About NACOSA:
We started as a convention intent on bringing together organisations working on HIV. We now render services and disburse funds towards a coordinated response to HIV, TB and GBV as public health threats. As an organization, we work at national, provincial local and community levels and strive to embody the ideal spirit of NACOSA. We strive to live our values and philosophy in every interaction and task. NACOSA has a zero-tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and related abuse of power and is committed to protecting its staff and all people receiving services through our programs from this type of misconduct.
The Programme Coordinator positions will be responsible for the following sub-districts:
Khayelitsha
Tygerberg
Northern Sub District
Southern Sub District
Western Sub District
Eastern Sub District
The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Coordinator will include, but are not limited to:
Performance management on a day-to-day basis, including guidance and support of implementation staff to meet weekly targets in terms of recruitment, enrolment and completion of GBV prevention group-based interventions.
Managing and tracking of daily staff attendance, leave monitoring and ensuring accurate submission of monthly time sheets by staff.
Conduct weekly, monthly, quarterly planning and microplanning with facilitators to ensure daily activities implemented are geared towards meeting of targets.
Developing contingency plans and utilizing problem solving to overcome day to day challenges.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the smooth implementation of evidence-based group interventions.
Provide training and mentoring support to ensure capacity is built within the teams.
Develop tools to ensure bi-directional referral pathways for successful linkages for DREAMS AGYW to health, education and social support services.
Engage fellow DREAMS partners on co-location and micro-planning of services to ensure successful referral of all eligible AGYW to relevant DREAMS partner services.
Work closely with the M&E team to refine and build on the suite of M&E tools in place so as to ensure the monitoring tools are fit for purpose.
Facilitate quality assurance activities of data and interventions ensuring data quality and intervention fidelity is upheld.
Minimum Requirements:
Post Matric Qualification in Social Science/Public Health or related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years' related work experience in leading direct implementation teams in a target driven programme (specific experience is required in implementation planning, logistical support functions, monitoring and evaluation).
Well established community/stakeholder relationship building track record/ability to network and navigate communities.
Knowledge of HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health; HIV Testing Services; Gender Based Violence (GBV) programming; evidence-informed and rights-based programming for survivors of GBV, particularly for adolescent girls and young women.
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with experience of web-based data systems.
Understanding of the NGO sector and knowledge of big donor processes/requirements will be advantageous.
Excellent communications skills in English and any other South African Language.
Driver's license non-negotiable.
Personal Competencies:
Problem solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
Ability to think strategically and analytically.
Must be highly organized and deadline driven.
Ability to work as a team member within multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to influence and guide others.
Closing date for all applications: 16 October 2024. Please note that no late applications will be accepted.
PLEASE NOTE:
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of NACOSA. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. NACOSA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.
In the event that you do not hear from us after 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NACOSA reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification. NACOSA respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
As part of our hiring process, NACOSA will inquire during reference checks for information about job applicants' reference persons regarding any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment as well as any other forms of misconduct.
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