Health and Nutrition Advisor ( Re-advertised)
Reference: 4186-16G17122
Location: Africa - Tanzania
Town/City: Dar es Salaam
Application Deadline: Date21-Jun-17
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the position:
Under the supervision of the Business Development and Quality Assurance Director, the Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor will contribute towards the attainment of WVT fundraising goal and objectives through coordinating Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS grant fundraising efforts. Additionally, the Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor will coordinate engage and network with internal and external stakeholders to position WVT grant acquisition. Incumbent will consulate the Senior Grants Compliance Officer, to ensure grants under their respective portfolio are complaint to donors and the Government of Tanzania policies and requirements.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Grants acquisition/fundraising
Implement WVT’s GAM Fundraising Strategy.
Develop, implement and update regularly grant acquisition plan for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Undertake regular donor scoping, landscape assessment and forecasts for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS, including RFA/tender analysis.
Ensure adherence to WVT’s GAM and Partnership’s practices and policies in pursuing grants.
Liaise with WVT’s departments, WV (EARO/SOs/GC) and potential partners (prime/subs) in the preparation of Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS bids.
Coordinate development of concept notes/proposals for identified funding opportunities (solicited and unsolicited) for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Provide Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS technical advice on key bid elements including proposal design, potential partnerships etc.
Stakeholder engagement - focused and intentional/donors/GoT preferred partner
Implement WVT’s GAM Engagement Strategy.
Develop key engagement material (e.g. sector capacity statements, meeting talking points, stakeholder strategy analysis etc.) for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Liaise regularly and build relationships with key internal Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS (EARO, Global Centre and Support Offices) and external Health and HIV/AIDS (bi-, multi-lateral donors and government entities) stakeholders.
Update and maintain a database/register of key stakeholders and their representatives, and key documents (strategies, policies, reports etc.) for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Gather intelligence and influence stakeholders approaches to inform WVT’s fundraising strategy on Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Coordinate engagement efforts with key WVT departments such as Communications, Advocacy and ISP and IPD.
Organize institutional arrangements with Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS key stakeholders (e.g. pre/teaming agreements, MoUs and support letters etc) to support WVT’s fundraising efforts.
Networking - involves informal/formal and less focused. More profiling/awareness raising/marketing/brand presence/understanding the terrain and explore possible partnerships/preferred partner
Identify Health and HIV/AIDS key stakeholders and draw a networking plan with clear outcomes.
Actively gather intelligence of Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS key stakeholders i.e. location, interventions, portfolio, strategies etc.
Build relationships with Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS key stakeholders (e.g. INGOs, LNGOs, civil society, government ministries and national bodies/platforms).
Attend/Organize/Represent WVT at key national and strategic events to profile/market the organization’s Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS approaches and achievements.
Donor compliance (10%)
Ensure all grant-making processes are completed upon awarding of Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS grants.
Coordinate grant start-up workshop and process for new Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS projects/programs with relevant stakeholders.
Together with the Senior Grant Compliance Officer and SO representative advice the CoP/Project manager on key donor compliance standards/measures, including reporting, programmatic standards and M&E tools.
Oversee grant close-out for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS projects/programs.
Capacity development (10%)
Develop and execute WVT’s capacity building plan for non-PDD staff on fundraising around Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Articulate WVT’s and the Partnerships’ Health and HIV/AIDS strategy to non-PDD staff.
Internal WV processes (5%)- for performance management
Ensure compliance to Partnership and WVT standard’s (LDRs, Performance Agreements, Performance Reviews, Online Security Training, OurVoice Survey etc)
Complete grant associated training such as ProposalPro and Gateway-to-Grants (G2G).
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualification required:
Master’s Degree in Medicine or other Health Sciences with 10 years practical experience in Public health including Nutrition and HIV/AIDS with a reputable organization
Experience:At least 5 years’ experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Health, Nutrition and HIV&AIDS programs
Preferred:
Other technical skills and abilities:
Training, facilitation and coordination skills.
Proposal/concept papers development for fund raising .
Research, monitoring and evaluation skills.
Needs assessment and report writing skills.
Experience in developing successful, community-based Health, Nutrition and HIV&AIDS programs.
Ability to build partnerships/networks with other stake holders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A strong aptitude for organizational change, participatory and servant leadership, innovation, learning, team building.
Keen sense of justice and gender equity
Working knowledge of child sponsorship as a programming and support mechanism.
Full ability to communicate cross-culturally and be cross-culturally sensitive.
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
Travel: ___ Domestic/international travel is required.
APPLY ONLINE
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Empowered World View Project Manager, East Africa
Reference: 7293-16N05031
Location: Africa - Tanzania
Town/City: Arusha
Application Deadline: Date28-Jun-17
JOB DESCRIPTION
*Position location to be determined by home country of successful candidate within the East Africa Region where WVI is registered to operate.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to effectively manage the Empowered World View (EWV) Africa scale up project and ensure that the project outcomes are realized within the stipulated time.
The project manager is also a lead trainer of the new approach and will assume responsibility for ensuring that the project activities are integrated and mainstreamed within World Vision operations. Primarily the position will ensure capacity on the approach is built across the targeted offices. In addition it will ensure that the lesson are being documented, communicated and shared across the Partnership to inform better programming.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
EWV Lead Trainer/Facilitator:
Identify and train key ToTs and facilitators in each targeted office.
Coach and mentor trainees.
Follow up to ensure each NO has a lead Trainer/Facilitator.
Be the point person on prayer updates of the Region to the Office of Prayer ministry.
Develop and/or improve EWV training tools.
Coordinate a regional team of Trainers.
Project Management:
Coordinate development of annual plans and budget.
Coordinate monitor and reporting progress monthly, quarterly and annually.
Ensure effective use the finances and reporting.
Supervise staff under him/her.
Technical Support to National offices:
Engage with National Director, senior teams and technical specialists to plan and advocate for EWV.
Coordinate EWV requests from National offices and ensure adequate and timely support.
Ensure EWV is being integrated in technical programs.
Lead efforts with GAM teams to ensure EWV is integrated in proposals.
Collaborate with other Regional Teams:
Contribute towards forming effective cross-functional linkages between F&D and other functions where it deem appropriate.
Collaborate with sector other leads to realize an integrated strategy.
Thought Leadership & Publications in area of Expertise:
Document, populate, and share best practices with other sector leads and external partners.
Coordinate quarterly newsletter on EWV across the continent.
Other Responsibilities:
Participate in other organizational meetings as required.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Faith & Development Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Degree in related field desired (A Master’s degree will be an added advantage).
At least 3 years of experience in development field.
Knowledge and experience with WV operations.
At least three years of programme management experience.
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
Must be computer literate.
A good team player.
Good communication and good inter-personal skills.
Needs excellent English language skills, both oral and written.
Understanding of basic accounting.
Complete compatibility with WV’s Mission, ethos, policies and Core Values.
Work Environment/Travel:
Office-based with frequent travel to the field.
30% International travel is required
APPLY ONLINE
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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
*Position location to be determined by home country of successful candidate within the East Africa Region where WVI is registered to operate.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The M&E officer position in the Empowered Worldview project will be responsible for ensuring project designs, quality and reporting is up to date. In addition the position will be responsible for all aspects of knowledge management for the project and ensure that success stories, reports, and evaluations are undertaken as part of evidence and learning to inform quality programming. He/she will work with work with all National office EWV focal persons/THRIVE managers to identity, collect and share impact stories with the Support Offices to enhance further marketing
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure project designs are updated on time
Develop systems, processes, guidelines and tools for EWV implementation
Coordinate project reporting on quarterly, bi-annually and annually for stakeholders.
Compile, prepare and share impact stories with all stakeholders on quarterly basis as need arises
Collect, document and support all EWV project publications
Design and circulate quarterly EWV e-newsletter to stakeholders.
Engage THRIVE Managers and EWV focal persons to ensure impact stories and implementation schedules are on track
Provide Administrative support in EWV training across National offices
Coordinate with NOs to harmonize implementation schedules
Collaborate with other regional program effectiveness specialists to ensure quality for all programs
Participate in regional forums to ensure integrated strategy and plans with other technical teams
Participate in other Collaborate with other Regional Teams:
Collaborate with other regional program effectiveness specialists to ensure quality for all programs Participate in regional forums to ensure integrated strategy and plans with other technical teams
Participate in organizational meetings as required.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Faith & Development Director
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Spiritual maturity; clear articulation of personal faith in Christ about how their faith informs their life and work. Able to stand above denominational diversities.
DME experience
Evidence building experience/Knowledge and experience in knowledge management
At least three years of development communication experience
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
Must be computer literate
A good team player
Good communication and good inter-personal skills
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Educational level required: Degree in social development or related field desired
Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in M&E and communication
Working Environment / Conditions:
Office-based with frequent travel to the field
30% International travel is required.
Successful candidate to be based in their home country within East Africa. i.e, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia
APPLY ONLINE
Reference: 4186-16G17122
Location: Africa - Tanzania
Town/City: Dar es Salaam
Application Deadline: Date21-Jun-17
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the position:
Under the supervision of the Business Development and Quality Assurance Director, the Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor will contribute towards the attainment of WVT fundraising goal and objectives through coordinating Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS grant fundraising efforts. Additionally, the Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor will coordinate engage and network with internal and external stakeholders to position WVT grant acquisition. Incumbent will consulate the Senior Grants Compliance Officer, to ensure grants under their respective portfolio are complaint to donors and the Government of Tanzania policies and requirements.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Grants acquisition/fundraising
Implement WVT’s GAM Fundraising Strategy.
Develop, implement and update regularly grant acquisition plan for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Undertake regular donor scoping, landscape assessment and forecasts for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS, including RFA/tender analysis.
Ensure adherence to WVT’s GAM and Partnership’s practices and policies in pursuing grants.
Liaise with WVT’s departments, WV (EARO/SOs/GC) and potential partners (prime/subs) in the preparation of Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS bids.
Coordinate development of concept notes/proposals for identified funding opportunities (solicited and unsolicited) for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Provide Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS technical advice on key bid elements including proposal design, potential partnerships etc.
Stakeholder engagement - focused and intentional/donors/GoT preferred partner
Implement WVT’s GAM Engagement Strategy.
Develop key engagement material (e.g. sector capacity statements, meeting talking points, stakeholder strategy analysis etc.) for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Liaise regularly and build relationships with key internal Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS (EARO, Global Centre and Support Offices) and external Health and HIV/AIDS (bi-, multi-lateral donors and government entities) stakeholders.
Update and maintain a database/register of key stakeholders and their representatives, and key documents (strategies, policies, reports etc.) for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Gather intelligence and influence stakeholders approaches to inform WVT’s fundraising strategy on Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Coordinate engagement efforts with key WVT departments such as Communications, Advocacy and ISP and IPD.
Organize institutional arrangements with Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS key stakeholders (e.g. pre/teaming agreements, MoUs and support letters etc) to support WVT’s fundraising efforts.
Networking - involves informal/formal and less focused. More profiling/awareness raising/marketing/brand presence/understanding the terrain and explore possible partnerships/preferred partner
Identify Health and HIV/AIDS key stakeholders and draw a networking plan with clear outcomes.
Actively gather intelligence of Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS key stakeholders i.e. location, interventions, portfolio, strategies etc.
Build relationships with Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS key stakeholders (e.g. INGOs, LNGOs, civil society, government ministries and national bodies/platforms).
Attend/Organize/Represent WVT at key national and strategic events to profile/market the organization’s Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS approaches and achievements.
Donor compliance (10%)
Ensure all grant-making processes are completed upon awarding of Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS grants.
Coordinate grant start-up workshop and process for new Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS projects/programs with relevant stakeholders.
Together with the Senior Grant Compliance Officer and SO representative advice the CoP/Project manager on key donor compliance standards/measures, including reporting, programmatic standards and M&E tools.
Oversee grant close-out for Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS projects/programs.
Capacity development (10%)
Develop and execute WVT’s capacity building plan for non-PDD staff on fundraising around Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS.
Articulate WVT’s and the Partnerships’ Health and HIV/AIDS strategy to non-PDD staff.
Internal WV processes (5%)- for performance management
Ensure compliance to Partnership and WVT standard’s (LDRs, Performance Agreements, Performance Reviews, Online Security Training, OurVoice Survey etc)
Complete grant associated training such as ProposalPro and Gateway-to-Grants (G2G).
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualification required:
Master’s Degree in Medicine or other Health Sciences with 10 years practical experience in Public health including Nutrition and HIV/AIDS with a reputable organization
Experience:At least 5 years’ experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Health, Nutrition and HIV&AIDS programs
Preferred:
Other technical skills and abilities:
Training, facilitation and coordination skills.
Proposal/concept papers development for fund raising .
Research, monitoring and evaluation skills.
Needs assessment and report writing skills.
Experience in developing successful, community-based Health, Nutrition and HIV&AIDS programs.
Ability to build partnerships/networks with other stake holders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A strong aptitude for organizational change, participatory and servant leadership, innovation, learning, team building.
Keen sense of justice and gender equity
Working knowledge of child sponsorship as a programming and support mechanism.
Full ability to communicate cross-culturally and be cross-culturally sensitive.
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
Travel: ___ Domestic/international travel is required.
APPLY ONLINE
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Empowered World View Project Manager, East Africa
Reference: 7293-16N05031
Location: Africa - Tanzania
Town/City: Arusha
Application Deadline: Date28-Jun-17
JOB DESCRIPTION
*Position location to be determined by home country of successful candidate within the East Africa Region where WVI is registered to operate.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to effectively manage the Empowered World View (EWV) Africa scale up project and ensure that the project outcomes are realized within the stipulated time.
The project manager is also a lead trainer of the new approach and will assume responsibility for ensuring that the project activities are integrated and mainstreamed within World Vision operations. Primarily the position will ensure capacity on the approach is built across the targeted offices. In addition it will ensure that the lesson are being documented, communicated and shared across the Partnership to inform better programming.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
EWV Lead Trainer/Facilitator:
Identify and train key ToTs and facilitators in each targeted office.
Coach and mentor trainees.
Follow up to ensure each NO has a lead Trainer/Facilitator.
Be the point person on prayer updates of the Region to the Office of Prayer ministry.
Develop and/or improve EWV training tools.
Coordinate a regional team of Trainers.
Project Management:
Coordinate development of annual plans and budget.
Coordinate monitor and reporting progress monthly, quarterly and annually.
Ensure effective use the finances and reporting.
Supervise staff under him/her.
Technical Support to National offices:
Engage with National Director, senior teams and technical specialists to plan and advocate for EWV.
Coordinate EWV requests from National offices and ensure adequate and timely support.
Ensure EWV is being integrated in technical programs.
Lead efforts with GAM teams to ensure EWV is integrated in proposals.
Collaborate with other Regional Teams:
Contribute towards forming effective cross-functional linkages between F&D and other functions where it deem appropriate.
Collaborate with sector other leads to realize an integrated strategy.
Thought Leadership & Publications in area of Expertise:
Document, populate, and share best practices with other sector leads and external partners.
Coordinate quarterly newsletter on EWV across the continent.
Other Responsibilities:
Participate in other organizational meetings as required.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Faith & Development Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Degree in related field desired (A Master’s degree will be an added advantage).
At least 3 years of experience in development field.
Knowledge and experience with WV operations.
At least three years of programme management experience.
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
Must be computer literate.
A good team player.
Good communication and good inter-personal skills.
Needs excellent English language skills, both oral and written.
Understanding of basic accounting.
Complete compatibility with WV’s Mission, ethos, policies and Core Values.
Work Environment/Travel:
Office-based with frequent travel to the field.
30% International travel is required
APPLY ONLINE
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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
*Position location to be determined by home country of successful candidate within the East Africa Region where WVI is registered to operate.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The M&E officer position in the Empowered Worldview project will be responsible for ensuring project designs, quality and reporting is up to date. In addition the position will be responsible for all aspects of knowledge management for the project and ensure that success stories, reports, and evaluations are undertaken as part of evidence and learning to inform quality programming. He/she will work with work with all National office EWV focal persons/THRIVE managers to identity, collect and share impact stories with the Support Offices to enhance further marketing
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure project designs are updated on time
Develop systems, processes, guidelines and tools for EWV implementation
Coordinate project reporting on quarterly, bi-annually and annually for stakeholders.
Compile, prepare and share impact stories with all stakeholders on quarterly basis as need arises
Collect, document and support all EWV project publications
Design and circulate quarterly EWV e-newsletter to stakeholders.
Engage THRIVE Managers and EWV focal persons to ensure impact stories and implementation schedules are on track
Provide Administrative support in EWV training across National offices
Coordinate with NOs to harmonize implementation schedules
Collaborate with other regional program effectiveness specialists to ensure quality for all programs
Participate in regional forums to ensure integrated strategy and plans with other technical teams
Participate in other Collaborate with other Regional Teams:
Collaborate with other regional program effectiveness specialists to ensure quality for all programs Participate in regional forums to ensure integrated strategy and plans with other technical teams
Participate in organizational meetings as required.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Faith & Development Director
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Spiritual maturity; clear articulation of personal faith in Christ about how their faith informs their life and work. Able to stand above denominational diversities.
DME experience
Evidence building experience/Knowledge and experience in knowledge management
At least three years of development communication experience
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
Must be computer literate
A good team player
Good communication and good inter-personal skills
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Educational level required: Degree in social development or related field desired
Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in M&E and communication
Working Environment / Conditions:
Office-based with frequent travel to the field
30% International travel is required.
Successful candidate to be based in their home country within East Africa. i.e, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia
APPLY ONLINE