{"id":15282,"date":"2016-07-28T15:30:29","date_gmt":"2016-07-28T15:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=15282"},"modified":"2016-11-17T11:26:23","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T11:26:23","slug":"new-vacancies-at-world-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/new-vacancies-at-world-vision.html","title":{"rendered":"New Vacancies At World Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Field Assistant \u2013 Sustainable Livelihoods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Field Assistant for the Building Capacity for Sustainable Livelihoods and Health through Public-Private Linkages in Agriculture and Health Project will assist the Project Officer in conducting all field level management and coordination of the CIDA funded World Vision project in Ghana.<\/li>\n<li>He\/she will be involved in community mobilization, nutrition and health education of communities in Upper Manya Krobo District (UMKD), provide supportive supervision of Mother-to-Mother Support Groups in UMKD, support capacity building efforts for improved nutrition for GHS, MOFA and Upper Manya Krobo Rural Bank (UMKRB) staff and\/or agents in UMKD and support documentation of project implementation process as per the project requirements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between McGill University and World Vision Inc.<\/li>\n<li>He\/she will work closely with the Project Officer, Project Coordinator and partners in the realization of the project goal and objectives.<\/li>\n<li>The Field Assistant will support in ensuring CWB is realized by \u00a0engaging communities in the operational area to engender their involvement for sustainable and integrated project implementation, monitoring and evaluation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u><strong>The Package\u00a0<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The position is based in \u00a0Asesewa<\/li>\n<li>S\/He reports to the Project Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u><strong>Key Responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build relationship within communities as catalyst, broker and facilitator, working with partners and various stakeholders towards high community involvement, support and participation in project planning &amp; implementation with the involvement of relevant stakeholders;<\/li>\n<li>Support Project Officer in effective project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting processes relevant to assigned areas to enhance community participation and ownership of project activities;<\/li>\n<li>Support Project Officer to prepare and submit quality reports and other project documents, including case studies and stories of human interest, to Project Coordinator as required;<\/li>\n<li>Support in facilitation of an on-going community- led co-creation and design process and monitor implementation to ensure that project interventions reflect the needs, opportunities, and capacities \u00a0of the communities;<\/li>\n<li>Support communities and partners in reflection and other learning processes so that lessons are incorporated to inform future work;<\/li>\n<li>Support ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the project according to the LEAP framework and ensure that learning and documentation of lessons learned and best practices inform management decision making.<\/li>\n<li>Perform other duties as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>BSc, Nutrition<\/li>\n<li>Critical and analytical thinking skills;<\/li>\n<li>Strong communicator at all levels with interpersonal skills, ability and commitment to listen to others;<\/li>\n<li>Good negotiation and conflict management skills;<\/li>\n<li>Skills in mentoring and coaching, especially of CBO leadership at the community level;<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate commitment to the empowerment of the poor in rural communities;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work in a team and to lead teams;<\/li>\n<li>Openness to and eagerness to learn \u2013 especially to embrace change and new innovations as well as divergent opinions;<\/li>\n<li>Innovation and creativity;<\/li>\n<li>Computer Literate;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and key partners;<\/li>\n<li>Good planning and organizational skills;<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate commitment to WV\u2019s mission and core values;<\/li>\n<li>Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities;<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to live and work in difficult and challenging terrains and communities;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to adapt easily to different contexts and work under pressure;<\/li>\n<li>Strong passion for children and their wellbeing;<\/li>\n<li>Willing to perform other duties as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should apply through<br \/>\nWorld Vision Website:<br \/>\n<strong>http:\/\/careers.wvi.org\/job-opportunities-in-ghana.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The deadline for submission of application is <strong>10th August.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.<\/p>\n<p>All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.<\/p>\n<p>World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n<p>Women are particularly encouraged to apply<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to 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