Finance Director - Emergency Response Roster
Quick answer
World Vision International is hiring a senior-level, internationally-based Finance Director for its Emergency Response Roster to oversee financial strategy and accountability in humanitarian disaster zones.
- Role
- Finance Director - Emergency Response Roster
- Organization
- World Vision International
- Location
- Global / International deployment (Country to be determined)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
World Vision International is seeking a Finance Director for its Emergency Response Roster, a pre-qualified pool for future deployment to humanitarian crisis zones. The role provides senior leadership, oversight, and strategic financial management to support emergency operations across nearly 100 countries. Responsibilities include ensuring fiscal accountability, managing complex budgets, leading financial risk mitigation, and building the capacity of local finance teams. Successful candidates will be prepared for intensive work in diverse, often challenging international environments.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight to the Senior Leadership Team during emergencies.
- Manage the planning, budgeting, and cash flow processes to ensure program objectives are met.
- Implement robust internal control systems to ensure compliance with global policies and donor regulations.
- Lead financial risk management and coordinate internal and external audit processes.
- Mentor and build the capacity of finance staff and partners to ensure efficient service delivery.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Minimum 7 years of senior-level finance experience in a medium business, NGO, or government agency.
- At least 5 years of experience in a finance management position.
- Strong proficiency in computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in French, Arabic, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
International assignment benefits as per organizational policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote role?
No, this is an international assignment position that requires deployment to various country locations based on emergency response needs.
Does this role offer immediate employment?
No, this posting is for a pre-qualified Emergency Response Roster; acceptance means you are eligible for future deployment when disaster strikes.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What level of education is required?
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required, while an MBA, MSC, or professional certifications like ACCA, CIMA, or CPA are preferred.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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