Apply: World Vision Project Officer

By Development Diaries
February 19, 2021

Deadline: 22 February, 2021

Location: Gulu, Uganda

World Vision International is seeking to fill the role of Project Officer, Child Protection Gulu Omoro Cluster.

The mission of the organisation includes working with the poor and people who are oppressed as it promotes human transformation.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in planning and budgeting processes for child protection (CP) interventions in the cluster/APs, including development of area operational plans (AOPs), detailed implementation plans (DIPs), work breakdown structures, cash-flows, etc
Mobilise and facilitate the engagement of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops and other forums
Facilitate timely and quality implementation of CP interventions in accordance with the CP guidance, approved models and approaches, as well as the AOPs and DIPs
Gather, analyse and document community perspectives and needs on different CP issues to inform CP programming
Routinely identify local CP partners (formal and informal), support and facilitate them in the implementation of planned activities
Support the collection and documentation of impact and success CP stories
Build the capacity of children, families and community to collectively engage local leaders on identified CP issues
Routinely coach and mentor the community CP structures and other actors including, but not limited to, faith and cultural institutions, teachers, etc. on CP matters
Liaise with community-based CP actors and others and provide the relevant materials for the betterment of their work
Together with staff in other TPs, train the children’s committees and groups in the respective APs in advocating their well-being
Build the capacity of children, families and community to collectively engage local leaders on identified issues
Facilitate growth of strong grassroots movements on specific advocacy issues to end violence against children

Requirements

Degree in Social Sciences, Social Worker, Development Studies, Education, or a related field (master’s degree is a plus)
Postgraduate qualification in Human Rights, Project Planning and Management, Development Studies or Law from a recognised institution is a plus
Three years, minimum, of child protection programming, preferably in an NGO setting, engaging communities and other partners
Good understanding of social justice and human rights issues with demonstrated experience in child protection and rights advocacy and networking
Familiarity with standards and guidelines for child protection programming and child and adult safeguarding
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Ability to build capacity of community-based actors
Good understanding of local government functions
Skills and experience in networking, collaboration and advocacy at different levels
Writing, reporting and documentation skills
Effective communication skills (both spoken and written)
Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s)
Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliability and dependability
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to track budget expenditure on a daily basis and develop a cash flow during planning