Job Description

About
A consortium of three local organizations is implementing Sustaining, Prevention, Care, and Support Services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Zimbabwe Project in Mashonaland West districts of Chegutu, Makonde, Zvimba and Hurungwe. The program aims to improve health, education, and stability outcomes for vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth affected and Infected by HIV. The activities are expected to improve access to HIV care and treatment services for children, adolescents, youth, and their caregivers. One of the consortium partners working in Zvimba and Chegutu is seeking to fill in the position of a Program Coordinator.

Duty Station: Norton

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities
• The OVC Program Coordinator will be primarily responsible for leading, supervising, and coordinating multi-disciplinary district teams in the implementation of the OVC project.
• The Coordinator will lead the district teams in the development of sub-partner work plans and budgets in line with program guidance, reviewing district project and financial reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports), monitoring district program performance and results, identify gaps and achievements and crafting working strategies for program efficiency within the sub-partners.
• The PC will coordinate, support, and supervise all-district teams.
• The PC under the direct supervision of the Project Technical Director will 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 cadre will support and lead internal sub-partner Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) with district MER teams as well as ensure the OVC program meets Site Improvement through Monitoring Systems (SIMS) standards.
• The PC will network and collaborate with other districts PEPFAR-USAID clinical, livelihoods, and other programs, district government stakeholders mainly the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Ministry of Health and Child Care, National AIDS Council, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, local authorities and represent the program in district level forums including the District Child Protection Committees (DCPC), District AIDS Action Committees (DAAC) and related task forces.
• The position directly reports to the Executive Director and at the same time account to the consortium Technical Director

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Health, Project Management and a postgraduate Masters in a related field
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in direct implementation, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and managing OVC programs in Zimbabwe. PEPFAR USAID programming experience is an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including government representatives, local community organizations, donors, and other stakeholders.
Competencies

Core Values:
• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism
Core Competencies:
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example
Functional Competencies
• Strong understanding of and commitment to child protection and its policy implications
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a team.
• Personal commitment, ability to work without constant supervision, and capacity to work effectively and harmoniously with partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Outgoing individual who is comfortable working in a team-oriented setting and possesses the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Excellent writing, analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent in coordinating events, developing reports, and assessing project performance.
• Extensive experience managing a multidisciplinary team and sustaining various aspects of project activities.

How to Apply

To apply
Please submit a cover letter, a two-page CV, and three (3) references (including name, organization, phone number, and email address) to [email protected] post being applied for in the subject line.
Deadline: 8 November 2024 by 1700hrs
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.