To provide leadership and management all World Visions interventions (Sponsorship, PNS & Grant) within a defined geographic area (normally AP) according to organizational policies, donor regulations and community expectations for the improvement in child wellbeing.
Must develop or maintain to be a visionary leader, able to impart his/her vision to others and manage the change.
Must also observe vision, mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Programming standards:
Assure that the APs projects are implemented in line with Technical Program standards and processes of LEAP 3.0.
Ensure that Sponsorship in Programming (SiP) and child protection standards are adhered to and adequately integrated into programming both at design/redesign stage and annual operation plan for community transformation.
Prepare quality and timely detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for program/projects of all funding streams.
Prepare quality and timely monthly, quarterly, bi –annual and annual projects/programs report together with annual budget and facilitate program/project monthly funding and review financial reports.
Ensure that both Evaluation and Audit (Finance and Risk Based) recommendations are timely responded to, fully implemented and progress is reported quarterly.
Ensure that all systems and approaches such as Horizon, LEAP, SiP, Single STEP, Sun6, etc., are adhered to for program effectiveness.
Assure that all projects meet the government of Ethiopia standards and approvals are in place before implementation.
Implementation of APs projects in line with Technical Programme standards and processes of LEAP 3.0.
Adherence of Sponsorship in Programming (SiP) and child protection standards
Quality preparation and implementation of DIP program/projects of all funding streams.
100% submission of all required reports
Completion of Evaluation and Audits requirements
Adherence of Horizon, LEAP, SiP, Single STEP, Sun6, as per the standards
Submission of all requirements from governments at Woreda and Zonal level.
Program Execution and Financial Accountability:
Ensure that communities and staff are empowered to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the program activities for quality and sustainable development.
Ensure that all the APs funding streams are implemented within 95%-100% of plans. (Annual spending vs budget, Activity plan vs realized)
Assure that the APs activities are monitored in relation to their ITTs and that lessons are discussed, shared and acted on.
Coordinate the proper implementation of programs/projects of all funding streams as per Detail Implementation Plan (DIP) or other planning documents.
Enforce stewardship and accountability by ensuring that resources are efficiently and effectively utilized within the program/project for the intended purpose and to minimize risks.
Ensure proper utilization of program funds as per DIP.
Closely monitor the ADP budget as per allocated budget.
Adhere with internal control and ensure all staffs comply with financial internal control.
Ensure that materials, supplies and equipment and other assets are managed according to support service guidelines.
Identify and work on staff capacity to implement projects.
Adherence of Horizon, LEAP, SiP, Single STEP, Sun6, as per the standards
95-100% budget expenditure for all funding streams in a healthy and normal curve
Timely update ITT and share lessons.
Proper utilization of resources abiding stewardship and accountability
Sponsorship in Programming (SiP):
Build capacity of community, frontline staff and sponsorship staff on SiP and child protection.
Empower all the frontline staff (TP officers) to integrate SiP and child protection in their project planning and implementation.
Assure all new initiatives are implemented to strengthen sponsors’ communication to attract new and maintain existing sponsors.
Ensure all the key performance indicators (KPI) are kept at green for at least 11 months per year as per the required standard.
Assure that AP staff and volunteers work to strengthen engagement and empowerment of children, families and community in the sponsorship business process for effective and efficient result.
Ensuring all staffs orientation and getting consent on SIP and child protection
New initiates, new ways of doing business in a very fragile context.
Completion of all agreed KPIs
Transformational Development:
Assure the AP facilitates transformed/biblical world view and translate it into community mind set for sustainably improving child wellbeing.
Assure the APs actions empower community to change the mindset towards development.
Assure the APs actions build awareness, and action on issues in relation to child protection including violence, neglect, abuse and violence.
Assure the APs actions empower the community to identify, plan and implement actions to improve the wellbeing of children.
Strengthened Christian pillar of world vision in improving child being through EWV model.
Capacitated children and empowered community on sustainability drivers
Strengthened community-based systems on child protection and Gender based violence’s.
Sustainability:
Facilitate integration of transition plans and disaster preparedness plans into design/redesign and annual plan document and ensure implementation for sustainable development.
Assure the AP develops and works to strengthen of local institutions (CBOs, CCCs, FBFs, and Commercial Village, etc).
Monitor performance of the ADP in relation to community empowerment approach.
Well integration of projects of different funding sources ensuring sustainable development
Strong establishment of collaboration, networking and collaboration with community-based organization and structures
Well accepted community empowerment approach
Working in partnership with others:
Facilitate networking relationships and participation with wide stakeholders such as government, faith-based organization leaders, church, CCCs, CBOs, and other key partners at local level.
Enhancing Vision Fund Ethiopia (VFE) integration for profitable agriculture and enterprise development.
Strong establishment of collaboration, networking and collaboration with community-based organization and structures
Intentional integration of VFE available at local operation
Team performance:
Facilitate team building motivate and maintain strong relationships, be passionate for the poor, making an impact, and bear witness to God’s Kingdom.
Roll out TEECAP strategy to partners including the communities, government, NGOs, FBOs, CBOs and others.
Provide spiritual support to staffs and reinforce the Core Values to enable understanding of WV operations and culture.
Coordinate and facilitate performance management and ensure there is performance culture among the ADP staff.
Provide technical support in capacity building of frontline staff in development of key programming areas specifically in new technical approach and program and other areas for program effectiveness.
High performing team formed.
Rolled our TEECAP initiatives among and staffs and stakeholders.
Strong establishment of collaboration, networking and collaboration with community-based organization and structures
Strengthened staffs spiritual nurture and team building in way of accommodation diversity.
Job Requirements
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification.
Required Professional Experience
A minimum of 5 years’ experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, emergency and advocacy projects and at least 3 years’ experience in managing complex grants and programs/projects with significant experience in overseeing large multi-year program.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Working experience in community development
Computer skills.
Demonstrated ability in supervision.
Able to contextualize development models in an innovative way.
Be rooted and able to form a connection to the community – and must demonstrate passion for living and working in the ADP area.
Be empowerment focused as opposed to service delivery.
Able to engage religious leaders of all faiths by mobilizing them to promote holistic development.
Experience in working with donor funds, sponsorship operations and grants funding.
Working knowledge of disaster management, emergency preparedness, monitoring and evaluation, sphere standards are added advantage.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and other stakeholders.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
How to Apply
Interested applicant can send their updated CVs using the following link: CLICK HERE
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