Program Officer – World Vision Somalia based in
Nairobi, Kenya
World Vision (WV) is a Christian humanitarian organisation dedicated to improving the lives and futures of the world’s most vulnerable children.
Position Title: Program Officer - Somalia World Vision (WV) is a Christian humanitarian organisation dedicated to improving the lives and futures of the world’s most vulnerable children.
Position Location: Nairobi
Position Start Date: 15 Jun 2013
Region: Africa\East Africa
Requisition Category: International
Country Name: Somalia
Program/Office Name: Somalia Program
City/Province: Nairobi
Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 14/156
Recruitment Status: Actively Recruiting
Is this a family post? Non-family - Staff only
Application Deadline Date: 29 May 2013
Position End Date: 14 Jun 2014
Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Purpose of Position:
- The Program
Officer will lead in the development, reporting, monitoring, and
evaluation of programming which addresses humanitarian emergency and long
term development needs that promote resilience in communities in Somalia.
The position will actively develop strategic relationships with support
offices, donors, NGOs and the UN for coordination and fund-raising purpose
to support WVS’s programming.
- The Program
Officer will also serve as a main link between World Vision Somalia and
humanitarian emergency and development departments within Support Offices
and with external emergency-focused donors.
- The Program
Officer will lead in the development of proposals, reporting, monitoring, and
evaluation of programming which addresses humanitarian emergency and
long-term development needs that promote resilience in communities in
Somalia.
- The position
will actively develop strategic relationships with support offices,
donors, NGOs and the UN for coordination and fund-raising purpose to
support WV Somalia’s (WVS’s) programming.
- The Program
Officer will also serve as a main link between World Vision Somalia and
humanitarian emergency and development departments within Support Offices
and with external emergency-focused donors.
- With a proven
track record in a fast paced, complex and ideally global organisation, you
will have a desire to help others and model ethics in line with ethos of
the organisation.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Pursue resource
mobilisation opportunities aligned to WVS strategy and capacities in HEA
and programming sectors by working closely with TAs, Project Managers and
Project Officers in developing proposals for a variety of donors to
address emergency and rehabilitative proposals which meet local community
needs that are aligned to WV Somalia’s strategy; in developing program
designs and proposals.
- Will also
Develop and implement systems to provide timely information and analysis
of on-going and future humanitarian emergency and development programming;
- Provide timely,
detailed and quality program and financial reports to Support Offices and
donors on emergency and rehabilitative grant funded programs by ensuring
timely, accurate reporting which addresses the needs of various donors.
- In collaboration
with Project Managers and Finance team, ensure accurate, accountable
reporting of donor resources.
- Provide
effective and reliable monitoring of emergency and rehabilitative programs
through liaison with partners, Project Managers and Technical Advisors and
ensure compliance and adherence by Project Managers to WVS policies and
procedures, donor regulations and monitoring mechanisms which allow
transparent and accountable implementation of projects;
- Ensure good
donor and World Vision International Support Office relations by ensuring
that WVS meets all contractual obligations and achieves high quality
planning and implementation levels;
- Build capacity
of field staff in reporting, monitoring and use of humanitarian standards
such as SHPERE, HAP and NGO Code of Conduct;
- Conduct routine
field support visits, for the purposes of assessing if and ensuring that
programs are managed in accordance with internal procedures, such as LEAP,
SPHERE and HAP principles as well as in a manner that will promote good
practice, maximise impact and encourage learning. Will also work towards
building the resilience of communities to cope with humanitarian emergency
and development programs through the promotion of disaster risk reduction
- Ensure
compliance and adherence by Project Managers to WVS policies and
procedures, donor regulations and monitoring mechanisms which allow
transparent and accountable implementation of projects;
- Represent WV
Somalia in various donor and coordination forums at National level and
providing programmatic information as required and maintain good
relationships with donors including, UN Agencies, bilateral, multilaterals
and Support Offices. Actively seek out strategic alliances with donors,
NGOs, UN, governments, Support Offices, bilateral and multilateral
agencies for purposes of coordination, marketing and fundraising.
- Undertake
assessments, evaluations and draft documents which aim to inform internal
and external stakeholders concerning WV Somalia’s on-going and future
programming;
Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities:
Required:
Required:
- First degree in
Development studies or related field
- 3 years’
experience in the development field working with humanitarian emergency
interventions, preferably with experience in developing countries;
- Humanitarian
standards (SPHERE, HAP), specific trainings on donor requirements e.g.
OFDA, CIDA, DEC, DFID, EuropeAid training, personal security awareness
training;
- Excellent
English languages skills; written and verbal
- Demonstrated
writing skills: the ability to develop quality concept notes, proposals,
logical frameworks and reports under tight deadlines
- Experience
working with both bilateral and multilateral donors
- Networking/external
engagement skills: proven experience in networking with donors and
partners to bring about funding opportunities
- A strategic
thinker; the ability to develop proposals which meet strategic objectives
of donors, the organization, and government
- Innovative and
the ability to think outside of the box
- Team player; the
ability to work as part of a diverse team to achieve the overall goal
Preferred:
- Experience of
working in fragile contexts a plus
How
to apply:
Apply online via https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/744AAACA72E83F0E88257B4400352813?OpenDocument by the closing date.
World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply online via https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/744AAACA72E83F0E88257B4400352813?OpenDocument by the closing date.
World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.