Head of Support Services at World Vision International (Wvi) – Lebanon


Head of Support Services at World Vision International (WVI) – Lebanon

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Head of Support Services at World Vision International (WVI) – Lebanon

Recruiter: World Vision International (WVI)

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About World Vision International (WVI)

World Vision International (WVI) is part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to logistics and supply chain management within World Vision International (WVI)’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Lebanon, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Full Job Description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable childrens life stories!

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Job Description:

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable childrens life stories!

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to provide effective management of World Vision Lebanons Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Fleet, and ICT functions, working closely with the National Director to ensure highquality, integrated, timely, and costeffective support to program operations. The Head of Support Services plays a key role in strengthening operational excellence, stewardship, and compliance, ensuring all processes align with World Vision International standards and donor requirements. The role supports the National Director by ensuring that essential operational services are delivered efficiently and responsibly through a collaborative, humancentred approach that advances WV Lebanons mission and vision.

Leadership and Management

Demonstrate World Visions core values, vision, and mission across all areas of responsibility, modeling integrity, stewardship, and service.

Serve as a key liaison with Senior Leadership to ensure supply chain, logistics, and fleet services are effectively integrated into program and office operations.

Provide leadership and coordination to SCM, supply chain, logistics, and fleet services teams, fostering collaboration, professionalism, and a humancentered approach.

Promote understanding and compliance with child safeguarding policies, ensuring relevant training is embedded within supply chain, logistics, and fleet services functions.

Collaborate closely with the National Director or delegate on legal, compliance, and operational matters related to supply chain, logistics, and fleet services.

Strengthen crossfunctional cooperation across departments to ensure timely, highquality service delivery.

Foster a culture of inclusion, trust, transparency, and accountability within the supply chain, logistics, fleet teams .

Supply Chain and Procurement

Oversee adherence to supply chain and procurement policies aligned with WVI and WV Lebanon standards.

Support and mentor the supply chain team to strengthen shared services, resolve challenges, and improve performance.

Represent supply chain in strategic planning processes and ensure alignment with program and operational needs.

Contribute to functional strategy development in alignment with Global SCM and regional priorities.

Review procurement plans for alignment with operational needs and ensure timely execution.

Support procurement committee decisions and supplier assessments to ensure transparency and compliance.

Oversee contract drafting and supplier relationship management, ensuring legal review where required.

Ensure effective use of procurement dashboards and tools for internal reporting and performance monitoring.

Strengthen supplier onboarding and relationship management through clear communication, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Oversee development of supply chain KPI dashboards for reporting to the National Director and SLT.

Ensure SC systems are fully prepared to support emergency readiness and rapid operational response across all program locations.

Fleet, Logistics, and Warehouse Management

Oversee national fleet operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient use of WVL vehicles whether owned or rented.

Implement systems for accurate fleet reporting including fuel tracking, vehicle performance, and documentation.

Ensure driver training, vehicle inspections, and insurance compliance in line with WVI standards.

Enforce trip and incident management protocols with attention to environmental impact and responsible stewardship.

Lead review and improvement of warehouse systems and SOPs to ensure strong inventory management and compliance.

Oversee logistics planning and coordination to ensure efficient storage, distribution, and reporting across all projects.

Develop and implement a national logistics strategy aligned with program goals and optimized resource use.

Manage logistics and fleet budgets, ensuring efficient spending and recommending adjustments as needed.

Ensure fleet and logistics systems are fully prepared to support emergency readiness and rapid operational response across all program locations.

ICT Leadership Oversight and Strategic Alignment

Provide strategic leadership oversight to the ICT department, ensuring its priorities, systems, and initiatives are aligned with programmatic needs and organisational strategy.

Offer guidance and support to the ICT Manager, who will report directly to the Head of Support Services, focusing on leadership development, strategic direction, and crossdepartmental collaboration rather than daytoday operational management.

Strengthen integration between ICT and other departments to enhance digital enablement, data systems, technology adoption, and operational efficiency across the organization.

Promote a culture of innovation, service excellence, and accountability within the ICT function; ensuring technology solutions effectively support program quality, evidence generation, and organisational agility.

Risk, Control, and Compliance

Assess and strengthen risk management processes to ensure alignment with WVI global standards.

Evaluate organizational risk exposure and ensure mitigation plans are in place and regularly updated.

Embed risk mitigation measures into operational processes through SOPs, policies, and training.

Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements across supply chain, logistics, and fleet functions.

Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with Lebanons legal requirements in SC.

Participate in investigations of noncompliance or misuse of assets and recommend corrective actions.

Lead root cause analysis for audit findings and monitor implementation of corrective measures.

Faith and Development

Integrate Christian Values: Ensure supply chain, fleet, and logistics policies and practices reflect the organizations Christian identity, promoting integrity, stewardship, and respect.

Ethical Decision-Making: Embed faith principles into procurement, vendor relationships, and resource management to uphold transparency and fairness.

Holistic Approach: Promote a culture where operational excellence aligns with spiritual well-being and servant leadership.

Perform other duties as required

Under the direction of the National Director and in collaboration with senior leadership team members, ensure that Support Services functions are aligned with the strategic and daily operational needs of the organization and its program operation teams.

Ensure wise stewardship of all resources, financial, human, and material. Perform other duties as assigned by the National Director

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, IT or equivalent professional qualification (advanced CIPS), A Masters degree preferred.

Professional certification(s) in Support Service sector (e.g. Supply Chain, procurement etc.) a plus.

5 to 7 years of progressive responsibilities in Support Services/Operations with medium business/medium NGO/government agency, with minimum of 3 years in a manager role;

Substantive experience working in the INGO sector navigating multiple donor requirements and ideally, in a minimum of one country post outside Lebanon;

Thorough working knowledge of Supply Chain…

Key Details

  • Job Title: Head of Support Services
  • Grade: N/A
  • Location: Mansourieh, Lebanon
  • Department: World Vision International (WVI)
  • Contract Type: Professional Staff
  • Estimated Salary Range:$70,000 – $120,000 USD annually

Qualifications

  • Not specified in the official posting

Skills

  • Not specified in the official posting

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.