DREAMS Officer: Insiza Godlwayo AIDS Council (IGAC)

Deadline: 19 October 2020 (4pm)

Location: Insiza District

Background

Insiza Godlwayo AIDS Council (IGAC) is implementing the Pathways OVC Project in Insiza and Lupane District in Matabeleland South and North Provinces. Pathways is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The project is targeting the Orphaned and Vulnerable Children and their Caregivers through streamlined individual based interventions premised on the project four domains in Healthy, Safe, Stable and Schooled. IGAC is looking for suitably qualified individuals to fill in the above-mentioned posts.

Position Summary

Primarily responsible for planning implementation and monitoring of DREAM program at District level. she/he is expected to plan the seamless implementation of DREAMS program components Schooled, Economic strengthening, GBV response, Health and deliberately creating synergies with various DREAM partners and stakeholders for comprehensive service delivery for the program target.

Objectives

Timely identify and refer AGYW to access need-based services; Ensure implementation fidelity across models used by the project as per technical guidance; Training, mentoring, supervising and supporting teachers, club facilitators, mentors and DREAM Ambassadors; Develop and monitor project scope of work, budgets and timelines; Identify innovations, impact and liaise with MEAL for documentation; Collaborate with NAC, MOHCC, MoPSE and other strategic government departments to plan, schedule and document regular mentoring, support and supervise visits; Prepare, coordinate reviews, review different project documents and reports; Contributes to development of project IEC materials; Review weekly performance dashboard to inform related decisions; Represent the organization in different partner meetings; Reporting: Generate and share quality periodic activity, monthly and quarterly in line with the donor and organization expectations; Document best practices in form of case studies abstracts, video clips in addition to the routine monthly updates, quarterly and annual reports.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/relevant field with a minimum of 3 years Community Development experience; Experience in implementing USAID funded OVC/DREAM program; Experience in Project Planning and Management; Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office packages; Excellent report writing skills; Good interpersonal skills; Good written and communication skills; Ability to engage and manage stakeholder relationship; Creative problem solving abilities; Team player; Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural environment; Should be a team player and able to work with minimum supervision, effective communicator; Flexible to work weekend and after hours and be on call when ever need arise.

Please submit your applications to: The Director Insiza Godlwayo AIDS Council 359 Mthwakazi Township P.O Box 140 Filabusi