The Project Officer monitors project plans, coordinates resources and monitors budgets to ensure successful project milestones are met. Prepare a range of project-related documents for key stakeholders as required, including status updates, reports, budgets, and discussion papers to manage the flow of information.

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 program 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.

  Advice the ADP Manager on Child protection and participation Issues.

Job Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

  Minimum Qualification and experience required:  

  • BA in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology  and other related social science fields

  • 3 years of experience in relevant field, community rural development,

  • Other NGO experience is preferred

  License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:

  Effective in written and verbal communication in English [and Afaan Oromo].

  Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Preferred: MA in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology  and other related social science fields

  Technical Skills & Abilities:

  • Basic computer skills in Windows, Ms Excel, Word, publisher and power point.

  • Proven negotiation skills,

  • Fluent writing and spoken English and Afan Oromo.

  • Other:  Good knowledge in WV DPA & sponsorship programs is preferred.

  Work Environment:

  • Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.

  •   Office-based with frequent travel to the kebele Administration

  • Travel:  80% to Kebele Administration travel is required.

  • On AP office  20%

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK