Key Position Information Date updated: 07/11/2016

Job TitleManager, Food Security & Natural Resources

Position Reports To:Director, Program Development

GroupPrivate and Public Partnerships

DepartmentProgram Development

TeamFood Security & Natural Resources

LocationBurwood East, VIC

Next up ManagerChief Operations Officer, PPP

Direct Reports5-10

Indirect ReportsLess than 5

Financial AccountabilityYes

Primary Purpose of Job Capabilities

The Manager, Food Security & Natural Resources sets the strategic direction for and leads a team of highly qualified and experienced technical experts to drive forward World Vision Australia’s (WVA) program quality, innovation, thought leadership and advocacy in the areas of agriculture, nutrition, DRR, WASH, water and farmer managed natural regeneration (FMNR).

Strategic Thinking Managing Relationships Communication & Influencing

Innovation & Conceptual Capacity Managing Risk and Quality Business & Commercial Acumen

Day To Day Responsibilities (A typical day)

The role of Manager, Food Security and Natural Resources is an exciting leadership position within WVA. It has a critical role in shaping the strategic agenda of WVA’s technical programs and approaches. Through managing WVA’s team of sectoral experts in agriculture, nutrition, DRR, WASH, water and farmer managed natural regeneration (FMNR), you will drive and support multiple organisational priorities. These include ongoing development and innovation to deepen and extend technical approaches; technical backstopping of projects both in-country and remotely to ensure quality implementation and demonstration of impact; and support to program design, business development and acquisition.

As a member of the program development leadership team you will support other managers in setting the priorities and plans for the Department. You will also interface with other departments, such as program management and policy and advocacy to ensure there is alignment with technical capacity and support. You will take a lead role promoting and presenting WVA’s work externally to influence donors and key technical partners, to reinforce WVA’s position as a cutting edge development partner in food security and natural resources. You will also engage internally across the WV partnership to influence national, regional and global centre.

“I am challenged and inspired by the importance and scale of matters relating to food security and natural resources. I feel empowered to bring my technical expertise, understanding of donors and commercial partners and development experience to continue to innovate and extend our programs on the ground to help the children and communities in which we work to live in sustainable environments with adequate food, water, energy and economic resources.”

Travel Requirements Role Balance

FrequencyInfrequent (5-20%)

LocationsDomestic and International

People – percentage of time getting things done through others50

Scheduling – planning, coordinating20 %

Technical – delivering based on knowledge and skills30 %

Key Accountabilities Measured by % of role

Strategic direction, planning and oversight

Lead Food Security & Natural Resources (FSNR) team in setting team priorities and plans to ensure delivery of relevant components of organisational priorities

Work with technical experts to develop individual plans for each sectoral area Prepare FSNR team budget with top-down parameters and maintain monthly oversight to ensure

budget is managed effectively Play an active role in the WV Partnership Global Centre Resilience and Livelihoods Team, in particular

helping to shape the emerging strategy and subsequent implementation plan

20%

Support to acquisition, business development and program management

Collaborate with Managers of teams within the Program Development Dpt in setting annual requirements for technical support to meet key targets of income and impact

Work closely with technical experts in prioritising incoming requests for technical support Play proactive role in decision points such Go/No-Go’s, pipeline meetings, and proposal development Alongside Business Development teams, develop proactive plans to deepen private sector

partnerships in priority technical areas of expertise

20%

Lead ongoing development and innovation of technical approaches

Provide leadership and support to FSNR team in continuing to develop, innovate and extend technical approaches in our areas of expertise

Support FSNR technical experts to pursue opportunities for greater integration of aligned technical approaches within the team and drive greater integration across teams

Establish and lead internal processes (meetings, reviews, documents..) to facilitate a proactive focus on program innovation and the uptake of new technology

20%

Thought Leadership and advocacy

Directly represent, and facilitate team representation, in relevant external forums to enhance WVA brand and reputation as a cutting edge, progressive organisation in target sectoral areas

Collaborate with internal teams to build external influence through supporting the building of evidence; prioritisation of key areas to develop policy positions and advocacy with government and other organisations; and Social media and communications to develop products and media to reinforce technical capacity and expertise

20%

Staff Management

Ensure all FSNR staff have current performance plans mapped against key deliverables Ensure all staff have current development plans to build their skills and capacity Undertake fortnightly 1-on-1 meetings with all team members to track progress, balance workload,

jointly problem solve issues and continually evolve work plans Individual and team behaviour reflect organisation values and culture

20%

Role Requirement

Skills(the technical skills to do the job)

Managerial level knowledge of food security and climate change related interventions

Commercial & business acumen Driving innovation and new approaches to growth Presentation, influencing and negotiation skills Staff and stakeholder management skills Partnering, relationship marketing & management Coaching

Wisdom(the sensitive tasks that require good judgement)

Ability to draw on knowledge in order to determine risks, priorities and opportunities for existing and new initiatives

Determining alignment of new partnerships, opportunities, and grants with World Vision brand and capabilities

Using discernment and interpersonal skills to establish partners’ and colleagues’ needs, concerns, feelings, expectations and motivations

Knowledge & Qualifications(the specific qualifications and knowledge required)

Tertiary qualifications in science or engineering, or equivalent technical experience

Tertiary qualifications in business/commerce/finance /marketing , or equivalent experience

Project management accreditation or knowledge Understanding of the international aid landscape, and

key international actors/donors Understanding of key challenges in international

development

Valuing(the type of work someone undertaking this role would need to value)

Deliver a supporter experience that exceeds expectations Thrive within a diverse workplace Open to new and innovative opportunities Committed to seeking the facts and providing insight Creating income / revenue opportunities Creating mutual benefit and outcomes Approaching income generation opportunities in a supporter

centric manner

Experience(the experience gained - including environment, timeframe and context)

5 – 10 years experience combining scientific/engineering skills with commercial know-how (e.g. in R&D, or consulting in primary/NRM/energy sectors)

Experience working with remote/developing communities

Strong business development expertise within a medium to large organisation or consulting firm

Technical solution development Business model development and testing

Other(practical requirements such as licences, passport etc)

Passport and willingness to travel Proactive support of WVA key events and initiatives Willingness to participate in health checks/vaccinations and security

training required for travel, as relevant.

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