Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Activity Manager is expected to coordinate and oversee the planning and implementation of program components which are the Health and HIV-sensitive Case Management, Economic Strengthening, and Educational Support services for vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth under the USAID funded Vana Project. Most importantly the management and implementation of Case Management

Duties and Responsibilities

-S/he will be under the direct supervision of the Executive Director to track/monitor fund usage and activities, expenditure tracking to ensure efficiency and quality service delivery at all community service delivery sites as well as monitoring project compliance to program standards that include environment compliance, gender, and disability inclusion, child safeguarding and prevention of violence and exploitation of children.
-The Activity Manager will coordinate all Vana activities, advocacy, and lobbying with relevant Ministries and stakeholders for better services in the district/areas of operation (Harare).
- S/he will lead the Vana team in the development of work plans and budgets in line with program guidance, reviewing activity and financial reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual), monitoring activity performance and results, identify gaps and achievements and crafting working strategies for activity efficiency.
- Activity Manager will support and lead internal Data Quality Assessments (DQA) with district MER as well as ensure the OVC activity meets Site Improvement through Monitoring Systems (SIMS) standards.
- Strengthen child and family safety skills through improved access to HIV, GBV prevention and response, and child protection services to OVC and their families.
- Implement and supervise integrated family-centered, child-focused case management.
- Supervise development and monitoring of individualized care plans towards care plan achievement and graduation.
- Train and mentor stakeholders (community cadres, line Ministries, children, and caregivers) on the LIVES methodology to offer first-line support to survivors of GBV.
- Collaborate with the health officer in implementing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support activities for OVC and their caregivers and Youth living with HIV.
- Coordinating evidence-based parenting activities.
- Coordinate education activities (education subsidies, tracking, early warning systems, reintegration of school dropouts and remote learning)
- Monitor, supervise and mentor community cadres including Community Child Care Workers (CCW)
- Work with the Department of Social Development and stakeholders in improving community-level child protection, GBV, and HIV services, making referrals and networking.
- Maintain accurate records of services provided; submit regular reports on activities and statistics using the case management model.
- Raise awareness in the community on issues of child protection and gender-based violence giving presentations and facilitating workshops.
- Lead in the development of child safeguarding policies in local schools.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Social Work and current registration with the Council of Social Workers. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Certified LIVES trainer and knowledge of Families Matter! Program is desirable.
• Previous experience in individual counselling & working with the Department of Social Development, Police – VFU and the justice system.
• At least 5 years experience working in OVC programming
• Good communication skills across all levels
• Strong networking and advocacy skills
• Good analytical and writing skills as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in the NGO sector is an added advantage.

How to Apply

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should submit a letter of motivation and CV to [email protected]. Please state the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Due to overwhelming responses to the advert, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.