World Vision International

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our over 34,000 staff members working in nearly 100 countries are united in 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.

Through our work, every 60 seconds … a family gets water … a hungry child is fed … a family receives the tools to overcome poverty.

Here’s where you come in:

As the Technical Specialist – Education & Protection (South), you will provide technical leadership for World Vision Somalia’s Education, Protection and gender sector programming, ensure quality of designs and implementation, and oversee the capacity building of staff and partners in implementation of programs so that the portfolio promotes child wellbeing and community resilience.

Requirements include:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Education, Development studies, Sociology or any relevant field with more than 5 years international experience.
• Postgraduate studies in relevant filed will be an added advantage.
• Strong writing skills: Able to draft case studies, project reports, concept notes, and other program materials in clear and concise English, and under tight deadlines.
• High capacity to review, absorb and apply emerging evaluations and studies from the Somalia Health and Nutrition sector to WV’s approaches.
• 7 years’ experience in a humanitarian or development context, preferably with experience in fragile context.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel is required for this position.