Community Development Facilitator
Location: Phongsaly Province, Lao PDR
Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (Local Contract)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

About World Vision
With 75 years of experience, World Vision International is a global development and humanitarian organisation working in nearly 100 countries. Inspired by our Christian faith, we focus on helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. In Lao PDR, our country strategy (FY2022–2026) prioritises:

• Strengthening family and community relationships for child protection

• Improving nutrition for children aged 0–5

• Enhancing literacy for primary school children

Purpose of the Role
The Community Development Facilitator (CDF) plays a key role in implementing World Vision’s Technical Programmes (TPs) at the community level. The role focuses on community mobilisation, capacity-building, and facilitating sustainable development that improves the well-being of children, families, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Programme Implementation

• Support area programme planning aligned with community priorities

• Implement TP activities according to design, budget, and timeframe

• Identify and include the most vulnerable children in project activities

• Lead reflection and learning sessions for continuous programme improvement

Community Mobilisation and Capacity-Building

• Facilitate community mobilisation and engagement for child well-being

• Build capacity of community partners, groups, and volunteers

• Support establishment of safe spaces and child clubs

• Guide community partners in visioning, planning, and implementing local development initiatives

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Collect and report monitoring data in collaboration with partners

• Document and share lessons learned, success stories, and evidence of impact

• Support local partners to use monitoring tools effectively

• Participate in planning and reporting processes with technical staff

Networking and Advocacy

• Represent World Vision Lao PDR at district-level technical networks

• Support community representatives in district/provincial meetings

• Advocate for integration of project activities into local government plans

• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partners

Teamwork and Learning

• Contribute to project design, assessment, monitoring, and reporting

• Participate in technical training and apply new knowledge

• Support team learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Community and Rural Development, Social Development Studies, or related technical fields (health, agriculture, education)

• 2–3 years of experience in community mobilisation and project implementation (new graduates of AP ethnicity are also encouraged to apply)

• Experience in health, nutrition, education, WASH, child protection, advocacy, and behaviour change communication

• Skills in facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and partnership-building

• Strong interpersonal, advocacy, and negotiation skills

• Competency in written English; knowledge of AP local language is an advantage

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Work Environment

• Based in an Area Programme office with frequent travel to target villages

• Riding a motorbike is required; valid license essential

• Willingness to stay overnight in programme areas

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed