented.
Strategic Program Leadership:
- Leads an in-geography growth & opportunity strategy that reflects Global Program, GME & GSS objectives.
- Oversees the establishment of relationships with Frontline Church Partner’s (FCPs) and affiliate churches that share Compassion’s vision.
- Responsible for ensuring the development of strong local church partnerships within and outside of our child sponsorship model.
- Promotes a strong sponsor/donor engagement mindset with FCPs to help increase the visibility of the church and its role for the sponsor/donor.
- Responsible for local resource mobilization strategy.
Program Monitoring & Evaluation Responsibility:
- Works with Regional Program staff to ensure program’s strategic objectives and outcomes are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards within the geography of responsibility.
- Oversee Program’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance.
- Ensure that monitoring and evaluation is incorporated into evolving program plans including the delivery of quality training and technical assistance to local church partners.
Country/Geographic Operations:
- Legally responsible for employment relationships of all staff in country/geographic area, regardless of reporting structure.
- Works with line management as necessary and appropriate on any required personnel action.
- Accountable for budgeting, legal compliance and corporate policy compliance.
Support Services:
- Provides ongoing feedback to ensure services are meeting expectations and the support provided enables the achievement of strategic objectives.
Marketing:
- Collaborates with marketing to ensure the strategic direction and execution of the country or geographic area is achieved.
- Depending on the context, will be responsible to help guide some marketing tasks/initiatives.
Faith
Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Culture
Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion’s core “Cultural Behaviors” in all internal and external communication and relationships.
Experience
- Five years Cash flow management and/or treasury experience required, including at least 5 years foreign exchange experience. Experience with non-profit organizations preferred.
- At least 5 years experience in leadership and/or senior management
- Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above
Working Environment
Office – Standard Office Environment
Physical Demands
Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day
Travel Requirements
May be required to travel up to 30% of normal schedule
