POSITION FOR AGWY AND ABYM Project in uMhlathuze Sub-District, King Cetshwayo
Isibani Development Partners is a South African-registered NGO, launched in 2011 to become a leading local technical assistance provider, systems strengthening and grants manager for health and social service in Southern Africa. Our programs focus is on HIV, TB, Non-Communicable diseases and Capacity development for community-based organization and government departments.
We are seeking suitably qualified candidates for the following position:
POSITION: 1 x ABYM Coordinator (Ref No: ABYMC 001)
Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the ABYM Program Coordinator will lead the overall implementation of the in and out of school ABYM activity within the AGYW program in uMhlathuze Subdistrict. S/he will manage and support the in-school ABYM and AGYW field-based team to implement the combination package of services across selected (08) quantile 1-3 schools, targeting ABYM and AGYW aged between the ages 15-24 years from Grade 8-12.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Lead the overall planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the In-school ABYM and AGYW program in the Subdistrict to achieve results against set objectives.
Oversee overall mapping of schools and supportive services, ensuring synergy between in-school and out of school activities including other required services
Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders i.e., government departments, schools, community leadership and all other relevant stakeholders.
Advocate for the implementation of the in-school ABYM and AGYW program activities with the various school management teams (i.e., SMTs, DMTs, SGBs) as well as sub-district and local leaderships forums.
Ensure the in-school ABYM and AGYW program supports and is aligned with the new DBE HIV/TB/STI Policy, Integrated School Health Policy (ISHP) and other relevant government policies and legislations.
Work with the ABYM and AGYW program strategic information (SI) team to ensure all program related data is collected, validated, reported, and utilised accurately and timeously to inform and guide evidence-based program planning and implementation.
Align all in-school program with the ABYM and AGYW program SI teams to ensure that the in-school ABYM and AGWY program staff have the necessary capacity to use biometric data management system.
Assess and identify capacity needs of in-school ABYM and AGYW program staff and provide capacity building, mentoring, coaching and supportive supervision as appropriate.
Actively participate in on-site data verification and routine data quality assessment (DQA) activities.
Represent the Isibani ABYM and AGWY school program in all relevant platforms as and when required.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager and the Isibani senior management team.
Provide Supervision for Peer Group Trainers.
Essential Qualification and Experience:
Diploma in Education or related field.
Degree in Education will be an added advantage
Registered with SACE.
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in the school environment.
Experience working in the NGO sector.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of DBE HIV/TB/STI Policy, Integrated School Health Policy (ISHP) and other relevant government policies and legislations.
Competency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in quality leadership and monitoring skills.
Be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Must be willing to learn.
Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to travel within uMhlathuze sub-district and King Cetshwayo District.
Suitable candidates to send CV application to: [email protected]
Subject line: Position you applying for and Ref number
Closing date: Sunday, 01 August 2021
Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be notified