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  • Posted: Aug 6, 2024
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    World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
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    Research, Learning, and Knowledge Management Intern

    Job Description:

    The Research, Learning and Knowledge Management ( KM) Intern will support the development of the regional research and KM strategy and coordinate implementation of various initiatives.  The role coordinates the generation, building, and sharing of knowledge to enhance child wellbeing through WV programs. The role shall work closely with the Strategy and Programme Quality department, with the support and coaching of the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, and in collaboration with other teams and leaders to support in the implementation and tracking of the partnership/regional office learning agenda. The role shall support, in collaboration with the communication and GAM units, the sharing of key updates, reports, and success stories in line with the three focus areas (Impact, Influence, and Income). The intern will also track the implementation of the Box project for timely document updates that would ensure ease of access and collaboration within (and across) teams.

    The role will work closely with the regional M&E Advisor to ensure the implementation of quality research and the generation of timely analysis on context (desired topics), enabling learning and agility in programming.

    MAJOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Support documentation, content creation and learning (40%)

    • Support mapping of NO and regional researches in line with Research Agenda and Plans
    • Support the development of summary research findings with the related offices and/or units
    • Review research and learning reports for quality and compliance to set standards
    • Research various topics and subjects as assigned, including in providing data on indicators of interest
    • Document research recommendations and track their implementation, enabling agility in programming
    • Provide technical support for quality research where appropriate
    • Support in packaging learning information and publications
    • Support quality documentation of regional learning forums
    • Producing reports, summaries, presentations, and other materials to communicate findings and insights
    • Support in meta-analysis of research projects and evaluation reports
    • Manage data base and information on university and research institution partners.

    Support review, updating and tracking Knowledge Management platforms (35%) ​

    • Provide technical support in content development in the Strategy and Programme Quality and other departments
    • Support in the review of files and resources updated in Knowledge Management platforms, ensuring their quality and usability.
    • Collaborate with Knowledge Management Champions in updating resources on related KM platforms
    • Track the implementation of Knowledge Management in line with the Critical to Quality framework
    • Support to organize and maintain knowledge repositories, such as databases, or document management systems.
    • Support in setting up and managing Box folder structures and naming in compliance to the WVI EARO Knowledge Management Protocol
    • Support development of questionnaire and data collection on research and Km initiatives.

    Support capacity building (15%)

    • Provide technical support in the use of Box and other Knowledge Management platforms including wvcentral, MS Teams, and Onedrive amongst others
    • Support staff orientation on the use of KM platforms

    Admin support and Others (10%)

    • Handling scheduling, coordination, and other administrative tasks related to learning and knowledge management activities.
    • Adherence to Ethical and Regulatory Standards: Following ethical guidelines, ensuring research practices align with established standards and regulations.
    • Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time
    • Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as may be signed from time to time
    • Support and follow up communication with field offices, GC and university partners.
    • Organize scheduling and note taking for CHILD advisory group engagements.

    KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

    Required Professional Experience

    • A Masters Degree in research-related courses, including but not limited to Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Project Management, or any related field of study. 
    • Relevant and good exposure in the field
    • Demonstrate ability to integrate Faith and development in work and life

    Required Education,training, license,registration, and certification

    • Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Must be well respected in society for Christian values and professionalism.
    • Good knowledge and commitment to WV’s ethos, philosophy of work and CORE documents.
    • Demonstrated Leadership skills evidenced by previous leadership roles in a church, Christian Union and/or para church organization.
    • Must possess sound biblical beliefs.
    • Recent East African graduate eligible to work in Kenya are encouraged to apply

    Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

    • Strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and the ability to be flexible as the demands and priorities change.
    • Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of development.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
    • Graduates who are practicing Christians from bible believing and recognized church or fellowship.
    • Graduates who are willing to commit their time on the program for the entire year.
    • Graduates with demonstrated good character, honesty, high competency and generally in good physical and emotional health.

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    Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (DMEAL) Coordinator

    Key Responsibilities:

    Project Design, Monitoring & Evaluation systems & tools

    • Provide technical support in the development, review and revision of Empowered World View (EWV) monitoring and evaluation tools
    • Maintain systems, document and revise processes and guidelines to be used in the project implementation.
    • Provide technical support in the translation of the monitoring tools to the local contexts of the implementing National Offices.
    • Ensure that the project details/profile is updated in the IMPAQ Monitoring and Evaluation System on a regular basis.
    • Provide regular capacity building on EWV Monitoring, Baseline and Evaluation tools to the EWV staff including new EWV focal persons, Facilitators and ToTs.
    • Participate in the review and update of project MEL frameworks, M&E Plans, Project indicators and targets and Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs).

    Project Assessment, Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation

    • Support EWV facilitators' assessment with the aim of developing a strong and vibrant team of ToFs/ToTs
    • Ensure timely analysis of monitoring data and dissemination to key stakeholders for management decision making.
    • Monthly follow up with the Nos on the documentation of EWV Most Significant Change Stories, review and suggest areas for improvement to enable the Nos to submit 3 Quality Most Significant Change stories by the end of the Quarter.
    • Support National Offices to effectively conduct participant baseline surveys and evaluations.
    • Clean and generate Bi-weekly progress reports of the project baseline surveys and evaluations.
    • Store collected data securely as per policies relating to data protection for the project
    • Ensure that Bi-annual progress on the EWV indicators is accurately updated on IMPAQ and appropriately disaggregated for each National Office.
    • Ensure 100% upload of all projects’ documents on IMPAQ
    • LOP targets to be captured accurately disaggregated accordingly.
    • Support in the drafting of the quality project Quarterly, Bi-annual and Annual donor reports.

    Learning, Documentation & Capacity Development

    • Lead the project Action Learning for the EWV Core project Model
    • Oversee and participate in EWV research initiatives.
    • Ensure continuous learning, documentation and sharing of success stories, lessons learned & best practices to inform quality programming across the offices
    • Ensure that EWV documentation are stored in the appropriate folders in the IMPAQ and are easily accessible by the relevant project teams.
    • Coordinate the sharing of learning related to MEAL practices across offices and provide guidance when internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned exercises should be employed.
    • Ensure that lessons learnt and reports are documented (printed, visual) and published for sharing with internal and external stakeholders on quarterly basis.
    • Develop and implement capacity building plans across national offices in EWV Design Monitoring and Evaluation aspects, for continued learning and growth.
    • Provide support in EWV training across National offices

    Networking, Partnerships & Collaboration

    • Collaborate with other regional program effectiveness specialists to ensure quality for all programs
    • Participate in regional forums to ensure integrated strategy and plans with other technical team
    • Coordinate with external stakeholders including, but not limited to NGOs, Government, and Private Sector in order to advance the learning goal of the project
    • Participate in organizational meetings as required.

    Other responsibilities

    • Attend and participate/ lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
    • Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

    Knowledge/Qualifications for the role

    • Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project management, Statistics or related discipline from a recognized University.
    • Certification in data/statistical programmes e.g. SPSS, Stata etc
    • Minimum Six years’ practical experience in M & E system coordination/ implementation in a large international non-governmental organization or other international relief/development body
    • Evidence building experience/Knowledge and experience in knowledge management
    • Spiritual maturity; clear articulation of personal faith in Christ about how their faith informs their life and work. Able to stand above denominational diversities
    • Good analytical skills with appropriate attention to detail
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
    • High professional ethics and integrity
    • Good Empirical knowledge of humanitarian codes, principles and practice;
    • Experience in quality assurance systems, and continuous improvement, with particular emphasis on integration of accountability measures into all aspects of the project cycle;
    • Computer literacy in MS suite.
    • Excellent team player with ability to work under minimum supervision

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    Senior Director, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

    Key Responsibilities:

    *This position is open for candidates based in any country where World Vision International is legally registered to operate*

    The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive information security strategy. This global role will oversee cybersecurity operations, compliance, and risk management across multiple regions, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our data. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and extensive experience in managing global information security programs.

    • Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead the global information security strategy in alignment with business goals, overseeing cybersecurity initiatives across all regions.  
    • Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, maintaining a robust risk management program to safeguard organizational data.  
    • Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with international regulations and standards, establishing policies and procedures to address emerging threats and protect sensitive information.  
    • Incident Response: Oversee incident response processes, leading investigations into security breaches and implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence.  
    • Security Awareness: Cultivate a strong cybersecurity culture by driving employee awareness programs, training, and best practices across the organization.  
    • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior executives, and external partners to align security strategies with organizational objectives.  
    • Budget Management: Develop and manage the information security budget, allocating resources effectively for both existing operations and new initiatives.  
    • Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies and security tools, ensuring the organization stays ahead of threats through proactive adoption and deployment.  
    • Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing global cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).  
    • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable. 
    • Extensive experience (10+ years) in information security leadership, including managing global teams.  
    • Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic cybersecurity initiatives.  
    • Strong understanding of international compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO, NIST, etc.).  
    • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.  
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
    • The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally when needed.

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