Community Development Officer-DOVE-1

With 75 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 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: Main Job Description: Promote community understanding of transformational development in World Vision’s work Facilitate understanding of Transformational Development with stakeholders in the community (Who We Are in the Critical Path), using local language that is appropriate for the context and the community Respond appropriately to inquiries and concerns about World Vision’s Transformational Development approach, showing respect for existing community concerns and perceptions Build trusting relationships with community stakeholders by treating all individuals with respect, patience, fairness and dignity, and by being inclusive and culturally sensitive Participate appropriately in local events and activities to learn more about the community and avoid behavior that could harm World Vision’s identity and standing in the community Apply Transformational Development principles in your work Listen carefully to community stakeholders, especially vulnerable children, to fully understand their vision, priorities, needs and vulnerabilities, and to identify root causes and risk factors Actively solicit feedback and complaints about World Vision’s work and take appropriate action in response · Facilitate or participate in community review and planning meetings to ensure that meetings are inclusive and participatory, and that representative local opinions, including those of vulnerable groups, are heard and acted on · Conduct community engagement thoroughly, following the steps of the Critical Path to design, implement, review and adapt program. Priorities the participation and inclusion of the most vulnerable groups to ensure that projects target their needs and take account of their views. Empower local people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to address challenges and make use of opportunities Promote the empowerment of women and girls, people with disabilities and other minorities, so they can fully participate in society and in decisions that affect them Connect with local stakeholders to achieve shared goals, leverage local resources and skills, and seek partnerships characterized by equity, transparency and mutual benefit Assess and strengthen partner organizational capacity When the context permits, use advocacy to challenge systems that cause poverty and vulnerability, including those that create barriers to the exercise of legal rights; use social accountability to increase awareness of rights, to encourage transparency and to improve public services, especially for children Adapt project activities to fit the local context and continually review and adapt them as needs and circumstances change, informed by community engagement and other action learning processes. Strengthen outcome sustainability in the design and implementation of program Promote local ownership of development programming through encouraging local community stakeholders, including the most vulnerable, to lead participatory decision-making processes and program activities Encourage children, families and communities to believe in their ability to address challenges and make use of opportunities, drawing on their knowledge, skills and resources Model and help build strong and healthy relationships within families and communities, including different faith communities Where the context permits, work with faith leaders and other respected stakeholders to address harmful beliefs and social norms that cause vulnerability Strengthen the ability of individuals, households and communities to manage risks and develop resilience to shocks and stresses, addressing factors that cause vulnerability on a pathway out of poverty and risk. Build community capacity to hold public sector service providers accountable for the quality and quantity of services delivered using social accountability mechanisms. Equip community members and stakeholders to engage in collaborative dialogue with decision makers at the local and national level to press for wider systematic changes to policy and procedures. Identify and work with local partners to strengthen their capacity to continue to support CWB after World Vision’s program closes. Building Relationships Apply incarnational living, by living among the people in the community, in line with World Vision’s core values. Build close and constructive relationships and actively learn within partner communities in order to understand their realities and facilitate development processes effectively. Undertake social networks analysis in order to understand the functions various stakeholders fulfil, power dynamics, potential for partnership and capacity building needs. undefined Monitoring and Evaluation: Fulfil roles and responsibilities in the monitoring system per the approved WVTL Monitoring Guidelines Track and evaluate the effectiveness of community programs and initiatives. Assist the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Team and Project Coordinator in data collection processes for project monitoring, evaluation and reports. Together with M&E Team utilize the monitoring system and tools of project implementation and to capture learning. General Responsibilities Attend and participate in weekly chapel services and regular devotional meetings. Support in hosting the visits of sponsors, donors, and WV staff from other. Other responsibilities: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the duties involved in this position, WVI reserves the right to add, remove or alter duties when necessary. Assist in humanitarian emergency disaster response Required Professional Experience Previous experience in community development, facilitation, or related roles. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups. Agriculture, Agribusiness, Livestock related programming experience. Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification Agriculture, Agribusiness, Livestock related programming experience. Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and community development tools. Understanding of community development principles and practices. Application Closed: 25 March 2026-5pm TL World Vision is upholding the principle of diverse workplace and committed to safeguarding all children and adults we serve and maintains a zero‑tolerance policy toward any form of harm, abuse, or exploitation. World Vision is also member of Global Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). Applicant Types Accepted: Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, 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. Learn more about our work at wvi.org. Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 33,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture. Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. Learn more about benefits. Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision? See our Frequently Asked Questions.