World Vision International
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World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we do not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
Position: Program Officer
Key Responsibilities:
Job purpose:
The World Vision Syria Response Office, based in Jordan/Amman is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Program Officer to support the Grant Acquisition and Management team. Under the lead of the GAM Manager / SPO the PO will support in the planning funding, implementation, evaluation and reporting of respective program operations. This PO position will focus heavily on proposal coordination and design, as well as ensuring regular project reporting and donor compliance. It will also include donor/SO/partner engagement and information management.
Major responsibilities:
Grants Acquisition
Coordinate project design, implementation, and evaluation with all relevant staff, using the defined processes. Develop concept papers and prepare proposals to major donors, in coordination with technical specialists, finance and procurement staff and SOs. Monitor funding status for each sector of the program to identify possible funding gaps and ensure smooth transitions from one grant to the next. Obtain funding for program’s unfunded sections by identifying grants.
Grants Management
Ensure monthly, annual and end-of-project narrative reports, newsletters, situational reports and other reports are prepared. Coordinate with the operations and finance departments to ensure the compiling/collating of major donor management reports. Monitor program’s progress ensuring goals and objectives are achieved and non-financial grant requirements are adhered to. Ensure that program implementation is in line with the principles of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, SPHERE standards and relevant WV internal standards and policies. Provide program update to key WV support offices and the regional office. Support Grant Managers and DME to implement technical and managerial evaluations as required.
Partnership & External Relations
Develop and maintain strong relationships and information sharing with Support Office representatives. Partner selection for new project opportunities and capacity building in GAM for partners Support the programs team to identify potential partners to work with and through in projects. Ensure alignment with WV’s established external engagement, GAM, partnering steps, and response strategies. Assist with representation of WV and networking with NGOs and local donor delegations.
Strategy Development & Other Assist in annual operating plan preparation including: design, needs assessment, proposal writing, marketing, evaluation and reporting.
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/proj security management
Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the direct supervisor;
Required Professional Experience
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations or related field. Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations or related field. (Preferred)
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Please apply through the following link:
https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Amman-Jordan/Program-Officer_R12322
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