Temporary Development Facilitator (covering for maternity leave)

World Vision International – Vietnam (WVV) invites Vietnamese competent candidates for the following position:
Temporary Development Facilitator (covering for maternity leave)
Regular work base: Van Chan, Yen Bai province.

Interested candidates are invited to apply ONLINE via WORLD VISION VIETNAM'S WEBSITE by 19 March 2017 - https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/vietnam/field-operations/wvv-temporary-deve...

WORK CONTEXT / BACKGROUND:

WVV’s Area Development Programs (ADP) focus within one administrative district of a province which usually populated by ethnic minority people with very high rates of poverty. ADPs are mainly funded by sponsorship funds, and are a phased approach to development, involving clear and consistent assessment, design, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and reflection phases. Each ADP is tailored to the needs of a specific community in alignment with WVV’s strategic priorities. WVV works closely with district and commune local authorities and local partners to implement program activities. A uniqueness of WVV’s ADP approach and structure is that team members are based at district level where the ADP is located, which enables them to work closely with government partners and communities on a daily basis.

The current ADP structure is based on sectoral approach with one staff in charge of one sectoral project. In FY11, WVV pilots new ADP structure in 7 ADPs. Under each ADP, there will be 6-8 staff, including 1 ADP manager, 1 Sponsorship Facilitator, 1 Finance Officer/Bookkeeper, 1 ADP Coordinator and 2-4 Development Facilitators (DFs) who are in charge of all projects and programme activities for around 2 assigned communes/wards in their ADP (from assessment to planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and transition) . For each cluster (3-6 ADPs), there are 4 technical cluster staff, including Health/Watsan/HIV/AIDS; Education/Child Participation, Agriculture/Economic Development, DME/Capacity Building. DFs will be coached by the ADP manager programmatically and the cluster technical staff technically. One of the strengths of this structure is to allow better integration of the program toward Child Well being Outcomes.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of the Development Facilitator is to serve as a catalyst, partnership broker, and builder of the capacity of local partners, facilitating the development process toward the improved and sustained well-being of children within their families and community, especially the most vulnerable children.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build close and constructive relationships and actively learn within partner communities in order to understand their realities and facilitate development processes effectively toward the well-being of children in the communities;
• Enable and facilitate networking and connections among local stakeholder groups and between local partners and others outside the area who can contribute their resources for the well-being of children. (Local stakeholders groups may include formal and informal community-based organizations, businesses, other NGOs and local government agencies);
• Facilitate planning processes with community members – especially the most vulnerable, and within community based groups;
• Actively collaborate with Technical Cluster Staff, Program Coordinator, Sponsorship Facilitator in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting processes relevant to assigned areas for an effective program integration, under the support of the ADP Manager;
• Build the capacity of WV and partner community groups to deliver the joint outcomes effectively;
• Participate in and support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and measurements of program/project effectiveness to track the delivery of joint outcomes;
• Monitor the well being status of registered children in collaboration with Sponsorship Facilitator and Sponsorship Volunteers;
• Assist communities and partners to prepare and implement community-managed disaster preparedness plans to ensure that these plans strengthen the resilience of communities for disasters and reduce disaster risks and assist partners in local management of disasters.
• Ensure that the ADP resources are used in an efficient way and followed WVV financial guidelines.
• Actively participate as an ADP team member in all areas, including feedback, reflection and learning.
• Other responsibilities as reasonably assigned by ADP Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on the job training:

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field (preferably social works, community development, public health, education, business development…);
• 1 - 2 years of development experience, preferably development facilitation in and with communities;
• Strong understanding of key aspects of community-led development work;
• Demonstrated capacity in project management, with conceptual understanding and required competency in DME functions;
• Strong skills in facilitation of development processes, including organization, mobilization and influence of partners and networking among different development partners (especially at commune level);
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills;
• Basic written English skills, particularly report writing skills;
• Good computer skills (word processing, excel and power point);
• Humility, respect, and care for others – especially the vulnerable children.

World Vision Vietnam is a Christian non-government organization. Applicants having working experience in a similar kind of organization will be an advantage.

Our contact details are:

People and Culture Department
World Vision International - Vietnam
Address: 4th floor, the HEAC building, 14-16 Ham Long street, Hanoi
Tel: 04. 39439920 (ext.114)

We give equal opportunity to every candidate, regardless of religion, race and gender.

A competitive salary, benefits and career development opportunity will be offered and commensurate with the experience, qualifications and responsibilities.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization which works to improve the quality of life of people, especially children, who are marginalized and living in poverty regardless of religion, race and gender.