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READ MOREStarting date: as soon as possible
Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years
Closing date for applications: 8 March 2020
Candidates for this position require a church endorsement
Purpose
The Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ) supports the presence and witness of the member churches (MCs) of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) globally and locally. DTMJ programs are related to Theological Studies, Capacity Building and Diakonia. DTMJ also houses the advocacy unit of the LWF, the “Action for Justice” team, which focuses its work on Human Rights, Interfaith/Peace, Gender Justice and Climate Justice.
The main purpose of this position is to develop, secure and manage new funding for DTMJ programs. This may involve management of donor relationships, support to grant management. From a strategic perspective, priority will be given to institutional funding opportunities in the thematic area of Climate Justice. It is expected that the Resource Mobilization Coordinator will spend 50% of her/his time on this.
Within the remaining time (approx. 50%), the incumbent will provide orientation, guidance and support on fund raising and donor requirements to DTMJ program staff and assist them in pursuing concrete new funding opportunities.
The position holder will collaborate with the Global Funding Team of the Department for World Service, the humanitarian and development arm of the LWF, in the pursuit of funding opportunities that leverage the full potential of the structure and programmatic engagement of the LWF Communion Office.
Required qualifications:
Additional study and experience
Work time: 100%
Average travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days)
LWF core skills
Required skills
Position environment and dimensions
Internally, mainly interacts with the DTMJ program staff, PMER and finance staff, and with other resources mobilization officers in the Departments for World Service, with the Income Development Officer of the Department for Planning and Coordination, as well as with LWF regional secretaries and other relevant staff.
Externally, interacts and cooperates with member churches, and donors, including UN, INGOs, and government agencies, as well as any other LWF stakeholders on DTMJ themes and programs.
Main duties
Resource Mobilization
Expertise, Support, Learning and Development
Communication and Promotion
Major Challenges
In addition to being a new position developed in a context of restructuring, the challenge is to contribute to developing funding for DTMJ’s programmatic engagement and resourcing the newly established Action for Justice Unit as it brings together experiences from MCs and from World Service programs.
To apply, please click on the following link:
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Starting date: To be agreed
Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2020
Candidates for this position require a member church endorsement as well as being an ordained pastor in a member church
Purpose
The LWF is a communion of 148 member churches in 7 regions, living and working together for a just, peaceful and reconciled world.
The LWF Strategy 2019 - 2024 “With a passion for the church and for the world” identifies two priorities: supporting the churches’ presence and vibrant witness in the world and promoting human dignity, justice and peace.
Under the leadership of the General Secretary, and in relation with her-his region of responsibility, the Regional Secretary for Latin America, the Caribbean and North America:
Required qualifications:
Additional study and experience
Average travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days)
LWF core skills
Required skills
Position environment and dimensions
Represents the LWF Communion Office regionally and acts as the primary entry point for accompaniment, advice and support to and from MCs.
Nurtures and gives shape to programmatic work and activities in MCs at regional level, in accordance with defined work plan.
Provides guidance and contextualizes LWF policies and practices, ensuring consistency and quality at regional level.
Contributes at regional level to LWF’s sustainable development and funding.
Major influence role in shaping regional and global LWF impact and outcomes.
Internally, interacts with the General Secretary and the staff of the Office of the General Secretary, all LWF departments, program staff, event organizers, Regional Expression Officers.
Externally, interacts primarily with MCs as well as other churches, ecumenical bodies, donors and related agencies, and any other relevant LWF stakeholders.
Main duties
Under the leadership of the General Secretary, and in relation with her-his region of responsibility, the Regional Secretary for Latin America, the Caribbean and North America:
Major Challenges
This new position requires creativity and flexibility in order to give it shape and bring it to full fruition at a time of change.
To apply, please click on the following link:
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Starting date: As soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 13 December 2019
Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years
Extensive travel of more than 20 days per year
Candidates are required to be in sympathy with the core values of our organization
Purpose
The Department for World Service (DWS) is responsible for carrying out diakonal response to humanitarian emergencies and human needs on behalf of the Lutheran World Federation - a Communion of Churches (LWF).
In pursuance of its responsibility and based on its strategy, DWS
Quality programming, learning, and accountability at all levels are key commitments in the Global Strategy of DWS. The main purpose of this position is to develop and support the implementation of these commitments, with particular responsibility for the digitalization of data management across LWF Country Programs.
In particular, the position holder:
Required Qualifications
Additional Study and Experience
LWF Core Skills
Achieving results - level high
Accountability - level high
Working effectively with others - level high
Analytical thinking - level high
Initiative - level high
Leadership - level confirmed
Required Skills
Digital data management tools expertise - level high
Communication of technical jargon to non-technical people - level high
Indicator management - level high
Report writing - level high
Planning and evaluation methodology - level confirmed
Facilitation and coordination - level confirmed
Position Environment and Dimensions
Internally, as a member of a team of QAA, mainly interacts with World Service in Geneva and with QAA team members outside Geneva, with the Global Grants team, and globally with country programs technical staff in view of PMER and digitalisation.
Externally, interacts and cooperates with technical staff from related agencies, and other like-minded organisations.
Main Duties
Digital data management
Design and facilitate implementation of road map for digital data management for LWF Country Programs.
Ensure that key data elements are identified, forms and tools are developed to capture efficient data, and data is collected in standardized and timely way compatible with the identified digital tools.
Maintain data dashboards and spreadsheets to meet the requirements.
Conduct internal reviews to ensure the quality of the data collected.
Support technically the roll out and review of the Global World Service Strategy, with a focus on indicator tracking and the collection and management of country results data.
Processes and Tools Development
Lead the development of new digital data collection processes and coordinate the roll out and capacity building at field level.
Contribute to the development of tools and process for the quality check in close collaboration with the Operations Team.
Facilitate and document in-house planning processes. Create methodologies and guidance notes for Country Programs.
Support the efficient use of Newdea, our online PMER system.
Updating guidance notes on evaluation, peer-reviews and feedback mechanism of achievements to the grassroots, and other PMER materials as needed.
Analysis and capacity building of Country Programs digital PMER and data management processes (during travels, remote support).
People Coordination and Capacity Building
Support the daily coordination of the global QAA team’s work.
Support and develop the functional capacity of the global QAA team.
Major Challenges
To support efficient networking and coordination among the global QAA team, regional focal points and within the Country Programs.
To ensure close cooperation with the RPCs and the Country Programs, supporting efficient communication within the department and giving and receiving regular information specific to the QAA team. To effectively and efficiently work with relevant colleagues globally to ensure that good quality data are collected and meaningful reports are produced and uploaded on-time.
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Starting date: As soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 13 December 2019
Limited travel of up to 19 days per year
Working rate of 80%
It should be noted that this is a local hire position
Purpose
LWF is a faith-based organization with a strong commitment to the human rights and a long-lasting engagement with the UN.
The Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ) is primarily responsible for programs and themes geared towards supporting the presence and witness of the member churches (MCs) of the Lutheran World Federation – a Communion of Churches (LWF) globally and locally. DTMJ also houses the advocacy unit of the LWF.
The Action for Justice is a team located in DTMJ under the leadership of the Head of Advocacy and dedicated to represent and promote LWF programmatic work carried out worldwide at local and national levels on the following themes: human rights, gender justice, climate justice and interfaith and peace. Using the Local to Global methodology, the Action for Justice team ensures that issues related to these themes are developed in MCs and in World Service (WS) country programs and reported through global mechanisms focusing on the United Nations and its High Commissioners for refugees and human rights, in a highly political international environment.
The main purpose of the position is to focus on advocacy for gender justice in close cooperation with the unit for theological studies, ensuring advocacy is rooted in Lutheran theology.
In consistence with LWF policies, Assembly and Council resolutions the purpose of this position is to contribute to enhanced capacity and awareness on gender justice and women´s human rights in member churches and World Service country programs.
In her-his role, the incumbent will handle, share and safeguard information relevant to the theme, provide logistics in organising travels and events.
Required Qualifications
Additional Study and Experience
LWF Core Skills
Achieving results - level high
Working effectively with others - level high
Analytical thinking - level high
Initiative - level high
Leadership - level confirmed
Accountability - level confirmed
Required Skills
Communication / Networking - level high
Facilitation / Negotiation - level high
Advocacy and Policy Development - level confirmed
Training - level confirmed
Project management - level confirmed
Resources management / fundraising - level basic
Position Environment and Dimensions
Internally, as a member of the Action for Justice team, mainly interacts with the Program Executive for Gender Justice & Women's Empowerment, with DTMJ Support Team, with WS staff, with the Gender focal group, with communication staff in DPC, and regional secretaries. Collaborates with other DTMJ program staff and LWF departments on project management issues and coordination, in particular with AFJ and WS programs.
Externally, interacts and cooperates worldwide with UN and other relevant inter-governmental bodies, INGOs, missions, related agencies, MCs, ecumenical organizations and donors.
Main Duties
Advocacy
Coordinates LWF’s engagement with the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), SDG5, Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and relevant international mechanisms for the protection and promotion of Gender justice.
Provides capacity building training on CEDAW and women human rights advocacy in general for MCs and country programs.
Organizes lobbying meetings in Geneva and other capitals with missions and INGOs for representatives from/of MCs and country programs.
Researches and develops policy papers emerging from LWF’s advocacy work on Gender Justice.
Supports the development of policy positions in relevant thematic areas; supports in the writing and editing of CEDAW reports and advocacy papers.
Monitors developments, attends meetings, workshops and events related to women’s human rights.
Carries out advocacy with a particular focus on Sexual and Gender Based Violence, Women’s Empowerment, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.
Contributes from a gender justice perspective to policy development and advocacy in other areas of concern for the LWF.
Communication Support
Processes information and data on RBA projects for presentation purposes.
Feeds LWF communication and resource mobilisation with appropriate facts and messages on RBA projects.
Administrative and Coordination Support
Liaises with WS country programs and MCs in the coordination and monitoring of women’s rights related L2G2L programs/projects.
Liaises with other staff such as PMER and Resource Mobilization colleagues on risk management, donors’ compliance and fundraising.
Arranges meetings, conferences, travels and visitors’ logistics.
Prepares payment vouchers and monitors expenditures.
Ensures a proper information/data/documentation management, including inputting data into dedicated software tool.
Major Challenges
To promote Gender Justice that is rooted in Lutheran theology and consistent with international conventions and norms, in cooperation with country programs and MCs that may have different positions.
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The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has an opening in its Geneva offices for a
GLOBAL FUNDING OFFICER
Starting date: as soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 14 February 2020
Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years
Candidates for this position require a church endorsement
Purpose
LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.
A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.
The Global Funding Team (GFT) in World Service is responsible for securing and managing new funding opportunities as part of World Services’ efforts to diversify its funding portfolio.
During the 2013-2018 Global Strategy this work has mainly focused on securing grants from institutional donors (including US Government and EU) in an effort to provide funding for the World Service country program operations, in particular those associated with refugees and IDPs.
As part of more intensified efforts to further diversify funding opportunities during the new 2019-2024 Global Strategy, the GFT intends to broaden its funding portfolio beyond institutional grants and pursue other funding sources and partnerships (including foundations, private, corporate, individual and other sources) in Switzerland and in newly emerging markets.
There will be increased collaboration with the LWF’s Department for Theology, Mission & Justice’s (DTMJ’s) Action for Justice unit, and in particular collaboration with the Resource Mobilisation Coordinator in DTMJ and where possible/relevant seek funding which will benefit both departments.
A large part of the time will be spent identifying new opportunities which will include mapping and identification of potential donors, followed by building, nurturing and developing those relationships. Duty travels will mainly focus on visits to potential donors and as part of the donor relationship tasks.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in business development or marketing, and/or other related subjects.
Proficiency in English, German, French required. Arabic an asset.
Additional Study and Experience
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in resource mobilization and donor relationship management roles and responsibilities.
Knowledge and experience of collaboration and building relations with HNWIs, foundations and private sector donors (and particularly in the field of humanitarian assistance, advocacy, human rights and sustainable development).
Ability to work independently and at times with little supervision.
Experience with innovative approaches to funding and fund raising.
Flexible, ability to travel at short notice.
Strong computer literacy.
LWF Core Skills
Achieving results – expert level
Initiative – expert level
Analytical thinking - advanced level
Leadership – advanced level
Working effectively with others – advanced level
Accountability - advanced level
Required Skills
Innovation - expert level
Communication - expert level
Networking, advocacy – expert level
Facilitation, negotiation - expert level
Stakeholders Management/ resource Mobilization – expert level
Position Environment and Dimensions
Internally, as a member of the Global Funding Team, reporting to the Global Funding Coordinator, mainly interacts with World Service in Geneva, including the Extended Management Team, and with the Action for Justice’s team and Resource Mobilization Coordinator in DTMJ.
Externally, interacts and relates with other Swiss NGOs, INGOs, authorities, corporate sector, foundations, private donors and other like-minded agencies. Travels required as necessary.
Extensive travel: more than 20 days per year
Main Duties
Donor Development & Diversification
As part of the overall task of identifying and pursuing funding opportunities with new donors (World Service’s donor development and donor diversification strategies) key tasks will include:
Research and map potential funding partners in Switzerland and in newly emerging markets (including foundations, private, corporate, individual and other sources);
Conduct other necessary ground work and research in order to position LWF for future funding opportunities;
Meet and establish relations with potential funding partners;
Prepare potential funding partners profiles (geographic and thematic priorities / areas of interest, eligibility criteria, funding mechanisms, etc);
Conduct analysis on potential funding partners; interests and identify matchmaking possibilities and funding opportunities for the World Service strategic priorities;
Establish, pursue and build relations with the relevant and potential funding partners and donors (including meetings, visits, conference calls, follow up and other tasks needed to build the relations).
Works closely with program staff (DWS and DTMJ) to be familiar with the program content and ensure the sourcing of relevant funding.
Expertise, Support, Learning and Development
Supports and advises WS GFT and DTMJ Action for Justice’s team on strategic engagement with key funding partners and development of potential fundraising networks.
Monitors strategically the fundraising trends, priorities, landscapes, mechanisms, activities and practices with existing and potential donors.
Contributes actively to sustainable knowledge management and continuous improvement.
Communication and Promotion
Represents LWF in public fora and networks with potential donors.
Ensures a good visibility and updated information flow through the various LWF communication channels.
Special Duties
As may be assigned by the supervisor.
Major Challenges
In this new position, the incumbent will have to develop and build a network of potential new donors without initial returns on investment. A lot of patience and commitment will be needed to open doors and generate the release of funds for LWF programs.
To apply, please click on the following link:
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Position: ACT Regional Representative (Asia and the Pacific)
Place of Assignment: Bangkok, Thailand
Duration of Contract: 2 years, fixed term.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 21 February 2020
Travel: Up to 30%, primarily to national forums and field sites
The Regional Representative is responsible for the overall leadership, representation and effective management of the ACT Alliance Secretariat in Asia and the Pacific in order to deliver on strategic direction resulting in a positive impact in the life of people. She/he ensures programme implementation in an accountable and participatory manner in accordance with the ACT Global Strategy and approved ACT policies and guidelines. As part of a global ACT Secretariat, the Regional Representative strengthens and supports national, sub-regional and regional ACT forums in Asia and the Pacific in their work in emergencies, sustainable development and advocacy.
You will find the detailed job description here: Regional Representative Asia-Pacific
Due to the large number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Starting date: as soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 31 January 2020
Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years
Working rate of 60%
Candidates are required to be in sympathy with the core values of our organization
It should be noted that this is a local hire position
Purpose
The Department for Planning and Coordination (DPC) is responsible for the overall coordination of the planning, monitoring and reporting of the LWF Communion Office (CO) of the Lutheran World Federation – a Communion of Churches (LWF) and for the assurance of the quality and accountability of LWF outcomes. DPC oversees and supports the work of the LWF in various areas including in Resourcing.
The main purpose of this position is to support LWF mission and strategy in developing, securing and managing institutional un-earmarked funding for the Communion Office (CO), through coordination and engagement with a number of LWF funding partners. The incumbent shall also convene the Staff Working Team on Resource Mobilization and oversee donor relationship management for a selected number of donors.
Required Qualifications
Additional Study and Experience
LWF Core Skills
Required Skills
Position Environment and Dimensions
Internally, mainly interacts with Resource Mobilization Coordinators, PMER and finance staff from other departments, LWF regional secretaries, Head of Finance and Director for DPC.
Externally, interacts and cooperates with counterparts in member churches, related organizations, ecumenical organizations, NGOs and other donors, institutional or individual, public or private.
Global level responsibility for:
Limited travel from between 7 and 19 days per year
Main Duties
Resource Mobilization
Interacts with member churches, related organizations, and other donors to increase and manage un-earmarked funding (e.g. LWF membership fees, LWF Assembly fees, Endowment fund, legacy giving, bequest (individual and institutional) and online donations through LWF website) and generate financial support for Communion and Ecumenical Relations activities.
Monitors and ensures regular information / communication with concerned parties.
Coordinates the CO annual funding request, commitments and agreements/MOUs with related organizations:
Supports the development and implementation of CO fundraising strategy.
Researches new opportunities for fundraising for LWF non-program related needs.
Explores other sources of funding to support the LWF strategy.
Expertise, Support, Learning and Development
Develops and manages internal processes to support donor relationship and coordination in the CO.
Contributes to strategic engagement with selected funding partners, and development of potential fundraising networks.
Support the stewardship of resources in the CO to make best use of the available funding.
Studies, analyses and monitors the fundraising trends, activities and practices with existing and potential donors specific to un-earmarked funds.
Convenes the Staff Working Team on Resource Mobilization.
Communication and Promotion
Ensures a good visibility and updated information flow as required by the scope of the position, including communication or news articles, plans for campaigns, etc.
Organizes regular donor visits to the CO (twice per month on average) including Working Together meetings with the related organizations. Ensures a smooth update on the situation and funding possibilities.
Special Duties
As may be assigned by the supervisor.
Major Challenges
To develop and generate general income for the CO specific to un-earmarked funding.
To apply, click on the following link:
https://lutheranworld.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk03yp9?cjb_hash=O_rfJR93&apply_now=true
Position: Compliance Officer (Regional)
Place of Assignment: Bangkok, Thailand
Duration of Contract: 2 years, fixed term.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 10 January 2020
Travel: Up to 20%, primarily to national forums and field sites
The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the ACT Secretariat is compliant with reporting requirements and policies internally in the Alliance as well as to external stakeholders. S/He will report to the Director of Operations and in matrix management to the Regional Representative for Asia/Pacific.
You will find the detailed job description here: Compliance Officer
Due to a large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Position: Humanitarian Programme Officer (Regional)
Place of Assignment: Salvador, El Salvador
Duration of Contract: Initial contract of 2 years with a possibility of extension
Closing date for applications: Monday, 25 November 2019
Travel: Up to 30%, primarily to country forums and field sites
The Humanitarian Programme Officer supports ACT members and country forums in Latin America and the Caribbean to develop/implement emergency preparedness and response plans, and manages the implementation of the humanitarian mechanism based on the ACT Humanitarian Policy and integration of resilience programming in humanitarian appeals. She/he works closely with the Secretariat regional team, ACT Alliance members and forums at the country-level, as well as with the ACT Alliance Reference Group on Emergency Preparedness and Humanitarian Response, a group made up of experienced humanitarian professionals from across the Alliance.
You will find the detailed job description here: Humanitarian Programme Officer LAC
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has an opening in its Geneva offices for an
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Starting date: As soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 17 November 2019
Limited travel of less than 7 days per year
The LWF is a communion of 148 member churches in 7 regions, living and working together for a just, peaceful and reconciled world.
Purpose of this Position
The Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ) is primarily responsible for programs and themes geared towards supporting the presence and witness of the member churches (MCs) of the Lutheran World Federation – a Communion of Churches (LWF) globally and locally. DTMJ also houses the advocacy unit of the LWF.
DTMJ develops theological reflection that articulates the understanding of being Lutheran churches in communion. It discerns and addresses issues that represent theological challenges to the churches today and require global reflection. It supports, equips and strengthens LWF MCs in holistic mission.
DTMJ programs are related to Theological Studies, Church in Mission and Action for Justice and covering a wide area of themes.
The main purpose of this position is to provide timely and efficient administrative support to the staff of the department, to facilitate the implementation of the DTMJ's and LWF’s activities.
In collaboration with the other DTMJ administrative assistants the incumbent will provide logistics in organising travels and events, handle, share and safeguard information, and ensure staff members receive the necessary support.
Required Qualifications
Additional Study and Experience
LWF Core Skills
Required Skills
Position Environment and Dimensions
Internally, as a member of DTMJ Support Team, mainly interacts with the department staff, with other administrative staff, and all staff in the Communion Office and country programs.
Externally, interacts and cooperates with member churches, donors and related agencies, ecumenical organizations, UN, NGOs, any other LWF stakeholders at operational level.
Main Duties
Administrative and Coordination Support
Maintains updated information on stakeholders on relevant institutional platforms.
Provides administrative advice on policies, correspondence manual, templates, and forms when required.
Liaises and prepares correspondence with colleagues, member churches, country program staff and other relevant stakeholders in relation to the department / program activities.
Collects, processes, monitors, and reports on activities for the department.
Processes invoices and expense reconciliations.
Arranges and coordinates logistics for meetings, conferences, travels and visitors, as well as various other requests and queries related to the department.
Supervises induction programs for new staff as per LWF guidelines.
Organise social events for the department.
Documentation and Knowledge Management
Ensures adequate information sharing between staff or stakeholders concerned.
Ensures that correct guidelines and procedures are applied in the department and promotes the use of LWF institutional graphic line, templates and documents.
Ensures an effective information / data / documentation management respecting LWF filing and archiving regulations for the department.
Supports colleagues in information management.
Acts as a resource person in the use of office suite, database and Content Management System.
Actively contributes to the Working Group on Archives.
Communication Support
Processes information and data for presentation purposes.
Puts together informative contributions in department/ program publications, and coordinates their processing with the respective desks.
Takes minutes for department meetings.
Special Duties
As may be assigned by the supervisor.
Major Challenges
To offer an expert and professional support to department staff at a time of restructuring.
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The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has an opening in its Geneva offices for a
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE FOR MEMBER CHURCH PROJECTS (80%)
Starting date: as soon as possible
Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years
Closing date for applications: 1 December 2019
Work time: 80%
Average travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days)
Candidates for this position require a church endorsement
Purpose
The Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ) is primarily responsible for programs and themes geared towards supporting the presence and witness of the Member Churches (MCs) of the Lutheran World Federation – a Communion of Churches (LWF) globally and locally. DTMJ also houses the advocacy unit of the LWF.
DTMJ develops and inspires theological reflection that articulates the understanding of being Lutheran churches in communion. It discerns and addresses issues that represent theological challenges to the churches today and require global reflection. It supports, equips and strengthens LWF MCs in holistic mission. LWF is a faith-based organization with a strong commitment to human rights and a long-lasting engagement with the UN.
DTMJ programs are related to Theological Studies, Churches in Mission and Action for Justice and cover a wide area of themes, among them building the capacity of member churches and their projects, and contribute to the LWF communion building. The purpose of the work done by the team “Churches in Mission” is to support, equip and strengthen LWF MCs in their holistic mission through reinforcing their leadership capacities and organizational / structural development, including youth and women.
The incumbent is responsible for projects initiated and implemented by MCs but coordinated by the LWF, following LWF guidelines. Hence, s-he is responsible to gather and screen project briefs and is instrumental in monitoring the implementation and presenting the state of affairs and new project for approval by the Committee for MC projects. S-he assists MCs in their efforts to plan, organize and implement LWF-related projects through project management capacity building. S-he cooperates with the Program Executive for Diakonia and Development who oversees the global program work with MCs and ecumenical partners.
Required qualifications:
Additional study and experience
Core LWF skills
High level skills required in
Position environment and dimensions
Covers 65 countries / projects
Internally, as a member of the Church in Mission team, mainly interacts with DTMJ Diakonia and Development Team and DTMJ Support Team, with communication staff in DPC, and regional secretaries. Collaborates with other DTMJ program staff and LWF departments on Project Management issues and coordination, in particular with AFJ programs and DWS.
Externally, interacts and cooperates with project holders in MCs, donors and related agencies, ecumenical organizations, and any other LWF stakeholders concerned.
Main duties
Organisational Development Support
Frames organisational needs and develops capacity building activities in MCs on project management accordingly.
Provides coordination for the MC's projects under her/his responsibility, including conceptual and methodological development.
Engages with MCs and develop the relationships between these churches and the Department for World Service country programs in relation to the projects.
Coordinates and supports the selection, planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and closure of the respective project work.
Coordinates the budgeting process of the projects in close collaboration with the Finance Coordinator, ensures monitoring and reporting of the finances of the project and authorizes all expenses of the program.
Timely and effectively reports on MCs projects.
Learning and Development
Defines, organises and leads/implements trainings on project management needs as necessary, using as much as possible online learning tools like webinars.
Centre of Expertise
Ensures the projects are theologically rooted and development oriented, applying project management cycle.
Performs strategic monitoring on project management issues and resources.
Actively contributes to identify and share good practices for continuous learning and knowledge management purposes, and across regions.
Communication
Ensures a continuous, accessible and appropriate communication flow with all internal and external stakeholders and various audiences, particularly ecumenical organizations and global partners.
In cooperation with the LWF Office for Communications provides content material for and promotes news stories relating to the portfolio.
Project Management, Fundraising and PMER
Collaborates with PMER colleagues on systems implementation, measuring and monitoring, QAA, risk management, and donors’ compliance.
Coordinates the budgeting process of the program in collaboration with the Finance Coordinator, ensures monitoring and reporting of the finances of the program and authorizes all expenses of the program.
Leads the communication with funding partners regarding the programs, in collaboration with the DTMJ Resource Mobilization Officer.
Coordinates further fund-raising efforts for the program, in collaboration with the DTMJ Support Team and Resource Mobilization partners.
Replaces the Program Executive for Diakonia in charge of the “Waking the Giant” program in case of absence.
Special Duties
As may be assigned by the supervisor.
Major Challenges
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The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has an opening in its Geneva offices for a
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE FOR DIAKONIA / CHURCHES AND SDGs
Starting date: as soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 17 November 2019
Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years
Extensive travel of more than 20 days per year
Candidates for this position require a church endorsement
Purpose
The Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ) is primarily responsible for programs and themes geared towards supporting the presence and witness of the member churches (MCs) of the Lutheran World Federation – a Communion of Churches (LWF) globally and locally. DTMJ also houses the advocacy unit of the LWF.
DTMJ develops and inspires theological reflection that articulates the understanding of being Lutheran churches in communion. It discerns and addresses issues that represent theological challenges to the churches today and require global reflection. It supports, equips and strengthens LWF MCs in holistic mission.
DTMJ programs are related to Theological Studies, Church in Mission and Action for Justice and cover a wide area of themes, among them building the capacity of member churches on humanitarian responses, migration projects, UN SDGs agenda and partnerships, and member church development projects.
The purpose of the work done by the team “Churches in Mission” is to support, equip and strengthen LWF MCs in their holistic mission through reinforcing their leadership capacities and organizational / structural development, including youth and women.
The purpose of the position is to lead, in coordination within the wider program Diakonia and Development, the program named “Waking the Giant – Churches’ involvement in the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development”, an ecumenical multi-country program. This program aims at strengthening churches’ capacity to effectively contribute to the achievement of the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, together with ecumenical actors. It is implemented with global and local ecumenical partners, and covers a wide range of themes such as good health and well-being (SDG3), quality education (SDG4), gender equality (SDG5), reduced inequality (SDG10) and peace, justice and strong institutions (SDG16).
The program is continuously being developed and funding is being raised on an on-going basis. The initial three-year phase was initiated in 2018 and includes work in four countries. In the long term, the aim is to expand the program to more countries.
Required Qualifications
Additional Study and Experience
Supervises national Coordinators in up to seven countries (four effective in 2019) - no direct management line.
LWF Core Skills
Required Skills
Position Environment and Dimensions
Waking the Giant” is a complex and innovative multi-stakeholder, multi-country and multi-donor initiative. The program potentially attracts the interest of actors beyond the traditional partners of LWF, creating visibility of the work of DTMJ and the churches among governmental and intergovernmental actors. Reporting to the Program Executive for Diakonia & Development in charge of diakonal activities in member churches, the incumbent will liaise with the following persons:
Internally, interacts with the team of Churches in Mission-DTMJ, with National Program Coordinators in the target countries (four in 2019), with the internal Head of Advocacy, with communication staff, Resources Mobilisation and PMER coordinators and other Program staff in DTMJ, as well as with regional secretaries.
Externally, interacts and cooperates with MCs, donors and related agencies, ecumenical organizations (in particular ACT), UN, NGOs, any other LWF stakeholders concerned
Main Duties
Organisational Development Support
Supervises the implementation of program activities in the target countries done by National Coordinators. Leads the implementation of global activities related to the program, in consultation with ACT and in coordination with other DTMJ programs and other departments of the Communion Office.
Subject Expertise
Provides the overall coordination for the respective program work under her/his responsibility, including conceptual and methodological development.
Ensures the program is theologically rooted and advocacy oriented. Liaises with the Head of Advocacy for consistency.
Provides subject expertise to LWF MCs, WS country programs, and other CO departments.
Facilitates knowledge / practice sharing and collaborative processes with faith-based, ecumenical, or thematic-relevant organizations.
Communication
Ensures a proactive, high-quality and appropriate communication flow with all internal / external stakeholders and various audiences, particularly ecumenical organizations and global partners.
In cooperation with the LWF Office for Communication provides content material for and promotes news stories relating to the portfolio.
Develops and updates content for the Waking the Giant website.
Project Management, Fundraising and PMER
Establishes a monitoring system for the program, coordinates monitoring activities in target countries and globally with the cooperation of the DTMJ PMER Coordinator.
Produces regular progress reports on the program as per donor and internal LWF requirements.
Coordinates the budgeting process of the program in collaboration with the DTMJ Finance Coordinator, ensures financial monitoring, expenses approval, and financial reporting of the program.
Leads the communication with funding partners regarding the program. Coordinates further fund-raising efforts for the program, in collaboration with the DTMJ Resource Mobilization Coordinator.
People Management
Creates a conducive environment for the team with proven people management good practices.
Ability to facilitate relationships of political nature, both ecumenical, governments and the UN.
Special Duties
As may be assigned by the supervisor.
Major Challenges
This function implies coordination between a large variety of actors, related agencies (funding partners), churches and ecumenical actors as well as the UN and government in different geographical regions. The pilot nature of the program requires the incumbent to balance new opportunities with high quality and implementation of ongoing processes.
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