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World Vision International Project Officer - FMNR Heritage Project
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loacation Talensi-Nabdam ADP, Ghana, Ghana
loacation Talensi-Nabdam..........Ghana

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! Key Responsibilities: Purpose The Project Officer will support the effective implementation of the Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) project by coordinating field-level activities, facilitating community engagement, promoting sustainable land restoration practices, and ensuring timely reporting and learning. The officer will work closely with community structures, government partners, and technical teams to achieve project goals related to landscape restoration, improved livelihoods, and climate resilience. The Project Officer will coordinate field-level activities, mobilize and strengthen community capacity, build partnerships, and ensure quality delivery of the FMNR project in line with World Vision’s integrated programming model, faith-based approaches, and donor standards. The officer will also contribute to resource mobilization, partnership building, and project sustainability in alignment with organizational goals for landscape restoration and climate resilience. Project Implementation and Coordination Facilitate training and awareness creation for farmers, faith leaders, and community members on FMNR and environmental stewardship. Support adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and budget allocations Promote community-level disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation practices. Technical Support and Capacity Building Support technical backstopping on FMNR, soil and water conservation, and natural resource management. Support establishment and management of demonstration plots and farmer learning groups. Facilitate establishment of demonstration sites and community learning hubs for FMNR. Facilitate capacity strengthening of farmer groups, local partners, and faith-based networks on sustainable land management practices and environmental stewardship. Support the experiential learning process of FMNR farmer groups, emphasizing reflection and active engagement Community Engagement, Partnerships, and Networking Strengthen collaboration with traditional leaders, government agencies (e.g., Forestry Commission, MoFA), and other NGOs on land restoration. Engage church and faith networks in promoting FMNR as a faith-based response to environmental stewardship and care for creation. Represent World Vision Ghana in district and regional environment and climate resilience coordination platforms. Grants Resource Acquisition and Management Support identification of local and external resource opportunities, including corporate partnerships, community contributions, and co-financing. Contribute to development of concept notes, proposals, and budgets for FMNR-related initiatives. Ensure proper financial management, accountability, and compliance with donor requirements. Collaborate with the Resource Development and Finance teams to track utilization and report on resources. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, identify gaps, and ensure data quality. Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using approved MEAL tools to facilitate learning events Document success stories, lessons learned, and community transformation outcomes leading to the development of concept notes and proposals. Support timely and quality reporting to donors, partners, and management. Technical Skills & Abilities: Strong Computer skills Strong knowledge of sustainable agricultural (and /or environmental) techniques Knowledge of modern Food security Experience in agricultural extension services Strong capacity building skills (especially with people with no formal education) Experience working with farmers Working knowledge of programs or the projects management cycle Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all staff and other key partners Experience in community mobilization, sensitization and development work Strong knowledge of local institutional functioning (e.g. MOFA) Strong reporting and communication skills in English Good planning and organizational skills The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or related field. Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in community-based natural resource management, landscape restoration, or rural development. knowledge of FMNR, agroforestry, or ecosystem restoration approaches. Experience in partnership engagement, donor compliance, and community mobilization. Strong facilitation, communication, and reporting skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK), and basic GIS preferred. Ability to ride a motorbike and willingness to travel to remote areas. Knowledge of a local   language  in the Upper East Region would be useful Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions  Perform other duties as required. Applicant Types Accepted:

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