Agency Director

Children International, a $114 million global humanitarian organization, seeks a dynamic, results-driven leader for their Manila Agency. This executive will spearhead strategic initiatives and enhance operational effectiveness. At Children International, every employee plays a crucial role in impacting the lives of children and youth, driving change in the communities they serve.

 

Rooted in the belief that empowering children and youth is key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty, Children International's approach transcends mere poverty alleviation. They concentrate on four critical development areas: health, education, life skills, and job readiness.

This holistic approach delivered in community centers around the world by a passionate, high performing team delivering impact that lasts.

Today, Children International directly invests in more than 200,000 children and youth through 13 agencies in 10 countries around the world.

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THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

The Agency Director role represents the highest leadership position at each of our country locations around the world.

The Agency Director will guide the CI team in Manila to fulfill the vision: Bringing people together to end poverty for good. She/He will be responsible to integrate the team, leading around 8 direct reports and around 101 indirects staff spread into nine community areas within Metro Manila and Bulacan.

The Agency Director is employed by Children International Inc., a locally registered organization with offices and operations in Quezon City. Children International Inc. is an affiliate of Children International, a global development organization based in Kansas City, USA.

This role, reporting to the Regional Director, is pivotal in leading our Agency towards impactful child and youth development. Your mission is to align the Agency strategy and execute our strategic vision, oversee our "Child Path" Change Model, and foster operational excellence.

As an innovative leader, you'll cultivate a high-performance culture aligned with CIs values. You'll champion staff development, accountability, and collaboration, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to our policies, including child safeguarding.

Your role involves driving problem-solving, building key partnerships, and promoting continuous improvement. We seek a passionate advocate for children, possessing operational expertise and a deep understanding of child and community development.

This challenging yet rewarding position is crucial for Children International's future. You'll witness the impact of your leadership in our youth's success and our employees' growth. If this excites you, you might just be who we're looking for.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE:

• Lead successful strategic planning and execution around our Change Model focused on the areas of greatest need for the agency. Align the staff and activities to support this endeavor.
• Oversee daily operations of the agency, ensuring performance and productivity.
• Build a high-performance, values-based culture in partnership with the local leadership team.
• Proactively lead change within a complex, ever-changing work environment.
• Actively identify, analyze and improve existing business processes to improve services to the beneficiaries.
• Develop and empower a learning culture that addresses Agency challenges and solves problems.
• Ensure Agency financial stewardship, key performance metrics, child impact results and outcomes.
• Partner with other Agencies to share best practices, learnings and
  other approaches to stakeholder engagement.
• Develop your team of leaders and ensure long term sustainability
  by having a strong pipeline of ready now leaders.
• Prepare strategic and financial plans; coach the agency in
  delivering results.
• Participate regularly in key stakeholder activities carried out in
  the community areas and elsewhere to observe, build alliances,
  engage and solicit feedback.
• Drive growth of the Agency in the areas of constituent base,
  programs, partners and budget outlay.
• Ensure compliance with Child Safeguarding protocols and
  policies.
• Ensure adherence to all statutes, CI policies and local laws. This
  includes key financial controls, auditing, purchasing and the
  segregation of duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Bachelors degree, advanced degree preferred, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant management and operations experience. Experience with other NGOs is a plus.
• A proven track record in managing funds, multi-disciplinary teams, information systems, external agencies and working with a Board of Directors.
• A passion for children and youth; a commitment to making a difference in the world.
• Comfort working in multiple environments from our community center, to the neighborhoods where our children and youth live, to the Board Room.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire, influence, develop and empower diverse teams.
• An ability to critically and strategically adapt to address an ever-changing work environment. 
• Exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity reflective of a
  leader within an outstanding organization. Excellent interpersonal, relational and communication skills, with a history of inspiring collaboration across various functions.
• Results-oriented with demonstrated ability to execute strategic
  objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes within established resources
  and work effectively in a flat organization.
• Promote diversity and inclusion, values other cultures, and demonstrate
  respect while relating with all organizational constituents irrespective of
  their race, color, faiths, gender, sexual orientation, caste, disabilities,
  experiences, beliefs and ethnicity.
• Ability to project and maintain a calm work atmosphere while
  concurrently operating in a time and deadline intensive, customer-driven
  environment.
• Embrace and foster a positive outlook toward change.
• Fluency in spoken English and Spanish and advanced writing skills in
  both.

LOCATION:

The Agency Director position is based in Quezon City, Philippines, which boasts of outstanding natural beauty in its numerous stunning beaches, sunny weather, and rich bio-diversity.

HOW TO APPLY:

We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for the Agency Director role at Children International. Your diverse perspectives are what make us stronger.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter in Microsoft Word Format. Please use the position name: “Agency Director”. Application deadline is March 31, 2024. Your privacy is paramount to us; rest assured, all your information will be kept strictly confidential. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Each application will be given careful consideration.

STEPS WITH CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL:

The hiring process at Children International entails series of conversations. Your journey will start with video conferences with CI's leadership, progressing through a series of discussions that evaluate your fit for the role. Is a process designed to give the candidate and CI the opportunity to learn and assess if this is a good fit and aligns with career and life goals. The organization takes much care of selecting the right person, since this role is critical for the success of CI.

Following your interviews, Children International will promptly provide feedback and, if you're the top choice, an offer contingent on a reference from your current employer. This interview framework is designed to be flexible, adapting as necessary.

Your application will include the following questions:

What's your expected monthly basic salary?

How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check?

How many years' experience do you have as a Chief Director?

How many years' experience do you have as a Budget Manager?

Mission: We connect people around the world in the fight to end poverty. Working together, we invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, and empower them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities.

Vision: Bringing people together to end poverty for good.

Values:

• We Live the mission

• We see potential in everyone, everywhere

• We believe human connections matter

• We are always learning

• We own the impact

100-200 Employees

Mission: We connect people around the world in the fight to end poverty. Working together, we invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments they need to thrive, and empower them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities.

Vision: Bringing people together to end poverty for good.

Values:

• We Live the mission

• We see potential in everyone, everywhere

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