Community Development Facilitator at World Vision

Auki, Malaita, Solomon Islands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Development, Project Planning, Monitoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Problem Solving, Networking, Data Collection, Gender Relations, Mobilizing Skills, Local Knowledge, Computer Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: The position of the Community Development Facilitator is part of a Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation project being implemented in the Solomon Islands with funding from the Australian Government through the Climate Resilient by Nature. The project will be implemented for 12 months in 8 communities in North Malaita and Makira/Ulawa Province. The overall objective of the project is to improve the resilience of agricultural, forest and mangrove ecosystems in support of food security, diversity and livelihoods of women and people with disabilities in all eight communities. The project will take on the approach of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) initiatives to regenerate, restore and protect mangrove forests, agricultural land and tropical forests in order to enhance community resilience to climate change, strengthen climate-resilient agricultural livelihoods, and reduce disaster risks, while strengthening community capacity, leadership and confidence. By applying FMNR, WV’s pioneering land restoration technique, to mangrove restoration, the project will increase marine life habitats, reduce the impact of rising sea levels, storm surges and tsunamis, capture carbon and prevent sediment entering reefs and waterways. Project activities will be designed and implemented in partnership with schools, farmers, and households in target communities. WV will be led by OPDs through peak body, PWDSI, in designing activities that encourage the participation of people with disabilities. WV will identify practical ways to mainstream gender in the project and will work with established Savings Groups (from existing WV livelihoods and DRR projects) in target communities, which all have at least 50% female membership, to ensure women and their concerns are fully incorporated in project design and implementation. Government partners include the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology and its provincial extension officers who will support farmers and land holders to reduce land and mangrove clearing and better manage the natural environment. The key purpose of the CDF position is to organize and mobilize the target schools and communities to ensure sustainable impact and ownership of project interventions, as well as to be the direct implementer and information gatherer for project activities in the communities. The position will be based in the Makira and Malaita Area Program with 75% of time spent in communities. The CDF may at times perform duties outside of the tasks specified in the JD. The CDF is also expected to commit to the Biblical principle of “walking an extra mile”; sacrificing time for community work without further reward may be required at times. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Community mobilization and engagement Project planning and implementation Project monitoring, learning and reporting Stakeholder engagement Aligning Project with World Vision Values. KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE: Three to five years’ experience in community development interventions A relevant diploma or certificate from a recognized institution. Computer skills Understanding community empowerment approaches to development Good communication (local Knowledge) English (Read and Write) Problem Solving skills Convincing and mobilizing skills Ability to work in a diverse culture Networking skills Data collection Methodology Good idea on Gender relations Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, 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. Learn more about our work at wvi.org. Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 33,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture. Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. Learn more about benefits. Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision? See our Frequently Asked Questions.

Responsibilities

The Community Development Facilitator will organize and mobilize target schools and communities to ensure sustainable impact and ownership of project interventions. They will also implement project activities and gather information within the communities.