Project Officer

Zimbabwe AIDS Preventing Project Trust (ZAPPT) is implementing sustainable development initiatives to improve health, safety, education, and stability outcomes for OVC, adolescents and youth affected and infected by HIV in Zimbabwe. ZAPPT is inviting a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Project Officer for an Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project in Chivi District.

1. PROJECT OFFICER

Reporting to: Program Coordinator

Responsible for overseeing, planning and coordinating all OVC program interventions,
using a case Management approach to offer high impact, scalable and sustainable interventions under the
four domains (healthy, safe, stable, schooled) to children, adolescents and youth within the SPACE for
OVC Project at district level.

Description of Duties:

• Provide technical guidance and operational support to district level staff on interpretation, application and understanding of child protection and safeguarding standards, ZAPP policies and codes, program SOPs, and USAID guidelines.
• Ensuring curricula fidelity by supporting the OVC program in training, mentoring, supervising and supporting group facilitators, MOHCC and MoPSE on the OVC thematic interventions.
• Develop strategies to map, identify and enroll into the key PEPFAR priorities populations in the district of operation, implement strategies to improve HTS, adherence and retention into care and treatment among PLHIV.
• Conduct regular visits to project sites to monitor the implementation of activities, gather feedback from stakeholders and submit detailed reports.
• Assist in tracking project performance, monitor and follow up on project activities.
• Track project indicators and outcome of activities to ensure project achieves set targets.
• Identify and document human interest stories and case studies based on the successes of the OVC project.
• Ensure timely production and sharing of weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports on program interventions.
• Budget and monitor project expenditures to ensure they are in line with donor requirements.
• Any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or a closely related field;
• Masters Degree in Social Sciences or Development Studies will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in HIV prevention, Child protection and Community work.
• Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, organization, management and mediation among local actors and partner capacity building;
• Demonstrated experience in training design, delivery and mentoring in subject matter relevant to this position;
• Ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• In-depth understanding of donor expectations for program results, outcomes, impact, and reporting
• Knowledge of PEPFAR/ USAID funded OVC program

Deadline and Application procedures

Submit Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates (clearly stating your contact number, location, age, sex) and application letter via e-mail to: hr@zapp.co.zw The deadline for all applications is 11 October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.