Programme Coordinator: Adult Rape Clinic (ARC)

Deadline: 23 October 2020

Location: Harare

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

About

Adult Rape Clinic (ARC) is a Private Voluntary Organisation (61/18) which works to deliver medico-legal and counselling services to survivors of sexual violence and promotes awareness on prevention of sexual violence. ARC’s headquarters are in Harare and has satellite clinics in Kadoma, Gokwe and Masvingo.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Programme Coordinator. Reporting to the Co-Directors the Programme Coordinator will be responsible for coordination of organisational programs (i.e. Service provision, Outreach, and Training on management of sexual assault and rape survivors) and ensure program implementation according to plans and set objectives;

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor and manage budgets by ensuring that spending is within approved budget for the clinic, outreach and training programmes; Prepare periodic reports as specified by donors and for the board; Fundraising and proposal writing; Ensure that annual plans are achieved; Ensure follow up on trained stakeholders to monitor continuing performance; Work with the Financial Administrator to manage staff and resources for the program; Ensure meetings are held regularly to update staff on the various programs; Maintain good public relations and networking with other health professionals, NGOs, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and ZRP Victim Friendly Unit as a way of developing adequate referral system for survivors; Facilitate and support staff wellness programs; Carrying out tasks consistent with the nature of the position as instructed by the Co-Directors and Board.

Qualifications

Registered General Nurse; BSc Nursing Science / Public Health / Sociology / Development Studies / equivalent; Diploma in Counselling / Psychology

*The above qualifications are all required for this job*

Additional academic and professional qualification that maybe an added advantage for this job

Masters in Nursing/Public Health/ Development Studies/equivalent; Bsc in Counselling/Psychology

Diploma in Midwifery; Relevant qualification in Marketing or Business Studies

Experience required

A minimum of five (5) years experience working in a similar post or managerial position; Traceable NGO experience managing multi-stakeholder projects; Experience working on SGBV issues is a requirement; Experience in writing reports and proposals

Technical skills and Competencies

Knowledge of laws and policies on sexual offences; Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation

Facilitation skills; Computer literate in Microsoft applications; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Able to meet deadlines (time management and punctuality)

Proven proposal writing experience; Strong Analytical Skills

Working Conditions

This is a contract position whose extension is dependent on the availability of funding

Applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, proof of qualification and experience should be submitted to Adult Rape Clinic, Ward C9, Parirenyatwa Hospital, Mazowe Street

Only those meeting the above requirements will be responded to. ARC’s employment policy is based on gender and human right approaches, therefore offers opportunities to all.