WVV Area Program Development Facilitator

Background

World Vision is a relief and development organization working to improve the quality of life of people, especially children who are marginalized and living in poverty. World Vision helps all who are in need, regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity or gender. World Vision International in Vietnam (WVI) has been funded by 13 support countries in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. Funding of WVI in Vietnam consists of sponsorship program funding (70%) and Private Non-Sponsorship (PNS)/grants (30%). WVI employs about 400 staff, of which 99% are Vietnamese nationals.

WVI is operating in 25 Area Programs (AP) in 4 zones: North 1 (Dien Bien, Ha Noi, Hai Phong), North 2 (Thanh Hoa, Hung Yen, Quang Ninh), Central (Quang Nam, Quang Tri, and Da Nang), and South (Quang Ngai, Ho Chi Minh, Dak Nong). WVI's AP usually focuses on one administrative district of a province which populated by ethnic minority people with high rates of poverty. Beside the APs, WVI is also implementing different Special and Grant Projects to meet the specific needs of vulnerable children in both AP and non-AP areas.

Purpose of Position

Serve as a catalyst and partnership builder to enhance the well-being of children and their families.
Manage technical projects of Nutrition and Health, Child Protection and Participation, Livelihood and Sponsorship and Community Engagement and financial resources in compliance with WVV's financial and procurement policies and procedures.
Facilitate the process of MVC mapping, POA making and reviewing, micro projects development and advocacy activities within the assigned communities.
Ensure the most vulnerable children (MVC) and RC inclusion and the cross-cutting themes of Humanitarian Emergency Affairs and Disaster Risk Reduction (HEA-DRR), gender, disability are well assessed and addressed through project activities.

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge & Skill

Bachelor's degree in education, public health, community development, social work and/or related field
Motorbike driving license is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
Language requirement: Vietnamese: Fully fluent. English: Intermediate
A conceptual understanding of and commitment to development work, especially child-focused, community-based development concepts, approaches, and processes.
Strong partnering and collaborating skills with different stakeholders

Experience

At least 3 years of experience in community development and program implementation, preferably with international humanitarian organizations.