PURPOSE OF POSITION (THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED AT BUJUMBURA)
The purpose of this position is to oversee and ensure quality of the implementation of a WASH Project funded by UNICEF (Improving hygiene conditions in communities’ vulnerabilities of Buterere and the municipality of Cibitoke and areas to high risk of cholera and COVID-19 Project) to ensure the continuity and safety from risks of infection for the population groups most exposed and vulnerable to cholera and the COVID-19 pandemic in the target provinces. The primary responsibility of a Grant Coordinator is to keep the project and all related processes running smoothly. This includes project design, ToR elaboration, project implementation, monitoring, and O&M training. Responsibilities also include the provision of technical guidance and implementation support to partners in water supply and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation at communities and publics institutions (schools, healthcare and public places) in order to achieve the desired high impact on child and communities’ wellbeing.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
| Time | Role Dimension / Major Activities | End Results Expected |
| 15% | Project Design and Planning - Ensure that the Project activities are in strictly line with the designed documents for the sector and national office strategy.
- Work closely with the WASH and Health Technical Program Officers to integrate and monitor ongoing activities in the cluster programs for quality implementation of the project.
- Roll out WASH and health project models that meet quality standards, ensuring adaptation to emergency contexts of COVID-19
- Participate in activities of the Cluster/AP related to WASH projects being implemented by partners.
- Initiate and participate in WASH sector advocacy initiatives.
- Facilitate mainstreaming of cross cutting themes (gender, advocacy, child protection, faith and development, disability, environment) in the Project.
- Work with volunteers and partners to ensure vulnerable children and their households are intentionally participating and benefiting from the Project.
| Project design and activities planned |
| 40% | Project Implementation and Capacity building and training- Mobilize relevant stakeholders and conducting trainings to build capacities on Sanitation and Hygiene, including local level advocacy on Behavior Change Messaging (BCM) and Behavior Change Support (BCS).
- Provide mentoring and coaching to Grant Facilitators and other volunteers; local level capacity and local linkages to support WASH programmes of the cluster.
- Identify technical experts to train community groups involved in children WASH in Emergencies.
- Liaise with the National Office WASH and Health Technical Managers on staff capacity building in relevant field like WASH in Emergencies.
| Capacity of stakeholders built and activities implemented |
| 15% | Partnership and networking - Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation at the communal and provincial level.
- Participate and represent WVIB in key donor engagements and technical working forums at provincial and communal, regional and National level when applicable.
- Point of contact for consultation on issues to do with Cluster WASH programme
- Identify opportunities that present through networks and relationships with other institutions and organizations and NGOs working in the areas of WASH
- Work closely with WASH and Health cluster staff to facilitate local level advocacy on Behavior Change Messaging (BCM) and Behavior Change Support (BCS).
| Collaborated relations and conducive operating environment |
| 15% | M&E, Reporting and Documentation- Participate in the budgeting process of WASH programs for the cluster.
- Track financial management and budgets allocated for the project.
- Continually monitor all expenditures of the project.
- Submit timely information on budgets and financial reports, and be prepared to explain budget variances for the Grant project.
- Assure strict budget management and adherence to activity timelines to ensure proper accountability to WV and donors and effective project implementation.
- Adhere to all WVIB policies on procurement and financial management and report early to Supervisor as soon as any issue arises that may impact on the adherence to these policies.
- Produce timely, accurate, compliant and quality reports to the direct technical and administrative supervisors.
- Responsible for project assets at cluster/APs office.
- Ensure the integration of cross cutting themes and empowered world views (gender, advocacy, community behavior change, and child protection) in WASH projects in the cluster.
| Documented success stories, impact, and quality reports |
| 10% | Financial control and budget- Participate in the budgeting process of WASH programs for the cluster.
- Track financial management and budgets allocated for the project.
- Continually monitor all expenditures of the project.
- Submit timely information on budgets and financial reports, and be prepared to explain budget variances for the Grant project.
- Assure strict budget management and adherence to activity timelines to ensure proper accountability to WV and donors and effective project implementation.
- Adhere to all WVIB policies on procurement and financial management and report early to Supervisor as soon as any issue arises that may impact on the adherence to these policies.
- Produce timely, accurate, compliant and quality reports to the direct technical and administrative supervisors.
- Responsible for project assets at cluster/APs office.
- Ensure the integration of cross cutting themes and empowered world views (gender, advocacy, community behavior change, and child protection) in WASH projects in the cluster.
| Financial resources effectively used and transactions compliant with WVI internal and donor policies and procedures |
| 5% | Resource Acquisition - Identify projects ideas for viable funding proposals for resource acquisition to support WASH programme interventions.
- Participate in resource mobilization through concept papers/proposal writing for fund raising and market them with support offices and other donors
- Contribute to feed into the pool of proposals ready for review and submission to donors.
| Resources acquired |
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR STAFF
| Be Safe and Resilient I take care of my personal well-being and support others to do the same. |
| Build Relationships I treat others with empathy and respect so that trust grows, and we can speak the truth with love |
| Learn and Develop I create opportunities for myself and others to grow, strengthen competence and improve performance. |
| Partner and Collaborate I engage and influence networks of people beyond my role to make a bigger difference than we could alone. |
| Deliver Results I focus on and help achieve the things that matter most, with clear evidence of my contribution. |
| Be Accountable I exercise wise stewardship, showing sound judgment and integrity in the decisions and choices I make. |
| Improve and Innovate I seek and discover new and better ways of doing things, solve problems and turn ideas into action. |
| Embrace Change I approach change and the opportunities it offers with openness and courage, and I encourage others to do the same |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- A university bachelor degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field.
- Relevant experience of at least 3 years in Public Health or Water, Sanitation and Health programming with reputable institution, national or international NGO.
OTHER COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES:
- Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to project design, monitoring and evaluation/ project cycle management
- Good understanding of WASH concepts and issues in development context especially in Burundi
- Highly motivated and result-oriented, with exceptional attention to details.
- Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to other cultures.
- Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills with a passion for sharing knowledge
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
- Strong and extensive experience in community mobilization and capacity building
- Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
- Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching.
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Work Environment:
- Work environment: Field-based with frequent travel from the project areas.
- Field work: field work not be than 50%.
- Travel time: not more than 25%.
- Office work: 25%
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-burundi. If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process. All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face challenges applying through the online system, please call HR department for support. The closing date for submission of applications (Updated and signed CV, motivation letter, certificates of service, and Certified Degrees) is June 23, 2021. No late applications will be accepted.
Important Note:
- World Vision Burundi does neither use employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews or medical checks.
- As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
- Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
0 USD Bujumbura CF 3201 Abc road Full Time ,
40 hours per week World Vision InternationalPURPOSE OF POSITION (THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED AT BUJUMBURA)
The purpose of this position is to oversee and ensure quality of the implementation of a WASH Project funded by UNICEF (Improving hygiene conditions in communities’ vulnerabilities of Buterere and the municipality of Cibitoke and areas to high risk of cholera and COVID-19 Project) to ensure the continuity and safety from risks of infection for the population groups most exposed and vulnerable to cholera and the COVID-19 pandemic in the target provinces. The primary responsibility of a Grant Coordinator is to keep the project and all related processes running smoothly. This includes project design, ToR elaboration, project implementation, monitoring, and O&M training. Responsibilities also include the provision of technical guidance and implementation support to partners in water supply and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation at communities and publics institutions (schools, healthcare and public places) in order to achieve the desired high impact on child and communities’ wellbeing.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
| Time | Role Dimension / Major Activities | End Results Expected |
| 15% | Project Design and Planning - Ensure that the Project activities are in strictly line with the designed documents for the sector and national office strategy.
- Work closely with the WASH and Health Technical Program Officers to integrate and monitor ongoing activities in the cluster programs for quality implementation of the project.
- Roll out WASH and health project models that meet quality standards, ensuring adaptation to emergency contexts of COVID-19
- Participate in activities of the Cluster/AP related to WASH projects being implemented by partners.
- Initiate and participate in WASH sector advocacy initiatives.
- Facilitate mainstreaming of cross cutting themes (gender, advocacy, child protection, faith and development, disability, environment) in the Project.
- Work with volunteers and partners to ensure vulnerable children and their households are intentionally participating and benefiting from the Project.
| Project design and activities planned |
| 40% | Project Implementation and Capacity building and training- Mobilize relevant stakeholders and conducting trainings to build capacities on Sanitation and Hygiene, including local level advocacy on Behavior Change Messaging (BCM) and Behavior Change Support (BCS).
- Provide mentoring and coaching to Grant Facilitators and other volunteers; local level capacity and local linkages to support WASH programmes of the cluster.
- Identify technical experts to train community groups involved in children WASH in Emergencies.
- Liaise with the National Office WASH and Health Technical Managers on staff capacity building in relevant field like WASH in Emergencies.
| Capacity of stakeholders built and activities implemented |
| 15% | Partnership and networking- Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation at the communal and provincial level.
- Participate and represent WVIB in key donor engagements and technical working forums at provincial and communal, regional and National level when applicable.
- Point of contact for consultation on issues to do with Cluster WASH programme
- Identify opportunities that present through networks and relationships with other institutions and organizations and NGOs working in the areas of WASH
- Work closely with WASH and Health cluster staff to facilitate local level advocacy on Behavior Change Messaging (BCM) and Behavior Change Support (BCS).
| Collaborated relations and conducive operating environment |
| 15% | M&E, Reporting and Documentation- Participate in the budgeting process of WASH programs for the cluster.
- Track financial management and budgets allocated for the project.
- Continually monitor all expenditures of the project.
- Submit timely information on budgets and financial reports, and be prepared to explain budget variances for the Grant project.
- Assure strict budget management and adherence to activity timelines to ensure proper accountability to WV and donors and effective project implementation.
- Adhere to all WVIB policies on procurement and financial management and report early to Supervisor as soon as any issue arises that may impact on the adherence to these policies.
- Produce timely, accurate, compliant and quality reports to the direct technical and administrative supervisors.
- Responsible for project assets at cluster/APs office.
- Ensure the integration of cross cutting themes and empowered world views (gender, advocacy, community behavior change, and child protection) in WASH projects in the cluster.
| Documented success stories, impact, and quality reports |
| 10% | Financial control and budget- Participate in the budgeting process of WASH programs for the cluster.
- Track financial management and budgets allocated for the project.
- Continually monitor all expenditures of the project.
- Submit timely information on budgets and financial reports, and be prepared to explain budget variances for the Grant project.
- Assure strict budget management and adherence to activity timelines to ensure proper accountability to WV and donors and effective project implementation.
- Adhere to all WVIB policies on procurement and financial management and report early to Supervisor as soon as any issue arises that may impact on the adherence to these policies.
- Produce timely, accurate, compliant and quality reports to the direct technical and administrative supervisors.
- Responsible for project assets at cluster/APs office.
- Ensure the integration of cross cutting themes and empowered world views (gender, advocacy, community behavior change, and child protection) in WASH projects in the cluster.
| Financial resources effectively used and transactions compliant with WVI internal and donor policies and procedures |
| 5% | Resource Acquisition- Identify projects ideas for viable funding proposals for resource acquisition to support WASH programme interventions.
- Participate in resource mobilization through concept papers/proposal writing for fund raising and market them with support offices and other donors
- Contribute to feed into the pool of proposals ready for review and submission to donors.
| Resources acquired |
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR STAFF
| Be Safe and ResilientI take care of my personal well-being and support others to do the same. |
| Build RelationshipsI treat others with empathy and respect so that trust grows, and we can speak the truth with love |
| Learn and DevelopI create opportunities for myself and others to grow, strengthen competence and improve performance. |
| Partner and CollaborateI engage and influence networks of people beyond my role to make a bigger difference than we could alone. |
| Deliver ResultsI focus on and help achieve the things that matter most, with clear evidence of my contribution. |
| Be AccountableI exercise wise stewardship, showing sound judgment and integrity in the decisions and choices I make. |
| Improve and InnovateI seek and discover new and better ways of doing things, solve problems and turn ideas into action. |
| Embrace ChangeI approach change and the opportunities it offers with openness and courage, and I encourage others to do the same |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- A university bachelor degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field.
- Relevant experience of at least 3 years in Public Health or Water, Sanitation and Health programming with reputable institution, national or international NGO.
OTHER COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES:
- Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to project design, monitoring and evaluation/ project cycle management
- Good understanding of WASH concepts and issues in development context especially in Burundi
- Highly motivated and result-oriented, with exceptional attention to details.
- Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to other cultures.
- Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills with a passion for sharing knowledge
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
- Strong and extensive experience in community mobilization and capacity building
- Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
- Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching.
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Work Environment:
- Work environment: Field-based with frequent travel from the project areas.
- Field work: field work not be than 50%.
- Travel time: not more than 25%.
- Office work: 25%
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-burundi. If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process. All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face challenges applying through the online system, please call HR department for support. The closing date for submission of applications (Updated and signed CV, motivation letter, certificates of service, and Certified Degrees) is June 23, 2021. No late applications will be accepted.
Important Note:
- World Vision Burundi does neither use employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews or medical checks.
- As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
- Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
2021-06-24 
