Project Officer

World Vision International (New); Mandaue; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision International is seeking a Project Officer in Mandaue, Cebu, to lead the Urban Development Project focused on education, health, nutrition and child protection. The role involves multi-sector collaboration with partners, government bodies, and community volunteers to deliver targeted results within a fixed-term contract through September 2027.

The incumbent will coordinate partners, develop annual plans, prepare reports, and ensure adherence to sponsorship and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work or related Social Sciences.
• At least 2 years of programme/project implementation experience, preferably with an NGO.
• Trained in LEAP 3 and DPA, or foundational training in Community Organizing and Development.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and coordinates primary implementing partners and signs partnership agreements.
• Prepares and submits detailed implementation plans and tracks progress against targets.
• Collaborates with government partners and local councils to address child wellbeing.
• Prepares monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports for programs and activities.
• Coordinates training of local agencies and partners in project models.
• Supports capacity-building of local partners and community volunteers.
• Leads community planning and advocacy for child wellbeing at the local level.
• Manages sponsor engagement and ensures sponsorship processes align with development programs.

Skills

Community development

Child welfare

Stakeholder engagement

Monitoring & evaluation

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Social Sciences degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.