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World Vision
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World Vision
With over 75 years of experience, World Vision is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. Operating in nearly 100 countries with more than 33,000 staff, we are inspired by our Christian faith to bring lasting change.
Position Overview
We are seeking a qualified professional to support Economic Empowerment Programming, focusing on project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and technical delivery to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning, Implementation & Management (40%)
- Collaborate with program teams to implement economic empowerment activities aligned with work plans, budgets, and targets
- Support development of annual and quarterly reports
- Assist in preparing annual work plans for interventions
- Act as focal point for donor compliance requirements
- Strengthen coordination between World Vision, partners, and government
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Represent the organization in meetings, partner visits, and engagements
- Support project adjustments in scope, schedule, and cost
Expected Results
- Strong stakeholder relationships and coordination
- Effective reporting and documentation systems
- Active participation in meetings, trainings, and conferences
2. Gender-Responsive Economic Empowerment (35%)
- Ensure interventions are gender-responsive and inclusive
- Provide technical support (ToRs, reports, action plans)
- Conduct capacity gap analyses and strengthen partner capabilities
- Facilitate trainings, stakeholder meetings, and youth business development
- Support market assessments and community action plans
- Monitor progress through field visits and partner engagement
Expected Results
- Improved capacity of project staff and stakeholders
- Programs aligned with gender-responsive market needs
3. Quality Technical Program Delivery (15%)
- Monitor financial inclusion and marketing activities
- Provide feedback to partners and project staff
- Support livelihoods programming for youth and adolescents
Expected Results
- Improved employability and entrepreneurship skills
- Strengthened economic empowerment of women and youth
4. Networking & External Engagement (10%)
- Strengthen relationships with government and community stakeholders
- Build trust with project collaborators
- Participate in regional meetings and engagements
Expected Results
- Increased project visibility and representation
- Strong external partnerships
Qualifications & Experience
Required Professional Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Economic Strengthening projects
- Proven experience managing donor-funded projects
- Strong background in project management cycles
- Experience supervising staff and working with multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of youth development and economic empowerment
- Experience in financial inclusion, value chains, and marketing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Excel and data management
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Marketing
- Finance
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Social Work or related field
- Additional training in:
- Financial inclusion
- Business development
- Employability and personal development skills
- Report writing and publications
Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong coordination and planning abilities
- Advanced report writing skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and within teams
- Experience working with government, partners, and communities
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse environments
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Important Notes
- World Vision is a faith-based organization, and successful candidates are expected to align with its Christian values and mission
- Participation in team devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings is expected
- The organization does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment
Eligibility
- Local Applicants Only
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
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