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| PROJECT COORDINATOR – DREAMS |
| Pact Zambia |
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Posted 2018-08-21 05:24:40
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Project Summary
The USAID-funded Zambia Community
HIV Prevention Project (Z-CHPP) supports the Government of Zambia to reduce new
HIV infections through increased adoption of high impact HIV services and
protective behaviors among at-risk populations, using evidence-based and
locally owned solutions and in close partnership with a range of local Zambian
organizations and institutions.
Position Summary:
The Project Coordinator will
provide technical support to sub-partner to manage DREAMS implementation,
monitoring and reporting. S/he will supervise, work with and support district
staff to ensure quality support is provided to sub-partner for effective
implementation of HIV Prevention services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women
(AGYW). The Project Coordinator will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and
have a dotted reporting line to DREAMS Program Manager.
Key Performance Areas:
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Project Management
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Administration
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Coordination
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Monitoring and Evaluation
Specific Duties and
Responsibilities:
Project Management
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Responsible for the review of all
DREAMS sub-partner project documents including budgets, implementation plans,
MER plans and progress reports.
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Support sub-partner in day to day
management and implementation of HIV Prevention services for AGYW.
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Support drafting and review of
DREAMS documents including budgets, annual work plans and progress reports.
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Monitor the implementation of the
sub-partner’s implementation plans and budgets.
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Support review of sub-partner’s
financial performance in relation to implementation plan.
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Establish quality assurance team
and provide support to staff on quality improvement of project implementation.
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Support sub-partner in timely
reporting.
Administration
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Maintain hard copy filing and
electronic filing for DREAMS project documents.
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Develop and maintain site visit
schedule and filing of all reports.
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Oversee the utilization of
project assets including petty cash, office equipment, supplies and motor
vehicle etc.
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Supervise district staff.
Coordination
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Work with Government Ministries
in the HIV response and represent Pact in public events and Government
meetings.
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Work with DATFs and CATFs and
health facilities in the district to ensure coordination with other projects
and stakeholders.
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Strengthen the functionality of
district networks and stakeholders’ meetings including collaboration with other
USAID Partner Organizations.
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Represent Pact in district
development coordination meetings.
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Work with sub-partner to
facilitate site visits for HQ and donor personnel.
Monitoring and Evaluation
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Provide general and basic M&E
mentoring support to sub-partner.
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Work with Pact M&E team to
conduct site-level supportive visits.
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Support routine data Quality
Assessments.
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Support carrying out of monthly
and quarterly data reviews to inform programing.
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Support sub-partners and
stakeholders in routine project implementation monitoring and follow up.
General
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Perform functions with a view to
safeguarding and developing the best interests of Pact.
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Ensure the accuracy and
completeness of reports and partner’s files.
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Perform other reasonable duties
as assigned.
Educational and Experience
required
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Bachelor of Arts in Public Health
and/or Social Sciences or relevant or equivalent experience.
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Fluency in English and the local
language of the area.
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Excellent communications and
report writing skills.
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Training and knowledge in
HIV/AIDS prevention in the health sector.
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Project management experience.
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M & E experience will be an
added advantage).
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A minimum of 4 years’ experience
in NGO and HIV environment.
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Ability to work independently,
take initiative and manage a variety of activities concurrently.
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A strong team player with
excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in high profile, fast-paced
environment.
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Ability to communicate technical
issues effectively and persuasively.
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Demonstrated ability to manage
multiple projects effectively, think analytically and take initiative in
solving problems.
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Ability to use MS Office (Word,
Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Pact is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability,
genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other
non-merit factors.
Interested and Qualified candidates should send their
application letter and CV to zchpp@pactworld.org indicating
the Job Title in the Subject line on or before the due date 24 August 2018.
