Local Development Coordinator
World Vision
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Overview of the role and responsibilities
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:
Coordinate the comprehensive management of programs and projects in the territory, ensuring sustainable results in the well-being of children, their families, and communities, in alignment with World Vision Honduras' strategy.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Local Development, or related fields
- Training in leadership or project management (desirable)
- Master’s degree (desirable)
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years in leadership or project coordination roles
- Experience in team management and working with communities
- Experience in coordination with partners, donors, or local governments
- Experience working in fragile urban contexts
Key Competencies:
- Leadership and team development
- Planning and results-based management
- Effective communication and collaborative work
- Strategic thinking and results-oriented mindset
- Proficiency in digital tools (Microsoft 365, Power BI)
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license; 4x4 manual transmission vehicle
- Availability for fieldwork
- English proficiency
Child Protection Statement:
The absolute priority of World Vision is to protect children, vulnerable communities, and our own staff.
World Vision has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children and other individuals in the communities we serve, whether committed by our staff or others associated with our work.
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.
Learn more about our work at wvi.org.
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Our Culture

Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.
A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision.
Learn more about our culture.
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Your Rewards
Our people are our greatest asset.
Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work.
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