Mikhulu Child Development Trust is an NPO working in early childhood development – our passion and expertise is in supporting children’s cognitive and socio-emotional development, through developing evidence-based interventions for parents. We are known for our rigorous focus on quality and high-impact programmes.
Mikhulu Child Development Trust seeks to appoint a Programme Coordinator to be based in Cape Town.
They aspire to an agile and reflective style of work, requiring high levels of independence, productivity and decisiveness within a collaborative and accountable environment. We are looking for a high performing individual to join our team as the Programme Coordinator. The role will focus on supporting the quality implementation of programmes by our current NPO implementing partners, and building capacity of new implementing partners to deliver programmes.
Employment type: Permanent
Commencement Date: between 1 and 11 April 2022
Key high-level responsibilities include:
Effectively coordinate training and mentorship programmes
Manage, and provide support to, key relationships with NPO partners
Develop and improve programme materials
Manage and improve programme quality
Manage and improve programme delivery processes
Minimum requirements:
Proven relevant experience (min 4 years) coordinating people and programmes;
Experience in NGO and/or ECD sector;
Good verbal and written English skills;
Native in isiXhosa, isiZulu or Sesotho (or other)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including having an appropriate level of cultural sensitivity;
Strong computer skills, including relevant computer literacy in MS Office.
Competencies
Proven abilities in:
Being detail orientated
Planning and organizing
Working independently
Proven experience in
Coordinating logistics, resources and people for programme delivery
Building and maintaining relationships with NPO partners
Conducting trainings and engaging with people at various levels (from community-based workers to more senior staff)
Providing mentorship and support to other coordinators and implementation staff
Conducting structured evaluations and assessments
Recording and reporting on monitoring and evaluation data
Materials development and improvement
Report writing and document management
Development/improvement of programme processes
Characteristics/traits:
Passionate individual wanting to create lasting positive social impact
Driven towards personal and career growth
Resilient and persistent in driving towards outcomes
Able to build connections and working relationships with NPO partners
Being a “team player” –supportive of team members towards organisational objectives
Strong ethical compass
Good interpersonal skills
Driver’s Licence and own vehicle will be needed for this role, as well as the willingness to travel and willingness to work in low-income areas.
Please send maximum 4-page CV and motivation letter to [email protected] Applications should demonstrate why you’d be a good fit for this role. Applicants should be available for interviews between 3rd and 8th March 2022.
For more about the Mikhulu Trust, refer to https://www.mikhulutrust.org/