Job Summary
The OVC Program Coordinator will be primarily responsible for leading, supervising and coordinating multi-disciplinary district teams in the implementation of the OVC project.
Duties And Responsibilities
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 DPC will lead in the day to day coordination, support and supervision of all district teams. The DPC 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 ensuring the OVC program meets Site Improvement through Monitoring Systems (SIMS) standards. The DPC will network and collaborate with other district 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 taskforces.
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.
More Information
- Job Application Details How To Apply Please submit a cover letter, two-page CV, and three (3) references (including name, organization, phone number, and email address) [email protected] with the position title, and preferred duty station in the subject line. The application deadline is 30th September 2022. Ability to drive for Harare positions and motorbike riding for district positions is an added advantage Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.