Job Purpose

The Institutional Capacity Strengthening and Social Accountability (ICSSA) officer will assume a technical role in the World Vision Zonal Coordination Office for SPIR II based at West Harerghe, Habro. S/he will be responsible to lead and coordinate woreda level PSNP institutions capacity strengthening and expected to establish strong accountability system across the project woredas including Daro Lebu, Habro and Boke in collaboration with government and WV staff. The role holder directly reports to the zonal SPIR II project manager with matrix relationship to the PSNP 5 strategic advisor.

Capacity Building and institutional strengthening for PSNP5 Institutions

• Regularly assessed the capacity of the woredas and kebeles level PSNP stakeholders on their implementation capacity, prepared capacity assessment reports with recommendation on capacity development action plans and led the implementation of CD activities

• Led and supported the implementation of institutional strengthening and capacity development of activities of PSNP institutions (including LNGO’s, CSOs, & CBOs) to support PSNP activities implementation, and ensured continuous performance and efficiency/effectiveness on a sustainable basis

• Ensured woredas and kebeles PSNP institutions comply with and meet provisions of PSNP PIM in delivering PSNP services

Partnership, Integration and Collaboration

• Ensued the mobilization and participation of relevant stakeholders and program participants of PSNP5 Institutions to achieve program goals and objectives at all level of the program cycle.

• Build knowledge and capacity of PSNP staff to sustainably coordinate and manage referrals

• Ensured integration and coordination of SPIR II and PSNP5 planned activities implementation in WV SPIR II operational woredas

Technical Support to SPIR II and Partner Staffs

• facilitated training, coaching and mentoring of stakeholders, government officials, community structures, and frontline staff and SPIR program staff in core provisions (Targeting, mapping of institutions, linking program)

Planning, Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports, periodic progress reports /monthly, and submitted on a timely basis to Zonal Manager and documented properly

Promotes Learning and Dissemination of good Practices

• Coordinated learning reviews and workshops of the project; identify, document and share good practices and lessons at kebele level

• participate and support the production of publication and disseminated success stories, and challenges.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• Mid-Level (2+ - 5 years’ experience)

• Five years in NGOs experience as institutional Capacity strengthening and social Accountability in NGOs, PSNP is asset

• Experience in managing and facilitating technical working groups/taskforces or cluster based delivery of project activities

• Experience in implementation of food security and any long-term resilience building programs

• PSNP-related work experience, preferably with a USAID or other donor-supported program.

• Experience in, social accountability, community empowerment, advocacy and National and grass root level systems strengthening preferred

• Proven experience in multi-sectoral programs with strong capacity building programming preferred

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree with development fields such as Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Sociology, Human Resource management, MBA, Development Studies, and related fields

•  Any additional trainings and certifications in project management, partnership, taskforces/committees/networks/cluster led project/program implementation or coordination/collaborations of various stakeholders will be advantageous

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytic capacity and ability to write good quality reports

• Demonstrated capacity to lead the collection, analysis and utilization of information from a broad range of sources in order to ensure effective integration of gender, youth and marginalized groups concerns throughout the project’s cycle

• Excellent partnership, communication and advocacy skills and the ability to interact effectively with collaborating agencies and government partners

• Ability to foster commitment and build capacity among project staff and stakeholders actors to gender integration and empowerment

• Excellent organization and planning skills and ability to resolve problems constructively

• Understanding of current best practices and innovations in PSNP5 programming

• Computer literate, with strong knowledge of MS Office applications,

• Flexibility, persistence, and ability to work well in a multi-sectoral team

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Amharic and Afan Oromo required

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement: 50% field travel

Physical Requirements: Physical presence at the WV SPIR II Zonal Office and travelling to project woredas as required

Language Requirements:  English, Amharic and Afan Oromo required to communicate with ease with the diverse staff and stakeholders

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow the below link to apply CLICK HERE

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