District Projects Officer
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Family AIDS Caring Trust - FA…
- Expires 27 Jan 2025
- Mutare
- Full Time
Job Description
FACT Zimbabwe is a Christian based organisation that was instituted in 1987. Since
establishment, FACT Zimbabwe has been a leading national HIV and development
organisation implementing various projects directly and through partnerships. The
organization’s programming focuses on 4 strategic pillars Safeguarding and Sustainable
Livelihoods (SSL), Health and Well-being (HW), Strategic Information and Research (SIR)
and Organisational Efficiency and Effectiveness (OEE). FACT seeks the services staff
detailed below;
District Project Officer: Job Description
Reporting to: Program Officer
Job summary
The District Project Officer (DPO) works under the supervision of the Program Officer in ensuring that
all GF interventions in the targeted districts are coordinated and implemented smoothly to ensure that
the project achieve its desired outcomes. As such the District Officer is expected to lead in recruitment
of community cadres, training of community cadres, engagement of all district-level key stakeholders,
and ensuring that all data collected in his/her respective districts is used for decision making. The individual must be a team player and an independent thinker who is creative, self-confident and able to engage all relevant stakeholders in a constructive manner to ensure that the project is effectively coordinated and managed at district level.
Duties and Responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities
The Main responsibilities of the DO are:
1. Community Mobilization
1.1. Ensure relevant and target population are identified and recruited to participate in the
CSS project and to benefit from the services provided under the CSS project in line with
terms and conditions of the grant.
1.2. Conduct regular monitoring of project progress and covering and providing updates to the
Program Officer.
1.3. Organize meetings and trainings of selected community cadres in line with project
objectives
1.4. Identify appropriate venues and target groups for training and marketing of services
offered by the project.
2. Grassroots Project Supervision
2.1. Work with community volunteers and AGYW representatives to facilitate successful project
implementation.
2.2. Promote wider community participation in project activities through promoting visibility of
the Project and marketing of project products.
2.3. Ensure that community volunteers deliver and provide designated quality, timely and
acceptable services to communities as per project mandate.
3. Training, Capacity Building & Reporting
3.1. Training community volunteers in line with project mandate and expectations
3.2. Facilitate efficient and correct use of project gadgets
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3.3. Training community cadres on use and management of community monitoring tools
provided.
3.4. Generates training level and community engagement reports identifying key
challenges and opportunities for improved project outcomes.
4. Stakeholder engagement
4.1. Identify, mobilise and work with relevant district level stakeholders for the successful
uptake of the project.
4.2. Conducts periodic meetings with stakeholders reporting on project progress,
challenges and opportunities .
4.3. Facilitates engagement in community dialogues for improved local advocacy.
5. Referrals & Network building & Demand Creation
5.1. Develops local community / district referral pathways for SRHR/ TB/ HIV/ Malaria
services and connects service users with service providers
5.2. Activates services demand through demand generation activities
5.3. Identifies service bottlenecks and works with local stakeholders to improve on service
provision.
Qualifications and Experience
Skills and attributes
Experience in leading community lead advocacy; Experience and skills in managing community
health cadres, sound understanding of Ministry of Health structure. Appreciation of key populations
programming in Zimbabwe. Ability to write comprehensive reports; Strong verbal and written
communication skills; analytical mind and inclination on problem-solving. Experience in engaging
and working with all relevant stakeholders at District Level.
Qualifications and experience
Minimum of university degree in Social Science, Health Promotion or any other related degree, with
at least 2 years relevant experience in advocacy project or Community Systems Strengthening
interventions. Ability to write comprehensive reports; Strong verbal and written communication skills;
How to Apply
How to apply:
a. Follow this the button below to complete the application form and upload your CV not later
than 27 January 2025.
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.
