Careers at World Vision International

 

 Senior Programs Officer- Faith & Development

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Purpose of the position:

Facilitate integration of Faith and Development in World Vision Tanzania.
Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitate capacity building programs for staff spiritual formation and church partnership
  

• Coordinate periodic assessment on the profile and protocol of the churches for smooth and workable Partnership
  

• Capacity building initiatives to grassroots Church leaders and ministers
  

• Facilitate training to local churches and FBOs for integration of Channels of Hope (CoH) initiatives in programs/projects
  

• Review program/projects documents for the quality integration of FD initiatives PDDs and AOPs
  

• Prepare and timely submit quality reports
  

• Develop concept papers and proposals for Faith and Development funding
  

• Facilitate collection and analysis of information related to spiritual issues
  

• Monitor the implementation of FD integration in programs/projects
  
• Follow up on FD related internal and Global Centre (GC) audit and evaluation/donor recommendations to ensure that they are responded to and fully implemented
  

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:

• Minimum Qualification required: Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences/Theology
• Experience: 5yrs
• Preferred: Masters in Social Sciences/Theology

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Computer skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability in supervision
  
• Working knowledge of proposal writing
  
• Good planning and organizational skills
  
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors
  
• Good understanding of and respect for diverse churches and Christian organizations
  

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Travel: 20 % Domestic/international travel is required.
  
• On call: 10%
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HR Specialist- Business Partner Jobs

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Purpose of the position:

This position is responsible for the coordination of key World Vision Tanzania (WVT) People & Culture (P&C) operations and systems specifically focusing on recruitment, performance management, staff development, staff benefits, compensation/payroll administration, HRIS/Our People Administration, WVT P&C Division performance reporting and analysis, staff relations and general WVT P&C/HR administration in alignment with WV mission, vision, Core Values and WVT National Office Strategy. The P&C Specialist – Business Partner is an integral part of the WVT P&C team supporting in the implementation P&C strategic, technical and administrative support, while facilitating teamwork that will enhance efficient and effective service delivery necessary to maintain a healthy WVT P&C environment.

Major Responsibilities:

Business Partnering on P&C process and systems

• Acts as a single point of the contact for the employees and managers for the designated departments
  
• Proactively supports the delivery of HR Processes in each Department
  
• Manage change management projects cross-functionally
  
• Builds a strong business relationship with the internal client
  
• Actively support line managers to identify gaps, proposes and implement changes necessary to lover risks
  
• Facilitate the management team to bring best solutions for employees
  
• Implement talent management initiatives and succession plans for key talents and key job positions
  
• Periodic review of the organizational structures with line managers and proposes changes
  

People & Culture Analysis and Reporting

• Provide and ensure quality and timely submission of the P&C monthly report by 25th of the month as agreed based on the P&C Division dashboards and the WVI P&C LEADER scorecard
  
• Support in monitoring the P&C Division budget utilization on quarterly basis.
  

WVT Staffing Solution : (Recruitment, Orientation, and Onboarding)

• P&C Business Partnering with WVT hiring managers to assess and observe the WVT P&C Division recruitment compliance, orientation and onboarding services
  

• Develop and monitor the WVT workforce plans and recruitment plans to ensure timely implementation in accordance to WV P&C standards, P&C LEADER score card and WVT budgets
  
• Provide technical support and/or coordination support in recruitment, orientations and onboarding operations with WVT P&C recruiters and respective hiring managers. These inc

ludes facilitating the orientation process of new staff and ensure that P&C core documents are signed and filed (i.e. Police Background checks, Disclosure form/conflict of interest, Child protection, Employee Code of conduct, Core values, mission, vision & employee manual.)

Participate in staff interviews sessions when required and also provide guidance to the interview panel members or WVT P&C recruiters on the required compliance of WV recruitment standards of integrity and transparency.

Participate in the project proposal development process when required with the P&C Specialist Grants to capture staffing needs for recruitment planning and early warning recruitments.

Regularly review, audit and improve interview reports/minutes and interview assessment tests tools and documentation used for WVT recruitment processes.

Staff Development

• Provide support to line managers on Capacity Building initiatives
  
• Participate in the Departmental Training Needs Assessment
  
• Resource person in disseminating P&C policies and procedures
  
• Support the performance agreement and appraisal process within the Departments
  
• Training line managers on HR standards, policies, legal implications of decisions and general leadership skills
  
• Training line managers and staff on performance management and coaching
  

Staff Relations and Staff Engagement

• Support the P&C staff wellbeing initiatives and Staff engagement surveys as well as carry out regular HR field visits to help address national hired staff concerns that may need attention.
  
• Coordinate with Regional People and Culture officers in carrying out HR wellbeing surveys
  
• Educating staff on organizational initiatives for their welfare and safety at work
  
• Participate and be available to the quarterly meetings in other Departments for P&C initiatives
  

Performance Management

• Monitor the setting of performance agreements and the periodic performance appraisal for staff at National Office and regions
  
• Promote performance culture in world vision
  
• Facilitate development of performance agreement for all staff
  
• Consolidate performance management information for use in decision-making
  
• Management of performance feedback to employee.
  

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:

• Minimum Qualification required: Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration or related field Human Resource Management.
  
• Experience: 3yrs in Human Resource Management
  
• Preferred: 3 – 4 years Human Resource Management experience in a large International NGO
  

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Good knowledge of normal organizational policies, Tanzania labor law and legal requirements
  
• Good skills in conflict resolution/problem solving, teamwork, crisis management, training facilitation and coaching.
  
• Good interpersonal skills and effective communication skills
  
• Good understanding of World Vision operations
  
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners at all levels
  
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
  
• Ability to work with various departments and foster teamwork.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Skills in database management and record keeping.
  
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work
  
• Ability to exhibit an exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in the specific local context.
  
• Proven candidate sourcing and relationship building skills.
  
• Experience in working in a multi- cultural environment. Experience in a hardship context will be an added advantage.
  
• High level of commitment and working with minimal supervision.
  
• Commitment to World Vision objectives and ministry, mission statement and core values
  
• Able to manage multiple priorities in cross-cultural teams and prioritize under pressure
  
• Able to respond to deadlines.
  
• Well-organized in work and filing systems.
  
• Integrity and strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Customer Service orientation.
  
• Fluency in English (written and verbal skills).
  
• Strong computer skills (MS Word and MS PowerPoint), with solid proficiency in managing databases and MS Excel.
  
• Able to work under pressure in cross-cultural environment.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, especially by phone and e-mail.
  
• Ability to work well within a team and to build and promote team spirit.
  
• Comfortable interacting with people from various cultures and levels within the organization
  

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Office-based some travel to WVT field offices
  
• Travel: 10% Domestic/international travel is required.
  
• On call: 20%
  

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