Program Facilitator (Mutoko) – Plan International Zimbabwe 506 views

Job Summary

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.

We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Program Facilitator – under the Harare Program Area (based in Mutoko)

Reporting to the Program Area Manager, the Program Facilitator is responsible for facilitating community participation in programs and production of Building Relationship (BR) communications including the integration of program and Building Relationship activities in the field.

Duties And Responsibilities

Accountabilities:

Community mobilization and facilitation

Facilitate project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the assigned area of operation
Facilitates effective participation of children, families, communities and stakeholders in programming activities
Facilitates the integration of program and BR activities in the field

Coordination and Networking

Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership, community based organizations (CBOs), government extension staff and other stakeholders at ward and village levels
Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at ward and village levels

Building relationship activities

Create community awareness on development education
Promote integration of BR and program processes at field level
Facilitate production of quality BR products to meet set deadlines
Promote child rights based programming at field level

Child Protection & gender equality mainstreaming

Promotes and abides by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Safeguarding Policy; Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications And Experience

Knowledge:

A Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Development Studies or related discipline from a recognized institute.
A clean class 3 riders’ licence
Willingness to ride a motorbike
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in an NGO environment.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

Skills

Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts
Excellent networking and partnership building skills
Research, analytical and problem solving skills
Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills
Strong team-building and motivational skills

Behaviours

Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination
Ability to develop, motivate and coach and mentor others
Promotes high quality programs
Promotes innovation and learning in program facilitation
Communicates clearly and effectively on child rights programming
Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities
Assertiveness and shows cultural sensitiveness
Ability to organize own work