Senior Program Officer (SPO)
Quick answer
World Vision is hiring a DRC-based Senior Program Officer to manage grant acquisition and humanitarian programming, requiring frequent local travel and fluency in English and French.
- Role
- Senior Program Officer (SPO)
- Organization
- World Vision
- Location
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-30
The role
The Senior Program Officer (SPO) at World Vision DRC plays a vital role in grant acquisition and management for humanitarian and development projects. The position involves mobilizing cross-functional teams to secure funding, managing donor relationships, and ensuring high-quality project reporting. This role requires frequent travel within the DRC and fluency in both English and French to effectively represent the organization to donors and stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Write and submit high-quality funding proposals for bilateral and multilateral donors.
- Manage grant implementation for designated projects to ensure timely reporting and donor alignment.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for donor representatives and internal operational teams.
- Represent the organization to clusters, stakeholders, and donors to support resource mobilization.
- Track response funding and maintain donor reporting systems.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Development, Anthropology, or related fields.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Senior Programme Officer/Manager or 5 years as a Programme Officer.
- Working fluency in both English and French.
- Proven experience submitting proposals to major donors like EU, USAID, WFP, or UNICEF.
- In-depth knowledge of emergency sectors, project logframe design, and SPHERE standards.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an office-based role located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that requires up to 40% local travel.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the core language requirements?
Candidates must have working fluency in both English and French to be considered for this position.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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