Job Title : Provincial Programme Manager – Limpopo
Position duration : Fixed Term Contract (1 Oct 2020 – 31 October 2021)
Location : Pretoria or Limpopo
Organisational Background
Centre for Communication Impact (CCI) is a non-profit South African organisation based in Pretoria. We aim to be a centre of excellence in Strategic health and development Communication programmes that are centred around meaningful Community Engagement.
Position Summary
CCI seeks to employ a Provincial Programme Manager (Limpopo) who will be based in Johannesburg. The USAID Woza Asibonisane! Community Reponses (CR) Program (2014 – 2021) for HIV and SGBV prevention is implemented by Centre for Communication Impact (CCI), through a network of approved sub-partners.
The objectives of the Woza Asibonisane! CR Program include reducing new infections of HIV, prevention of SGBV and focusing on geographical places with micro-epidemics, thus targeting priority populations in informal settlements. To achieve these objectives, the CR program uses standardized and evidence-based models and approaches across HIV and SGBV prevention interventions. These interventions are HIV Prevention, Gender Norms and service linkage for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and HIV Care and Treatment.
Key Responsibilities
Reviewing of annual sub partners SOW, Implementation Plans and Budgets
In liaison with approved sub partners in Limpopo Province, develop SOW, Budgets and Implementation Plans for PEPFAR Priority sub districts in Limpopo Province
Provide leadership, guidance and technical assistance for implementation and delivery of targets in Limpopo Province
Create Woza Asibonisane! shared vision for delivering COP targets for sub partners teams in Limpopo Province.
Coordinate, facilitate and direct the needs of CCI and sub partners
Coordinate, facilitate and direct needs of sub partners in Limpopo Province through liaising with CCI Finance, Grants & Compliance, M&E, Linkage, Communications and Capacity Building teams for relevant support and technical assistance for the Province
Coordinate, facilitate and direct needs of sub partners in Limpopo Province through liaising with DOH, other DREAMS, PEPFAR, non-PEPFAR implementing partners in the Province
Coordinate monthly and quarterly programme visits to sub partners
Manage programme performance of CCI and sub partners
Supervise, mentor and coach sub partners for improved and impactful delivery on the Woza Asibonisane! Programme in Limpopo Province
Provide technical assistance on DREAMS for CCI Limpopo Province sub partners
Ensure layering targets are met for both sub districts in Limpopo Province and provide support for cohort tracking and vulnerability assessment
Monitor and run weekly/monthly and quarterly reports on partner’s performance
Review and analyse data flow through weekly dashboards
In liaison with sub partners lead course correction through using performance data and ensuring
remedial plans are executed promptly
Monitor compliance of the partners
Conduct monthly internal outcomes-based programme assessment
Guide community partners on assessment findings and mitigating opportunities
Communication and reporting
Prepare and write quarterly reports for submission to funders and key stakeholders at provincial, district and sub district levels
Present and provide monthly updates during portfolio meetings
Conduct weekly sub district check-in/sites meetings
In liaison with sub partners develop and submit quarterly DREAMS success stories for Limpopo Province
Manage stakeholder relationships
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships engagement including attending Provincial, District and sub district meetings with Department of Health (DOH) and submitting required reports to DOH and SANAC
Attend strategic stakeholder meetings as and when required
Engage with stakeholder and provide programme overview
Education and experience
Relevant Bachelor’s degree.
A Development Communication practitioner with more than 10 years in programme and partners management.
Experience managing high level projects in women’s rights, DREAMS programme, information communication technologies and rights, and public health
Proven experience on Social Behaviour Change and Communication interventions
Experience implementing HIV and Health programmes at community level
Valid Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel periodically to project sites for business engagements.
Applications:
Interested candidates should forward a motivation letter and updated CV to CCI Human Resources at [email protected] Shortlisting will start on Tuesday the 15th of September 2020, Please note that the position will remain opened until filled.