Purpose of the position:

To implement the Area Programme technical project models, to improve child wellbeing, ILaNs according to standards, donor requirements and the needs and expectations of communities and local partners.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and monitor activities in partnership with communities, local government and partners in the approved yearly plans as per the assigned Technical Project.
• Assure that sponsorship is fully integrated into the planning, implementation and monitoring systems of the TP plan
•  Monitor an assigned portfolio of registered children as per the sponsorship standards in coordination with a group of volunteers and AP institutions.
• Support the capacity development of volunteers and institutions to manage RC communications and programme mobilization.
• Represent world vision’s core values, mission, vision and strategy with communities, local partners and local government.
• Assure that relevant cross cutting themes (child protection, HEA, gender, disability, and environment) are integrated into the TPs implementation.
• Produce and submit reports to the AP manager and/or AP MEAL officer as per the standards of the AP and LEAP.
• Contribute to the development of new projects and activities to be implemented as part of the TP. 
• Carry out any other duties as instructed by the AP manager.

Job Requirements

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

 Required Professional Experience:

•  3 years of experience in relevant field, community rural development,
• Other NGO experience is preferred.

Qualification required:

• Agriculture, Rural development and related field.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• MA in, Agriculture, Rural Development, Development studies and other relevant fields with experience 2 year and above in food security and livelihood sectors.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Basic computer skills in Windows, Ms Excel, Word, publisher and power point.
• Proven negotiation skills,
• Fluent writing and spoken English.
• Other: Good knowledge in WV DPA & sponsorship programs is preferred

Working Environment / Conditions:

§ Office based with travel to the field

Travel: Up to 80% travel.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to Write Position Title on the subject line and attach Current CV with three references & fill employment application form which can be found http://docs.ethiojobs.net/wve-jaf.pdf ) and email before the closing date of this announcement to Recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org or through ethiojobs.net.

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