Job Description
This is your opportunity to use your Resilience and Livelihoods (R&L) programming experience to help improve the lives and future of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.
The Resilience & Livelihoods technical Director, will provide leadership in Resilience and Livelihoods (R&L) programming across the region to contribute to child wellbeing. Including leadership for the planning, fundraising and running of the learning centre and leveraging for mainstreaming promising practices throughout the region. Oversee evidence and learning in resilience and livelihoods and within a multi sector collaborative approach to enhance child wellbeing. Lead skills building and capacity development for R&L programming in the region. The R&L Technical Director will be the principal institutional liaison and key representative to external partners at the regional level, working closely with National Offices leadership and other regional entities.
As a Christian organisation, we believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.
SOME RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Lead the development and functioning of the R&L learning centre in alignment with East Africa Region (EAR) and Partnership strategy and project models.
- Build the Learning Center team and Coordinate its activities.
- Provide technical oversight to major Resilience & Livelihoods initiatives in National Offices (NOs) in the region.
- Provide oversight and coordination to World Vision EAR’s engagement with the Africa Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance.
- Work with Integrated Programmes director to develop a regional strategic guidance (technical guidance) for R&L to contribute to child well-being aspirations, including the definition of strategic objectives, outcomes and KPIs.
- Contribute to the development of the overall East Africa Regional (EAR) strategy
- Ensure focus on continued development of standards and practice promoting learning
- Provide tailor made technical support to major R&L related initiatives and projects in the region.
- Contribute to overall program quality and impact through supporting innovative strategies and partnerships and ensure integration of key cross cutting themes by working closely with other sectors.
- Ensure the provision of advice and guidance to National Offices in drafting and submitting proposals in alignment with their strategy
- Provide assistance to NOs in the identification of key resources with the relevant knowledge and skills (engage in recruitment of staff in the disciplines)
- Lead the documentation and publication of promising practices
- Coordinate the population of electronic library of LC’s knowledge and practices
- Engage research institutions and universities in mission critical research to solve key problems/issues identified in communities
- Enhance use of technology and innovation in learning
- Establish and strengthen linkages and networks with relevant WV communities of practice and experts, leading institutions, governments and other organizations
- Strengthen the community of practice (CoP) in EAR through the establishment and running of the regional chapter
- Work with other learning centers to champion integrated programming contributing to child wellbeing.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
- The position requires a Masters degree in a relevant field
- Must have at least 10 years’ relevant experience in international development, of which at least three years working in a developing country, including program design, strategic planning and project management with a focus on the sector.
- Must be a leading expert in Agriculture, food security and economic development, able to translate this expertise into strategy, programming and fund raising with strong commitment to initiate dialogue among and integration of cross-sectoral expertise.
- With strong interpersonal and organizational skills, they will be able to lead and operate effectively in the context of a complex international organization, to influence change through networks and to engage effectively with other organisations.
- A people leader with strong technical credentials, who can create and operationalize strategies in a complex political and operational environment.
- Must be able to explain, present and persuade through oral and written papers and presentations, communicating effectively with executives, institutional and private donors, front-line program staff and partner agencies.
- Must have excellent communication skills and negotiation abilities.
- Good writing and facilitation skills.
- Must be people-minded and relational with World Vision staff at all levels.
- Understanding of various East Africa contexts through experience working in the region.
- Travel: 35% domestic/international travel is required.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in East Africa, we’d love to hear from you.
Find the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.
About the Organization
The World Vision Partnership is a global community of people passionately committed to improving the lives and futures of the world’s most vulnerable children.
We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.
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