Civil Society Project Coordinator - World Vision

World Vision is one of the world's leading relief, development and advocacy organizations, currently helping more than 100 million people in almost 100 countries. As a Christian organization, we work alongside communities in their struggle against poverty, hunger and injustice, irrespective of their religious beliefs. The organization is seeking to recruit a qualified, flexible and highly motivated individual for the following position:

Civil Society Project Coordinator

To generate and drive World Vision’s strategic actions to build a child welfare reform coalition in CEE/CIS countries through:

• Support of coalition-building activities in six World Vision national offices;
• Development of a regional coalition that strategically coordinates advocacy efforts for government child welfare reform;
• Coordination and strategic management of the coalition’s regional advocacy initiatives.

Qualified candidates must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (which may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, and on-the-job training):

• A university degree (Masters preferred) in social sciences (Law, Political Science, Human Rights, International Relations, Public Policy);
• At least 3 years’ work experience in advocacy programs with NGOs;
• Experience in organizing, networking, lobbying and coalition building;
• Experience in strategy development and implementation;
• Highly organized, efficient and able to meet key deadlines;
• Willing to learn (increase capacity) and to apply such learnings in a work context;
• Advocacy and policy analysis skills;
• Highly developed critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills;
• English fluency and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as public speaking, negotiation and problem-solving skills;
• Strong leadership skills and enjoy working/communicating with a variety of people;
• Good computer and administrative skills;
• Working knowledge of international human rights standards, especially as they relate to child rights and child welfare/social services;
• Good cross-cultural understanding and sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.

Candidates must be compatible with World Vision’s Christian ethos and core values. Visit our regional website for more information: http://meero.worldvision.org/.

To be considered for this position, please submit an online application at www.wvi.org by 15 February 2011.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.