Technical Officer - Education: Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI)
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- Zimbabwe Health Interventions…
- Expires 01 Oct 2021
- Bulawayo
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Job Description
Deadline: 1 October 2021
Location: Harare
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract
About
Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) is a not-for-profit human development organisation which is registered as a Trust under the Zimbabwe Deeds Registries Act (Chapter 20:05). ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high impact integrated health interventions with local communities while working with and strengthening existing institutions. Zimbabwe Heath Interventions (ZHI) is seeking applications for a Technical Officer - Education for an anticipated USAID/PEPFAR supported five-year DREAMS project in Zimbabwe. The focus of the project will be to Prevent new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) using the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) approach. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.
Basic function
The post holder will provide technical leadership and is responsible for supporting the OVC Technical lead to strategize, implement, and coordinate education interventions in school and community. He/She provides technical and administrative support to the project field teams. She /He supports the OVC Technical Lead support to provide the requisite technical leadership for all the DREAMS education activities; including leading and coordinating the non-formal education, program and systems support activities in the targeted districts. The post-holder is responsible for identifying strategic partners, forging collaboration and synergy to improve project efficiency and outcomes. The Officer will actively participate in education-related activities and meetings including participation in strategic platforms. This position works with both formal and non-formal education within the Education Ministry and creates linkages between school and community. The post-holder will work with others to design integrated education activities that will keep vulnerable girls and boys in school, improve educational outcomes and build agency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job description
With the support and guidance of OVC Technical Lead, lead the implementation of ZHI’s DREAMS education interventions through provision of Education in development; Implement Education activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans; Lead in organizing and facilitating training programs; Oversee training, coaching and on-going support of teachers, and Community School Facilitators in order to improve instructional practices in literacy, numeracy and social and emotional skills; Support implementation of education activities at district level, scheduling activities and monitoring the Project to make deliver activities timely; Ensures agreed quality standards for the management and outputs of DREAMS Project are met; Contribute towards education policy formulation, implementation, keeping abreast of latest government policy guidance, analyze, sensitizing staff and guide implementation; Development of literacy and numeracy learning curriculum with girl’s empowerment focus; Identify critical program gaps and vulnerabilities, and clarify roles, responsibilities and accountabilities to effectively address those gaps; Ensure quality in the programme by building capacity of the local staff and teachers through trainings in pedagogy, psychosocial support, life skills etc; Provide guidance to district-based team on common standards, innovative strategies and approaches that ensure a capacity to address ZHI’s Commitments for children in development, and reflect good practice in developmental education responses; 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; Manages partner relations by supporting the partners, responding to their enquiries/queries and ensuring that there is effective communication regarding Project activities; Arranges trainings for district staff or partners, community cadres and assists in various capacity strengthening activities; Performs other Project activities as may be assigned from time to time; Capacity Building: Support the development of training materials and staff training on the education interventions; Support the profiling, recruitment and training of Community School Facilitators (CSFs); Support development of training plans for teachers, CSFs and other community partners based on identified needs.
Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Excellent interpersonal and time management skills, good analytical skills; Initiative in learning and self-development; Respectful, willing to cooperate with and support Project stakeholders including colleagues, beneficiaries, local community and local leaders.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor of Education focused on primary school education, at least 3 years teaching experience in the public sector or a social science degree coupled with 3 years primary school teaching experience in the public sector; Experience as education manager in public sector an added advantage; Post basic qualification in Program Management or Adult Education or Health Promotions will be an added advantage. Two or more years’ experience in development work is an added advantage.
How to Apply
To apply
Step 1: Complete the job application form by clicking the button below
Step 2: Submit your CV and application letter via email to recruitment@zhi.co.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received outside the stated channels will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
During the application process, ZHI will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment for an application to be considered. ZHI is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical handicap or financial ability.
