Program Officer

Job description

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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Key Responsibilities: The Program Officer in Bukidnon Area Development Program serves as the primary representative of WVDF their assigned municipality, city, or geographic area. He/she is responsible for ensuring the effective, timely, and high-quality implementation of WVDF’s Country Strategy. This includes integrating and adapting interventions to the local context, monitoring progress, and reporting outcomes in collaboration with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), local government units, line agencies, faith-based groups, schools, private sector partners, and other relevant stakeholders. Using the Area Program Approach (APA) and the Integrated Programming Framework (IPF), the Program Officer ensures that WVDF’s initiatives contribute meaningfully to child wellbeing, support community-driven plans, and promote the sustainability of results. In the event of an emergency within the Area Development Program, Cluster, or Field Office, the Program Officer may be assigned to the Response Team, depending on their expertise and prior agreement with their supervisor. This temporary assignment must be clearly defined and supported through appropriate training, coaching, and contingency planning to ensure their regular responsibilities are covered during their deployment. This is an open-ended post, based in Bukidnon. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 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. 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 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. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Community Development, or other related Social Sciences. Trained on LEAP 3 and DPA or foundations of Community Organizing and Development. At least 2 years of experience in program/project implementation for an NGO. Experience working with Local Government Units, national/local agencies, churches, and other organizations. Experience in facilitating children’s activities. Strong understanding of child rights and responsibilities. Knowledge of program/project monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge in advocacy work and sectoral representation. Proficiency in MS Office and use of technology for program management. Excellent communication, networking, alliance-building, and facilitation skills. Strong technical writing skills with keen attention to detail. Skills in data analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving. Culturally sensitive, calm, and mature in addressing social concerns. Flexible, proactive, and able to multi-task. Willing to live in the barangay or primary focus area. World Vision is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adults living where World Vision operates. We have zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. Each potential team member needs to understand the importance of these issues and be open to further training and guidance on our safeguarding policies and responsibilities. Application Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only