Program Coordinator - SRHR/DRR
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Plan International Zimbabwe
- Expires 25 Jun 2021
- Bulawayo
- Internship
Job Description
Location: Mutare, Zimbabwe
Company: Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.
We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
Program Coordinator - SRHR/DRR (Manicaland Program Area)
Reporting to the Program Area Manager, the Program Coordinator is responsible for coordination, implementation and day-to-day management of the Access to Sexual Reproductive Health Services (SRHR) for Girls and Young Women in Manicaland Province project activities in accordance with Plan’s grants policies. The job holder also provides specialist guidance and support on Plan’s SRHR and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programs in line with the approved Program Area (PA) annual plan, risk management frameworks and strategies.
PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE
We are open and accountable
1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.
We strive for lasting impact
1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
1. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.
2. We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our program and our workplace.
3. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and develop agency to change their own lives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accountabilities:
Project quality
• Manages the Access to Sexual Reproductive Health Services for Girls and Young Women in Manicaland Province project in the Mutare and Chipinge Districts in line with the approved project proposal
• Ensures that all grant activities, indicators and objectives are successfully met within the project timeframe and allocated budget
• Carries out the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project in collaboration with relevant agencies, partners and Plan staff.
• Provides technical support to the PA on issues relating to the Access to Sexual Reproductive Health Services for Girls and Young Women
• Facilitates the integration and synergizing of the project activities with other relevant Plan program activities.
• Facilitates the participation of children in the planning, implementation of the SRHR/DRR project.
• Ensures that the project adheres to international standards of humanitarian programming such as the Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standards, PSEA and Code of Conduct
• Establishes child-friendly feedback and complaints mechanisms and ensures that community feedback is attended to within reasonable timeframes
Budget control
• Ensures the project budget is managed efficiently and effectively and spending is in accordance with the project approved budget and annual plans.
• Ensures the project records are properly kept and maintained as per Plan guidelines and donor requirements.
Timely grant reporting
• Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and narrative reports as per the project reporting requirements, based on the project strategies, goals and objectives and as per agreed reporting format.
Networking
• Network with organizations working within the same sector and disseminate information within and outside the organization in relation to the SRHR projects.
• Identify opportunities for cooperation with government departments and other development agencies in the district
Child Protection & gender equality mainstreaming
Promotes and abides by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.
Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge:
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Health promotion, Nursing, Public Health or relevant discipline
• A minimum of 3 years community development exposure in health programming
• Demonstrable experience in project proposal writing, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrable experience and ability at networking with Donor Agencies and other NGOs.
• Experience in training staff and ability to provide training in health programming issues.
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes and theories of child-rights programming
• Knowledge of DRR and inclusion of SRHR in DRR programming
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development
Skills
• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills
• Strong team-building and motivational skills
• Strong negotiating, strategic thinking and influencing skills
Behaviours
• Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination
• Ability to develop, motivate and coach and mentor others
• Promotes high quality SRHR programs
• Promotes innovation and learning on SRHR programming
• Communicates clearly and effectively on SRHR issues
• Assertiveness and shows cultural sensitiveness
