Socio-Economic Strengthening Officer
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Family AIDS Caring Trust - FA…
- Expires 15 Dec 2025
- Makoni
- 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 have since grown to become a broad-based health and development organization whilst maintaining special focus on HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and related health issues. It envisions ‘Healthy Communities and a Healthy Nation’ and has a national footprint directly and through partnerships. FACT seeks the services of staff for staff as detailed below;
. JOB TITLE: Socio-Economic Strengthening Officer
2. DEPARTMENT: SSL
3. NAME OF JOB HOLDER:
4. DUTY STATION: Makoni
5. NUMBER OF JOB HOLDERS: (1)
6. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Socio-Economic Strengthening Officer is responsible for the design, implementation, and
evaluation of programs that integrate economic strengthening, education and parenting strategies
under the DREAMS SMART and SPACE for OVC programs. This dual-role position aims to support
OVC households and AGYW and their communities in achieving economic stability while fostering an
environment of continuous learning and skill development. The officer will collaborate with internal
teams, community stakeholders, and clients to create impactful programs that address the
interconnected challenges of poverty and education.
7. REPORTING STRUCTURE
District Coordinator
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Socio-Economic Strengthening Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
8. KEY RESULT AREAS
• Program Planning, Implementation and Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Delivery of Results
• Documentation and Reporting
• Networking and Partnership-Building
• Safeguarding
9. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Performance Area # 1: Implementation and Management of Education and Parenting Thematic
Area
• Lead in the identification, profiling and enrolling of the most at risk OVC as in line with the case management
system and AGYW for education assistance at Primary, and Secondary levels as set by the SPACE for
OVC/DREAMS SMART Girls selection criteria through strengthening community identification and referral
systems.
• Develop and implement economic strengthening programs that promote OVC household sustainability and
resilience.
• Provide training and support for School Development Committees (SDCs) AGYW and caregivers of OVC in
financial literacy, enterprise skills development, inclusive business and participatory market skills development,
work-readiness and safeguarding.
• Develop transformative partnerships with public institutions, Government line ministries, private companies,
associations and development organizations to create partnerships that create markets, enhance profitability,
provide skills development and employment opportunities for AGYW and caregivers of OVC.
• Draw up costed-workplans for implementation and liaise with the Education & Parenting and Economic
Strengthening Specialists as well as finance department for financial and material resources.
• Address the needs of CALHIV in the SPACE program and AGYW at risk of HIV and GBV to successfully
transition and complete secondary school education.
• Support the FMP Facilitators during the formation of FMP sessions groups and provide ongoing mentorship
throughout each wave.
• Produce mentoring and supervision reports and submit to the District Coordinator, ES and Education and
Parenting Specialists for support in implementing recommendations.
• Conduct gap analysis in the SPACE for OVC & DREAMS SMART Girls projects implementation, as well as
capacity gaps among FMP Facilitators.
• Support DSD to roll out Family Club sessions to caregivers of enrolled program participants through trained
CCWs
• Make timely acquittals of expenditure supported by all relevant documentation to finance office.
• Link OVC Households and at risk AGYW to Economic strengthening interventions that overcome financial
barriers to accessing services.
• Track and report on educational outcomes and impact, ensuring alignment with overall program goals.
• To conduct case management to children and caregivers enrolled in the project.
• Link enrolled OVC caregivers and AGYW to mentoring support interventions.
Key Performance Area #2: Delivery of program and M & E activities in the district
• Ensure that all staff and community cadres involved in the SPACE for OVC and DREAMS SMART Girls programs
implementation have adequate and correct data collection and other working tools to ensure that standards
are maintained.
• Consolidate and file all program data from the field.
• Ensure integration of thematic area activities into the district project detailed work plan for effective
coordination with other thematic areas.
• Ensure quality service delivery to beneficiaries and their caregivers according to PERPFAR Guidelines.
• Liaise with the ES and Education and Parenting Specialist for planning and reporting on project activities and
progress.
• Monitor project progress and performance in line with the project MEAL plan, ensuring targets and timelines
are being met.
• Produce site support reports as required for SPACE for OVC and DREAMS SMART projects.
• Participate in the documentation of case studies, key lessons learnt, success stories and best practices.
• Participate in FACT learning and capacity strengthening activities.
• Lead in drawing up quality improvement plans related to economic strengthening and education interventions
at district level.
• Conduct periodic review meetings with facilitators and stakeholders.
Key Performance Area #3: Liaise with partners and stakeholders
• Liaise with partners and district stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of project activities.
• Conduct community sensitization meetings on the SPACE for OVC and DREAMS SMART Girls projects
interventions and beneficiary selection processes in collaboration with the relevant government line ministries
and partners.
• Collaborate and network with Child Protection Committees at local and district level and other NGOs through
scheduled formal and informal meetings and other discussion forums.
• Refer caregivers for linkages to economic strengthening community groups to enable parents/ caregivers to
generate income for self-reliance.
• Develop monthly and quarterly reports for submission to key stakeholders as required.
Key Performance Area #4: Safeguarding
• Abide by the Child Protection/ Safeguarding policies within their day-to-day activities.
• Conduct regular risk assessment for safeguarding to ensure the program does not put OVC and AGYW in a
position of harm.
• Orient partners and volunteers to ensure safeguarding of AGYW, OVC and their caregivers in all activities by
the programme.
• Ensure AGYW safety in the place of work through bi-weekly check-ins and documented support visits.
• Inform program participants and partners expected behaviours towards them and reporting mechanisms
available in the event of a violation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
10. QAULIFICATIONS and SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economics, Education, Social Work,
Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A masters degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in economic development, education, community
development, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of the intersection between economic stability and educational attainment.
• Proven experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including community organizations,
private sector, government agencies, and program participants.
• Commitment to the mission and values of FACT Zimbabwe, with a passion for community
empowerment and sustainability.
How to Apply
4. How to apply:
a. Click the button below to complete the application form and upload your CV not later than 15 December 2024.
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.
