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Key Responsibilities:

The Program Officer represents WVDF in the Municipality or City or within her/his specific geographical area of assignment (Pangasinan). S/He is primarily responsible for the quality, timely and effective implementation, integration, contextualization, monitoring and reporting of all WVDF’s Technical Programs in partnership with the Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Local Government and Line Agencies, Churches, Schools, Private Agencies and all other relevant organizations. S/He uses the principles, processes, standards and tools of Development Program Approach (DPA) as well as the Community Engagement and Sponsorship Plan (CESP) to ensure that WVDF’s interventions contribute to improving child wellbeing, community shared plans and sustainability of results.

In times of emergency response especially within the area program or cluster or field office, the Program Officer may become part of the Response Team depending on her/his expertise and training with prior agreement with her/his supervisor. This role must be clearly defined, agreed and supported with appropriate training, coaching or exposures and a plan to cover her/his responsibilities is in-placed while on a special assignment.

Identifies and coordinates primary implementing partners of various TPs and ensures that a Community Shared Plan or Partnership Agreement is signed.Prepares and submits 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 the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) 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 well-being of children.Manages and/or decides on resolution of issues and concerns within her/his covered areas especially those affecting child well-being 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/sImplements and monitors sponsorship essentials (caseload ranges between 1,000 and 1,500 depending on the context of the AP). Addresses child wellbeing issues especially those directly affecting RC. Collaborates with the Child Data Analyst 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 are integrated with development programming and the two essentials of sponsorship.Coordinates sponsors/donors’ visits.Participates in team meetings and other team and organizational activities and necessary. Attends staff development activities as planned. Complies with WVDF policies and standards i.e. finance, P&C, etc. Performs other tasks as maybe relevant to the implementation of programs in her/his assigned areas including NRD or Grants acquisition related.

Qualifications:

Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Community Development or related Social Sciences;At least 2 years’ experience in program/project implementation for NGO;Trained on LEAP 3 and DPA or foundations of Community Organizing and Development;Knowledge on Child Rights;Experience in working with Local Government Units, national or local agencies, churches and other public and private organizations;Experience in facilitating children’s activities;Knowledge on program/project monitoring and evaluation;Knowledge on advocacy work and sectoral representation;Understanding of child rights and responsibilities;Excellent communications, networking, alliance building and facilitation skills;Willing to live in the barangay or primary focus area;Knowledge and operational competence in MS Office and able to use this technology in program management;Keen to details with strong technical writing skills;Skills in data analysis, decision making, and communication skills;Culturally sensitive, calm and mature in dealing with people and social concerns; andAbility to multi-task, flexible and pro-active.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only