Cankuzo, Burundi
4 days ago
Sponsorship Partnership and Projects Officer

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!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities

Operational planning.

Develop annual detailed implementation plans, monthly and weekly plansMobilize local partners, CBOs and local government to share and validate the plans

Quality Implementation

Understand business path for all key interventionsWork with Technical Officer, local partners, CBOs, government and churches to implement business pathSupport and facilitate, CBOs, local partners and churches’ engagement in sponsorship operations in the AP

Monitoring and Reporting

Mobilize CBOs, local partners and local government to develop an integrated monitoring planMonitor progress and achievements of plans in the Area ProgramOrganize review, reflection and learning forums for community, local organizations and governmentWork with TPOs to produce AP quality and timely reports (monthly, semi-annual and annual)Keep an updated M&E Database, analyze the data to inform decision makingGather sponsorship data from CBOs, local partners and share with sponsorship business systems  Assistant for data processing in the single stepGather data, information, reports from Sponsorship business systems Assistant, share and follow up with CBOs, local partners for appropriate actionMonitor sponsorship performance in line with child sponsorship standards and take appropriate actionsSupport GIK management and reporting for all items distributed in his/her area of responsibility

Build AP level partnerships, networks and coalitions with civil society organizations and local government institutions.

Facilitate networking with government institutions and other development partners within the AP in planning and implementation of development programmesParticipate in the identification,  and nurture of local partnerships with grassroots civil society organizations, Churches and local administrationBuild and facilitate the capacity and growth of community and CBOs and local partnersWork with  strong CBOs and partners on  specific local advocacy issues

Integration of cross cutting themes

Ensure adherence at AP of child protection policy, guidelines and protocols.Ensure implementation and integration of cross cutting business paths as appropriate (Faith & Dev, gender, advocacy, peace building and child protection)Ensure data disaggregation by gender and most vulnerable children.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

Minimum Qualification required: The person must have a University degree in education sciences, community development, public health, Agronomic sciences, project management, and other related fields Experience:  At least three years’ experience working with communities for development.Preferred: Computer literate (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, etc.)English proficiencyTechnical Skills & Abilities:

Communicating information effectively

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Practicing accountability & integrity

Learning for growth and development

Practicing gender and cultural diversity

Networking and advocacy

Motorbike driving skills and having updated Driving License is Mandatory

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only
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