Technical Director, Faith Integration – Programming

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic leadership on the integration of faith within World Vision International programming.

• Oversee the incorporation of Biblical Empowered Worldview (BEWV) principles and practices in transformational development and disaster management initiatives.

• Lead the integration of BEWV across transformational development, Future Ready Sponsorship, and additional sectors.

• Support the scaling up of the BEWV/Transformational Development module for staff members.

• Advocate for the global adoption of BEWV across regions, field offices, support offices, and partner organizations.

• Create and revise BEWV tools, manuals, and resources as needed.

• Promote BEWV programming specifically for adolescents, youth, and children.

• Coordinate learning and innovation efforts surrounding BEWV programming.

• Oversee faith integration across various programming sectors and in grants and resource acquisition processes.

• Direct faith integration in the NEXUS and maintain the Spiritual Landscape Assessment as a vital programming tool.

• Facilitate the collaboration and integration of Global Center Faith & Development and VisionFund.

• Advocate for Christian Identity programming in restricted and challenging environments.

• Implement Faith & Development competencies and develop tools and strategies for capacity enhancement.

• Establish learning hubs focused on contextual Christian identity in difficult contexts.

• Spearhead innovation, reflection, benchmarking, and accountability concerning Faith & Development programming.

• Lead a small team while supporting their development and performance.

• Engage externally and address various issues to support the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in International Development, Theology, Social Sciences, or a related field, alongside formal theological training.

• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in international development programming, including Faith & Development (F&D).

• At least 5 years of field-based experience with a strong understanding of evidence-based programming methodologies.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Faith & Development principles, methodologies, metrics, and indicators.

• Proven experience collaborating with faith leaders, faith actors, and addressing faith-related matters within development and humanitarian contexts.

• Experience in supporting or overseeing multi-country programs and working across diverse cultural and geographic settings.

• Familiarity with grant-funded programs supported by bilateral and multilateral donors.

• Strong project, program, organizational, and time management abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation, training, stakeholder engagement, and the capacity to influence various audiences.

• Documented ability to foster collaborative relationships and work effectively in multicultural environments, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.

• A Christ-centered lifestyle and a profound personal commitment to Christian faith and values.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English at a high professional and technical level.

• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and/or internationally up to 25% of the time.

• Preferred: 5-7 years of experience in the international development and humanitarian sector.

• Preferred: Experience in complex, matrixed, and globally distributed organizations.

• Preferred: Experience influencing and collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Preferred: Strong understanding of World Vision's mission, Christian identity, policies, frameworks, and programming methodologies.

• Preferred: Experience across a range of cultural, faith, and geopolitical contexts.

• Preferred: Experience in leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.

• Preferred: Experience in creating innovative approaches, tools, or resources for faith-integrated programming.

• Preferred: Familiarity with sponsorship-funded and grant-funded programming models within international NGOs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote/homeworking.

• Capability to work across global time zones.

• Opportunities for international travel up to 25% of the time.

• Collaboration with a globally distributed international team.