Project Officer

World Vision International (New); Central Visayas; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision International (New) seeks a Project Officer to implement an Urban Development Project in Mandaue, Cebu. This fixed-term role runs until September 2027 and involves multisector interventions in education, health, nutrition, and child protection, coordinating partners and reporting progress to ensure child wellbeing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field and at least 2 years of NGO project experience, with strong written and spoken communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work or related field.
• 2+ years of programme/project implementation experience, preferably with an NGO.
• Experience with local government units and partnerships with community groups.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate implementing partners; ensure partnership agreements.
• Prepare and track annual implementation plans and budgets.
• Collaborate with government and BCPC to address child wellbeing and program implementation.
• Submit monthly/annual reports and monitor progress against targets.
• Coordinate training of local agencies and partners on project models.
• Build capacities of local partners and maintain partnerships with faith-based organizations.
• Facilitate community planning and advocacy for child wellbeing at local levels.
• Ensure sponsorship processes align with development programming and sponsorship goals.
• Support donor engagement visits and represent WVDF at local levels.
• Perform other tasks as assigned including emergency response support.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Facilitation

Data analysis

MS Office

Excel

Education

BS in Social Work

Job description

With 75 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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!

Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description: The Project Officer is responsible for the implementation of Urban Development Project in Mandaue which is a non-sponsorship project funded by World Vision Singapore.

The implementation will involve interventions on education, health and nutrition and child protection.

The project will be implemented through a multi-sector approach wherein each partner's specific roles and responsibilities shall be based on its existing programs and projects, as well as organizational capacities and resources.

This is a fixed term-post until September 2027, based in Cebu.

Major Responsibilities

• 50% Identifies and coordinates primary implementing partners of various TPs and ensures that a Community Shared Plan or Partnership Agreement is signed.
• Prepares and submits timely contextualized detailed annual implementation plan in line with the overall plan of the Area Program and facilitates & tracks weekly/monthly implementation against targets including budget utilization.
• Works with government partners and the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) in the covered areas to ensure that implementation of TPs are well participated and child wellbeing issues and concerns are addressed on time.
• Prepares and submits monthly, semi-annual and annual reports of all TPs (as planned) including CESP using the required standard tools/templates.
• Taps expertise and/or coordinates necessary training of local agencies, institutions or companies in implementing project models or interventions.
• Collaborates with the Technical Program Specialists in building the capacities of local partners if lack of local expertise or capacity is determined.
• Partners with churches and/or faith based organizations in implementing TPs and in integration of spiritual nurture activities and values formation.
• Facilitates community planning, implementation and reporting on community shared plans and local level advocacy i.e. facilitates community processes to lobby for laws and ordinances for the wellbeing of children.
• Manages and/or decides on resolution of issues and concerns within her/his covered areas especially those affecting child wellbeing and program implementation.
• Provides recommendation and plan for expansion of barangay/s, RC level/growth and appropriate funding model/s.
• Ensures that RC recruited for RC growth are the most vulnerable children (MVCs) in the community.
• Facilitates transition/closing processes of Primary Focus or Impact Areas, if applicable, in the Primary Focus Area/s.
• 40% Implements and monitors quality and timely sponsorship essentials (caseload ranges between 1,000 and 1,500 depending on the context of the AP).
• Addresses child wellbeing issues on time and appropriately especially those directly affecting RC.
• Collaborates with the Child Data Analyst and community volunteers to ensure consistency, correctness and up-to-date RC records.
• Manages resolution of RC special cases and reports progress until its resolution.
• Facilitates community orientation on WV and Child Sponsorship and continuing education of Program partners, its staffs and community volunteers.
• Ensures that sponsorship processes and implementations are integrated with development programming and the two essentials of sponsorship.
• Leads the implementation of micro projects that are integrated in AP targets.
• Support Project Coordinator of PNS projects in coordination and implementation
• Facilitates donors/private employees engagements in AP Communities.
• 10% Coordinates sponsors/donors visits.
• Establish and maintain linkages and networks to various partners and represent WVDF at the barangay and municipal level in the area program.
• Participates in coordination meetings with partners, team meetings and other team and organizational activities as necessary.
• Attends staff development activities as planned and regular team devotion as part of staff spiritual nurturing.
• Complies with WVDF policies and standards i.e. finance, P&C, etc. on time.
• Submits Performance Agreements and Staff Learning and Development Plan and Performance Reviews.
• Observes good working attitude in and outside work premise to promote organizational culture and excellence.
• Performs other tasks as assigned (i.e., OIC, Safety Focal Person) and as maybe relevant to the implementation of programs in her/his assigned areas including NRD or Grants acquisition related.
• Supports emergency response, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Community Development, or related Social Sciences.
• At least 2 years of experience in programme/project implementation, preferably with an NGO.
• Trained in LEAP 3 and DPA, or with foundational training in Community Organizing and Development.
• Experience working with Local Government Units , national or local agencies, churches, and other public and private organizations.
• Experience in facilitating activities for children.
• Knowledge of programme/project monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of advocacy work and sectoral representation.
• Understanding of child rights and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, networking, alliance-building, and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge and operational competence in Microsoft Office and the ability to use these tools in programme management.
• Keen attention to detail with strong technical writing skills.
• Skills in data analysis, decision-making, and communication.
• Culturally sensitive, calm, and mature in dealing with people and social concerns.
• Ability to multitask, remain flexible, and be proactive.

World Vision is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adults living where World Vision operates. We have zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. Each potential team member needs to understand the importance of these issues and be open to further training and guidance on our safeguarding policies and responsibilities.

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

Our Vision and Culture

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, 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.

Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.

A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God's purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member's diverse background and talents - and in return we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision.

Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation - and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work.