Vaga Servisu - 2 Project Facilitators for Women and Economic Empowerment - World Vision Timor Leste

Job Description:

The purpose of the Project Facilitator position is to ensure that the project is implemented, monitored and evaluated effectively and technically sound, based on the project design and budget. THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED IN COVALIMA. Applicants applying from other municipalities must be willing to relocate for the job.

A. Project Implementation

• Actively support Project Coordinator and Area Manager in project planning, implementation monitoring and reporting processes relevant to assigned areas.
• Mobilize and prepare communities for smooth project implementation for enhanced impact.
• Facilitate and organize various project events/training /meeting in the communities as part of the project implementation.
• Ensure timely, quality, evidence-based project implementation.
• Facilitate technical training in according to the project Detailed Implementation Plan
• Respond timely and actively to the technical training requests of the Project coordinator and Area Manager.
• Develop TORs, deliver technical training and manage the logistics and finance administration of activities.
• Raise awareness and facilitate critical analysis of community issues and opportunities
• Ensure that gender analysis, Christian commitment, and child protection are mainstreamed within WV initiatives in their assigned communities.
• Assist the project coordinator in facilitating visioning and planning processes with community members – especially the most vulnerable, and within community based groups
• Develop monthly work plans and weekly activity schedule and submit these to the Project Coordinator.

B.  External Engagement and Relationships

• Live among the people, endeavouring to witness to Christ through life.
• Build close and constructive relationships and actively learn within partner communities in order to understand their realities and facilitate development processes effectively.
• Communicate effectively World Vision’s identity, mission, vision, values and our approach to work in ways that are contextually appropriate and clear.
• Ensure that dialogue includes whole communities inclusive of their diversity.
• Undertake social networks analysis in order to understand the functions various stakeholders fulfil, power dynamics, potential for partnership and capacity building needs.
• Be responsible for maintaining and strengthening relationships with key partners, especially relevant government institutions (MoH, MoE, DNAS, DHS, MAF, etc.) especially at Sub District Level and below to secure necessary technical resources to support program implementation
•  Ensure that partnerships with other development partners are focused on promoting the well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable.
• Enable and facilitate networking and connections among local stakeholder groups and between local partners and others outside the area. (Local stakeholders groups may include formal and informal community-based organizations, local churches, other faith-based organizations, businesses, other NGOs and local government agencies).
• Support in hosting the visits of sponsors, donors, and WV staff from other.

C. Monitoring and Quality Assurance

• Ensure that the project is technically sound both in design and implementation.
• Identify training needs, prepare materials and conduct training for staff and volunteers.
• Assist the Evidence and Learning Team and Project Coordinator in data collection for project assessments, budgets, monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Collaborate with Evidence and Learning Team utilize the monitoring system and tools of project implementation and to capture learning.
• Ensure that monitoring and evaluation tools and data are aligned with WVTL and donor standards.
• Submit monthly reports based on DIP and Monthly Activity Plan.
• Maintain up to date records of project documents, agreements, reports, photos, assessment and design and evaluations.
• Participate in quarterly reflections and team learning sessions.

D. Other Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in devotions.
• Assist in humanitarian emergency disaster management.
• Carry out other duties as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• University degree in a relevant technical field Gender Studies, Community/Rural Development, Economic Development, or other relevant field.
• A minimum of two years of appropriate professional experience.
• Experience facilitating development projects and/or working with community members.
• Good presentation and communication skills for a number of different audiences.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge in operating computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Fluent in Tetum, and preferably in the local dialect in area of project implementation.
• Pre-intermediate English language skills (can read, write and understand English).
• Ability  to  ride  a  motorbike  and  have  the  license  or willingness to learn this and willingness to travel 75% of the time.

HOW TO APPLY?

To apply for these positions, please click on the links provided for each position as on the following:

1. Position 1 Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)
2. Position 2  Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

Note:

These positions are for local applicants only

The Deadline for these positions will be due on 1^st Sep, 2023