Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Kigoma- Re-advertisement
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the position: The Monitoring and Evaluation officer will support the M&E specialist and the district coordinator in all monitoring and evaluation activities for the SUSTAIN MNCH II program in the region. S/he will support establishment of systems for gathering, reporting and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Roles and Responsibilities: Work with project team to establish systems for gathering, reporting and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Coordinate all monitoring, evaluation and research tasks and deliverables for the project and ensure that all required reports and documentation for the project in the region is timely submitted.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports on the status of project implementation in the region. Ensure timely communication with the project team and other relevant partners to ensure proper documentation and sharing of project best practices. Support the M&E specialist to review and provide feedback to programs on the quality of methodologies established to collect monitoring data and document the protocol that are in place for collecting and aggregating of data. Work with the M&E specialist to establish an effective system for assessing the validity of data through verification and appropriate technology. Support program staff and other implementing partners in review of progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats. Ensure that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum such as the district and regional nutrition multi-sectoral steering committee and partner meetings in a regular basis. Facilitate key project evaluation exercise including baseline, mid-term evaluation and end of project evaluations while ensuring appropriate documentation and dissemination of the results. Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: Minimum Qualification required: BSc in Public health, nursing and Nutrition Experience: A minimum of 3 years working experience in Health, and/or Nutrition projects in Monitoring and Evaluation. Other skills Preferred: Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Swahili Significant experience in working with government officials, donors and multi-partner programmes Proven experience in facilitating effective project documentation and dissemination of results to a wide range of audiences. Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc), data processing packages(SPSS, Epi Info) Basic understanding of advocacy approaches and advocacy issues at local and national level. Other Competencies/Attributes: Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Perform other duties as required. Working Environment / Conditions: Work environment: Willing to work in rural areas and travel extensively in the field. On Call: During working hours unless there is an emergency.
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Nutrition Officer- Kibondo Kigoma
JOB DESCRIPTION
To facilitate effective implementation of Burundian Refugee Supplementary Program targeting children under five, Pregnant and Lactating Women (PWL) and vulnerable groups; the project aims to stabilize and improve the nutritional status of Nduta and Mtendeli refugee Camps . Roles and Responsibilities: Ensure that district health management team, DNuOs, health care providers and community volunteers trained on nutritional activities for Supplementary Feeding Programs, Participatory action plans developed to address barriers to adoption of improved nutrition practices. Collaborate with the WVT Kigoma emergency response Team including Project Manager, and Refugee Nutrition Volunteers and others such as DNuOs and nutrition stakeholders to implement the SFP towards the improvement of the nutritional status of the targeted beneficiaries . Conduct relevant nutrition information for children under five, pregnant and lactating women and other relevant groups, information management, reporting, and gender-responsive analysis Refugee Nutrition Volunteers supervised and supported in delivering nutrition services in the implementation area. Communities trained and implementing context-appropriate community-based strategies such as CMAM for prevention and rehabilitation of malnutrition. Collaborate with regional and district health teams to ensure that Health workers trained on context appropriate for SFP and other services including referral for severely malnourished cases. Collaborate with regional and district health teams, Project Manager and other project staff to ensure that camps assessed and equipped to provide supplementary foods. Ensure that Communities trained on good hygiene and environmental health techniques that positively affect nutrition status which include use potable and drinking water. Food supplements available and distributed to PLW and CU5 and other relevant vulnerable such as PLWHAs. Collaborate with LGA to ensure that Government engaged in Burundian Refugee Emergency Response, strategies and protocols for improving nutrition policies and practices. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor. Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: Minimum Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Human nutrition or Food Science or Advanced Diploma in clinical medicine, nursing with working experience of not less than 2 years in nutrition or related field. Technical skills and abilities: Skills in Programming. Computer skills and statistical package. Skills in report writing Skills in community mobilization and facilitation Analytical skills including CMAM Database Other Competencies/Attributes: Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Perform other duties as required. Working Environment / Conditions: Work environment: Refugee Camps in Kibondo or Kakonko Districts. Travel: 5% Domestic travel is required.
On call: 3%
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Food Distributors- Kibondo and Kakonko Kigoma -7 posts
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the position: To monitor the delivery, distribution, documentation and reporting associated with all commodities supported to refugees. Work hand in hand with relief committee members. Major Responsibilities: Commodity management: Ensure that all commodities delivered at the FDP are properly accounted for. Based on the approved distribution plan inform the relief committees on the quantities of food expected and ration scales. Monitor commodity movements, including delivery of commodities at the FDP. Supervise receipt/offloading of food/nonfood commodities to ensure correctness of quantity, content and quality as per the waybill. Ascertain signatures on the waybills documents as well as losses and damages, and excesses. In case of damage arrange for reconstitution. Oversee the distribution process in collaboration with the relief committees and ensure proper rations are distributed (sharing shelters). Ensure no damaged commodities are distributed to beneficiaries. After distribution ensure empty containers are corrected and accounted for. Liaison and beneficiary relations: Facilitate the community to get organized and with the help of the relief committees. The composition of the relief committees should include at least 50% of women. Facilitate card checking process by the relief committees before distribution. Assist community to solve problems related to the food distribution process. Coordinate and liaise with local authorities, NGOs and counterparts, provide information regarding beneficiary registration, commodity distribution, distribution plans. Identify and recommend other needs such as health care, additional food needs, development activities, or any other rehabilitation and/or development activity. Treat beneficiaries with respect and dignity. Reporting: Ensure documentation on commodity movements and distributions are properly maintained and submitted to distribution Centre supervisor Scrutinize waybills, record underweight and lost quantities, if any. Ensure proper documentation of reconstituted commodities. Report on any incidences touching on security at the distribution centers. Conduct training for the relief committees based on the food assistance program principles. Submit report to each distribution cycle, which is gender segregated (obtained from group leaders) Minimum Qualification required: Diploma in Procurement and Logistics/Supplies Management, Business Administration and/or Accounting, education and other social science studies. Secondary education with at least 5 years of experience in the role with strong mathematical/analytical skills. Good understanding of World Vision and sphere standards. Knowledge of and adherence of the NGO Code of Conduct. Computer literate. Good command of inter-personal skills. Working knowledge of local language. Other Competencies/Attributes: Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Ability to work in environment with limited social amenities and changing work schedules. Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview emotional maturity and physical stamina. Ability to build strong relationships with local communities, partners and government authorities.
Ability to maintain performance expectation in diverse cultural context, psychologically stressful environment and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Shinyanga- re-advertised
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the position: The Monitoring and Evaluation officer will support the M&E specialist and the regional project coordinator in all monitoring and evaluation activities for the ENRICH program in the region. S/he will support establishment of systems for gathering, reporting and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Roles and Responsibilities: Work with project team to establish systems for gathering, reporting and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Coordinate all monitoring, evaluation and research tasks and deliverables for the project and ensure that all required reports and documentation for the project in the region is timely submitted. Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports on the status of project implementation in the region. Ensure timely communication with the project team and other relevant partners to ensure proper documentation and sharing of project best practices. Support the M&E specialist to review and provide feedback to programs on the quality of methodologies established to collect monitoring data and document the protocol that are in place for collecting and aggregating of data. Work with the M&E specialist to establish an effective system for assessing the validity of data through verification and appropriate technology. Support program staff and other implementing partners in review of progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats. Ensure that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum such as the district and regional nutrition multi-sectoral steering committee and partner meetings in a regular basis. Facilitate key project evaluation exercise including baseline, mid-term evaluation and end of project evaluations while ensuring appropriate documentation and dissemination of the results. Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: Minimum Qualification required: BSc in Public health, Nursung and Nutrition. Experience: A minimum of 3 years working experience in Health, and/or Nutrition projects in Monitoring and Evaluation. Preferred: Other skills Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Swahili Significant experience in working with government officials, donors and multi-partner programmes Proven experience in facilitating effective project documentation and dissemination of results to a wide range of audiences. Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc), data processing packages(SPSS, Epi Info) Basic understanding of advocacy approaches and advocacy issues at local and national level. Other Competencies/Attributes: Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Perform other duties as required. Working Environment / Conditions: Work environment: Willing to work in rural areas and travel extensively in Shinyanga regions.
On call: During working hours unless there is an emergency.
APPLY ONLINE =========
Sponsorship Database officer- Korogwe
JOB DESCRIPTION
Other Competencies/Attributes: Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: Minimum Qualification required: Qualification required: BA in social sciences and other related fields Basic knowledge in computer Experience: 1 - 2 years Other Technical Skills & Abilities: Computer skills. Demonstrated ability in supervision Experience in working with sponsorship operations Good planning and organizational skills Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff Working Environment / Conditions: Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field Travel: 20% Domestic/international travel is required.
On call: 20%
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Sr. Advisor, Planning, Operations & Integration, A&EE
JOB DESCRIPTION
*Location to be determined by home country of successfull candidate where WVI is registered to operate.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The role of the Senior Advisor is to support A&EE (Advocacy & External Engagement) leadership in ensuring delivery of the advocacy and external engagement parts of WV’s new global strategy. This includes developing and implementing a strong planning and operations architecture and ensuring effective integration between A&EE and internal partners and processes.
The Senior Advisor is also responsible for the design and execution of both existing and new monitoring and evaluation (M&E) approaches for the Partnership-wide advocacy and external engagement ministries.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Developing and implementing a strong planning and operations architecture.
Ensuring effective integration between A&EE and internal partners and processes.
Designing and executing both existing and new monitoring and evaluation (M&E) approaches for the Partnership-wide advocacy and external engagement ministries.
Acting as ‘Chief of Staff’ for A&EE.
Line management (dotted) of 0.4 FTE working on M&E.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES:
Very strong technical skills in planning, operations, and M&E: able to take a lead role.
Excellent written and spoken English: able to write and present at level suitable for leadership audiences.
Very strong Excel skills and experience.
Planning experience.
M&E experience.
Experience in financial management (creation and management of budgets).
Preferred:
MBA (Master of Business Administration).
Strong PowerPoint skills.
Understanding of organizational strategy.
Understanding of INGO sector.
Experience of working in complex, global organizations and virtual teams.
Work Environment/Travel:
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours where necessary to accommodate any time differences between self and supervisor/other colleagues.
Working from home is optional in all cases, but may be necessary in those cases where no suitable office space is available locally.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
APPLY ONLINE =========
Project Director Economic Empowerment – THRIVE (WVUS)
JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership and technical support to WVUS funded programmes aimed at building improved and resilient livelihoods for smallholder farmers in a targeted National Offices (called THRIVE). The anticipated resourcing for these programmes of $175 million over 7 years is derived from a WVUS major donor marketing campaign.
This position will also provide leadership in helping to establish the evidence base for THRIVE and promote alignment with the WV Global Livelihoods Strategy in collaboration with key National Offices, Vision Fund International and the GC Resilience & Livelihoods Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic & Technical Support to participating National Offices:
Provide technical support to National Offices implementing WVUS THRIVE funded programmes – Assisting them to both develop and understand the programme models and key quality measures.
To spend time with participating National Offices in understanding and establishing which evidence based packages of interventions help smallholder farmers provide sustainably for their children.
Establish with National Offices the desired approach and capabilities required to implement programmes to an agreed level of quality at scale.
Ensure programme quality and timely reporting with participating National Offices consistent with WVUS donor expectations and requirements.
Alignment and Collaboration with WV Global Livelihoods Strategy:
Actively work to both influence and align with the Global Livelihoods strategy, primarily Intervention Package B (Building Secure Livelihoods) and ensure a common approach is being applied.
Work in close collaboration with VFI R&L GC Team and ROs to build hard evidence of impact in all THRIVE programmes.
Work with GC R&L Team to establish common graduation criteria and target metrics for success in all THRIVE funded programmes.
Programme Innovation, Adaptation & Learning:
Actively promote lessons from practice in key National Offices implementing THRIVE with other National Offices implementing or planning to implement THRIVE.
Actively promote lessons from practice in key National Offices implementing THRIVE through R&L Community of Practice for wider impact, learning and influence across the organisation.
Actively promote action learning partnerships with local and global academic institutions.
Collaboration with key stakeholders:
Provide support to National Office leadership in developing collaborative programme partnerships between WV and VFI and other potential external market stakeholders.
Build on existing global relationships / MOUs for strategic partnerships (e.g. IFPRI, WMO etc.)
Interacts with WVUS major donors as required.
Work with regional teams in program monitoring and evaluation as part of technical program implementation in selected ADPs.
Able and willing to speak and teach about the Biblical concepts and principles of economic empowerment.
Any other reasonable duties as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Master Degree in at least one of agriculture, business/commerce, or development studies.
15 years work experience in economic empowerment, with a strong focus on agricultural development issues.
Experience in designing, implementing, and managing small-holder farmer economic empowerment programming.
Demonstrated ability to support, engage and nurture performance with program managers remotely without any line of authority relationship.
Demonstrated experience of working from the foundation of a faith perspective.
Knowledge of programme quality measures and processes.
Experience in building collaborative partnerships for increased field level impact.
Familiarity and/or experience with the key components of the core operating mechanisms in the WVUS THRIVE model:
Savings group development and management.
Agricultural value chain analysis.
Farmer group formation.
Improving agricultural practice.
Microfinance loans for agriculture.
Improved access to markets.
Income diversification.
On-farm natural resource management.
Off-farm natural resource management.
Early warning for early action and farmer information systems.
Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
Preferred:
MBA would be a desirable qualification.
Experience of Market systems analysis and social impact investment.
Experience of corporate social responsibility issues and drivers.
Work Environment/Travel:
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 60% of the time.
Position expected to be based in East Africa with good air links to Arusha, Kigali, Lusaka, Bamako, Lilongwe.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the position: The Monitoring and Evaluation officer will support the M&E specialist and the district coordinator in all monitoring and evaluation activities for the SUSTAIN MNCH II program in the region. S/he will support establishment of systems for gathering, reporting and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Roles and Responsibilities: Work with project team to establish systems for gathering, reporting and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Coordinate all monitoring, evaluation and research tasks and deliverables for the project and ensure that all required reports and documentation for the project in the region is timely submitted.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports on the status of project implementation in the region. Ensure timely communication with the project team and other relevant partners to ensure proper documentation and sharing of project best practices. Support the M&E specialist to review and provide feedback to programs on the quality of methodologies established to collect monitoring data and document the protocol that are in place for collecting and aggregating of data. Work with the M&E specialist to establish an effective system for assessing the validity of data through verification and appropriate technology. Support program staff and other implementing partners in review of progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats. Ensure that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum such as the district and regional nutrition multi-sectoral steering committee and partner meetings in a regular basis. Facilitate key project evaluation exercise including baseline, mid-term evaluation and end of project evaluations while ensuring appropriate documentation and dissemination of the results. Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: Minimum Qualification required: BSc in Public health, nursing and Nutrition Experience: A minimum of 3 years working experience in Health, and/or Nutrition projects in Monitoring and Evaluation. Other skills Preferred: Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Swahili Significant experience in working with government officials, donors and multi-partner programmes Proven experience in facilitating effective project documentation and dissemination of results to a wide range of audiences. Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc), data processing packages(SPSS, Epi Info) Basic understanding of advocacy approaches and advocacy issues at local and national level. Other Competencies/Attributes: Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Perform other duties as required. Working Environment / Conditions: Work environment: Willing to work in rural areas and travel extensively in the field. On Call: During working hours unless there is an emergency.
APPLY ONLINE ==========
Nutrition Officer- Kibondo Kigoma
JOB DESCRIPTION
To facilitate effective implementation of Burundian Refugee Supplementary Program targeting children under five, Pregnant and Lactating Women (PWL) and vulnerable groups; the project aims to stabilize and improve the nutritional status of Nduta and Mtendeli refugee Camps . Roles and Responsibilities: Ensure that district health management team, DNuOs, health care providers and community volunteers trained on nutritional activities for Supplementary Feeding Programs, Participatory action plans developed to address barriers to adoption of improved nutrition practices. Collaborate with the WVT Kigoma emergency response Team including Project Manager, and Refugee Nutrition Volunteers and others such as DNuOs and nutrition stakeholders to implement the SFP towards the improvement of the nutritional status of the targeted beneficiaries . Conduct relevant nutrition information for children under five, pregnant and lactating women and other relevant groups, information management, reporting, and gender-responsive analysis Refugee Nutrition Volunteers supervised and supported in delivering nutrition services in the implementation area. Communities trained and implementing context-appropriate community-based strategies such as CMAM for prevention and rehabilitation of malnutrition. Collaborate with regional and district health teams to ensure that Health workers trained on context appropriate for SFP and other services including referral for severely malnourished cases. Collaborate with regional and district health teams, Project Manager and other project staff to ensure that camps assessed and equipped to provide supplementary foods. Ensure that Communities trained on good hygiene and environmental health techniques that positively affect nutrition status which include use potable and drinking water. Food supplements available and distributed to PLW and CU5 and other relevant vulnerable such as PLWHAs. Collaborate with LGA to ensure that Government engaged in Burundian Refugee Emergency Response, strategies and protocols for improving nutrition policies and practices. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor. Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: Minimum Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Human nutrition or Food Science or Advanced Diploma in clinical medicine, nursing with working experience of not less than 2 years in nutrition or related field. Technical skills and abilities: Skills in Programming. Computer skills and statistical package. Skills in report writing Skills in community mobilization and facilitation Analytical skills including CMAM Database Other Competencies/Attributes: Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Perform other duties as required. Working Environment / Conditions: Work environment: Refugee Camps in Kibondo or Kakonko Districts. Travel: 5% Domestic travel is required.
On call: 3%
APPLY ONLINE ==========
Food Distributors- Kibondo and Kakonko Kigoma -7 posts
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the position: To monitor the delivery, distribution, documentation and reporting associated with all commodities supported to refugees. Work hand in hand with relief committee members. Major Responsibilities: Commodity management: Ensure that all commodities delivered at the FDP are properly accounted for. Based on the approved distribution plan inform the relief committees on the quantities of food expected and ration scales. Monitor commodity movements, including delivery of commodities at the FDP. Supervise receipt/offloading of food/nonfood commodities to ensure correctness of quantity, content and quality as per the waybill. Ascertain signatures on the waybills documents as well as losses and damages, and excesses. In case of damage arrange for reconstitution. Oversee the distribution process in collaboration with the relief committees and ensure proper rations are distributed (sharing shelters). Ensure no damaged commodities are distributed to beneficiaries. After distribution ensure empty containers are corrected and accounted for. Liaison and beneficiary relations: Facilitate the community to get organized and with the help of the relief committees. The composition of the relief committees should include at least 50% of women. Facilitate card checking process by the relief committees before distribution. Assist community to solve problems related to the food distribution process. Coordinate and liaise with local authorities, NGOs and counterparts, provide information regarding beneficiary registration, commodity distribution, distribution plans. Identify and recommend other needs such as health care, additional food needs, development activities, or any other rehabilitation and/or development activity. Treat beneficiaries with respect and dignity. Reporting: Ensure documentation on commodity movements and distributions are properly maintained and submitted to distribution Centre supervisor Scrutinize waybills, record underweight and lost quantities, if any. Ensure proper documentation of reconstituted commodities. Report on any incidences touching on security at the distribution centers. Conduct training for the relief committees based on the food assistance program principles. Submit report to each distribution cycle, which is gender segregated (obtained from group leaders) Minimum Qualification required: Diploma in Procurement and Logistics/Supplies Management, Business Administration and/or Accounting, education and other social science studies. Secondary education with at least 5 years of experience in the role with strong mathematical/analytical skills. Good understanding of World Vision and sphere standards. Knowledge of and adherence of the NGO Code of Conduct. Computer literate. Good command of inter-personal skills. Working knowledge of local language. Other Competencies/Attributes: Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Ability to work in environment with limited social amenities and changing work schedules. Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview emotional maturity and physical stamina. Ability to build strong relationships with local communities, partners and government authorities.
Ability to maintain performance expectation in diverse cultural context, psychologically stressful environment and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
APPLY ONLINE =========
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Shinyanga- re-advertised
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the position: The Monitoring and Evaluation officer will support the M&E specialist and the regional project coordinator in all monitoring and evaluation activities for the ENRICH program in the region. S/he will support establishment of systems for gathering, reporting and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Roles and Responsibilities: Work with project team to establish systems for gathering, reporting and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Coordinate all monitoring, evaluation and research tasks and deliverables for the project and ensure that all required reports and documentation for the project in the region is timely submitted. Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports on the status of project implementation in the region. Ensure timely communication with the project team and other relevant partners to ensure proper documentation and sharing of project best practices. Support the M&E specialist to review and provide feedback to programs on the quality of methodologies established to collect monitoring data and document the protocol that are in place for collecting and aggregating of data. Work with the M&E specialist to establish an effective system for assessing the validity of data through verification and appropriate technology. Support program staff and other implementing partners in review of progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats. Ensure that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum such as the district and regional nutrition multi-sectoral steering committee and partner meetings in a regular basis. Facilitate key project evaluation exercise including baseline, mid-term evaluation and end of project evaluations while ensuring appropriate documentation and dissemination of the results. Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: Minimum Qualification required: BSc in Public health, Nursung and Nutrition. Experience: A minimum of 3 years working experience in Health, and/or Nutrition projects in Monitoring and Evaluation. Preferred: Other skills Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Swahili Significant experience in working with government officials, donors and multi-partner programmes Proven experience in facilitating effective project documentation and dissemination of results to a wide range of audiences. Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc), data processing packages(SPSS, Epi Info) Basic understanding of advocacy approaches and advocacy issues at local and national level. Other Competencies/Attributes: Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Perform other duties as required. Working Environment / Conditions: Work environment: Willing to work in rural areas and travel extensively in Shinyanga regions.
On call: During working hours unless there is an emergency.
APPLY ONLINE =========
Sponsorship Database officer- Korogwe
JOB DESCRIPTION
Other Competencies/Attributes: Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: Minimum Qualification required: Qualification required: BA in social sciences and other related fields Basic knowledge in computer Experience: 1 - 2 years Other Technical Skills & Abilities: Computer skills. Demonstrated ability in supervision Experience in working with sponsorship operations Good planning and organizational skills Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff Working Environment / Conditions: Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field Travel: 20% Domestic/international travel is required.
On call: 20%
APPLY ONLINE =========
Sr. Advisor, Planning, Operations & Integration, A&EE
JOB DESCRIPTION
*Location to be determined by home country of successfull candidate where WVI is registered to operate.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The role of the Senior Advisor is to support A&EE (Advocacy & External Engagement) leadership in ensuring delivery of the advocacy and external engagement parts of WV’s new global strategy. This includes developing and implementing a strong planning and operations architecture and ensuring effective integration between A&EE and internal partners and processes.
The Senior Advisor is also responsible for the design and execution of both existing and new monitoring and evaluation (M&E) approaches for the Partnership-wide advocacy and external engagement ministries.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Developing and implementing a strong planning and operations architecture.
Ensuring effective integration between A&EE and internal partners and processes.
Designing and executing both existing and new monitoring and evaluation (M&E) approaches for the Partnership-wide advocacy and external engagement ministries.
Acting as ‘Chief of Staff’ for A&EE.
Line management (dotted) of 0.4 FTE working on M&E.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES:
Very strong technical skills in planning, operations, and M&E: able to take a lead role.
Excellent written and spoken English: able to write and present at level suitable for leadership audiences.
Very strong Excel skills and experience.
Planning experience.
M&E experience.
Experience in financial management (creation and management of budgets).
Preferred:
MBA (Master of Business Administration).
Strong PowerPoint skills.
Understanding of organizational strategy.
Understanding of INGO sector.
Experience of working in complex, global organizations and virtual teams.
Work Environment/Travel:
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours where necessary to accommodate any time differences between self and supervisor/other colleagues.
Working from home is optional in all cases, but may be necessary in those cases where no suitable office space is available locally.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
APPLY ONLINE =========
Project Director Economic Empowerment – THRIVE (WVUS)
JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership and technical support to WVUS funded programmes aimed at building improved and resilient livelihoods for smallholder farmers in a targeted National Offices (called THRIVE). The anticipated resourcing for these programmes of $175 million over 7 years is derived from a WVUS major donor marketing campaign.
This position will also provide leadership in helping to establish the evidence base for THRIVE and promote alignment with the WV Global Livelihoods Strategy in collaboration with key National Offices, Vision Fund International and the GC Resilience & Livelihoods Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic & Technical Support to participating National Offices:
Provide technical support to National Offices implementing WVUS THRIVE funded programmes – Assisting them to both develop and understand the programme models and key quality measures.
To spend time with participating National Offices in understanding and establishing which evidence based packages of interventions help smallholder farmers provide sustainably for their children.
Establish with National Offices the desired approach and capabilities required to implement programmes to an agreed level of quality at scale.
Ensure programme quality and timely reporting with participating National Offices consistent with WVUS donor expectations and requirements.
Alignment and Collaboration with WV Global Livelihoods Strategy:
Actively work to both influence and align with the Global Livelihoods strategy, primarily Intervention Package B (Building Secure Livelihoods) and ensure a common approach is being applied.
Work in close collaboration with VFI R&L GC Team and ROs to build hard evidence of impact in all THRIVE programmes.
Work with GC R&L Team to establish common graduation criteria and target metrics for success in all THRIVE funded programmes.
Programme Innovation, Adaptation & Learning:
Actively promote lessons from practice in key National Offices implementing THRIVE with other National Offices implementing or planning to implement THRIVE.
Actively promote lessons from practice in key National Offices implementing THRIVE through R&L Community of Practice for wider impact, learning and influence across the organisation.
Actively promote action learning partnerships with local and global academic institutions.
Collaboration with key stakeholders:
Provide support to National Office leadership in developing collaborative programme partnerships between WV and VFI and other potential external market stakeholders.
Build on existing global relationships / MOUs for strategic partnerships (e.g. IFPRI, WMO etc.)
Interacts with WVUS major donors as required.
Work with regional teams in program monitoring and evaluation as part of technical program implementation in selected ADPs.
Able and willing to speak and teach about the Biblical concepts and principles of economic empowerment.
Any other reasonable duties as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Master Degree in at least one of agriculture, business/commerce, or development studies.
15 years work experience in economic empowerment, with a strong focus on agricultural development issues.
Experience in designing, implementing, and managing small-holder farmer economic empowerment programming.
Demonstrated ability to support, engage and nurture performance with program managers remotely without any line of authority relationship.
Demonstrated experience of working from the foundation of a faith perspective.
Knowledge of programme quality measures and processes.
Experience in building collaborative partnerships for increased field level impact.
Familiarity and/or experience with the key components of the core operating mechanisms in the WVUS THRIVE model:
Savings group development and management.
Agricultural value chain analysis.
Farmer group formation.
Improving agricultural practice.
Microfinance loans for agriculture.
Improved access to markets.
Income diversification.
On-farm natural resource management.
Off-farm natural resource management.
Early warning for early action and farmer information systems.
Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
Preferred:
MBA would be a desirable qualification.
Experience of Market systems analysis and social impact investment.
Experience of corporate social responsibility issues and drivers.
Work Environment/Travel:
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 60% of the time.
Position expected to be based in East Africa with good air links to Arusha, Kigali, Lusaka, Bamako, Lilongwe.
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