World Vision Zambia
Posted Job
4 days ago

Community Development Worker x3

Job Description

With over 70 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 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Work with Development Facilitator and Volunteer Coaches in rendering of extension services to Thrive Together participants; Ensuring that all households adhere to good livestock husbandry practices (appropriate housing, nutrition, no tethering, timely vaccinations etc.) business ventures, horticulture and agricultural practices.

Supervise coaches on their day-to-day work, ensuring that all coaches assigned visit the participants as per the agreement, their reports and records are up to date. Conduct regular household visit of participants to monitor their progress.

Strengthen, mentor and monitor savings for transformation groups

Support with technical capacity building of Volunteer coaches

Strengthening Community Led Agricultural Extension Delivery System; Working with other stakeholders like Camp Veterinary/Livestock.

Participate in documenting, sharing program lessons and promising practices with partners and stakeholders to demonstrate contribution towards child well-being. Share monthly Monitoring, Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Progress Reports. Participate in planning and review meetings with various stakeholders.

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position

Grade 12 certificate

Certificate/ diploma in agriculture/Business related or development studies

1 year experience in related field.

Experience in climate smart agriculture program implementation

Community Engagement skills

Basic Computer skills in Ms Office applications

Adaptive and willing to work in a rural set up.

Must have good interpersonal relations.

Must have an understanding of World Vision mission, vision and core values

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Mature and committed Christian, with strong integrity.

Ability to demonstrate community development skills and engagement.

Good Monitoring and report writing skills

Able to work with minimum supervision

Able to meet strict deadlines

Licensed motorbike rider

Must be resident or willing to live within the Area Programme

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Work Environment

The position requires ability and willingness to travel 80% field work and 20% office work

Spend most of the time in the community

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only