HIVOS EOI - Linking, Learning, and Communication - VOICE

Hivos Southeast Asia is an International non-governmental organization guided by humanist values. It aims at structural poverty alleviation with a strong focus on civil society building and sustainable economic development. Hivos Southeast Asia provides financial support for local NGOs, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging knowledge and expertise. For its Hivos Southeast Asia (Hivos SEA) seeks qualified Filipinos candidates for the position of:

Title              :  Linking, Learning, and Communication - VOICE

Duty Station :  Manila, Philippine

Report to     :   Program Development Manager (PDM) OPEN WE

Duration      :  1 (One ) year

Voice is a newly established consortium between Oxfam Novib (Netherlands) and Hivos, whereby the funding is made available by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Voice targets the most marginalised and discriminated groups in ten low- and lower-middle income countries in Africa and Asia. It aims to strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organisations and representatives of these groups to increase their (political) participation in mainstream development processes. Voice promotes the use of innovative ideas and strategies, in order to empower these groups and to have their voices heard and respected. The programme has two main components : a grant facility to provide financial support to groups and organisations and a linking and learning programme that will nurture learning and innovation across countries and groups.

Functional context

The Linking, Learning, and Communication Officer Voice  falls under supervision of and reports to the PDM OPEN WE

The expected result for the positions are :

 •   Linking and Learning between and among grantees and other programmes within Hivos or Oxfam.

•    Well-coordinated and high quality linking and learning facilitation by the Linking and Learning facilitator grantee

•    Inclusive and participatory practices.

The position is Philipine-based with some travel for coordination meeting.

Roles and responsibilities

1.      Support the Voice Programme Officer (or Programme Manager) in the assessment and analyses of capacity development needs of grantees (baseline and ongoing);

2.      Facilitate contracting and post contract grant management of linking and learning and capacity development providers;

3.      Support the Voice Programme Officer in the assessment and analysis of the Innovate and Learn grant applications, with particular focus on the learning questions and the nature of the innovation;

4.      Facilitate documentation and communication of lessons learnt and best practices of capacity development support and influencing;

5.      Facilitate mapping of knowledge gaps and documentation of learning agenda’s among the target group(s) and grantees

6.      Further the development of a common national approach of linking and learning together with the Linking and Learning facilitator and key stakeholders and align the Monitoring & Evaluation framework;

7.      Coordinate implementing Linking & Learning and innovative interventions with the Linking and Learning facilitator (e.g. organise learning events, facilitate constitution of Communities of Practice, support realisation of innovation labs) at country level;

8.      Supports the analyses, validation and aggregation of learning;

9.      Lessons learnt, stories, blogs, research findings shared in relevant fora;

10.    Promotes and oversees the use of Linking and Learning infrastructure for full documentation of the linking and learning processes and sharing lessons learnt; Participate and contribute actively to the Voice Linking and Learning Community of Practice;

11.    Managing the Linking and Learning component effectively;

12.    Identify and propose opportunities to amplify the voices of grantees (like (inter-)national commemoration days, existing campaigns, use of networks);

13.    Promote and support the elaboration of audio-visual materials, blogs, vlogs, and other products;

14.    Share the communication products at the different fora / media;

15.    Managing the communication component effectively

Knowledge, experiences and competencies

·               Experience in designing and facilitating linking and learning activities

·               Knowledge of and being able to apply linking and learning methodologies and inclusive facilitation

·               Knowledge of and affinity with social inclusion, marginalisation, influencing, and capacity development

·               Background in education, social sciences or other relevant sector

·               Excellent communication and writing skills

·               Well acquainted with social media

·               Organisational facilitation and coordinating skills

·               Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritise

·               The ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a multicultural environment

·               Ability to document, share and profile lessons learnt and learning processes

·               Excellent written and verbal English

What do we offer?

An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative.

How to apply?

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to hr.sea@hivos.org no later than 31 May 2018.

Please specify the position name you are applying for (‘LLC Voice Philippine’) in the ‘subject’ line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For more information about Hivos Southeast Asia, visit https://www.hivos.org/