Faith & Development Officer

About the role

The Faith & Development Officer supports the Programme Manager in coordinating, implementing and monitoring faith‑sensitive activities across World Vision Ghana project sites. This role integrates Christian‑based approaches into child‑focused programmes, strengthens spiritual formation, and builds partnerships with churches and inter‑faith groups.

Key responsibilities

• Translate World Vision Ghana strategy and IPF priorities into detailed work plans, budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day implementation of approved Faith & Development activities, ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards and quality requirements.
• Integrate models such as Channels of Hope, Empowered Worldview, Celebrating Families and Spiritual Nurturing of Children into CARE, LEARN and other sector interventions.
• Provide technical follow‑up, coaching and field support to Area Programme teams, sector officers, faith leaders and partners.
• Contribute to needs assessments, programme reviews and proposal development, adapting approaches to address harmful norms.
• Monitor implementation quality, identify operational risks and escalate issues as needed.

Required profile

• Entry‑level candidate.
• Minimum of 1 month experience in development, humanitarian or faith‑based projects.
• Understanding of Christian faith‑based approaches and commitment to child well‑being.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract.
• Opportunity to work with World Vision’s 31,000+ staff across nearly 100 countries.
• Engagement in impactful faith‑sensitive development programmes.