Community Development Facilitator at World Vision International UAE

, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Mobilization, Project Planning, Project Monitoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Collection, Problem Solving, Networking, Gender Relations, Communication, 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 31,000+ 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 the main goal to increase resilience to Climate Change and disasters in Solomon Islands. The Project being implemented in the Solomon Islands with funding from the New Zealand Government through impacts of climate change and disasters. The overall objective of the project is to provide alternative livelihood options for women and youth and intentionally include them in collective actions such as savings groups to improve their ability to access resources and market linkages to increase economic productivity. The project will be implemented for 4 years in 5 communities in Marau, Guadalcanal Province and is intentionally target women, youth, and people with disabilities towards improving their knowledge and skills in adopting climate-resilient livelihood practices. 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 gathered for project activities in the communities. The position will be based in Marau 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 WV Values KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATION: 3-5 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 Willingness to work in target communities and stay in communities for prolonged time 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 31,000+ 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.

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Responsibilities

The role focuses on organizing and mobilizing schools and communities to increase resilience to climate change and disasters in the Solomon Islands. Key duties include implementing project activities, managing stakeholder engagement, and monitoring progress to ensure sustainable impact.