Program Officer

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Empleado de Plazo Determinado (duración determinada) Job Description: (55%) Grants Acquisition Monitor funding status for each sector of the UCR to identify possible funding gaps and ensure smooth transitions from one grant to the next. 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. Lead the Go No-Go process as per WV policy. Support pre-positioning process with SOs, donors, and key partners in the view of prospect funding opportunities. 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. Support in donor and partnership mapping, and annual grant acquisition target setting. (40%) Grants Management, and Reporting 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. Review progress reports, leading on country office consolidated feedback to WV SOs. Lead the development of grant amendment and overseeing revision process as required. Schedule and facilitate regular and ad-hoc meetings with SOs, assigned donors and follow-up with stakeholders on action plans. 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. Provide overviews as required of implementation and grant funds utilization issues and input into discussions with Operation, Finance and Support Offices. Participate and contribute to program monitoring missions by SOs, including development of agenda and serving as the focal point for assigned SO. 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. Captures information as required for reporting purposes and provides timely data to Support Offices and GAM upon request. (5%)Maintenance of Funding Matrix Ensure the Funding Matrix is accurate and up to date. streamline throughout all tasks Other Responsibilities HEA Be aware of the emergency procedures in a response and ensure that necessary preparedness measures have been implemented. Security Measures Be familiar with WV security plan Follow security policies, rules, procedures and instructions Follow WVI policies for program/project security management. Represent WV in an appropriate and professional manner

• Contribute to a healthy team spirit and teamwork
• 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.

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 across UCR field offices in Ukraine up to 30% of the time. Physical Requirements Language Requirements Effective in written and verbal communication in English Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only