Project Officer
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Overview
Join our team to promote disability inclusion and serve vulnerable children.
You have:
- Degree in relevant field: Degree in Education, Inclusive or Special Needs Education, Social Sciences, Disability Studies, Development Studies or any other relevant fields
- At least 3 years of relevant experience
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and project management skills
- Achieving quality results & service
- Practicing accountability & integrity
- Practicing innovation & change
- Building collaborative relationships, Influencing individuals & groups
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!
Key Responsibilities:
Job/Job Title: Project Officer-Able to Thrive Project
Hiring Manager (HM) Name: Project Manager
Location: Malawi/District
Contract Type: Local 1
Employee Type: Fixed term, Full-time
Contract Duration: 1 Year
JOB DESCRIPTION/ PUBLICATION
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Within the context of the “Able to Thrive” Project, the Project Officer plays a critical role in advancing World Vision’s mission by ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in development initiatives. The role focuses on promoting disability inclusion, facilitating access to essential services, and building the capacities of staff and community partners in disability awareness and best practices.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Engagement & Capacity Building (20%)
- Develop processes for community involvement and empowerment.
- Conduct awareness campaigns and sensitization on disability issues.
- Identify and address capacity gaps for community partners.
- Provide disability awareness training and technical assistance.
Disability Programming and Child Well-Being (20%)
- Ensure access to quality education and healthcare for children with disabilities.
- Address dietary needs and feeding challenges.
- Conduct campaigns to reduce stigma and increase understanding.
- Advocate for physically accessible environments.
Program Planning, Implementation, Monitoring & Learning (30%)
- Develop inclusive program designs and implementation strategies.
- Promote accessible services and infrastructure.
- Facilitate data collection and knowledge generation.
- Conduct capacity-building and training activities.
Collaboration & Partnership Development (15%)
- Establish community networks and partnerships.
- Empower individuals with disabilities through leadership training.
- Advocate for policy changes with government agencies.
Child Protection, Disability, Advocacy & Policy Engagement (15%)
- Ensure compliance with GESI, DEI, Disability, and Child Safeguarding policies.
- Support local level advocacy efforts for child well-being.
- Engage with stakeholders to influence policy changes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Degree in relevant field: Degree in Education, Inclusive or Special Needs Education, Social
Sciences, Disability Studies, Development Studies or any other relevant fields
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and project management skills.
- Achieving quality results & service,
- Practicing accountability & integrity,
- Practicing innovation & change.
- Building collaborative relationships, Influencing individuals & groups.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Community Leaders, Government Agencies, Community Disability Groups, Other TP Coordinators, Nonprofit Organizations and Advocacy Groups.Job/Job Title: Project Officer-Able to Thrive Project
Hiring Manager (HM) Name: Project Manager
Location: Malawi/District
Contract Type: Local 1
Employee Type: Fixed term, Full-time
Contract Duration: 1 Year
JOB DESCRIPTION/ PUBLICATION
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Within the context of the “Able to Thrive” Project, the Project Officer plays a critical role in advancing World Vision’s mission by ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in development initiatives. The role focuses on promoting disability inclusion, facilitating access to essential services, and building the capacities of staff and community partners in disability awareness and best practices.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Engagement & Capacity Building (20%)
- Develop processes for community involvement and empowerment.
- Conduct awareness campaigns and sensitization on disability issues.
- Identify and address capacity gaps for community partners.
- Provide disability awareness training and technical assistance.
Disability Programming and Child Well-Being (20%)
- Ensure access to quality education and healthcare for children with disabilities.
- Address dietary needs and feeding challenges.
- Conduct campaigns to reduce stigma and increase understanding.
- Advocate for physically accessible environments.
Program Planning, Implementation, Monitoring & Learning (30%)
- Develop inclusive program designs and implementation strategies.
- Promote accessible services and infrastructure.
- Facilitate data collection and knowledge generation.
- Conduct capacity-building and training activities.
Collaboration & Partnership Development (15%)
- Establish community networks and partnerships.
- Empower individuals with disabilities through leadership training.
- Advocate for policy changes with government agencies.
Child Protection, Disability, Advocacy & Policy Engagement (15%)
- Ensure compliance with GESI, DEI, Disability, and Child Safeguarding policies.
- Support local level advocacy efforts for child well-being.
- Engage with stakeholders to influence policy changes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Degree in relevant field: Degree in Education, Inclusive or Special Needs Education, Social
Sciences, Disability Studies, Development Studies or any other relevant fields
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and project management skills.
- Achieving quality results & service,
- Practicing accountability & integrity,
- Practicing innovation & change.
- Building collaborative relationships, Influencing individuals & groups.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Community Leaders, Government Agencies, Community Disability Groups, Other TP Coordinators, Nonprofit Organizations and Advocacy Groups.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully built a network within the community? | This question assesses your ability to engage with various stakeholders effectively. | Provide specific examples of your initiatives and the outcomes. |
| What strategies would you use to advocate for disability inclusion at the local level? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to advocacy. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that you remain accountable and transparent in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a project you managed that focused on community engagement. What were the key challenges? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach capacity building in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share an experience where you had to navigate a policy change within your sector. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to ensure the voices of persons with disabilities are heard in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of an awareness campaign you led and its impact on the community? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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