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About the Organisation
World Vision began working in Rwanda in 1994 to respond to the unprecedented chaos caused by the genocide. For the first six years, the key focus of our interventions was relief and rehabilitation for the close to 3 million people that were displaced after this tragedy.
In the year 2000, we began long-term, child-focused area development programmes in different parts of the country, targeting vulnerable children and their families with interventions in the areas of education and child sponsorship; health and nutrition; water, sanitation and hygiene; and economic empowerment of households.
Today, our more than 300 staff in Rwanda work in 24 out of 30 Districts, supporting more than 1.2 million people –especially children– through 27 area development programmes spread across the “land of a thousand hills”.
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. With 75 years of global experience and over 33,000 staff across nearly 100 countries, World Vision focuses on development, emergency relief, and advocacy to transform the lives of the most vulnerable children.
Kigali, Rwanda
Full Time
Job Title
Regional Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Director at World Vision Rwanda
World Vision Rwanda
Job Description
The Regional Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Director will lead World Vision’s disaster management portfolio in the East Africa Region. This role ensures readiness and effective responses to emergencies across multiple countries, while supporting National Offices in integrating disaster risk reduction into their development programming. The Director will develop strategies, manage regional operations, build partnerships, and ensure high-quality programming aligned with humanitarian standards and donor expectations. The role also plays a critical part in policy influence, resource mobilization, and strengthening community resilience.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Strategy and Leadership (30%)
Position World Vision as a competent and innovative humanitarian agency in East Africa.
Contribute to regional strategic direction with cutting-edge disaster management approaches.
Support scenario analysis and preparedness planning.
Advise on Category II and III responses.
Foster resourcing strategies, including engagement with non-traditional donors.
Integrate humanitarian principles and standards into National Office operations.
Promote risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Operational Support (15%)
Strengthen National Offices’ capacity for emergency preparedness and response.
Monitor project performance and ensure adherence to WVI and global standards.
Ensure collaboration across development and advocacy sectors.
Provide technical support and enhance HEA programming quality.
Collaborate with Global GAM and partners to boost emergency funding and visibility.
Lead the contextualization of global humanitarian policies within the region.
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Education & Experience:
Master's degree in Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, International Development, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in emergency and disaster management at regional or global levels.
Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, risk reduction, and resilience frameworks.
Skills & Competencies:
Strategic leadership and program management
Emergency preparedness and response expertise
Strong analytical and scenario planning skills
Cross-sectoral collaboration
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
Proven ability to influence policy and donor funding
Alignment with Christian values and World Vision's mission
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the World Vision official website below
