Education, Parenting and In School Coordinator || Zim-TTECH

DUE: 26 AUG 2023

Background
Zim-TTECH is seeking highly qualified and experienced applicants to be considered for the position of Education, Parenting and In School Coordinator for the anticipated DREAMS program. Zim-TTECH’s activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; epidemiology and strategic information strengthening, health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases.

Position Summary
The position will be responsible for supporting the Program Manager in the day-to-day management of the in-school program, providing technical assistance to in-school District officers responsible for the delivery of DREAMS interventions in all the CDC supported DREAMS districts, maintaining good working relationships with Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Department of Social Development and other government and non-governmental partners, ensuring high-quality delivery of services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality technical assistance in the implementation of Zim-TTECH’s DREAMS in school interventions – Primary Package including delivery of sexual prevention through the No means No curriculum, education subsides, establishment of the safe schools’ pillars, and positive parenting interventions.
• Oversee a team of technical staff for the project and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members and ensure program activities are designed and implemented according to scope, on time and within budget in the in school and parenting interventions in the program.
• Support the development of training materials, oversee training, coaching and on-going support of teachers, in school officers and FMP Facilitators in specific intervention delivery ensuring the project meets stated goals, expected results and reporting requirements.
• Identify technical assistance needs and training resources among project staff, community-based workers, partners etc in education, parenting, establishing the in school safe pillars.
• Arrange trainings for district staff or partners, community cadres and assists in various capacity strengthening activities to ensure sustainability.
• Ensure that project strategies and activities are evidence-based and in line with PEPFAR, National DREAMS guidelines and policies.
• Lead in the adaptation of in school and positive parenting manuals in alignment with government of Zimbabwe policies.
• Mobilize institutional and project resources, tools, best practices, innovations, technology to deliver a synergistic, evidence-based DREAMS program and report on these initiatives for project impact.
• Support implementation of education activities and Families Matter at district level, scheduling activities and monitoring the Project to deliver activities timely.
• Ensure quality standards for the management and outputs of in school activities are met.
• Contribute towards education policy formulation, implementation, keeping abreast of latest government policy guidance, analyse, sensitizing staff and guide implementation.
• Development of literacy and numeracy learning out of class curriculum with girl’s empowerment focus.
• Identify critical program gaps and vulnerabilities, and clarify roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities to effectively address those gaps.
• Works with the SIE team to implement the M&E action plan, making sure that M & E data for the Project is collected and MER reports are produced, as required.
• Works closely with the Finance team to monitor Project expenses and to ensure accurate Project financial reporting.
• Contributes towards the development of Project IEC materials and messages, as appropriate for the in school and positive parenting programs.
• Manages partner relations by supporting the partners, responding to their enquiries/queries, and ensuring that there is effective communication regarding Project activities.
• Provide technical support to endure layering of services to in school learners and their caregivers.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate DREAMS critical meetings, representing Zim-TTECH in relevant stakeholder and TWG meetings for the in school and positive parenting programs.
• Identifying program gaps, plan and execute corrective strategies and monitor progress, ensuring timeous submission of reports.
• Conduct capacity building activities of the Education and Parenting In school Officers, FMP (Families Matter Program) Facilitators.
• Conduct performance management activities (spot checks, performance reviews, verification visits, etc) for the Education and Parenting In school Officers, FMP (Families Matter Program) Facilitators.
• Review and approve monthly activity plans for the Education and Parenting In school Officers, FMP (Families Matter Program) Facilitators and ensure that these are in line with work plan and budgets submitted to the Program Manager.
• Review, approve and submit consolidated monthly projections for the Education and Parenting In school Officers, FMP (Families Matter Program) Facilitators resources in line with the work plan and activity plans.
• Review, approve, and timely submit consolidated reports on management of resources for the Education and Parenting In school Officers, FMP (Families Matter Program) Facilitators (Travel Recon, Travel plans and timesheets, etc)
• Forge enduring relationships with the Provincial MoPSE departments to ensure easy implementation of in school and parenting activities at all the DREAMS CDC supported districts.
• Manage relationships with MoPSE representatives and other key stakeholders at district and provincial level, to enable open communication as well as collaborative and sustainable program implementation.
• Document project results and impacts in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, client satisfaction, etc.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Education degree or,
• A social science degree coupled with 5 years teaching experience in the public sector.
• Experience as education manager in public sector an added advantage
• Post graduate training in Program Management or Adult Education or Health Promotions or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Experience in training and conducting meetings is desirable, excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the major issues affecting HIV/AIDS in all geographical regions of Zimbabwe, with in-depth knowledge of the implementation of HIV/AIDS, health, GBV and/or education programs for adolescent girls and young women in Zimbabwe.
• Demonstrated experience at a mid- or senior level in the following areas: HIV prevention targeted to priority population; HIV prevention targeted to adolescents and youth.
• Demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating, and supervising a team working with local community organizations, families, and communities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and people management skills capable of communicating efficiently, problem-solving, and sound decision-making capacity, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a demanding environment.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet and fluency in both English and main local languages.

Commitment to Diversity

Zim-TTECH recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. Therefore, the organization encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, age, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability. Zim-TTECH strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its staff.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, and copies of certificates clearly indicating position applied for to dreamsprograms@zimttech.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.