About FHI 360
FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
DREAMS District Coordinators (18 Vacant positions)
Locations and Job ID
Province
South Africa: Districts
No of Position
Job requisition/ Job ID
Eastern Cape
‐ Alfred Nzo
1
2020201459
Eastern Cape
‐ Buffalo City
1
2020201460
Free State
‐ Lejweleputswa
1
2020201461
Free State
‐ Thabo Mofutsanyane
1
2020201462
Gauteng
‐ Johannesburg
4
2020201463
Gauteng
‐ Sedibeng
1
2020201464
KwaZulu Natal
‐ King Cetshwayo
1
2020201438
KwaZulu Natal
‐ uGu
1
2020201439
Limpopo
‐ Capricorn
1
2020201440
Limpopo
‐ Mopani
1
2020201441
Mpumalanga
‐ Ehlanzeni
1
2020201442
Mpumalanga
‐ Gert Sibande
1
2020201443
Mpumalanga
‐ Nkangala
1
2020201444
Cape
Cape Town
2
2020201445
Position Description:
The DREAMS District Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and managing the implementation of DREAMS Safe Spaces for AGYW and linkages to the DREAMS core package of services at a district level. The DREAMS District Coordinator will supervise and support the AGYW Supervisors to coordinate and support AGYW Mentors to lead the safe spaces. S/he will report to the DREAMS Provincial Manager (SAB), in the FHI 360Capacity Development and Support (CDS) DREAMS project.
Key Responsibility Areas
Lead efforts to recruit AGYW Mentors in the target communities within the district
Identify physical spaces in the community that are safe for AGYW working closely with community
gatekeepers and DREAMS partners
Lead efforts to recruit vulnerable AGYW in the target communities within the district
Coordinate and supervise the implementation of all safe space activities, including group educational
activities for AGYW and referrals to services and mentoring
Coordinate economic strengthening networks, relationships with funders, employers and government
or parastatal organizations at a district and sub-district level
Provide supportive supervision to AGYW Mentors and ensure they have a supportive working
environment and the tools necessary to do their work
Ensure data collected from safe spaces is submitted for data capturing; is cleaned, checked and
validated and is reported in line with program and donor requirements
Represent the CDS/DREAMS project at district partners meetings
Contribute to the development of the CDS/DREAMS project’s technical weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and work plans
Training
Identify training needs of AGYW Mentors to improve the quality of mentoring• Provide on the job training on Youth Power Mentoring Toolkit to AGYW Supervisors and Mentors
Support completion of routine training reports
Report on progress, issues, challenges, and local risk management
Monitor quality assurance of mentorship within safe spaces
Undertake any other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications, Experience/Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree or its international equivalent in social sciences, health, human development, or related field.
At least 3-5 years’ project management experience in coordination, implementation and monitoring of capacity building and training
Experience managing, supervising, training and building the capacity of staff
Ability to represent FHI 360 to donors, government district officials and the NGO community at the district level
High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and other languages including excellent
presentation, training and report writing skills
Ability to manage work independently, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful
implementation of activities
Ability to work under pressure and strong interpersonal skills
Flexible and willingness to undertake additional responsibilities
Well-developed computer skills
Valid South African driver’s license
Eligibility to work in South Africa
Travel
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
Eligibility: Successful candidates must be in possession of citizenship, permanent residence or current valid work authorization to work in South Africa. Local citizens will be given priority. Interested candidates may visit our recruitment website to view the full Job Specification and submit their resume together with a motivational cover letter indicating the position and location for which you are applying for, to http://www.fhi360.org/careers.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.