Regional HEA Advisor at World Vision
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
Technical Support & Quality Assurance (30%)
- Provide technical guidance to National Offices (Nos) and HEA Managers o Disaster Management policies, standards, processes and tools for category I, II and II emergencies
- Ensure the integration of HEA/DM in National Office strategies, including the development and advocacy sectors.
- Facilitate integrated programming models at the National Office level with a focus on capacity building framework in Disaster Risk Management and Anticipatory Action
- Support National Offices in contextualizing and implementing humanitarian principles and international standards (e.g., Sphere, CHS, Red Cross Code of Conduct).
- Provide technical guidance to NOs on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programming.
- Support NOs in developing and maintaining Disaster Preparedness and Response Plans ensuring NEPRF compliance.
- Deploy to national, regional and global responses as required.
Networking and Collaboration (25%)
- Position World Visions’ Disaster Management (DM) as a competent and preferred humanitarian agency among stakeholders.
- Represent WV with Government agencies, UN, INGO and Church bodies, in collaboration with National Offices (if present), advocating for the needs of the most vulnerable.
- Collaborate with GAM, to increase visibility of WV programs and expand funding opportunities for East Africa Region National Offices emergency preparedness, response and disaster risk reduction programs.
- Be actively involved and/or ensure NO involvement in major consortiums/Working Groups etc. and represent World Vision in regional humanitarian/disaster management forums.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Minimum of a master’s degree in a related field of study, or a bachelor’s degree with 2 years direct experience equivalent (experience in the Horn of Africa a distinct advantage).
Required Professional Experience
- Requires at least 5 years’ work experience in humanitarian and or development context.
- Strong experience in project design and proposal writing Strong empirical knowledge of the humanitarian sector including humanitarian charters, laws, standards principals, and ability to mainstream leading cross-cutting themes Empirical knowledge of emergency response DM&E processes.
- Proven track record for multi-sector program design and implementation in large and complex emergencies.
Required travel and/or work environment accommodations
- Travel: Should be ready to travel 40% of the time, both domestic/international.
- On call: Must maintain readiness to travel at very short notice (within 24 hours).
Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at World Vision
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
- 3-5 years in programs management
- Demonstrated experience in Learning, Evidence and documentation of success stories.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in international donor funded projects
Physical Requirements
To base in Maswa, Simiyu Region.
Language Requirements
Excellent written and spoken English essential
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Contact (within WV or outside WV)
Project Manager
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