Micro/Small/Medium Entrepreneur Field Officer

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World Vision
Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Full-time

The MSME Field Officers will facilitate (in assigned geographical area) the implementation of the Global Program to develop livelihood for poverty affected population through a multi-sectoral established and monitored waste management system (PHINLA) Project.

MSME Field Officers will be directly supervised by MSME Specialist, and will be responsible for the implementation of this project in collaboration/partnership with the with public and private companies, local communities and other stakeholders, and would work directly with beneficiaries to support the development of their business plans and entrepreneurship.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide support to the project implementation
  • Network, coordinate, collaborate and mobilize partnerships
  • Monitor, Report, Project evaluation and Audits
  • To contribute to implement the WVL Strategic Plan
Educational Background: 
A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences or equivalent in experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, Powerpoint, email and internet
  • Demonstrated negotiation, problem-solving and collaboration skills
  • Understanding of the local context
  • At least 2 years’ work experience in similar position
  • Experience in working with MSME’s is very much preferred
  • Experience in training facilitation
  • Fluency in English and Sinhala or Tamil
  • Ability to ride a motor bike with a valid ridding license
  • Experience in community development, livelihood, infrastructure and capacity building of Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities (CSO’s & LA)
  • Skills in project implementation and knowledge of CSOs/LA
  • Knowledge & experience in handling grant-funded Projects and WV system
  • Mobilization and Facilitation skills
  • The position requires ability and willingness to travel regularly within the project focus area
  • Ability to work in a team environment and under minimum supervision
  • Ability to work in stressful environments with physical hardship conditions with limited resources
How to Apply: 

https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/sri-lanka/food-security-and-livelihood/micr...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Website: 
wvi.org
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
International
Religion / Faith-Based
Youth / Children
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 2 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 2 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit