Development Facilitator – iWASH

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 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development and Implementation

Facilitate the planning and implementation of WASH technical program activities using recommended models, techniques, standards and tools to achieve output targets within scope, time, and budget
Communicate World Vision’s identity, mission, vision, values, policies and our approaches to facilitate development processes to realize well-being of the children in the communities.
Facilitate the interpretation and distribution of context appropriate WASH Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials for effective implementation.
Work with other technical program staff at Area Programme to implement WASH programs activities for improved integrated implementation for impact and scale.
Raise WASH awareness and facilitate critical analysis of community issues and opportunities in WASH for improved implementation.
Work closely with the community and district partners such as the church to mobilize community in the implementation of activities in order to achieve sustainability of WASH interventions.
Facilitate WASH programmes at Area Programme level aimed at reducing the prevalence of water born and water related diseases through promotion of improved sanitation facilities, personal hygiene and environmental practices among communities and school Children.
Participate in the district development plans of line ministries to ensure WVZL WASH technical programmes are mainstreamed and aligned for enhanced local partnership and ownerships.

Local Partnering and Networking

Collaborate with local level stakeholders involved in the WASH program for effective program implementation and sustainability.
Represent WVZL in various key meetings at district level including WASH Technical Working Group (TWG) for alignment of national and local priorities.
Facilitate and support local level WASH technical program related advocacy for improved access to safe, sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services.

Capacity Building 

Facilitate building capacity of Community Development Workers (CDW) and Volunteers on the WASH Programmes for effective roll out and activity implementation.
Collaborate with CESP to ensure that RCs are fully participating in WASH programming.
Collaborate with CESP to mainstream GESI and Children in IWASH programming.
Facilitate training for community partners and other relevant stakeholders to ensure WASH program activities are effectively implemented.

Programme Effectiveness and Quality Assurance

In collaboration with WASH Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) specialist, build capacity for CDW’s and volunteers in data collection, interpretation and utilization of WASH data.
Collect WASH related monitoring data with community workers and volunteers in a collaborative and systematic way.
Facilitate joint technical monitoring and reporting of the project for effective implementation and quality control.
Write and timely submit WASH monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for improved decision making.
Participate in the review of WASH program interventions for improved quality of programming
Work with the WASH DME Specialist to input data into the database and develop information management systems.
Participate in documenting and sharing WASH program lessons and promising practices with partners and stakeholders.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

Must be a committed Christian and inspire other, able to stand above denominational diversities and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

Diploma in Public/Environmental Health, Water Engineering/Social Sciences or related field with minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant field
Degree in Public/Environmental Health, Water Engineering/Social Sciences or related field or its equivalent is an added advantage with minimum 2 years’ experience in the relevant field
Hands on Experience in Program Management in a rural or peri-urban complex, international organization preferably NGO context
Knowledge and understanding of World Vision operations would be an added advantage,
Demonstrated Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and report writing essential in the field of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Must have excellent project management, community engagement, mobilization, facilitating and donor engagement skills
Communications, interpersonal, analytical, conflict management, negotiation, training and networking skills are highly desired
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and must be a mature Christian.
Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Capacity to function well in a team and contribute effectively to team efforts.

Working Environment / Conditions:

Work environment:  Office 20%:  Field 80%
Travel: As required.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only