Community Development Facilitator-1

Support communities in financial literacy and insurance awareness.

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Overview

Support communities in financial literacy and insurance awareness.

You have:

  • 2 - 3 years of experience in developmental interventions
  • Community Development Certificate/Diploma/Degree or 2 -3 years’ experience as community development facilitator or in related field
  • Diploma/Degree in Business/Finance studies
  • Computer skills
  • Understanding poverty and community empowerment approaches to development
  • Good communication (local Knowledge)
  • English (Read and Write)
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Data Collection in community setting
  • Convincing and mobilizing skills
  • Ability to work in a diverse culture
  • Networking skills
  • Resource mobilizing skills
  • Facilitation Skills (Training Models)
  • Market linkage skills

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 Community Development Facilitator (CDF) plays a crucial role in supporting communities throughout the implementation of activities under the “Delivering Financial and Insurance Literacy Training for Women and Vulnerable Groups in the Solomon Islands that require the presence of World Vision. The objective of this project is to increase awareness on Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (CDRFI) solutions, such as parametric insurance, for vulnerable communities in the Solomon Islands. With a particular emphasis on women and underserved groups, the project aims to address critical gaps in financial literacy and awareness. The role of the CDF is to support and deliver on the financial literacy and insurance awareness campaigns and training, especially with women and other vulnerable groups.

MAJOR ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Project Planning and Implementation
  • Community Mobilization Engagement and Training (community participation in project activities)
  • Project Monitoring, learning and Reporting

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

  • 2 - 3 years of experience in developmental interventions
  • Community Development Certificate/Diploma/Degree or 2 -3 years’ experience as community development facilitator or in related field
  • Diploma/Degree in Business/Finance studies
  • Computer skills
  • Understanding poverty and community empowerment approaches to development
  • Good communication (local Knowledge)
  • English (Read and Write)
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Data Collection in community setting
  • Convincing and mobilizing skills
  • Ability to work in a diverse culture
  • Networking skills
  • Resource mobilizing skills
  • Facilitation Skills (Training Models)
  • Market linkage skills

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you facilitated community engagement in a project. What strategies did you use? This question assesses your experience in community mobilization and engagement. Provide a specific example of your role, the strategies you implemented, and the outcomes achieved.
Can you share an example of how you addressed challenges in financial literacy training? The interviewer wants to learn about your problem-solving abilities in a real-world context. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure your training sessions are inclusive for all community members? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss your approach to building relationships with local stakeholders. Can you provide an example? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to assess community needs before implementing a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How have you utilized data collection in your previous roles? Share a specific example. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain your experience with resource mobilization for community projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to ensure effective communication in a multicultural environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 11 months ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: wvi.org