Career Opportunities at World Vision - 4 Positions

Purpose Of The Position

To develop Strategic Direction for Branding World Vision and coordination of technical engagement & intelligent research on Corporate donor strategies, products focus and forecasts, prepositioning for solicited and unsolicited opportunities and generate set annual Local income for World Vision Kenya through Development and implementation of the National Resource Development Plan for World Vision Kenya.

The incumbent shall contribute strategically to development and implementation of a WVK Brand Strategy, National Resource Development strategy, corporate donor engagement plans, grant acquisition and donor retention strategies. The Manager will serve as a main link between World Vision Kenya and focused corporate donors.

Major Responsibilities

Grow Local Income; strengthen GAM Processes & Ensure Effective Donor Retention

• Develop and regularly review and update the National Resource Development (NRD) strategy & Coordinate its implementation.
• Actively engage a portfolio of diverse corporates & local foundations;
• Local Income fundraising targets for all WVK’s priority sectors set and reviewed annually in line with National Office Strategy, GAM strategy and Technical Approaches.
• Identify corporate donor priorities and intelligence on possible opportunities.
• Raise Local Income Grants as per WVK set Targets for each Financial Year as per the National Resource Development Plan.
• Communicate Local income funding opportunities & other relevant information to relevant stakeholders; Technical Specialists in Quality Assurance, Grant Finance etc.
• Develop appropriate products to market to corporates, individuals, and local foundations eg Banks, Communication organizations, among others.
• Coordinate all key sectors and functions and conduct proposals writing as per donor/Corporates or Support Office and government guidelines and timely submission.
• Coordinate concepts and proposal feedback mechanisms with donors/Corporate and SOs;
• Conduct quarterly analysis on the success rate of all applications to specific donors assigned.
• Coordinate WVK Local income tracking metrics and ensure fundraising data base is in place to track achievement of targets;
• Coordinated contractual processes with partners, donors, SOs or other stakeholders;
• In collaboration with PE and Operations technical staff, maintain updated WVK Capacity Statements for sectors as per Corporates, /SO & or Donor interests.

Enhance Donor Attraction, Communication and Retention

• Coordinate the National Office in designing programs that leverage unique, high value contributions of foundations, individuals, local and multinational companies
• Proactively provide donor updates on existing grants and keep the donor relations on course;
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and other corporate bodies to maximize value.
• In collaboration with Operations, coordinate donor exposure to WVK’s work with an aim of expressing our wide capacity;
• Coordinate leadership interaction with donors both new and existing;
• Coordinate donor engagement meetings and ensure representation of WVK at all high profile meetings.
• Actively network and initiate strategic meetings between Corporates/donors representatives and National Director/designee
• Coordinate development and review of appropriate sectoral marketing products for key Corporates/donors
• Facilitate Internal & external engagement business processes & communication protocol and provide updates as may be required;
• Research new and innovative projects and ideas that will be developed further into products, opportunities, concepts and proposals.
• Identify key donor trends, near- and far-term program opportunities.
• Support the search for donor intelligence and information that will facilitate prepositioning and establishment of partnership for opportunities Develop clear understanding of donor expectations regarding grants acquisition and implementation.
• Ensure good donor and World Vision International Support Office relations by ensuring that WVK meets all contractual obligations and achieves high quality planning and implementation levels;
• Identify and establish key relationships that will strengthen WVK positioning and elevate WV’s profile with relevant donors.
• Work with and through PE, Operations, finance & Other Support Functions and in collaboration with Support Offices (SOs) to maintain strong donor relationships.
• Develop and roll out donor acquisition and retention strategies.
• Develop & coordinate engagement and communication plans in collaboration with relevant departments e.g. PE, communications and Private public partnership functions to engage Support Offices, existing and potential donors.
• Maintain and update Donor database regularly.
• SO and donor expectations met through a well-coordinated donor promise delivery model.
• Coordinate and facilitate initial contacts for donor and grants Support Office staff visits to National Office and projects.
• Visit at least one grant on quarterly basis to establish what works and adopt promising practices for proposal/concept development.
• Introduce/Market WVK Products to corporates, individuals and local foundations eg local sponsorship initiative.
• Implementation and roll out of key Local income Initiatives

Monitoring, Reporting, Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Manage Partnership and funding Agreements and relationships.
• Identify, establish and manage partnerships with potential development actors and facilitate signing of Agreements.
• Coordinate with EARO & SOS in working with regional & International corporates, Banks, industries
• Update, maintain and improve electronic Grant information on WV Central site, M Drive among others.
• Coordinate with Operations & PE to ensure timely and accurate grants reporting and documentation of best practices.
• Maintain and update the Proposal Resource Guide on a regular basis.
• Analyze and develop presentations for internal and external audiences on trends, focus and developments among corporates/donors for policy and strategy review.
• Maintain an up to date record of proposals, concepts, expression of interests, funding agreements and other relevant documentation for ease of access.
• Conduct routine field support visits, for the purposes of assessing if and ensuring that programs are managed in accordance with internal procedures and in a manner that will promote good practice, maximize impact and encourage learning.
• Work with the Operations & PE teams to provide timely, detailed and quality program and financial reports to Support Offices and donors on grant funded programs by ensuring timely, accurate reporting which addresses the needs of various donors.In collaboration with IP and Finance team, ensure accurate, accountable reporting of donor resources.

Capacity Building for Enhanced WVK Brand

• Increase awareness of World Vision's brand / work among the public and/or corporate officers and employees through the print and broadcast news media.
• Coordinate identification of WVK staff capacity gaps at all levels (NO, Regional & County) in regard to brand management & Local resource acquisition.
• Work closely with communications team and other partners to develop and produce corporate marketing material.
• Work closely with other departments to identify marketing needs and develop materials for the same.
• Provide technical support in the procedures for managing new opportunities (e.g. the go/no go decision).
• Prepare written materials, internal newsletters (Vision Talk), press releases, media briefings, Questions & Answers, training documents, presentation materials and other communications products.
• Produce communications resources for World Vision web and social media outlets
• Work closely with the Communications leader in setting strategic direction for engaging media.
• Build media relationships, developing media relations materials and counseling leadership and staff on media matters.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with reporters, editors and producers of local and international media organizations.
• Coordination, status reporting and stability of media relations campaigns of project-oriented work efforts, ensuring that project goals and objectives are met within agreed upon time, scope and resource requirements.
• Work closely with the communications & Technical teams in lobbying the government to support legislation in WV’s best interest
• Carry out public affairs activities and events including civic and educational services
• Work with the communications team to create and maintain a single message for WVK.
• Work with the communications team leader to offer advice on sound decision making that will protect WV Kenya image.
• Support the development and review of PDGA strategy.
• Coordinate dissemination/training of different donor requirements and ensure the relevant internal functions are well abreast with donor requirements/ guidelines.
• Lead/participate in knowledge transfer/knowledge sharing processes in the NO.
• Research, develop & implement new initiatives that make PDGA’s function more efficient and effective;
• Support the orientation of new staff
• Monitor and be up to date with the changes in grants acquisition and donor world

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Mass communications or other related training with post graduate qualifications from a recognized university is desired.
• At least six years’ experience in busy corporate communications, public relations, print, or electronic office.
• Must have a good command of both spoken and written English.
• Ability to write creatively and edit communication narratives or resources and reports with good photography skills
• Established good media contacts
• Excellent computer skills; Graphic Design and desktop publishing skills an added advantage
• Should be computer literate and experienced in the use of basic software programmes.
• Adequate understanding of World Vision Operations will be an added advantage
• Must have ability to work programmatically

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Purpose of the position:

The Protection and Education Technical Advisor will provide leadership to the education and protection sectors in support of improving child well-being in Somalia.

The position-holder will spearhead program quality through the development of the education and protection sectors’ technical approaches in support of World Vision Somalia’s national office strategy. The position-holder will have strong grant-writing experience and will lead resource acquisition for the education and protection sectors.

He or she will capture, articulate and disseminate learning to

(i) improve education and protection technical approaches,

(ii) promote thought leadership and

(iii) to enhance funding base for the sectors.

In support of positioning and grants acquisition, the incumbent will actively promote external engagement to:

(i) enhance the program’s profile in the education and protection sectors in both internal and external forums

(ii) coordinate activities with other actors,

(iii) seek out opportunities to collaborate with other NGOs and UN actors.

He or she will lead in assessment and proposal development processes, ensuring new designs contain:

(i) strong evidence-based;

(ii) incorporate internal/external best-practice,

(iii) promote innovative approaches, and

(iv) align with industry standards. In addition, the Protection and Education Advisor will actively promote integration in support World Vision’s multi-sector area-based approach.

He/she will be the focal point for World Vision Child Protection compliance, taking a pro-active approach to the identification, documentation and reporting of incidents which effect children in the programs’ operational areas. In support of Child Protection compliance, the position-holder will lead training efforts to improve awareness with World Vision staff members and partners. Finally, the P&E TA will develop a collaborative working relationship with the World Vision Child Protection regional and global compliance teams.

The position-holder will have strong grant-writing experience and will lead resource acquisition for the education and protection sectors. He or she will capture, articulate and disseminate learning to (i) improve education and protection technical approaches, (ii) promote thought leadership and (iii) to enhance funding base for the sectors.

In support of positioning and grants acquisition, the incumbent will actively promote external engagement to: (i) enhance the program’s profile in the education and protection sectors in both internal and external forums (ii) coordinate activities with other actors, (iii) seek out opportunities to collaborate with other NGOs and UN actors.

Key Responsibilities;

Strengthened External Engagement for Improved Child Well Being

·Establish and strengthen linkages and networks with relevant WV communities of practice and experts, leading institutions, governments and other organizations

·Actively engage with other regional organizations working in the sector. This would include research and academic organizations, NGOs and networks.

·Actively engage with other organizations working in the sector. This would include research and academic organizations, NGOs and networks.

·Work with other sectors to champion integrated programming contributing to child wellbeing

Develop & Implement Appropriate People Capabilities System

·Provide support to regional field teams as required for timely and high-quality completion of CP Policies, staff and volunteer training materials, completion and training of CP Incident Preparedness Plans,Child Participation risk assessments, and other various required minimum tools and processes

·Manage and monitor National office capacity (internal and external) across to ensure flexible and sufficient capacity is available to fulfill strategic objectives in the Education and protection Sector

·Contribute cross-functionally to organizational change management, quality assurance and coordination processes

·Provide technical oversight to major education initiatives in Somalia

Improved, Efficient & Effective Internal Business Process

·WVS partners supported, through training and mentorship, to actively identify, report and follow up on CP incidents in communities (6.1.2)

·Provide support to staff and partners as required for timely and high-quality completion of CP Policies, staff and volunteer training materials, completion and training of CP Incident Preparedness Plans,

·Child Participation risk assessments, and other various required minimum tools and processes

·Present region-wide (child safe organization)CSO risks and gaps, as well as progress and incident trends, to SLT along with recommended priorities to continuously improve WV’s status as a safe organization for children

Improved System For Donor Engagement & Resource Acquisition & Management

·Understanding and practice of integration of CP issues in sectoral work enhanced among WVS and partners through orientation and training on CP policy and implementation of CRC in Somalia document.

·Improved capacity to monitor and report incidents involving child abuses: (i) reporting mechanism identifies and channels incidents to CP network for proper response actions to take place; (ii) focal points supported through training and mentoring to promote reporting and action

·Capacity of staff members and WV partners enhanced to manage issues related to risk and accountability associated with children.

·Proactive engagement undertaken with Operations (Global Fund, SomReP and WV Classic) of risk issues related to children: reporting, and follow up of issues).

·Explore potential funding sources for Education and Child Protection and work with PDU on these opportunities

Qualifications:

·First degree in Education, Development studies or a related field.

·Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Education and Protection programming. Experience in fragile context is preferred.

·Demonstrate knowledge in Humanitarian standards (SPHERE), HAP; specific trainings on donor requirements e.g. DEC, USAID grant management training, Europe Aid training, CHF training.

·Should have excellent proposals development/Grants acquisition skills

·Should demonstrate excellent ability to network and lobby to position the organization for grant acquisition

·Should have at least 2 year experience undertaking implementation through partners

·Experience in the Theory of change and logical framework development including Multi-sectoral/integrated program design and implementation

·Strong planning and organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple activities

·Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as very good negotiation skills

·Excellent report writing skills

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Purpose of the position:

This is a position within Program Development Unit focusing primarily on the acquisition and management of food, non-food (GIK) and cash programming grants. The job holder will collate, review, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ensure quality, compliance, and donor satisfaction. The position will play a role in the management and strengthening of relationships with food assistance, GIK and cash donors. The position holder will contribute to the capacity development of implementing partners to deliver quality/accountable programming. The position holder will serve as focal point for cash-based programming initiatives with stakeholders, ensuring consistent information provision to internal and external forums; continuous learning/improvement; and best-practice dissemination.

Major Responsibilities:

Programming & Proposal Development:

·Pursue resource mobilization opportunities aligned to WV Somalia strategy;

·Mobilize and lead cross-functional proposal development teams;

·Anticipate, plan for, and write proposals with high win rate;

·Regularly review project evaluations, lessons learnt, workshop documents, field visit reports, and project reports across the program and from other NGOs and donors and apply emerging innovations and best practices in proposals;

Program reporting & donor compliance:

·Provide timely, detailed and quality program reports to Support Offices and donors;

·Support field staff in internalizing and following donor regulations and guidelines;

·Support monitoring and proactively bring implementation and compliance challenges to the attention of Quality Assurance, Operations, and Support Offices;

·Contribute communication material to enhance the visibility of programming;

·Assist the Food Assistance Manager in following up on the implementation of audit recommendations from internal and external audits and reviews;

·Conduct compliance reviews for food assistance program;

Management of implementing partners

·Ensure the recruitment, contracting, and management of partners implementing food/cash assistance is aligned with World Vision procedures and regulations;

·Trigger and take the lead in the capacity assessment for all potential GIK and food assistance implementation partners;

·Support the capacity development action plans, and work with the capacity development coordinator to implement the action plans;

·Support the performance review processes of sub-grantees or implementation partners for Food Assistance and GIK;

External Engagement and competitive intelligence gathering:

·Regularly provide updates to current and prospective donor representatives, both formally and informally to build and strengthen relationships;

·Represent WV Somalia in the assigned cluster meetings, technical meetings and donor forums;

·Monitor donor strategy, funding, or regulatory environment and inform Program Development & Quality Assurance and Operations about emerging trends;

Field Support:

·Plan and lead start-up processes to ensure comprehensive hand-over of project to Project Managers and wider Project Teams;

·Participate in field-level Quarterly Review Meetings, visit field project sites, and meet with operations staff to gather emerging challenges, lessons learned, and innovations to apply to future proposals;

·As required, support Operations in implementation challenges with hands-on capacity building;

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

· A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Development studies or related field. Master’s degree holders will have added advantage.

· Strong knowledge of Cash/Food/Voucher programming and good working experience with UN WFP, FAO, USAID.

· 5 years minimum experience in humanitarian or development work, preferably in developing and fragile contexts.

· Excellent written and verbal English.

· Must be a strong writer. Demonstrated ability to mobilize cross-functional proposal team with the right staff and right time to meet deadlines.

· Proven experience in networking with donors and partners to bring about funding opportunities. Persuasive presentation skills: face-to-face and in public settings.

· Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills.

· The candidate will be able to positively influence others who are not necessarily part of their team.

· Culturally sensitive in professional and personal life.

· Team player; the ability to mobilize and work as part of a diverse team to achieve the overall goal.

Working Environment / Conditions:

·Work environment: Nairobi- based

·Travel: Domestic and international travel is required for this position. The position requires 35% to 45% travel to Somalia, a dynamic and often insecure context; when in Somalia accommodation is at team houses.

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Purpose of the position:

The position-holder will champion innovative approaches to dealing with interfaith engagement in fragile context. He / She will have experience in project cycle management, relief programming, and an understanding of minimum standards/best practices. A networker, the position holder will actively pursue external engagement to develop audiences for interfaith dialogue. He/she will ensure on-time, on-target implementation and reporting of the Christian Commitments project.

The Senior Faith and Development Coordinator will lead spiritual nurture in World Vision Somalia. He / She will be a mature Christian, who respects denominational and religious diversity who is capable of articulating World Vision’s mission to people of various backgrounds. He/she will have strong organizational skills, capable of coordinating multiple stakeholders, assets and processes to support a vibrant devotional life for staff members.

Strengthened External Engagement for Improved Child Well Being

·FiA stories of impact from different sectors developed and disseminated for use with WV entities, and published by communications department;

·Database of FiA stories developed;

·Relationships built with religious stakeholder to lay foundations for future interfaith dialogue;

·Linkages formed with other peacebuilding/interfaith networks to enhance WV’s understanding of best practice and to share our learning;

·Lessons learned in sectors regarding FiA, packaged and shared with the wider humanitarian community;

·Partnering based on shared values enhanced through orientation and training for WV and partners on WV Vision, mission, core values and integrated focus;

Develop & Implement Appropriate People Capabilities System

·Staff spiritual nurture and wellbeing activities implemented for the Christian staff in Nairobi and field locations;

·Strengthen staff capacity as Christian development practitioners fostering understanding of staff members’roles in Christian Aid workers in Islamic context.

·Ensure spiritual grounded(ness) is provided in strategic decision-making process (e.g. TEECAP)

·Connection of faith in work enhanced (guidance on messaging, linking the themes with current context, etc.);

·Capacity of recruiters developed to undertake effective selection of suitable candidates with regard to faith issues;

·Quarterly forums/chapels organized to facilitate integration across departments through sharing vision, appreciating teamwork and shared successes;

·“Faith through deeds”nurtured among both Christian and Muslim staff members orientation, training and reflections towards “work and service to God”;

·Spiritual care provided to all staff members (peer support, counselling and visitations as needed);

·Orient new staff to the identity and practice of WV’s identity in Somalia;

Improved, Efficient & Effective Internal Business Process

·Technical Approaches developed to integrate interfaith engagement as a cross-cutting issue in all sectors approaches;

·Contextualized engagement method (e.g. Information, Education, Communication-IEC- strategy) developed to support sector messaging;

·Work with program leads to develop an appropriate staff formation and FiA integration approach.

·Project reports meet donor requirements in time, accountability and quality;

·FiA stories developed highlighting impact of engaging religious leaders in interventions as a risk mitigation strategy;

·Design and deliver FiA training package related to a variety of sectors, including best practices and recommendations for integration

Provide regular, positive, and productive communication with respective donor representatives, the field, and partners regarding the implementation of program activities.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

·A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Development studies, Christian theological Studies or a related Social Science.

·Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills

·Must be a committed and mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Able to navigate with maturity and wisdom the interfaith nature of the work, including leading staff, meeting with faith leaders, and articulating World Vision core values.

·Must have very good communication skills and should demonstrate experience undertaking implementation through partners.

·Demonstrated skills in designing spiritual development programs and resources in various faith/religious and cultural contexts.

·Should be a strategic thinker, with proven experience in networking with other stakeholders;

·Team player; the ability to work as part of a diverse team to achieve the overall goal;

·Proven ability to work in diverse cultural and faith contexts and with people of different faiths

·Lead Daily staff devotions and weekly Chapel services.

·Experience in the design, management and implementation of projects focused on working with faith actors or integration of cross cutting themes, as well as, the design and facilitation of training events