World Vision International
Join and be part of a global relief, development and advocacy NGO, dedicated to work with children, families & communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision International was established in 1950 & operates in nearly 100 countries worldwide.
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: Empowered Aid Project Officer
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE
The Project officer will provide overall leadership and responsibility for implementing the Empowered Aid project activities at field level. The jobholder will provide technical support in relation to relevant protection and gender standards; mainstream protection and gender in World Vision programming in livelihoods, food assistance, and child protection, and ensure adherence to minimum standards in humanitarian action (SPHERE Standards) and principles as well as the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse/Code of Conduct. The jobholder will create synergies with other existing projects and build on the gains made by Empowered Aid with World Vision programming in Kenya/Jordan as well as Lebanon, Uganda, and Bangladesh to date. They will engage local partners and community members, with a focus on refugee women and girls, who will be engaged in contextualizing findings from Empowered Aid on the risks of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in aid distributions; as well as engaging other community members in project activities including refugee men and boys, host community members, and people living with disabilities. They will co-facilitate project trainings and workshops, and participate and lead meetings with World Vision staff, the project Donor and implementation partner (The Global Women’s Institute), relevant coordination groups, and other key stakeholders.
Major Responsibilities
Required Professional Experience
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
Minimum of Bachelors in Gender Studies, Social Work, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Human Rights or any other relevant field.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Experience having work in a similar context is desirable Experience in providing trainings and building capacity of staff would be an advantage. Ability to maintain confidentiality, and prioritize the safety and dignity of beneficiaries at all times; Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility. Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well. Flexibility in working overtime when needed;
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
70% field
30% office
Language Requirements
Fluent in Arabic (written and oral)
Good English
Please apply through the following link:
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
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