Job Description

FACT Zimbabwe is a Christian based organization that was instituted in 1987. Since establishment, FACT Zimbabwe has been a leading national HIV and development
organization implementing various projects directly and through partnerships. FACT seeks the
services of a District Coordinator detailed below;
1. Job Title : District Coordinator
2. District : Mwenezi
3. Department : Safeguarding and Sustainable Livelihoods
4. Reports To : Regional Manager
5. Number Of Job Holders: (1)

Duties and Responsibilities

6. Roles and Responsibilities
• Set program priorities, catch up plans and keep abreast of development trends to
enhance program effectiveness, efficiency and delivery
• Develop a consolidated monthly/ weekly program work plan from each thematic area
in compliance with defined expectations to meet program -specific goals and objectives
and monitor implementation of the work plan.
• Provide technical and operational support in all thematic areas focusing on service
provision of a standard package and case management.
• Ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of all thematic area interventions
within the individual pillars to set outcomes and targets.
• Strengthen collaboration with stakeholders and program teams to ensure specialised
interventions to program participants and completion of referrals.
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to program staff on interpretation,
application and understanding of child rights standards, FACT Policies, SOPs and
SIMS
• Collaborate with program and finance staff on finance issues related to all thematic area
interventions to ensure compliance, consistency and transparency taking cognisance of
organizational and donor regulations and guidelines
• Ensure child safeguarding risk assessments are conducted and approved before any
activity is conducted with children.
• Technical Support to Program Management, Monitoring and Delivery of Results
• Support in monitoring and evaluation activities of thematic areas through regular
weekly, monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports to document the quality of
intervention delivery and completeness of facts. The reports should be for
management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.
• Enhance human resources (HR) by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee
relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
• Provide administrative support to human resources issues.
• Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all
positions in all thematic areas.
• Identify employee training needs and evaluate how well duties are being conducted
using appraisals to measure and reward performance
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

7. Qualifications, Knowledge and experience
Education & Training
• Master degree in social work, child protection, child rights, family studies or
development studies.
Experience
• At least 2 years’ professional work experience in a child-focussed NGO, preferably
in coordination or supervisory level.
• Knowledge of community-based child protection approaches and alternative care
processes, preferably including experience in participatory approaches and child
participation methodologies
• Psychosocial Support and Life Skills training experience is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of basic counselling is an added advantage
Required Skills & Competencies
• Strong writing skills and experience in preparing quality reports
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills, especially with
community-based groups
• Demonstrable sound training expertise and skills in a cross-cultural setting
• Self-tarter able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• High levels of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, guidelines and clear
expectations
• A strong inter-personal and team player
• Proficiency in MS application packages, including Word, Excel and database
software

How to Apply

8. How to apply:
8.1 Click the button below to complete the form not later than 4 November 2024.
8.2. Submit application letter together with detailed CV to [email protected]: Please
write District Coordinator on the subject of your email.
Please ensure that both steps are carried out to complete the application process.
-Background checks will be done for successful candidate to ensure child safeguarding and
protection in all our work. FACT commits itself to protecting children whom its staff,
volunteers as well as outsiders may get into contact with. The organization is mandated to
serve the best interest of all children through protection from abuse, harm and exclusion,
child participation and development in all its programs.
- FACT is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate in terms of race,
tribe, place of origin, political opinion, colour, creed, gender, pregnancy, HIV/AIDS
status or, subject to the Disabled Persons Act [Chapter 17:01].
- FACT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be notified

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