District Behaviour Change Support Officer – NGO

Deadline: 20 July 2018

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the post of District Behaviour Change Support officer which has arisen in the organisation. The District Behavior Change Support officer will report to the District Behaviour Change Programme Officer.

The Support officer will:
Provide necessary assistance to the Programme Officer in dissemination of the national BC strategy in the District through dissemination meetings involving all relevant stakeholders and leaders; Advocate with traditional, religious, administrative and other leaders in the district on issues of behaviour change promotion; Provide technical and administrative support to the setting up of a district behavioral change forum; Co-facilitate, in close collaboration with the District BC officer the development of a district behavioral change action plan in all wards; Participate in monthly advocacy and support visits to all wards in the districts; Oversee and support the volunteers’ behaviour change promotion activities; Co-facilitate in the district level trainings of traditional and religious leaders as well as different types of volunteers; Co-ordinate the District Officer’s meetings and workshops; Make payments for specific programme costs under the guidance of the Finance Officer; Assist the BC Programme officer to maintain financial and programme records as per UNFPA financial, accounting and programme rules, regulations and policies and ensure compliance; Assist in the compilation of district quarterly narrative and financial progress reports.

We are looking for a candidate who has:
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team; Initiative and is result oriented; Attention to detail; Ability to work under pressure; Good computer skills; Ability to work with all groups in the community; Tact, advocacy, diplomacy, and consensus building skills

Requirements
Degree in an area related to Programme Management, Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Health; Minimum 3 years experience at professional level; Sound knowledge and understanding of HIV prevention programming; Experience in HIV and AIDS Programmes, Public Health or Health Promotion an asset; Experience in Training, counseling or project management an asset; Experience and ability to interact with district leadership; Hands on experience working with district and ward structures an added advantage; A clean class 4 drivers’ license is an added advantage

To apply
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, cover letter indicating the position and certified copies of qualifications should be hand delivered to:

The Director, Zimbabwe Aids Prevention and Support Organisation, 4 Aberdeen Road, Avondale, Harare Or via Electronic Mail at: [email protected]