Program Officer – WV Moldova

Program Officer – WV Moldova

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision - Moldova Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Program Officer, Program Development and Quality Department.
 

Job Purpose:

World Vision seeks a full-time Program Officer (PO) based in Moldova for the Ukraine humanitarian response across Ukraine and Moldova. In response to the crisis, WV programs provide gender-sensitive, coordinated assistance in order to limit the loss of life and mitigate human suffering in affected communities. To achieve this goal, the Ukraine Crisis Response (UCR) implements its strategic priorities in early recovery and livelihood development, protection, basic needs and local capacity building.

Job Description:

The PO reports to the GAM (Grant Acquisition Management) Manager with second line supervision by the Program development and Quality Director for responsibilities concerning resource acquisitions and management. The position serves as an interlocutor with WV Support Offices and donors, as well as partners in the assigned projects portfolio. The PO will be responsible for analyzing processes to advise on potential opportunities, Go-No-Go decisions in the short and medium term for office sustainability as well as providing technical backstopping to Project/Program Manager(s) to prepare and deliver quality reporting and performing project revisions that conform to the WV UCR standards, and donors agreement driving need-based design and adaptation of implementation plans to align with the change in the context. The PO will also promote partnership goals and objectives, and support facilitating access to resources, as well as identifying and handling risks related to implementation collaborating with the Operation and Finance units.
 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

Grants Acquisition
1.    Monitor funding status for each sector of the UCR to identify possible funding gaps and ensure smooth transitions from one grant to the next.
2.    Lead the development, design and writing of high-quality concept notes and proposals in close coordination with the Technical Team and Operations, including facilitating design workshops and review processes.
3.    Lead the Go No-Go process as per WV policy.
4.    Support pre-positioning process with SOs, donors, and key partners in the view of prospect funding opportunities. 
5.    As assigned by Head of GAM, coordinate with external stakeholders and partners in the development of consortia to ensure quality project design in alignment with organizational priorities and community needs.
6.    Support in donor and partnership mapping, and annual grant acquisition target setting.

Grants Management, and Reporting 
1.    Ensure monthly, annual and end-of-project narrative reports, newsletters, situational reports and other reports are prepared in coordination with Operation and Finance department and the Support Offices. 
2.    Review progress reports, leading on country office consolidated feedback to WV SOs. 
3.    Lead the development of grant amendment and overseeing revision process as required.
4.    Schedule and facilitate regular and ad-hoc meetings with SOs, assigned donors and follow-up with stakeholders on action plans.
5.    Schedule and facilitate project review meetings on a monthly or quarterly basis in line with projects needs and project monitoring plan agreed at the project start with Head of GAM. 
6.    Provide overviews as required of implementation and grant funds utilization issues and input into discussions with Operation, Finance and Support Offices. 
7.    Participate and contribute to program monitoring missions by SOs, including development of agenda and serving as the focal point for assigned SO. 
8.    Follow up on monitoring mission reports with SO and ensure recommendations are streamlined across the projects staff – particularly PMs and Technical Advisors - to improve project implementation, and design and feed into GAM business plans.
9.     Captures information as required for reporting purposes and provides timely data to Support Offices and GAM upon request. 
 

Maintenance of Funding Matrix 
1. Ensure the Funding Matrix is accurate and up-to-date.

Other Responsibilities HEA
Be aware of the emergency procedures in a response and ensure that necessary preparedness measures have been implemented.

Security Measures
a)  Be familiar with WV security plan
b)  Follow security policies, rules, procedures and instructions
c)  Follow WVI policies for program/project security management.
Represent WV in an appropriate and professional manner
•    Contribute to a healthy team spirit and team work
•    Adhere to WV Child Protection policy and standards and stay committed to WV vision statement and core values;

• Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience and Qualifications

•  Master’s degree in social sciences, international development, linguistics, or related field
  •    4 years’ experience in one of the large international organizations in the capacity of GAM or PO
  •    Strong writing and communication skills
  •    Strong analytical skills
  •    Strong facilitation skills
  •    Strong knowledge of major donors, such as USAID, UN, CIDA, Aus Aid etc.
  •    Ability to handle multiple tasks
  •    Ability to work under pressure and deliver in a fast paced environment
  •    Respect of deadlines
  •    Attention to detail.
  •    Respect to people of other faiths.
  •    Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
  •    Ability to work in a team
  •    Understanding of the local context and culture is an advantage
  •    Good understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards, as well as the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

•  Master’s degree in social sciences, international development, linguistics, or related field
  •    4 years’ experience in one of the large international organizations in the capacity of GAM or PO
  •    Effective in written and verbal communication in English

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

HEAT training or equivalent is preferred

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%   of the time.

Mode of Application:

If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at:

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Chisinau-Moldova/Program-Officer---Moldova_JR33466-1

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is July 23rd, 2024.

Position start date is October 1st, 2024.


As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.  All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks.