World Vision Eswatini (WVE) has operations in all four regions of the country with programs in 23 of the 59 Constituencies. World Vision Eswatini began in 1992 as an emergency relief organisation, transitioning to transformational development and advocacy for the most vulnerable children, people, and communities in Eswatini. With a high HIV prevalence, Eswatini has a significant proportion of children without parents (orphans) who generally tend to have poorer health, nutrition and education outcomes. WVE supports broader government initiatives targeting these and other vulnerable children and further works with traditional structures existing within communities to ensure sustainability.

Here’s where you come in:

As the National Director, you will strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of World Vision Eswatini’s Strategy. You will:

• Provide overall strategic and operational leadership for World Vision Eswatini.
• Strategically lead, develop, and direct the implementation of all aspects of World Vision (WV) ministry and strategy in Eswatini. In this role, you will serve as an effective leader locally and a valuable member of the broader World Vision Partnership, modelling the organisation’s principles of twin citizenship to ensure high-quality ministry and overall organisational effectiveness.
• Ensure that WV ministry is directly contributing to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfilment of their rights within families and communities.
• Represent WV to all donors, project partners, other WV Partnership offices, divisions, local government, church representatives and non-governmental organisations serving according to given Power of Attorney.
• Lead national resource development, local fund raising and ensuring growth of local resources through effective partnerships with the Government of Eswatini, the private sector and individuals.

Requirements include:

• Preferred Master’s degree in development studies, international development, management, administration or social sciences or equivalent. Other relevant qualifications will also be considered.
• More than 8 years’ experience in managing effective and efficient operations of a country office or organisation, demonstrating sound, people, program, financial management skills and knowledge. (e.g. organisations with over 150 staff and an annual total budget of over $18 million).
• Minimum 5 years executive leadership experience in a large, international organisation
• Requires at least 10 years’ experience in an international NGO.
• Proven experience in overseeing large Government grants, major private donors and or complex multi-sectorial development and humanitarian programmes.
• Prior experience in country strategy development, risk management and organisational development.

How to Apply:

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online by the application deadline 7 MAY 2025.

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 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.