District Coordinator

FACT Zimbabwe is a Christian based organization that was instituted in 1987. Since establishment, FACT Zimbabwe has been a leading national HIV and development organization implementing various projects directly and through partnerships. FACT seeks the services of a District Coordinator detailed below;

1. Job Title : District Coordinator
2. District : Mwenezi
3. Department : Safeguarding and Sustainable Livelihoods
4. Reports To : Regional Manager
5. Number Of Job Holders: (1)

6. Roles and Responsibilities

• Set program priorities, catch up plans and keep abreast of development trends to enhance program effectiveness, efficiency and delivery
• Develop a consolidated monthly/ weekly program work plan from each thematic area in compliance with defined expectations to meet program -specific goals and objectives and monitor implementation of the work plan.
• Provide technical and operational support in all thematic areas focusing on service provision of a standard package and case management.
• Ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of all thematic area interventions within the individual pillars to set outcomes and targets.
• Strengthen collaboration with stakeholders and program teams to ensure specialised interventions to program participants and completion of referrals.
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to program staff on interpretation, application and understanding of child rights standards, FACT Policies, SOPs and SIMS
• Collaborate with program and finance staff on finance issues related to all thematic area interventions to ensure compliance, consistency and transparency taking cognisance of organizational and donor regulations and guidelines
• Ensure child safeguarding risk assessments are conducted and approved before any activity is conducted with children.
• Technical Support to Program Management, Monitoring and Delivery of Results
• Support in monitoring and evaluation activities of thematic areas through regular weekly, monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports to document the quality of intervention delivery and completeness of facts. The reports should be for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.
• Enhance human resources (HR) by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
• Provide administrative support to human resources issues.
• Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions in all thematic areas.
• Identify employee training needs and evaluate how well duties are being conducted using appraisals to measure and reward performance
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

7. Qualifications, Knowledge and experience

Education & Training
• Master degree in social work, child protection, child rights, family studies or  development studies.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ professional work experience in a child-focussed NGO, preferably  in coordination or supervisory level.
• Knowledge of community-based child protection approaches and alternative care processes, preferably including experience in participatory approaches and child participation methodologies
• Psychosocial Support and Life Skills training experience is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of basic counselling is an added advantage

Required Skills & Competencies 

• Strong writing skills and experience in preparing quality reports
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills, especially with community-based groups
• Demonstrable sound training expertise and skills in a cross-cultural setting
• Self-tarter able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• High levels of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, guidelines and clear expectations
• A strong inter-personal and team player
• Proficiency in MS application packages, including Word, Excel and database software

8. How to apply:

8.1 Click to Apply and to complete the form not later than 4 November 2024.

8.2. Submit application letter together with detailed CV to vacancy@fact.org.zw: Please write District Coordinator on the subject of your email.

Please ensure that both steps are carried out to complete the application process.
-Background checks will be done for successful candidate to ensure child safeguarding and protection in all our work. FACT commits itself to protecting children whom its staff, volunteers as well as outsiders may get into contact with. The organization is mandated to serve the best interest of all children through protection from abuse, harm and exclusion, child participation and development in all its programs.

- FACT is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate in terms of race, tribe, place of origin, political opinion, colour, creed, gender, pregnancy, HIV/AIDS status or, subject to the Disabled Persons Act [Chapter 17:01].
- FACT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be notified