Sponsorship & Programme Facilitator (IWASH, Health & Nutrition) at World Vision

Sponsorship & Programme Facilitator (IWASH, Health & Nutrition)

Locations: Iringa Cluster, Tanzania

Time Type: Full-time

Posted on: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: JR28224

With a legacy spanning over 70 years, our mission is centered on assisting the most vulnerable children in overcoming poverty and embracing the fullness of life. Operating in nearly 100 countries, our dedicated staff of 33,000+ works tirelessly to transform the life stories of vulnerable children, inspired by our Christian faith.

Key Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Activity – Implementation and reporting of planned activities (30%)

Participate in planning and budgeting for work plans, implementing planned activities, and monitoring/reporting progress.
Facilitate and monitor the implementation of planned activities and community-level engagements.
Mobilize and facilitate stakeholder engagements during planning and development meetings, workshops, and seminars.
Identify local-level partners, support and facilitate partnerships in the implementation of planned activities.
Support the collection and documentation of impact and success stories on a regular basis.

End Results:

Execution of all planned activities within the financial year, as per the budget, and realization of intended outputs.
Monitored implementations with data for report compilation on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis.

Activity – Community engagement and advocacy (20%)

Collaborate with CHWs, health facility staff, and CHMTs in advocating for improved maternal and child nutrition in areas where WVT is present.
Ensure the intentional inclusion of RC families in health and nutrition activities.
Support the strengthening of community structures to improve health and nutrition, such as forming nurturing care groups, school nutrition clubs, and nutrition support groups.
Support local government authorities’ efforts in strengthening maternal and child nutrition.

End Results:

Active community groups.
Number of RC families/RC children benefiting from Health & Nutrition interventions.

Activity – Management of Sponsorship Performance (15%)

Monitor RCs in line with partnership standards.
Manage RC records and files securely.
Support RCs in corresponding with sponsors in a timely manner.
Facilitate processing of special mails, including Christmas cards, spontaneous letters, APR introductory letters within partnership standards.
Conduct and produce quality periodic mailings – Annual Progress Report (APR) and Christmas Cards.

End Results:

AP green SOI report meeting sponsorship business standards.
Professional correspondences meeting sponsors’ expectations.

Activity – Monitoring of Registered Children (15%)

Support the development of an integrated monitoring plan in the assigned area with AP stakeholders.
Analyze HOPE Horizon management reports and follow up on critical RC findings using case management tools.
Compile monitoring reports for management action.
Hold regular meetings with Child Monitors, guardians/parents, and child protection committees to address findings from monitoring.
Identify and train volunteers/monitor partners on sponsorship philosophy and partnership standards.

End Results:

AP green SOI report meeting sponsorship business standards.
Professional correspondences meeting sponsors’ expectations.

Activity – Protection and Wellbeing (10%)

Ensure health and nutrition interventions incorporate children’s feedback into knowledge sharing sessions.
Monitor wellbeing and child abuse cases, reporting any child rights violations in accordance with WVT Safeguarding policy.
Sensitize children, guardians/parents, and other stakeholders about children’s rights and responsibilities.
Facilitate spiritual nurture of children.
Report adult and child safeguarding incidents and support proper implementation of the WVT Safeguarding Incident Preparedness Plans.

End Results:

Meaningful participation of children in decisions affecting their lives.
Children’s feedback informing programme activities regularly.
Community operating with knowledge of Child Protection and reduced child abuse.

Activity – Networking (10%)

Facilitate networking relationships with wide stakeholders such as government, church, faith-based organization leaders, and other key partners.
Facilitate health and nutrition stakeholders’ meetings.
Attend health and nutrition activities at various levels.
Foster partnerships with local institutions in RC monitoring.

End Results:

WVT championing good relationships and becoming a partner of choice.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

Minimum Qualification required: Bachelor of Science in Home Economics; Human Nutrition; Family and Consumer Science; Public Health; Nursing, or any other related field.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years working experience in Health and/or Nutrition projects at the community level.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

High integrity.
Partnering and engaging with stakeholders.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Report writing skills.
Networking and influencing skills.
Highly reliable and dependable.
Passion for children.
Skills in Programming.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors.
Computer skills.
Community Facilitation skills.
Basic understanding of advocacy approaches and issues at local and national levels.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Work environment: Few offices with frequent visits to the field.
Travel: 05% Domestic travel is required, and on-call: 05%.

Physical Requirements

Able to work under pressure, working with communities, government, and partners sitting over a long time in the office.

Language Requirements

Fluent in English and Kiswahili.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS