It's not every day that a short-term contract comes along where you really can change the world. Keep reading if you want to be part of creating positive change in the lives of the world's most vulnerable children.
The purpose of this position is to lead the programme management of Whakaora, WVNZ's flagship climate program in the Pacific. This will include working closely with the country office teams implementing the program and liaison with WVNZ country program managers based in Wellington and Auckland. The key deliverable of the role is the timely and high-quality delivery of annual reporting due in Q1 2025 in liaison with the Pacific MERL focal point and Grants Acquisition lead. Strong competencies in program management, reporting, MERL is a must and expertise in climate programming an added value. As part of the Pacific team, you will make a substantive contribution to the wider work of World Vision as a member of the International Partnerships.
You are responsible for:
Day to day Whakaora Programme Management Organisation and delivery of an online 4 – country cross learning workshop Delivery of high-quality annual reporting in Q1 2025 External Liaison with MFAT Internal communication and coordination with country teams in Vanuatu, PNG, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands This is your opportunity to join a professional, passionate and diverse team at World Vision New Zealand, who will create meaningful change for children. Every day, as part of World Vision's global reach, you'll help the world's most vulnerable families build safer and brighter futures. Every night, you'll go home knowing you made a difference in someone's life.
Do you have:
Degree in a relevant discipline - development studies, human rights, social sciences, etc. At least 7 years' experience in the design and management of development and/or emergency projects/programmes (with excellent project/programme management skills using current methodologies), with at least one year of overseas experience Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders, including government donors, and World Vision Field Offices. Experience in monitoring and evaluation Experience in program and financial management, including the preparation and analysis of financial and narrative reports Experience in negotiating and managing partnerships for development outcomes A commitment to the mission, core values and culture of World Vision NZ A willingness to travel domestically and internationally when needed. Home office with strong Wi-Fi connection to enable work-from-home (WFH). Current eligibility to work in New Zealand. Why work with us?
The team at World Vision are connected in our desire to seek justice and to overcome poverty for all children, everywhere. We are mission focused and maintain our Christian identity while embracing the diversity of all people.
We offer unique benefits that are aligned to who we are as an organisation and our people.
You'll be a part of creating positive change in the lives of the world's most vulnerable children. Be a part of World Vision's haerenga (journey) of embracing te ao Maori, enabling us to be more effective in achieving our Mission. What you need to know
World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday New Zealanders to stand up and make a difference for children in the world's toughest places through emergency relief, community development and advocacy work.
You'll be joining New Zealand's largest overseas humanitarian organisation, made up of 100 staff. You'll also become part of something bigger, World Vision's global partnership of 35,000 staff and 3.3 million supporters in 100 countries. So far, we've impacted the lives of more than 200 million vulnerable children by tackling the root causes of poverty. This is your chance to make a massive impact, right when it's needed the most.
We work from a Christian kaupapa. We see our work as a practical expression of the gospel, and we value and support the wairua (spiritual wellbeing) of our people and partners.
We believe in a world where every child, no matter where they were born, can live life in all its fullness. It's as simple as that.
Location and Hours
Based in Auckland or Wellington (can be remote) 4 Month Contract, 2.5 days a week. Eligibility
To be eligible for this role you must have current entitlement to work in New Zealand.
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