Emergency Response Roster - Operations Director

World Vision; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization seeks an Operations Director with experience in emergency response and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will provide leadership to response operations, oversee project implementation, and engage stakeholders. A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's preferred. This role focuses on children's well-being during crises, making leadership and decision-making skills crucial.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience with International NGOs in emergency relief.
• Experience in implementing multi-sectoral emergency response projects.
• Ability to lead a multi-cultural team.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership to the response operations team.
• Oversee effective implementation of response programmes.
• Engage with key stakeholders for coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Team management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

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Emergency Response Roster - Operations Director

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World Vision

Location:

United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Children’s lives can change in an instant in the wake of war, disasters, and humanitarian emergencies. We see how vulnerable they are and how much they need our protection.

Applying to our roster is not for immediate employment. Acceptance to our Emergency Response Roster pre-qualifies you to work or deploy with us in future responses.

We are seeking passionate and skilled humanitarian professionals who share our commitment to helping children experience life in all its fullness, even during crises.

Position: Operations Director

We’re looking for experienced humanitarians who will use their skills to implement multi-sectoral emergency response projects and oversee the effective implementation of response programmes.

As an Operations Director, you will provide overall leadership to the response operations team. As a member of the Response Leadership Team, you will be responsible for fostering an environment that supports World Vision’s strategic priorities. You will lead the implementation of the Response Strategy to promote integration and ensure timely, effective implementation of the programme’s projects in pursuit of Child Well-Being.

You will oversee systems, infrastructure, partnerships, and capacity building to address security requirements and staff care. You will also lead external engagement to position the organization for sustainment and growth, and to promote coordination with key stakeholders.

Requirements:

• You have 5-7 years of experience with International NGOs in emergency relief, rehabilitation, and transition programming, especially in fragile contexts.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in implementing multi-sectoral emergency response projects.
• Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to take calculated risks.
• Experience leading a multi-cultural team of professionals.

Application instructions:

If you would like to join us in responding to emergencies, please apply and indicate in your Cover Letter the role you’re interested in, based on how your experience and skills will best serve an emergency response.