Area Program Manager - Iumi Togeda for Pikinini

Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

This position is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for Area Programs (AP) in accordance with relevant strategies (e.g. national, sectors, disaster preparedness plan) and all organization ‘s policies and standard. The position is also responsible to ensure the quality of ministry in AP area by managing and coordinating AP staff, developing and strengthening cooperation with partners especially operating model/implementing partner.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategy Development & Planning
• Resource Acquisition & Management
• Capacity Building
• Accountability & Quality Assurance
• Networking & Coordination
• Management & Leadership

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATION FOR THE ROLE:

• Minimum of 4 years coordinator experience in Program/project with a thorough understanding of all areas of project management cycles.
• Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major government donors preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in social studies, Business Administration, Rural development, social studies or any related field
• Complete Project Management for NGO Course
• Strong budgetary, DME and financial management skills
• Good interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain performance expectations and hold other accountable
• Computer literate in Microsoft office, lotus notes or similar database, email and internet programs

"World Vision is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adults living where World Vision operates. We have zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. Each potential team member needs to understand the importance of these issues and be open to further training and guidance on our safeguarding policies and responsibilities"

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only