Project Facilitator - World Vision Ghana

With over 70 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 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities

Purpose of the position:

To facilitate the delivery of all Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) Project activities by way of community entry, mobilization, participation in project planning, implementation, monitoring, review as well as evaluation and collaboration with all relevant partners and stakeholders; working closely and with leadership support from the FMNR4SEED Project manager.

Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others

Major Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in effective project planning (FMNR), implementation, monitoring and evaluation process that ensures enhanced community participation ownership of project activities and sustainability project for the wellbeing of children, families and communities.15
• Identify and select communities for the expansion of FMNR intervention in the Project Area.10
• Facilitate communities to select gender sensitive Lead Farmers groups for project implementation. 10
• Facilitate communities to select gender sensitive fire volunteer groups for project implementation
• Undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support to FMNR project beneficiaries (farmers) and as well as other project stakeholders as per the project activities planned. 15
• Plan and implement trainings for farmers and /or other FMNR project beneficiaries and stakeholders in the project area as per the planned project activities.15
• Work closely with Ministry of Food & Agriculture and other Agencies in the implementation of project activities to ensure sustainability of interventions.10
• Plan and coordinate logistics together with the Project manager for project activities implementation in the Project area. 5
• Compile stories of change for use by World Vision and partner organizations
• Prepare and submit Monthly, Semi and Annual reports to the Project Manager in a timely manner in line with project strategy.

Total

100%

PROFILE: Core Capabilities: (proficiency levels; 1=developing 2 =proficient 3=advanced)

Core Capability

Examples of advanced proficiencies

(A full list of indicators available in Core Capabilities into Job Descriptions – A Manager’s Guide)

Achieving Capabilities

Achieving quality results and service

Example

• Practising accountability and integrity
• Communicating information effectively

Thinking Capabilities

Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly

Example

• Understanding the Humanitarian industry
• Understanding WV’s mission & operations
• Practicing innovation & change

Self-managing Capabilities

Demonstrating Christ-centred life and work

Example

• Learning for growth and development
• Maintaining work/life balance

Relational Capabilities

Building collaborative relationships

Example

• Practising gender & cultural diversity
• Influencing individuals & groups

Other Competencies/Attributes

• Development facilitation skills
• Experience of FMNR Initiative is an advantage.
• Planning activities and budgets to deliver project objectives
• Knowledge of a Kasem or Gurune language would be useful
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Educational level required BA /BSC Degree in Economics, Agriculture, Business Administration, Development studies /planning, Social Science disciplines or related field.
• Experience: 1-3years’ experience in food security or agriculture, development work or community mobilization

Technical Skills & Abilities

• Strong Computer skills
• Strong knowledge of sustainable agricultural (and /or environmental) techniques
• Knowledge of modern Food security and climate change
• Experience in agricultural extension services
• Strong capacity-building skills (especially with people with no formal education)
• Experience working with farmers

• Working knowledge of programs or the projects management cycle
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all staff and other key partners
• Experience in community mobilization, sensitization and development work
• Strong knowledge of local institutional functioning (e.g. MOFA)
• Strong reporting and communication skills in English
• Good planning and organizational skills

Working Environment / Conditions

• Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
• Travel: 10% Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call: 5%