WVV Special Project Officer

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1 WVV Special Project Officer Location: [Asia & Pacific] [Vietnam] Town/City: Quan Hoan Kiem Category: Field Operations WORK CONTEXT / BACKGROUND: World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization working to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities living in poverty. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. As a child-focused organization, WVs work focuses on children, ensuring they are protected and their basic needs are met. WVV has a total income of around US$ 19,000,000 (FY17) with funding from 14 support countries in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australia. Funding of WVV consists of sponsorship program funding (70%) and PNS/grants (30%). WVV employs about 440 staff, of which 99% are Vietnamese nationals. In FY18, World Vision Vietnam is implementing 37 Area Programmes (APs) which operate in 5 zones: North1 (Hoa Binh and Dien Bien), North 2 (Yen Bai Tuyen Quang), North 3 (Thanh Hoa, Hung Yen, Hai Phong), Centre (Quang Tri, Quang Nam Danang) and South (Quang Ngai, Binh Thuan, Ho Chi Minh, DakNong)WVVs APs usually focus within one administrative district of a province which populated by ethnic minority people with high rates of poverty. A uniqueness of WVVs Development Program Approach (DPA) is that AP team members are based at district level where the AP is located, which enables them to work closely with government partners and communities on a daily basis. Beside the APs, WVV is also implementing different Special and Grant Projects to meet the specific needs of vulnerable children in both AP and non-ap areas. EVACs Project Goal: Vulnerable children and youth (girls and boys of years) are cared for and protected from child trafficking, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and all other forms of violence, within supportive families and communities.

2 Outcome 1: Children and youth, especially the most vulnerable, are empowered with the skills and knowledge to reduce their personal risk to trafficking and related forms of violence. Outcome 2: Families and caregivers are provided with access to adequate and appropriate services in order to care for and protect their children. Outcome3:Communities are strengthened and working together to create a safe and protective environment for all children. Outcome 4: Systemic barriers are reduced to addressing violence against children, including trafficking. The project will be integrated in Van Chan, Luc Yen, Muong Cha and Tuan Giao ADPs. There are one Manager, one Coordinator, one DME Officer and one Financial Officer who are based at the national office and 4 Project Officers who are based at ADP level. PURPOSE OF POSITION: This position will provide technical support to project manager in maintaining an effective DME system, build capacity for project staff and local partners on DME, and document promising practices of the project for advocacy. This position also supports the project manager in implementing the outcome 4 of the project. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ROLE DIMENSION DETAILED TASKS AND END RESULTS EXPECTED TIME SPENT Set up and maintain an effective and shared system of Project design, monitoring and

3 evaluation (DME) which could provide good evidence, lesion learnt for advocacy efforts in increase application of good child protection related laws & policies and in improvement of child protection related laws & policies. Support the project manager in working with World Vision US, Regional project coordinator, World Vision Viet Nam in project DME field. Develop/contextualize/review tools for measuring output indicators, training outputs, knowledge and behavior changes of children and caregivers as result as of communication events Support provincial partners, field project officers to make sure project M&E plan is implemented according to the timeline and actors responsibility. With approval of project manager, organize trainings/workshops for staff and Project stakeholders to introduce and apply the DME system and management information system. Assist project officers and local partners to collect and analyze monitoring data. to Prepare and submit good monthly project operation reports, Quarterly project management reports with qualified evidence for outputs or achievements for Project Manager in time Coordination and supports for POs and provincial partners s to establish or maintain a regular reflections with the community and partners for the application of monitoring results for decision-making; Develop a master plan on evidence collection of violence against children situation, best intervention practices, gaps in law & policy for local and national level advocacy efforts; get the plan approved by project manager, then support project field officers, local

4 partners to implement. Other DME-related tasks assigned by project manager. 60% Coordination for the implementation of project outcome 4: Systemic barriers are reduced to addressing violence against children, including trafficking. Coordinate and Support key government partner from National to District levels to develop proposed annual project action plans for project outcome 4. Support Project Manager in the annual plan submission for approval from WV Viet Nam. Coordinate and support key government partners from National to provincial levels, field project officers at district level to implement the approved annual action plans of the project outcome 4. And make sure that more than 95% activities under project outcome 4 in the approved plan are completed by the end of the fiscal year. Support project Manager to set up or maintain effective partnerships with selected government ministries, UN agencies, NGOs WVVs activities on EVAC are promoted through networking meetings, workshops, forums, lobbying meetings for decision makers World Vision is known as an EVAC actor and engaged with government EVAC task forces for policy implementation and development at national level. Is responsible for local level advocacy capacity building for targeted staff, children caregivers and children.

5 in building relationships, documentation of lessons learned, and implementation of activities to support dialogue and learning of approaches to anti-trafficking. Support Project Manager in maintain Network relationship with key anti trafficking actors, including UNIAP, key NGO and government partners is maintained for sharing information and joint advocacy initiatives. Other tasks assigned by project manager to coordinate and implement the project outcome 4 or advocacy effort of World Vision Viet Nam. 40% JOB REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: (The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-thejob training.) Education Bachelor degree in relevant disciplines like Community Development, Statistical Related Fields, Child protection or social works. Knowledge & Skills Conceptual understanding of and commitment to development work, especially Christian, child-focused, community-based development concepts, approaches and

6 processes. Ability to communicate and relate effectively with a diverse range of people (i.e. project beneficiaries, Government officials, project partners, WVV staff). Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and motivate staff and partners. Good reading and report writing skills in English. Good computer skills (word processing, excel, power point & ). Ability to work with a minimum of supervision, exercise judgment, meets deadlines and work under pressure. Willing to learn to advance career in DME and Capacity Building fields; Have Research ability and interest; Be willing to travel to the ADPs. Experience Experience in working in the area of community development and/or with nongovernmental organization. Experience of and demonstrated ability to effectively network with a diverse range of multi-lateral, and government bodies; Experience in monitoring and evaluating projects and ensuring that recommendations are implemented.

7 Work Environment Work with POs and communities to provide DME technical support Extensive travelling within the 4 ADPs. Work with minimum of supervision Core Capabilities: Achieving Capabilities: Achieving quality results and service Practicing accountability and integrity Communicating information effectively Self-Managing Capabilities: Demonstrating Christ-centre life and work Learning for growth and development Maintaining work/life balance and effectiveness Thinking Capabilities: Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly Understanding the Humanitarian Industry

8 Powered by TCPDF ( Understanding World Visions mission and operations Practicing innovation and creativity Relational Capabilities: Building collaborative relationships Practicing gender and cultural diversity Influencing individuals and groups 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 DepartmentWorld Vision International - VietnamAddress: 4th floor, the HEAC building, Ham Long street, HanoiTel: (ext.118) 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.