National Director - WV Cambodia

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With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories! Employee Contract Type: International Assignment (WVI - Paid via GCLA) Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Description: The National Director (ND) provides strategic and executive leadership for World Vision's ministry in Cambodia, with overall accountability for achieving sustained improvements in child well‑being. As the executive leader of the National Office, the ND stewards the organization's vision, strategy, people, and resources to deliver high‑impact, accountable, and sustainable ministry aligned with Our Promise and World Vision Partnership priorities. The ND leads the development and execution of a clear national strategy that integrates programming, advocacy, operations, and resource mobilization to achieve measurable child well‑being outcomes at scale, while maximizing yield to ministry and ensuring strong governance, safeguarding, and compliance. As both a national and global leader, the ND models Twin Citizenship by contributing to Partnership‑wide leadership, innovation, and learning, and by applying global best practices to the Cambodian context. The ND serves as the principal representative of World Vision Cambodia, strengthening relationships with government, donors, churches, partners, and communities, while modelling Christ‑centered, servant leadership consistent with World Vision's values and Christian identity KEY RESPONSIBILITES Lead Strategy Execution and Organizational Performance - 20% Lead strategy development in alignment with the Global Strategy (Our Promise Phase 3) Translate national strategy into clear priorities, bold targets, and execution plans Simplify structures, processes, and decision‑making to increase agility and speed Align programs, operations, and support functions around shared outcomes Embed accountability, performance management, and adaptive learning Lead change to ensure the organization remains relevant, responsive, and resilient Enable faster course‑correction based on data, evidence, and context shifts End Results: Strategy developed and executed with clarity, speed, and discipline Simpler, more agile operating model in place Faster decision‑making and improved organizational responsiveness Strong cross‑functional alignment and accountability Deliver Results for Children - 15 % Lead delivery of prioritised child results with bold targets aligned to Our Promise Phase 3 Focus organisational strategy and investments on a reduced set of high‑impact child outcomes Ensure child impact data informs strategic decisions, adaptation, and accountability Promote context‑relevant, locally led, and evidence‑based programming models Strengthen technical expertise aligned to prioritised child results Champion innovation and field‑led approaches that deliver results at scale End Results: Clear prioritized child results with measurable success targets Child impact data used as a strategic asset for decisions and adaptation Programs consistently deliver measurable results at scale WV Cambodia recognized for world‑class, locally grounded technical excellence Grow and Diversify Sustainable Funding - 15% Lead a unified, diversified revenue strategy across sponsorship, grants, and PNS. Position WV Cambodia as a strong local resource mobilization platform Strengthen grants acquisition aligned to prioritized child results Promote innovative and non‑traditional funding models Ensure sponsorship delivers clear results for children and a delightful donor experience Strengthen forecasting, portfolio oversight, and revenue accountability End Results: Diversified, future‑ready funding portfolio Sponsorship aligned to prioritized child results and growth targets Increased local and innovative revenue streams Strong alignment between funding, impact, and organizational strategy Steward Resources, Risk, and Yield to Ministry - 15% Steward financial, human, and physical resources to maximize yield to ministry Ensure compliance, safeguarding, and risk management across the organization Optimize operating models and cost structures to direct more resources to impact Use predictive planning to strengthen long‑term sustainability and resilience Promote integrity, transparency, and zero tolerance for fraud or misuse Ensure duty of care, security, and organizational risk are proactively managed End Results: High yield to ministry with efficient cost structures Strong audit opinions and effective risk management Resources optimized for sustained impact Safe, compliant, and well‑governed organization Build a Christ-centered and Future‑Ready Organization - 15% Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing Senior Leadership Team (SLT) wit

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