Job Title: Resilience and Livelihoods
Technical Lead
Technical Lead
Organisation: World
Vision International
Vision International
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
About US:
World Vision Uganda
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Resilience and Livelihoods Technical
Lead will provide overall strategic leadership in the Resilience &
Livelihoods sector, guiding relevant programming in both development and
refugee contexts across Uganda. The job holder will be a thought leader,
driving continuous improvement in Resilience & Livelihoods programming
through their technical expertise, facilitation of learning and innovation.
This leadership shall be seen both within World Vision and externally with
other key stakeholders across Uganda, including representing World Vision as
co-chair of the Refugee Livelihoods & Resilience Sector Working Group.
Lead will provide overall strategic leadership in the Resilience &
Livelihoods sector, guiding relevant programming in both development and
refugee contexts across Uganda. The job holder will be a thought leader,
driving continuous improvement in Resilience & Livelihoods programming
through their technical expertise, facilitation of learning and innovation.
This leadership shall be seen both within World Vision and externally with
other key stakeholders across Uganda, including representing World Vision as
co-chair of the Refugee Livelihoods & Resilience Sector Working Group.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Resilience and
Livelihoods Programming:
Livelihoods Programming:
- Ongoing enhancement of World Vision’s Resilience & Livelihoods
programming at strategy, programme and project design levels for greater
impact on child well-being. - This shall include:
- Lead ongoing design processes related to all Resilience and
Livelihood programmes and projects, including strategy alignment and
review processes. - Monitor programme and project quality at outcome and impact levels,
facilitate evidence-based organizational learning processes and promote
innovation for continuous improvement in programming impact. - Support relevant reporting functions, particularly at outcome and
impact level, notably including the bi-annual Child Well-being Report. - Support effective implementation of Resilience & Livelihoods
programmes and projects through: - Technical guidance and support to programme and project
implementation. - Technical capacity building of project staff, partner staff and
other key stakeholders, as required.
Networking and
Collaboration
Collaboration
- Engagement with key stakeholders for influence, learning and
resource development: - Actively represent WVU in key inter-agency fora.
- Engage and build relationships with key partners and government
counterparts. - Contribute to the development and implementation of the Grant
Acquisition Business Plan through active engagement with relevant donors.
National Level
Sector Advocacy:
Sector Advocacy:
- Work in close collaboration with Advocacy Department to advocate for
policy change with national-level government stakeholders. - Collaborate and guide advocacy campaigns, as appropriate.
- Co-chair the Refugee Livelihoods & Resilience Sector Working
Group in collaboration with FAO and UNDP and in accordance with the
group’s terms of reference.
Team Management:
- Provide effective management to resilience and livelihoods technical
team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the World Vision Resilience and Livelihoods
Technical Lead job placement should preferably hold a post-graduate degree in development
studies, agriculture, economics or other relevant field - Academic and/or direct programming experience and expertise in at
least three of the following thematic areas is required: financial
inclusion/micro-finance, climate smart agriculture, value chain
development, small enterprise development, emergency livelihoods
programming, cash-based programming. - At least five years’ experience in technical leadership and/or
field-based programme management roles in Resilience & Livelihoods
sector. - Experience in Uganda or similar contexts and working in refugee
contexts. - Experience with relevant technical models such as Village Savings
& Loans, Local Value Chain Development and Ultra-Poor Graduation
Model. - Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Track record of success in grant fundraising, including donor
relations and proposal writing. - Strong capacity in leadership, relationship management/networking,
and coordination is essential. - Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated.
- Spiritual maturity, interfaith knowledge and a biblical worldview
- Ability to articulate and model our Christian identity and mission in an
inclusive way. - Demonstration of well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent
communication skills, both verbal and written. - Proven conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an
evidence-based approach to programme design. - Proven facilitation skills.
- Good team player.
- Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please follow instructions
on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment
portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment
portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 2nd January 2019
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