World Vision International – Vietnam (WVV) invites Vietnamese competent candidates for the following position:
01 Child Protection Technical Program Manager [1]. Work base:Hanoi office.
Interested candidates are invited to apply ONLINE via WORLD VISION VIETNAM'S WEBSITE BY 20 December 2017
https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/vietnam/child-development/wvv-child-protection-technical-program-manager/8951
INTRODUCTION
World Vision is a Christian relief and development organisation working to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities living in poverty. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. As a child-focused organization, WV’s work focuses on children, ensuring they are protected and their basic needs are met. WVV has a total income of around US$ 18,000,000 (FY17) with funding from 14 support countries in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australia. Funding of WVV consists of sponsorship program funding (70%) and PNS/grants (30%). WVV employs about 440 staff, of which 99% are Vietnamese nationals.
In FY18, World Vision Vietnam is implementing 39 Area Programmes (APs) which operate in 5 zones: North1 (Hoa Binh and Dien Bien), North 2 (Yen Bai – Tuyen Quang), North 3 (Thanh Hoa, Hung Yen, Hai Phong), Centre (Quang Tri, Quang Nam – Danang) and South (Quang Ngai, Binh Thuan, Ho Chi Minh, DakNong)WVV’s APs usually focus within one administrative district of a province which populated by ethnic minority people with high rates of poverty. A uniqueness of WVV’s Development Program Approach (DPA) is that AP team members are based at district level where the AP is located, which enables them to work closely with government partners and communities on a daily basis. Beside the APs, WVV is also implementing different Special and Grant Projects to meet the specific needs of vulnerable children in both AP and non-AP areas.
In alignment with the three ministry strategic objectives World Vision Vietnam implements three Technical Programs (TPs): Child Protection, Nutrition and Livelihoods. Technical Programmes are national or sub-regional level programmes implemented by World Vision in multiple geographic locations within a country. They employ evidence-based practices and models previously identified, defined and prioritised through a strategic process and documented in a Technical Approach (TA). TPs are designed to ensure National Offices (NOs) achieve World Vision’s mission, which includes the highest impact for the well-being of children, in accordance with relevant TA and NO strategic objectives.
The Child Protection Technical Programme Manager directly reports to Program Quality and Resource Development (PQRD) Department Director and has dotted line to the Operations Director. The PQRD department consists of a Program Effectiveness Unit, Grant Acquisition and Management (GAM) Unit, A Technical Services Unit (in lie with the three Ministry Strategic Objectives) and HEA/DRR Unit.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This position provides leadership and oversight of the adaptation and implementation of the Child Protection technical programme. This role has a strong focus on strengthening World Vision Vietnam’s influence and evidence based Child Protection programming.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Strategic Guidance and Leadership
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Provide strong and positive leadership for the Child Protection Technical Programme.
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Lead the revision of Technical Approaches based on changes in Partnership and National Strategies, changes in the context, government’s directions as well as learnings from implementation of TPs.
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Provide line and matrix management including professional and personal development support to technical staff.
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Support professional and personal development of Technical staff to deliver job requirements including capacity building for Child Protection Specialists and zonal TP Officers
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Coordinate with related department(s) to ensure that the Child Protection Strategic Objective is effectively achieved.
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Ensure competent and motivated staff are hired and retained, and high-performers identified and nurtured.
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Create and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners.
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TP Design and Adaptation
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Lead a collaborative process of TP adaptation into AP level in close coordination with Area Programmes (AP), other NO staff as well as Regional and Funding Offices
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In programmes funded by sponsorship, work closely with the Sponsorship Manager to ensure that appropriate aspects of sponsorship are integrated in programming and that the needs of RCs are taken into consideration in the plans of the Child Protection TP.
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With Area Programme and other NO staff, ensure effective consultations with communities, partners and donors in the adaptation and refinement of Child Protection TP at AP level based on evidence and learning from TP implementation.
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Implementation of TP level activities
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Manage relationships with strategic partners at national and provincial levels to ensure that efforts align and multiply positive impact
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Directly implement and coordinate the national level advocacy for the Child Protection TP to influence policies and practices, including the Global Campaign in Vietnam on Ending physical violence against children at home and school.
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Ensure local to national level advocacy linkages are clear, and that information/data from local level is utilised for national policy influence.
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Ensure the local level advocacy components of the Child Protection TP are implemented (through APs and through WV staff that are assigned to link with Provincial government).
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Manage the national level activities and budget of the TP
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In collaboration with HEA/DRR Manager, maintains situation awareness of potential Child Protection emergencies and ensures readiness for sector response.
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Cross Cutting Themes
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Lead the mainstreaming of all cross cutting themes: Gender/Disability/DRR/Faith and Development.
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Technical Guidance and Quality Assurance
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Collaborate with and support AP staff to implement TP within the local context, including ensuring DPA is applied in APs.
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Manage scope and requirements of the technical programme to ensure programme is implemented within the agreed design and adequate budget, meeting the TP quality standards.
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Track the financial utilisation of the TP along with relevant AP Managers and the Operations Director and ensure proper and timely funding utilisation.
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Identify and manage risks and issues and ensure quality implementation following Child Protection TP and Advocacy quality standards or project model quality standards
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Provide leadership and guidance for all Child Safe Organization policies and practices for WVV.
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Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
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In collaboration with PEU Manager, assigned PEU Specialist and AP Managers coordinate the TP baseline and evaluation process.
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Together with PEU, ensure that a strong M&E system is in place for the Child Protection TP and that learnings are documented, applied and used for further improvement of the TP. Ensure the evidences are used by stakeholders for advocacy, marketing and resource acquisition.
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Ensure standardized outcome monitoring indicators for Child Protection TP are measured across all implementing APs
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Work collaboratively with PEU Manager and AP Managers to assess implications and actions based on data from Horizon
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Collate, analyses and use Child Protection TP monitoring data for standardized indicators and communicate to key stakeholders.
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Contribute to NO Child Well-Being (CWB) reporting by providing input on Child Protection TP-related strategic objective progress
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In collaboration with PEU ensure that lessons learnt from WV and other stakeholders are adequately incorporated into programming as well as Child Protection TP re-design and strategy revision.
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Produce TP Progress Reports, based on AP reports and progress, in line with WV International LEAP reporting requirements
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Participate in relevant community of practice to share lessons learnt, good practice and bring in new learning to improve Child Protection TP and Advocacy implementation..
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Resource Acquisition
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Contribute to the development of Child Protection TP funding strategy and ensure the TP is funded from diverse sources.
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In collaboration with the GAM team and the Public Engagement/ Strategy team, preposition the NO for grants in Child Protection sector, mapping of donors; including understanding donors’ expectations, technical priorities, key strategic approaches.
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Together with GAM, track Child Protection specific opportunities, make appropriate partnering arrangements and join in go/no-go decision processes.
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Upon certain request from GAM Manager, lead on grant proposals as coordinator of writing team, or grant design, technical design workshop.
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Develop concept papers and proposals on Child Protection for fund raising, marketing with SOs
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Map potential partners with strengths that would be complementary to World Vision in filling gaps in a Child Protection grant opportunity.
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Prepare detailed Child Protection capability statement at National Office level.
JOB REQUIREMENT
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on the job training:
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Bachelor degree in the relevant field. Master degree is preferred.
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At least five years’ relevant experience with strong Child Protection technical expertise
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Strong People Management and Leadership Skills with at least three years’ experience (matrix management experience is highly preferred)
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Prior project management experience of NGO funded projects
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Experience networking with a range of donors, multi-lateral, and government bodies
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Experience in proposal writing for government grants from donors such as USAID, DFAT, DFID, JICA and EU.
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Good understanding of Vietnamese Government policies, laws, and institutions and ability to work effectively with various stakeholders
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Understanding of children's rights, especially the rights to protection from all forms of violence (physical, sexual, emotional), exploitation including trafficking and labor, and neglect.
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Understanding of community based child protection systems, child protection programmes, child protection in HEA and Advocacy.
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Knowledge of key child protection project models and good practice in programming
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Adequate knowledge and articulation of World Vision policies, principles, objectives and activities.
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Understanding and sensitivity of political, economic, social and religious issues in Vietnam
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Strong understanding of public policy, government decision-making, and operations of lobbying networks required to influence change in communities.
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Strong negotiation, problem solving, liaison, and networking skills.
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Proven project management skills, including financial management and DME
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Vietnamese
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Strong problem solving and decision making skills
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Strong skills in data analysis, research and report writing
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Integrity, honesty, and accountability to both the team and the community
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Understanding of and commitment to World Vision Core Values
World Vision Vietnam is a Christian non-government organization. Applicants having working experience in a similar kind of organization will be an advantage.
Our contact details are:
People and Culture Department
World Vision International - Vietnam
Address: 4th floor, the HEAC building, 14-16 Ham Long street, Hanoi
Tel: 04. 39439920 (ext.121)
We give equal opportunity to every candidate, regardless of religion, race and gender.
A competitive salary, benefits and career development opportunity will be offered and commensurate with the experience, qualifications and responsibilities.