Chief of Party
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Role Summary
World Vision seeks a Chief of Party for a global emergency response project, requiring significant leadership experience and authorization to work in the USA.
About the Organisation
We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience serving as Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Project Director, or similar senior leadership role for publicly funded large humanitarian programs.
- Experience managing sub-grants and contracts under grants for complex projects.
- Experience of leading large and diverse teams.
- Experience working with local, international, and community organizations.
- Strong understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms and UN clusters.
- Experience leading programs valued at more than USD $100 million.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing alliances with the private sector and faith-based partners is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with Sphere Standards, IPC analysis, food security assessments, and nutrition programming.
- A master’s degree in international development, business administration, non-profit management or related a concentration from an accredited U.S. college or university, or international equivalent.
- Familiarity with Sphere Standards, IPC analysis, food security assessments, and nutrition programming.
- Demonstrated communication, creative problem solving, and management skills.
- Strong writing and oral presentation skills
- Must be fluent in English.
- \*Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. Selection of the final applicant is subject to donor approval.*
Working Conditions
The posted hiring salary range reflects pay for U.S. locations and is determined using market data and internal compensation guidelines. Actual compensation may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, and applicable laws. For information about World Vision U.S' comprehensive benefits package, [please visit this link](https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2026/02/20143204/Benefits_At_World_Vision.pdf).
- *WVUS Pay Grade Level: 230
- *Estimated hiring range: $123,700 - $184,360
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the USA. Extensive leadership experience in humanitarian programs required.
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