Programme Officer

at  World Vision International

With over 70 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 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Section 1 – JOB DESCRIPTION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

List education, knowledge & skills, licenses preferred, and all experiences required to perform this position in a fully competent manner.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience Requirements to Qualify for the Position:

List academic, technical skills or other knowledge required as a minimum qualification for this position.

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Community Development or related Social Sciences;
• At least 2 years’ experience in program/project implementation for NGO;
• Trained on LEAP 3 and DPA or foundations of Community Organizing and Development;
• Knowledge on Child Rights

List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.

• Experience in working with Local Government Units, national or local agencies, churches and other public and private organizations;
• Experience in facilitating children’s activities;
• Knowledge on program/project monitoring and evaluation;
• Knowledge on advocacy work and sectoral representation;
• Understanding of child rights and responsibilities

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

List of academic, technical skills or other knowledge preferred for this position.

• Excellent communications, networking, alliance building and facilitation skills;
• Willing to live in the barangay or primary focus area;
• Knowledge and operational competence in MS Office and able to use this technology in program management;
• Keen to details with strong technical writing skills;
• Skills in data analysis, decision making, and communication skills;
• Culturally sensitive, calm and mature in dealing with people and social concerns;
• Ability to multi-task, flexible and pro-active.

Core Values (Leaders Proficiency Level 3)
We are Christian
Willingness to be open about their faith / discuss their spiritual life and respect others’ beliefs. (E.g. participate in corporate spiritual life in an enthusiastic manner and respect for others’ opinions and religious beliefs.)
We are committed to the poor
Demonstrate community involvement and interest in issues of justice. Placing needs/interests of others before your own needs. Active participation in community groups, child sponsor
We value people
Be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and accept diversity in the workplace.
We are stewards
Understands issues regarding conserving resources, i.e. financial, physical and can improve efficiencies in work practices.
We are partners
Understand the international environment in which we operate together with other partners.
We are responsive
Responsive to customer expectations in a timely and appropriate manner. Can make decisions under pressure.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Describe the purpose of this position and how this position contributes to achieving department activities. (Describe the contribution this position makes to the management and performance of others.)
The Program Officer represents WVDF in the Municipality or City or within her/his specific geographical area of assignment. S/He is primarily responsible for the quality, timely and effective implementation, integration, contextualization, monitoring and reporting of all WVDF’s Technical Programs in partnership with the Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Local Government and Line Agencies, Churches, Schools, Private Agencies and all other relevant organizations. S/He uses the principles, processes, standards and tools of Development Program Approach (DPA) as well as the Community Engagement and Sponsorship Plan (CESP) to ensure that WVDF’s interventions contribute to improving child wellbeing, community shared plans and sustainability of results.
In times of emergency response especially within the area program or cluster or field office, the Program Officer may become part of the Response Team depending on her/his expertise and training with prior agreement with her/his supervisor. This role must be clearly defined, agreed and supported with appropriate training, coaching or exposures and a plan to cover her/his responsibilities is in-placed while on a special assignment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

List statements describing the final results of this position and method of accomplishments, and how results/performance are reviewed and measured. Begin with the most important accountabilities.
% Time
Major Activities
End Results Expected
50%
Identifies and coordinates primary implementing partners of various TPs and ensures that a Community Shared Plan or Partnership Agreement is signed.
Prepares and submits timely contextualized detailed annual implementation plan in line with the overall plan of the Area Program and facilitates & tracks weekly/monthly implementation against targets including budget utilization.
Works with government partners and the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) in the covered areas to ensure that implementation of TPs are well participated and child wellbeing issues and concerns are addressed on time.
Prepares and submits monthly, semi-annual and annual reports of all TPs (as planned) including CESP using the required standard tools/templates.
Taps expertise and/or coordinates necessary training of local agencies, institutions or companies in implementing project models or interventions.
Collaborates with the Technical Program Specialists in building the capacities of local partners if lack of local expertise or capacity is determined.
Partners with churches and/or faith based organizations in implementing TPs and in integration of spiritual nurture activities and values formation.
Facilitates community planning, implementation and reporting on community shared plans and local level advocacy i.e. facilitates community processes to lobby for laws and ordinances for the wellbeing of children.
Manages and/or decides on resolution of issues and concerns within her/his covered areas especially those affecting child wellbeing and program implementation.
Provides recommendation and plan for expansion of barangay/s, RC level/growth and appropriate funding model/s.
Ensures that RC recruited for RC growth are the most vulnerable children (MVCs) in the community.
Facilitates transition/closing processes of Primary Focus or Impact Areas, if applicable, in the Primary Focus Area/s Well integrated and coordinated activities within the coverage of the Area Program. Established a working partnership at the Program Impact and Primary Focus areas Program implementing partners have signed the Community Shared Plan or Partnership Agreement and are actively involved in the implementation. Well documented and validated Impact Area accomplishment of Programming Targets (90% and above) and Budget Utilization (91% and above). Functional and actively engaged community based organizations (not just limited to CBO organized by WVDF). Some evidences include local laws, policies or ordinances supported, lobbied or passed where CBOs are actively involved.
40%
Implements and monitors quality and timely sponsorship essentials (caseload ranges between 1,000 and 1,500 depending on the context of the AP). Addresses child wellbeing issues on time and appropriately especially those directly affecting RC. Collaborates with the Child Data Analyst and community volunteers to ensure consistency, correctness and up-to-date RC records. Manages resolution of RC special cases and reports progress until its resolution. Facilitates community orientation on WV and Child Sponsorship and continuing education of Program partners, its staffs and community volunteers. Ensures that sponsorship processes and implementations are integrated with development programming and the two essentials of sponsorship. Leads the implementation of micro projects that are integrated in AP targets Support Project Coordinator of PNS projects in coordination and implementation Facilitates donors/private employees engagements in AP Communities Community-level sponsorship is integrated with programming activities. This includes planning for inclusion and monitoring of registered children along with program planning and monitoring. Two sponsorship essentials are integrated in TP implementation namely: (1. Community-led care and protection; and 2. Children’s participation and voice) All Sponsorship Operations Indicators (SOI) and Child’s Presence (CM) are green rating. Presence of functional children’s associations at barangay and municipal/city levels
10%
Coordinates sponsors/donors visits. Establish and maintain linkages and networks to various partners and represent WVDF at the barangay and municipal level in the area program. Participates in coordination meetings with partners, team meetings and other team and organizational activities as necessary. Attends staff development activities as planned and regular team devotion as part of staff spiritual nurturing. Complies with WVDF policies and standards i.e. finance, P&C, etc. on time Submits Performance Agreements and Staff Learning and Development Plan and Performance Reviews Observes good working attitude in and outside work premise to promote organizational culture and excellence Performs other tasks as assigned (i.e., OIC, Safety Focal Person) and as maybe relevant to the implementation of programs in her/his assigned areas including NRD or Grants acquisition related.
Well-equipped and informed staff crucial to the performance of his/her responsibility.