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| Program Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2025-01-01 | Close Date | 2025-01-14 |
| Vacancy No | JR38985 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 6 Months Extendable |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field. | Experience | At least 1-2 years experience in Program, Grants Acquisition, Business Development, project management |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Based on organization`s salary scale |
About Company
About World Vision International: World Vision International (WVI) began emergency relief operations in Afghanistan in 2001 by addressing the urgent needs of children and families affected by natural disasters and decades of conflict. More than a decade later, World Vision Afghanistan’s (WVA) programs have expanded to development sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, and education, empowering women to engage in civil and social change through interfaith partnership. WVA targets the most vulnerable in its interventions; including children, women, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), and returnee refugees, as well as the most impoverished and marginalized families. These priorities have been chosen to contribute to our Goal of: “Improved survival and well-being of Afghan girls and boys, building the foundations for a better future for Afghan children and their communities.” Our work is well established in Herat, Badghis, Ghor, and Faryab provinces in the western region of Afghanistan. We work closely with all levels of society including children, parents, teachers, village councils, religious leaders, ministries, provincial departments, and other national and international agencies.
Job Description
Job Porpuse
The World Vision Afghanistan Office, based in Herat/ Afghanistan is seeking a highly motivated Program Officer to support the Business Development & Management Team BDMT/GAM. In support of and under the general direction and guidance of the Business Development Coordinator, the PO will support in the planning funding, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of Multiple Grants. This PO position will support and occasionally lead proposal coordination and design, as well as ensuring regular project reporting and donor compliance. It will also include engagement with various SOs and donors.
Major Responsibilities
Grants Acquisition and Proposal Design
- Support and lead the development of concept papers and proposals in coordination with technical specialists, finance etc.
- Coordinate with SOs and donor for continuous funding for the assigned portfolio
- Monitor funding status for program to identify possible funding gaps and ensure smooth transitions from one grant to the next.
- Closely collaborate with donors and Support Offices for early positioning for new funding.
- Support the Go No-Go process for new opportunities as per WVI policy
Collaborate and negotiate with Support Offices and DMT on match needs and other resources (e.g., technical).
Grants Management and Reporting
- Work on monthly, annual, and end-of-project narrative reports, newsletters, situational reports, and other reports as necessary in collaboration with the other departments, including internal and external reports.
- Support, plan and facilitate grant reporting to meet donors/SOs, and WVI highest standards.
- Monitor program's progress ensuring goals and objectives are achieved and non-financial grant requirements are adhered to.
- Provide program update to assigned WV Support Offices and donors
- Support the quarterly Grant Health Tracker
- Support the facilitation Start up and close out Grant meetings for the assigned projects
Quality Assurance, Accountability, and Information Management
- Support to streamline programs processes to ensure timely and quality preparation of grant proposals, donor reports and other reporting requirements.
- Ensure alignment with WV’s established external engagement, GAM, partnering steps, and response strategies.
- Incorporation of internal and international humanitarian standards (Sphere, HAP, etc.) into all project designs and implementation.
Partnership & External Relations
- Develop and maintain strong relationships and information sharing with donors and Support Office representatives.
- Support donor Engagement including attending meetings and update the GAM Manager
- Support the programs team to identify challenges and communicate and ensure timely communication to SOs and the donors
Information Management
- Support to update and maintain HORIZON database
- Support project filing according to Audit requirements
Other Responsibilities
HEA
Be aware of the emergency procedures in a response and ensure that necessary preparedness measures have been implemented
Security Measures
- Be familiar with WV security plan
- Follow security policies, rules, procedures, and instructions
- Follow WVI policies for prog/project security management
- Represent WV in an appropriate and professional manner
- Contribute to a healthy team spirit and teamwork
- Adhere to WV Child Protection policy and standards and stay committed to WV vision statement and core values.
- Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the direct supervisor;
Job Requirement
Required Professional Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field.
At least 1-2 years experience in Program, Grants Acquisition, Business Development, project management
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
- Experience in large scale humanitarian emergencies or development programming
- Basic understanding of project design and proposal writing.
- Basic understanding of the workings of major donors, such as BHA, DRA and UN agencies including UNICEF, OCHA and WFP.
- Strong capacity building and facilitation skills
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to pursue thoroughness and appropriate attention to detail.
- Ability to express self clearly in all forms of writing.
- Ability to identify gaps, trends, priorities, and key issues.
- Ability to describe key aspects and issues of relief, development, and advocacy.
- Ability to maintain strong links with major NGO’s, donors, and government agencies.
- Ability to respect and relate appropriately to people of other faiths.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
- Ability to interpret and present information with influence and impact.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity, and physical stamina
- Ability to manage work life and work without supervision
- Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
- Ability to maintain performance expectations in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Basic knowledge of budget requirements and regulations of major donors including UN OCHA, UNICEF, WFP, DRA, BHA, DEC and other donors. Familiarity with humanitarian codes, minimum standards, principles, and practice.
Submission Guideline
The application closing date is 14-Jan-2025. Qualified applicants can apply for the position by filling in the online application form in WV Career portal. applicants can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
Applicants can login to WV online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser
Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply
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