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Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Background information:

From February 1st, 2023, World Vision Georgia is starting the project “ Leave no one behind – strengthening health and social systems affected by COVID-19 in Georgia”  in partnership with LEPL NCDC  with the financial support of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA). The project main goal is to implement effective communication, health, and protection measures to steer vulnerable population groups through the pandemic and to build community resilience for a sustainable, inclusive COVID-19 recovery in 15 Municipalities in 5 regions of Georgia: in the capital Tbilisi (all 5 Municipalities), in Imereti (Kutaisi, Zestafoni, Bagdati), Kakheti (Telavi, Gurjaani, Kvareli), Samtskhe-Javakheti (Adigeni, Akhaltsikhe, Borjomi) and Adjara (Batumi).

In this regard, within its specific objective main objective to strengthen the health system in Georgia and address the major secondary impacts of the pandemic, the project aims at addressing the gaps identified in the public health and social protection systems in consultation with local health and social partners,  particularly:

–  Vaccination decline (in 2021, the average routine vaccination coverage decreased dramatically for both traditional and new vaccines, including the vaccines against the COVID-19. As a result, a large part of the population is unwilling to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, the pandemic led to general vaccination fatigue and to the most significant decline in routine immunization in the last 30 years – a public health issue, the full consequences of which are not yet evident);

– Weakened health and child protection systems (in general, the health and social systems are weakened because of the challenges they had to meet during the pandemic);

–  Increased vulnerability of the most vulnerable: vulnerable population groups were most affected by COVID-19 and its repercussions and need extra support to overcome multiple effects.

Purpose of the position is to ensure appropriate engagement and mobilization of beneficiaries/partners/organizations of the project, depending on the objectives of the project. To perform actual mobilization of the target groups for trainings/events within the frame of the project. To work closely with project implementing partner, communities, stakeholders, and the WV staff for implementation of project activities in target communities and ensure a high level of quality and effective performance in her/his respective region.

Main Responsibilities:

• Project management/implementation according to the planned activities and established deadlines within the frame of his/her work responsibility;
• Ensure that project goals in accordance with established indicators are achieved within the relevant region;
• Ensure appropriate engagement and mobilization of beneficiaries/partners/organizations of the project, depending on the objectives of the project;
• Work closely with the beneficiaries and communities, identify community leaders and through their mobilization and active participation ensure outreach to the maximum number of beneficiaries;
• Ensuring correct and effective communication with project team members, as well as partner organizations involved in the project and facilitate networking relationships and participation of wider groups of stakeholders;
• Quality assurance/management during project/ activity implementation;
• Administration of project and financial / procurement related resources in close collaboration with relevant employees of the organization;
• Involvement and contribution/support in the process of monitoring and evaluation of project activities;
• Monitoring of project budgeted expenses and production of appropriate documentation within the scope of his/her work responsibility;
• Preparation of reports on project progress and achieved results within the framework of his/her work responsibility in the reporting period agreed by the organization;
• Ensure that the daily performance strictly complies with policies, procedures and regulations set within the organization;
• Perform other relevant tasks within his/her competency / related to the role / assigned by a Manager

Knowledge and Requirements for the role:

Education:

Bachelor degree, preferably in the field of political and social sciences

Professional experience and skills:

• Knowledge of the regional context and experience of working with the community;
• At least 2 years working experience in community mobilization will be substantial asset.
• Ability to conduct outreach at the community level;
• Experience/skills in preparing reports;
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and persuasive communication skills;
• Knowledge and experience of program/project activities management/implementation independently, monitoring and evaluation methodology;
• Experience in the administration of financial resources;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills and problem-solving orientation; Ability to think critically and to recommend relevant solutions to problems;
• General flexibility and ability to multi-task;
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Georgian
• Knowledge of English language on intermediate level

The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 50% of the time.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only