Job Detail

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

It is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God. It is a child focused organization and its goal is sustained wellbeing of (150 million) children within families and communities especially the most vulnerable.

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 employment with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

World Vision International in Malawi therefore is currently looking for dedicated professional Christians to fill the positions below under the Global Evergreen Alliance-Climate Asset Management Project in Ntcheu District.

If you are passionate about child wellbeing and you are considering a career with a calling, we would love 10
talk to you.

PROJECT OFFICER – (GRADE 13) 3 POSITIONS BASED IN NTCHEU DISTRICT

Purpose of the position:
Responsible for on the ground day to day implementation of Restoration of Landscapes (Agroforestry. Natural Regeneration (NR) Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and Natural Resource based Value Chain activities) within the designated project sites at Traditional authority level

Major Responsibilities:

Sensitisation, Mobilization of Beneficiaries and Training Households in Various Interventions,

• Sensitizes and mobilizes communities/farmers/TAs on relevant project activities.
• Mobilizes and provide training and support to farmers in Restoration of Landscapes (Agroforestry, Natural Regeneration (NR) Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and Natural Resource based Value Chain
  activities and other related practices/technologies including data collection procedures for monitoring and evaluation

Monitoring & Evaluation and Participatory Assessment of Successes, Challenges, And Impact

• Develops Traditional Authority-based monthly field action plans with relevant partner organizations and provide monthly updates on progress.
• Assists the M&E Officer in data collection, analysis and reporting and provide input into the production of the project progress reports.
• Identifies and document success stories and lesson learnt.
• Collects data on project performance on monthly basis and or as required from time to time.
• Coordinates all field activities with other project members of staff and other relevant key stakeholders at field level.
• Develops weekly, monthly, and quarterly field supervision plans.
• Submits monthly and quarterly reports and provide any updates as may be required from supervisors from time to time.

Qualifications, Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and experience required

• Bachelor Degree in Agriculture; Forestry or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience in FMNR, NR agro forestry Value chains or related fields.
• Familiar with relevant small livestock and VS&L approaches and initiatives
• Familiar with decentralized extension system and care group/lead farmer/FFS extension approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Computer literate in MS Word and Excel, as well as email correspondence

All interested applicants should send a cover letter with a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees to: wvm_humanresources@wvi.org not later than 17th August 2022. Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

Disclaimer
World Vision Malawi does not use agents, nor solicit any form of payments for any application, training, interviewing, testing or any fees in connection with this recruitment. Report any acts of solicitation for payment and/or extortion to World Vision Malawi on the following: Tip offs Toll Free Line 847; inform_worldvision.malawi@wvi.org