VisionFund’s work seeks to end intergenerational poverty through financial products and services. We’re about the long-term change that ensures children can break free of the poverty cycle, for good.

By supporting people and communities living in poverty to develop and grow their livelihoods, VisionFund is catalysing sustainable economic growth to break the cycle of poverty, so that children can reach their potential as communities thrive.

Learn more about us: visionfund.org

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proficiency in both English and French but applications must be submitted in English.

Overview

VisionFund is World Vision’s microfinance provider serving vulnerable clients through loans, savings, and insurance. We enable families to grow their livelihoods in hard to reach, rural locations in 28 countries so that caregivers can create secure futures for their children. We believe in brighter futures for children; empowering families to create incomes and jobs; unlocking economic potential for communities to thrive. Join VisionFund as we seek to end intergenerational poverty through microfinance.

The role of the Regional People & Culture Director is to provide strategic leadership to the assigned region or cluster of countries in West Africa, i.e. Senegal, Mali and Ghana, in the areas of People & Culture, and Organizational Development by maximizing the potential of VFI’s human resources and optimizing organizational performance, sustaining the culture and ensuring alignment to fulfil VFI’s strategy. The Regional People & Culture (P&C) Director will provide leadership in developing leadership capacity, furthering executive development of senior staff at the Regional and MFI level. Reporting to the Global Director of P&C and matrix reporting to the Regional Director of the assigned region or cluster of countries, the Regional P&C Director will build strong relationship with Global Centre’s Centres of Expertise and engage with external network to collaborate and further build VFI’s brand and capacity in the MFIs assigned. This role also matrix manages MFI’s People & Culture Managers, leading and developing a highly proficient and engaged team.

The Aim Of This Role Is Threefold

• Provide direction, oversight, support and capacity building to the P&C function in the region to meet demanding business needs and align with Partnership’s policies.
• Be a trusted advisor to the Regional Director and the Board of Directors of the MFIs assigned, in decisions pertaining P&C specially for employees in key roles at the Senior Management Teams.
• Provide oversight and control on people related processes and RACI matrix across the MFI, the Global P&C Director, Global VFI ExL, VFI Regional Director and Regional Finance Director, MFI P&C Teams and MFI SMT. The goal is to ensure consistency and quality of the processes related to people in adherence to the partnership’s policies and P&C philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership to the P&C function in the Region or cluster of countries, fostering a vibrant and empowering culture that aligns with VFI’s strategy and supports the achievement of impact and sustainability goals.
• Contribute to the development of the strategy for the region, ensuring that P&C priorities and implications are considered and in alignment with global P&C strategy.
• Lead the development and implementation of P&C secondary strategy and business plan in support of and in alignment with regional and global strategies and priorities.
• Drive effectiveness and efficiency in MFI’s P&C function by continuously enhancing the quality of services and processes, particularly in relation to Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, leadership development and talent management.
• Guide the Regional Director, Regional Finance Directors and local Board of Directors on all aspects of P&C, while promoting an organizational culture that emphasizes agility, effectiveness, and adherence to Mindset & Behaviours and Core Competencies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant (local) employment regulations and Labor laws, as well as VFI’s policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrate vibrant and mature Christian spiritual leadership throughout all P&C-related processes, practices, and tools, integrating relevant competencies that reflect VFI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Technical & Operational Support

• Offer strategic direction and guidance in key P&C areas, including Staffing strategy, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Change & Organizational Development, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Staff Care, Performance Management, Talent Development & Management, Retention, Succession Planning, and more.
• Works in collaboration with the Safeguarding Centre of Expertise, to ensure the culture of Safeguarding and standards are implemented and with the Faith & Development function for the implementation and development of faith-based programs.
• Provide objective input and contribute to the development of effective Global, Regional, and Local P&C Standards, Policies, and Procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at the Regional and Local level to ensure comprehensive understanding, adherence, and implementation of P&C systems, processes, policies, and protocols in each office, thereby upholding and advancing P&C standards.
• Engage with the corresponding Centre of Expertise regional and local management to identify, develop, and nurture a strong pool of talent for future leadership positions, supporting robust succession planning efforts.
• Works in alignment with the MFI’s CEOs and other relevant stakeholders of the SMT to foster collaboration, coordination and support to P&C strategies and initiatives.