Humanitarian Programme Officer

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!

Key Responsibilities:

The Humanitarian Programme Officer provides strategic and technical support to HEA’s programmes function to achieve WVDF’s DRRM/DM goals in line with World Vision global standards and commitments. Reporting to the Humanitarian Programmes Manager (HPM), the role supports humanitarian analysis and information management, strengthens DRRM systems and digital innovations, ensures quality implementation of assessments, planning, MEAL, and information processes, and promotes compliance with safeguarding, data privacy, safety, security, and WV policies while demonstrating Christ-centered service to children, families, and communities.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

A. Business Intelligence/Research

• Gather/collects and maintain updated humanitarian landscape/context data and information (hazards, risks, vulnerabilities, humanitarian actors and their programs and priorities, humanitarian needs profiles, donor priorities and interests (donor map and profiles).
• Leads/coordinates the identification, planning, implementation  and publication of other research related activities of HEA on DRRM (case studies, business cases, among others) in collaboration with other functional units of WVDF and with external stakeholders/partners.
• Assists the Humanitarian Programmes Manager with needed information and reports/update that can support project designing and strategy/DM intervention improvements, among others.

B. Disaster Preparedness and Response Information Management System

• Coordinate and/or collaborate closely with relevant units within WVDF in setting up information management system (e.g., DPRIMS/HOPECen).
• Manage and administer information system.
• Establish/Maintains and comply with reporting requirements.
• Processes: (documented process/procedure and workflows on how data and information, including reports, is managed and used within WVDF and shared with relevant partners).
• Facilitates HEA administrative concerns, particularly those concerns that impact the internal and external relations, including but not limited to responding to correspondence and inquiries.
   

C. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Support

• Supports the HPM in monitoring progress of Response Programmes, projects and other HEA-managed projects and initiatives.
• Facilitates or Implements capacity building support activities on programmes for project staff and or DM surge team members.
• Establish humanitarian accountability mechanisms are in place and functioning in all humanitarian programmes/project. 
• Assists HPM in ensuring quality processes on accountability and learning are implemented in responses and projects.
• Represents World Vision in relevant coordination mechanisms/networks. and working groups as necessary.

D. Partnering for performance
(Demonstrate a Christ-centered life and work as part of WV team, working with children, families, and communities)

• Participates in and provides support to departmental corporate activities including but not limited to corporate meetings/devotionals. 
• Sets documented performance agreements, learning and development plans and meet with immediate superior for periodic reviews and feedbacking with appropriate documentation.
• Performs other relevant tasks, when necessary.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Social Sciences, DRR/CCA, or related fields
• Substantial experience in proposal writing, research, data entry, documentation, and technical assistance
• At least 5 years of field experience in humanitarian relief response, including work in complex and uncertain environments
• Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
• Professional qualification related to research and programme support is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of data entry, data management, and programme development
• Skilled in document review, qualitative methods, and data analysis
• Good understanding of international humanitarian standards, Sphere standards, and World Vision programming
• Clear understanding of the functions, approaches, and standards of major UN agencies, international donors, and government institutions
• Skills in programme design, needs assessment, resource identification, logframe development, forecasting, and mapping techniques
• Strong technical and report writing skills
• Effective communication, facilitation, active listening, and negotiation skills
• Ability to engage stakeholders using participatory tools and approaches
• Strong reasoning, critical analysis, and decision-making skills
• High tolerance for constant change and ability to adapt in dynamic environments
• Good computer proficiency and documentation skills
• Ability to oversee MEAL processes for humanitarian programmes
• Sensitive to sectoral needs and cultural contexts
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to work independently and maintain positive team relationships
• Good working relationships with government agencies and partner networks
• Demonstrates commitment to humanitarian principles and organizational values

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

About Us

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, 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.

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