ZAPP - Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project

Education Officers x2

Education & Teaching Jobs
Salary
TBA

Job Description

Zimbabwe AIDS Preventing Project Trust is looking for a suitably qualified and motivated individual to fill a positions that has fallen vacant at its SPACE for OVC Program in Gutu and Chivi Districts, Masvingo.

EDUCATION OFFICERS x 2

Reporting to District Coordinator

The Education Officer will provide support in the implementation of the SPACE for OVC Program,
Specifically overseeing the implementation of educational activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities
• Develop detailed monthly and quarterly work-plan for OVC Care and support in the program implementation sites.
• Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to collect, analyse and share information on implementation issues.
• Conduct training for PSS teachers, SDC members, and Peer Educators
• Ensure good working relationships are developed and maintained with relevant Government departments, schools, communities, children and other stakeholders and with relevant staff of primary and secondary schools and other NGOs involved in Education.
• Identify and support OVC in the continuum of care, through necessary child-focused and family-centred interventions following the National Case Management guidelines.
• Completion of all reporting requirements in line with the set monitoring and evaluation framework and donor requirements.
• Adhere to financial procurement and acquittal procedures when processing school fees for project beneficiaries as laid down in the financial procedures manual.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
• A degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Education or equivalent from a recognized University.
• A Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working in the area of Child Protection, or Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) programming, and in particular building child protection systems (preferably for USG funded programs).

How to Apply

Deadline and application procedures
Submit your CV (clearly stating your location, age, sex) and application letter via e-mail to: hr@zapp.co.zw. The deadline for all applications is 07 March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.