The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has an opening in its Geneva offices for an

INCOME DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (60%)

Starting date:  1 January 2020

Closing date for applications:  15 September 2019

Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years

Candidates are required to be in sympathy with the core values of our organization

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

• University degree in fundraising, business, accounting or a related degree combined with relevant job experience.
• English written and oral proficient, as well as one other LWF language.  Other LWF languages desirable, in particular French.
• Conversant in office suite, database and Content Management System.

Additional Study and Experience

• Minimum 3-year international experience in the area of fundraising with global donors, preferably within faith-based/ecumenical organizations.
• Proven track record of successfully funding projects/programs and managing partners and donors’ relations.
• Demonstrated ability to work and report with various project frameworks from different sectors (public, private, foundations).

LWF Core Skills

• Achieving results - level high
• Accountability - level high
• Working effectively with others - level high
• Leadership - level confirmed
• Initiative - level confirmed
• Analytical thinking - level confirmed

Required Skills

• Communication / Networking / Promotion - level high
• Facilitation / Negotiation - level high
• Resources management / Fundraising - level high
• Project management - level confirmed
• Innovation - level confirmed

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:

• Managing donor relationship of institutional un-earmarked funds.
• Coordinating the annual funding requests and CO agreements.
• Supporting the fundraising strategy development and implementation for the Geneva Communion Office.

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 and online donations) and generate financial support for Communion and Ecumenical Relations activities.

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.

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.

Monitors the fundraising trends, activities and practices and 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.

Organizes donor visits to the CO, including Working Together meetings.

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.

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The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has an opening in its Geneva offices for an

OFFICER FOR DIGITAL DATA MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING, MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING (PMER)

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

Duration of Contract:  Initial contract of 5 years

Closing date for applications:  31 August 2019

Extensive travel of more than 20 days per year

Candidates for this position require a church endorsement

The Department for World Service (DWS) is responsible for carrying out diaconal 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

• Operates together with and on behalf of the LWF member churches,
• Provides support of refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, emphasizing livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion,
• Establishes and runs country programs and emergency operations,
• Engages in cooperation and partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations, the relevant United Nations agencies and other structures involved in humanitarian and development programs as they link to the WS mandate and represents the LWF in the ACT Alliance.

This position is part of a global Geneva-led PMER and QAA team, setting high quality and accountability standards, developing and ensuring that the necessary monitoring and evaluation systems, infrastructure, staff skills and knowledge are in place and constantly improving internal mechanisms related to compliance.

The purpose of this position is to provide support to quality programming, learning, and accountability for the DWS at all levels by:

• Leading the conceptualization and technical implementation related to digital data collection and management;
• Coordinating and supporting PMER processes at all levels (project, Country Program, and in Geneva);
• Enhancing the learning and capacity development of LWF World Service in Country Programs in PMER and data management.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Statistics, Sociology or similar subjects with a strong emphasis on quantitative studies.
• Proficient in office suite, spread sheet and database.
• Proficient with online project management and collaborative tools.
• Proficient English.  Working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an asset.

Additional Study and Experience

• Further training and expertise in Technology for Development
• Demonstrated experience managing cloud-based data collection and management systems
• Proficient and comfortable in managing and cleaning data and statistics, including large relational data sets
• At least 5 years working experience in a PMER / MEAL role, preferably within an internationally distributed team, in a development-oriented or NGO, preferably within a faith-based/ecumenical organization

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

Planning, monitoring and evaluation methodology - level high

Popularization of technical jargon - level high

Communication - level high

Facilitation and coordination - level high

Coping with time pressure - level high

Training - 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

Supports 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.

Ensures the quality, usability and consistency of the data collected.

Leads the development of new digital data collection processes and coordinates the roll out and capacity building at field level.

Supports the efficient use of Newdea, LWF online PMER system for project management.

PMER

Facilitates and documents in-house planning processes.

Analyses gaps in and builds capacity of Country Programs PMER and data management processes (during travels, remote support).

Updates as needed guidance notes and other PMER materials on evaluation, peer-reviews and feedback mechanism of achievements to the grassroots.

Contribute to the development of tools and process for data collection and PMER quality checks in close collaboration with the Operations Team.

Coordination

Support the development of tools and the daily coordination of the global QAA Team’s work.

Major Challenges

To support efficient networking and coordination among the global QAA team, regional PMER focal points and within the Country Programs.

To ensure close cooperation with the Regional Program Coordinators in Geneva 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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Regional Representative for Central America

Place of assignment: San Salvador

Position length and closing date

The closing date for applications is 23 June 2019

Contract duration: 3 years, with possibility for extension

Purpose

The LWF World Service is responsible for carrying out diaconal response to humanitarian emergencies and human needs on behalf of the LWF - a Communion of Churches.

In pursuance of its responsibility and based on its strategy, World Service:

• Operates together with and on behalf of the LWF member churches.
• Provides support to refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, emphasizing livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion.
• Establishes and runs country programs and emergency operations.
• Engages in cooperation and partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations, the relevant United Nations agencies and other structures involved in humanitarian and development programs as they link to the mandate of the department.
• Represents the LWF in the ACT Alliance (Action by Churches Together).

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, management and supervision of the LWF World Service Regional Program in Central America, including representation and networking with relevant stakeholders. The position-holder ensures implementation of projects, programs, policies and guidelines for the achievement of goals and objectives as outlined in the LWF Global Strategy and the Strategy for World Service.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant subject with strong expertise on issues related to human rights, sustainable development, and/or humanitarian response.
• Further training and expertise in the above issues and/or other relevant areas (e.g. strategic leadership, management, people management, advocacy, climate justice, finance, monitoring and evaluation)
• Fluency in Spanish, proficiency in English ; other languages an asset
• Conversant in Microsoft office suite
• A letter of recommendation/endorsement from a church to which they belong

Additional Study and Experience

Minimum 8 years of successful experience in a senior leadership/management position in the field of human rights, sustainable development, and/or humanitarian response

Proven ability to enable teams, to coach, nurture and motivate colleagues, creating a conducive working environment

Proven track record in enabling teams to deliver rigorous planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of programmatic work

Proven track record of close and successful engagement with financial management and compliance

Proven capacity to navigate strategic processes of collaboration between international agencies and actors

LWF core skills

• Analytical thinking                             Level confirmed
• Initiative                                              Level confirmed
• Leadership                                          Level high
• Achieving results                                Level confirmed
• Accountability                                    Level high
• Working effectively with others         Level high

Required skills

• Project Management                           Level confirmed
• Innovation                                           Level confirmed
• Communication / Networking                        Level confirmed
• Facilitation / Negotiation                    Level high
• Resources management / fundraising Level confirmed
• Enabling management                        Level high

People Management Skills

• Proven ability to manage as a team builder, enabling, coaching and motivating team members to fulfil their mission, ensuring a conducive working environment.

Position Environment and Dimensions

• Internally, mainly interacts with the Geneva-based Regional Program Coordinator for LAC and other WS Geneva colleagues, LWF Regional Secretaries, the Regional Management Team (Program Coordinator, Finance and Administration Manager, Senior Finance Advisor), National Coordinators, other LWF team members in the regional program, and Related Agencies which are closely involved in the Central America program
• Externally, interacts and cooperates with member churches, donors and related agencies, ecumenical organizations, UN, INGOs and NGOs, and other LWF stakeholders. A notable feature of the LWF Central America program is the multi-agency collaboration in a joint program in Guatemala (‘Jotay’) based on the legal, financial and administrative mechanisms of the LWF Central America program. This is currently evolving towards greater autonomy, and strategic evolution of this will be a major feature of the position environment in the coming years.

Main duties

Leadership and Strategic Contribution

• Provides overall leadership to the LWF World Service program and its regional management team
• Ensures strong and positive relationships with relevant Related Agencies to ensure the on-going health of the LWF Central America program, playing a leading role in the strategic development and evolution of Jotay (Guatemala);
• Acts as representative for LWF World Service in Central America;

Finance, Fundraising, grant management

• Engages closely and successfully with finance mechanisms, enabling colleagues to deliver and strengthen the financial management and compliance of the program in line with donor, Related agency and LWF World Service expectations and internal control systems;
• Develops strategies and operational plans and actively engages in negotiations with key stakeholders to uphold and develop a viable portfolio of projects and programs;
• oversees the elaboration of high-quality project proposals;

Programmatic work

• Ensures that programmatic work is aligned with the LWF Global Strategy, the Strategy for LWF World Service and other LWF policies and guidelines;
• Ensures a consistent ‘local to global’ approach in programming, linking local rights-based programming to national, regional and international advocacy and action for change;
• Enables the team to deliver rigorous planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER) of programmatic work to the satisfaction of donors, Related agencies and LWF Geneva;
• Ensures good management of resources, operations and partnerships with special emphasis on capacity building and continued improvement;
• Undertakes monitoring of program/projects in the region;

Operational representation, Advocacy, Networking

• Takes a leading role in overall advocacy-related work to address issues relevant to LWF and our programming, acting as spokesperson on behalf of the LWF World Service Central America program;
• Maintains close communication and cooperation with LWF´s Related Agencies and their local and regional offices; the LWF Member Church, other LWF World Service Programs in the region, and appropriate ecumenical and/or faith-based partners through frequent informal coordination and collaboration;
• fosters and maintains close coordination and collaboration with international and bilateral cooperating and co-financing partners, particularly with UN, Governments and their agencies, diplomatic representations, and other international and national NGOs;
• plays an active role in the ACT;

People Management

• Enables the team through coaching, nurturing and motivating colleagues, creating a conducive working environment;
• Ensures that management values, systems and roles are strengthened to enable the smooth implementation of LWF programmatic work;
• Ensures effective mechanisms for individual and team capacity building, continuous learning and employee life cycle management;
• Ensures that recruitment is gender-sensitive and inclusive;

Accountability

• Ensures all interventions are undertaken in accordance with the LWF/WS policies and guidelines, specifically concerning the LWF Staff Code of Conduct, the Sphere Project and the Core Humanitarian Standard, as well as rights-based, gender responsive and climate sensitive programming;

Security Management

• Is responsible for security related to the LWF Central America program, ensuring that security matters are monitored and addressed;
• Ensures that a security plan is developed and employed for all levels of field staff and visitors to the program;

Major challenges

To navigate strategic processes of collaboration between international agencies and actors, notably Jotay, and to ensure rigorous compliance and reporting of programmatic and financial work, whilst ensuring a strong team spirit and conducive working environment.

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Regional Representative MENA Job adThe Regional Representative is responsible for the overall leadership, representation and effective management of the ACT Alliance Secretariat in the Middle East and North of Africa (MENA) in order to deliver on strategic direction resulting in positive impact in the life of people.  She/he ensures program 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 their work in humanitarian response, development and advocacy.

You will find the detailed job description here: Regional Representative MENA Job ad

Starting date:  as soon as possible

Duration of contract:  initial contract of 5 years

Closing date for applications:  25 March 2019

Candidates for this position require an endorsement from an LWF member church

Purpose

In pursuit of the LWF’s ecumenical commitment to further unity in the body of Christ, the Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations holds primary responsibility for the bilateral and multilateral interaction and cooperation with other Christian World Communions and ecumenical organizations.

He/she has the delegated authority from the General Secretary, who is the Chief Ecumenical Officer of the LWF, to identify areas and themes for theological dialogue and represent the LWF in ecumenical interactions and platforms.

He/she supports the ecumenical dimensions of programs implemented by the LWF Communion Office and supports the development of capacity among member churches for ecumenical dialogue and cooperation locally, in line with the LWF Ecumenical Commitments.

Required qualifications:

PhD in Theology (ecumenical studies)

Excellent written and spoken English; French, German, Spanish would be an asset

Additional study and experience

Successful experience of several years in a position involving ecumenical dialogue / studies.

Detailed knowledge of the current status of affairs of the LWF’s bilateral dialogues and its theological topics, and of the multilateral ecumenical processes as carried by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Global Christian Forum.

Proven ability of working through networks with collaborative style and commitment.

Proven ability to animate and conduct multi-cultural and multi-professional teams (up to 20 members) to promote goals of common interest.

Work time:  100%

Average travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days)

Core LWF skills

• Analytical thinking
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Achieving results
• Accountability
• Working effectively with others

Very high level skills required in

• Communication
• Networking
• Facilitation / negotiation / diplomacy
• Advocacy / influcenc
• Strategic intelligence

Position environment and dimensions

Internally, works directly with the General Secretary. Cooperates with colleagues in-house as it relates to his/her portfolio.

Externally, works with the Institute for Ecumenical Research Strasbourg, with the designated staff and offices of LWF’s ecumenical partners, bilateral and multilateral, with the Lutheran co-chairs of bilateral dialogue commissions as well as with Lutheran theological institutions as they relate to his-her portfolio.

Main duties

In cooperation with the General Secretary, he/she leads, takes primary responsibility and coordinates ecumenical relations of the LWF as carried out by its Communion Office.

He/she represents the LWF in ecumenical settings and in LWF’s ecumenical interactions.

He/she assumes responsibility for the organization and planning of bilateral dialogues, providing coherence and mutual accountability, serving as a co-secretary in each dialogue.

He/she takes responsibility for the communication of ecumenical agreements and helps to create structures for their reception at all levels in the LWF.

He/she creates and coordinates sustainable ways of nurturing LWF ecumenical relations in cooperation between other departments of the Communion Office, with the LWF member churches and ecumenical partners.

He/she promotes within the Communion Office and LWF Member Churches an ecumenical spirit, in line with the LWF Ecumenical Commitments.

He/she follows up the developments within the Ecumenical Movement, and in cooperation with the General Secretary and other internal stakeholders, defines the LWF stand accordingly.

Major Challenges

Gives continuation to the LWF’s solid record of ecumenical interaction and its significant outcomes in a time of changes and shifts within the ecumenical landscape.

Starting date:  as soon as possible

Duration of contract:  initial contract of 5 years

Closing date for applications:  25 March 2019

Candidates for this position require an endorsement from an LWF member church

Purpose

In pursuit of the LWF’s Twelfth Assembly resolutions calling for a strong involvement of the LWF communion and its member churches on issues related to climate justice, the main purpose of this position is to implement the LWF’s climate justice strategic directions (2018) by leading and coordinating the work and programs of the LWF on Climate Justice across different stakeholders, internally and externally.

Required qualifications:

University degree in Environmental Studies / Climate, or degree in Theology with strong expertise on issues related to environment, ecology, climate change

Training in project management

Excellent written and spoken English; French, German, Spanish would be an asset

Additional study and experience

Successful experience in church / ecumenical setting of at least 2 years (ideally 3-7 years) in the field of climate justice / advocacy

Proven track record of a successfully implemented project related to climate change, or active contribution to a multilateral initiative / international action addressing climate change

International cross-cultural experience in the area of environment, ecology and/or climate preferably within faith-based/ecumenical organizations

Proven ability to lead and interact with multi-cultural and multi-professional teams with indirect supervision role

Work time:  100%

Average travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days)

Core LWF skills

• Analytical thinking
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Achieving results
• Accountability
• Working effectively with others

High level skills required in

• Project management
• Advocacy
• Innovation
• Communication / networking
• Facilitation / negotiation
• Fund raising

Position environment and dimensions

Internally, as a member of a team of thematic experts, mainly interacts with the Assistant General Secretary for International Affairs and Human Rights for advocacy purpose, with climate related projects staff of other departments of the communion office, with communication and resources mobilisation staff, events’ organizers, area secretaries, regional expression officers and country program representatives.

Externally, interacts and cooperates with member churches, donors and related agencies, ecumenical organizations, UN, NGOs, any other LWF stakeholders on climate justice.

Critically influences and contributes at global level through projects and advocacy actions to Climate Justice strategic directions.

Provides guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.

Leads (with no direct supervision) and supports a team of in-house colleagues as they relate programmatically to his/her portfolio on climate justice.

Main duties

Leads and coordinates the implementation of the climate justice strategic directions, including climate mitigation and adaptation.

Acts as the focal point and Subject Matter Expert for climate change/climate justice in the LWF Communion Office. Provides advice and leadership as needed.

Articulates the theological basis for the LWF’s involvement in climate justice. Engages, in coordination with Communion Office’s relevant staff, member churches in climate justice education and action.

Develops positions and policies related to climate justice, ensuring coherence of the LWF’s global voice and LWF’s advocacy, with special attention to youth participation and to gender justice.

Prepares policy decisions in the Communion Office as they relate to climate justice.

Ensures continuous communication with all internal and external stakeholders, particularly ecumenical organizations and global partners.

Promotes an exemplary organization with internal initiatives in relation with climate justice.

Develops funding channels, ensures and follows up on funding, monitoring and reporting on climate justice projects implementation.

Manages the climate related projects life cycle, in cross-collaboration with LWF departments / country programs and external stakeholders such as member churches and funders.

Major Challenges

This is a new position, which has to be developed in a context of organizational change. As the LWF thematic convener and expert for Climate Justice with no direct supervisory role, he/she interacts with partners and colleagues who have to balance competing priorities.

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Grants Manager - Francophone Region (Mauritania, Cameroon, CAR)

Position based in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Position type and closing date

Please note that this is an accompanied position

The closing date for applications is 10 January 2019

Contract duration: 1 year with possibility for extension

Applicants are required to uphold the core values of our organization.

Background

World Service is the internationally recognized humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation, assisting people in need irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or gender. We implement programs worldwide, working with both local and international partners, helping communities achieve their full potential and advocate for their universal rights. Our partners include Lutheran Churches and their related agencies, the European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM) and UNHCR, with whom we are a key implementing partner. For additional information please see www.lutheranworld.org.

Purpose of the position

The Grants Manager (Francophone Region) is responsible to develop high quality project proposals and concept notes for direct submission to key donors including ECHO, Europeaid, UN Agencies and other major institutional donors. Experience with and an understanding of the rules and requirements of these donors is essential.

Developing log-frames, work-plans, budgets and monitoring processes/templates will be a key task, requiring hands-on work with the country program teams ahead of and during the proposal development process. The ‘needs assessment’ is also an important and major element for proposal development and, while not being the responsibility of this position, must be undertaken by the country program teams to enable the task to be completed by the Grants Manager.

The Grants Manager (Francophone Region) will need the ability to adapt and quickly shift focus and/or agenda in response to shifting priorities within the country programs while taking on diverse tasks within the proposal development process from writing, developing monitoring plans, and providing administrative support.

Based in Yaoundé, Cameroon the Grants Manager (Francophone Region) shall report to the Global Funding Coordinator in Geneva (line management, technical and work-planning matters) and to the Team Leader, Cameroon (for admin and security issues in country).

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in humanitarian or development work, and/or other related social science.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in international humanitarian and development programs. Experience in project plan donor networks. Work experience with institutional donors including ECHO & Europeaid is required.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability. High degree of integrity and professional responsibility.
• Working experience in African countries is an asset.
• Flexibility, patience and ability to work under pressure in challenging contextual circumstances and working with very tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and at times with little supervision.
• Ability to travel in the region at short notice (including securing necessary visas and travel documents)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Strong computer literacy.

Language Skills

English            advanced written and oral skills

French             advanced written and oral skills

Main Duties

Proposal Development (40%)

• To identify specific funding opportunities (Institutional donors including, US, UN, EU and other Government funding) through necessary mapping and research in the 3 country programs/emergency operations and then provide proposal development support according to agreed priorities (preparedness and readiness to respond).
• To lead and/or coordinate the timely submission/response to calls including writing high quality concept notes and proposals.
• To assist remotely as well as provide in-country support for the proposal development and writing process (including log frames, work plans, budgets and monitoring templates).
• To conduct the necessary research to support the technical content of concept notes and proposals (including liaison with relevant technical staff in country).
• To maintain proper records and electronic filing systems of all drafts and final submissions and approved proposals.
• To ensure that all rules and regulations required by the donor are adhered to and included in the proposal. This can include donor liaison when in country.
• To finalize, package and submit proposals in collaboration with the GFT in Geneva according to donor specifications and deadlines and LWF quality standards.

Monitoring and Evaluation (15%)

• Work closely with the M&E focal points in country and the Regional M&E Advisor (where present) to develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation tracking tools to ensure all project indicators report clear linkage of activity outputs to intended outcomes and that the progress of change is clearly tracked.
• To carry out regular and continuous site visits to track project progress, measure performance, and ensure accountability to the targeted communities as well as compliance with donor rules and regulations.

Capacity Building (10%)

• Provide training support and build capacity of the implementing project officers in the country programs. This will include internal workshops as well as identifying external training opportunities (e.g. in situ and online).
• Liaise with the GFT in Geneva to develop and conduct training modules with key staff in country programs (eg. ECHO, EuropeAid, USG etc).

Grants Management (30%)

• Manage assigned grants’ proposal development, monitoring, timely reporting and close out of grants.
• Ensure that the approved grants are in compliance with donor requirements.
• Maintain the relations with respective donors in country.
• Identify sources of co funding for new funding opportunities (including timely discussions with potential co funding agencies).

Other (5%)

• To carry out any other tasks as needed and requested by the LWF-WS Global Funding Coordinator (e.g. screening reports, monitoring visits, training workshops, exchange visits).
• To participate in exchange visits to LWF Country Programs in the region/country with a focus on peer exchange of experience in capacity building, grants management and successful project implementation.

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