Job vacancy in Zimbabwe: Program Coordinator
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Program Coordinator, Integrated Support Programme (ISP): UNFPA
Deadline: 3 September 2012 (12 noon)
Under the supervision of the Principal Director, the ISP Program Coordinator will work in the Division of Preventive Services of the MoHCW. S/He will support UNFPA in executing its ISP Secretariat duties for this SRH/HIV/GBV integrated programme.
Background
The ISP is a nationally owned programme funded by various partners through a combination of parallel and pooled funding streams along four mutually reinforcing programmatic pillars: (i) Socially marketed integrated SRH/HIV/GBV services and mass media; (ii) Public sector integrated SRH/HIV/GBV services and community based SBCC; (iii) Family planning commodities; and (iv) Research and evaluation. The Programme is consistent with Zimbabwe’s national health priorities outlined in the National Health Strategy 2009-2013, the Maternal and Neonatal Health Road Map (2007-2015), the 2011 Zimbabwe National AIDS Strategic Plan (ZNASP II), as well as in the National GBV Strategy 2012-2015. It provides a platform for oversight and coordination of investments and programme implementation across the four pillars. More specifically, the ISP aims at contributing to the improvement of women and girls’ sexual and reproductive health through reducing the incidence of maternal morbidity and mortality, cervical cancer, HIV and GBV.
Purpose
The ISP Coordinator coordinates program implementation across the 4 pillars with special focus on the outputs listed in the ISP logframe. S/He collects and maintains detailed and accurate information on all programme activities as planned and delivered at district, provincial and national levels. The ISP Coordinator will ensure that objectives of the ISPSC are met.
The ISP Coordinator will be responsible for the following areas of work, among others:
-Support the Secretariat in ensuring relevance and adherence to national plans, policies and strategies across all pillars.
-Monitor the activities of all implementing partners under the four pillars with a focus on integration, creation and maintenance of synergies.
-Liaise with implementing partners to ensure work plans are reviewed and updated each year.
-Ensure timely and accurate reporting by implementing partners across the pillars.
-Compile consolidated ISP six-monthly and annual reports for submission to the ISPSC.
-Provide up to date information on core indicators of the ISP on a regular basis and as and when required.
-Assist the Secretariat monitor progress against set targets for all four pillars and advising the ISPSC accordingly.
-Coordinate monitoring and evaluation plans across all four pillars of the ISP.
-Facilitate periodic (quarterly, annual, mid-term) reviews and impact evaluation of the ISP.
-Use ISPSC regular reviews to ensure that lessons learned are shared within districts and provinces.
-Follow up to ensure that programming recommendations are implemented by Implementing Partners.
-Ensure inclusivity and participation by stakeholders through following up ISPSC members to ensure representation at meetings and reviews.
-Prepare presentations, briefs, information notes and packaged information on the ISP for the purpose of communicating the purpose, action and results of the ISP to stakeholders and beneficiaries.
-Facilitate linkages of the ISP with other programs such as the HTF and USG-funded programs by attending their appropriate meetings.
-Facilitate meetings of the ISPSC and working groups as required.
-Recording minutes of the ISPSC meetings (including any working groups) and ensuring timely circulation of minutes to all ISPSC members.
Minimum, Requirement for the post
-An advanced degree in Public Health or Social science, Health Statistics or relevant social development qualification
-Fully conversant in routine statistical/ data management software
-Minimum 10 years experience in health related areas and program coordination and management at national level with sound knowledge in Logical Framework development and use of monitoring approaches and tools
-Strong communication skills, both spoken and written and ability to work with various implementing partners at national, provincial and district levels
-Ability to respond rapidly to new events and meet deadlines including under stressful conditions
-A Zimbabwean national
Period of Engagement: For the duration of the programme ending November 2015.
Please send your CV and cover letter no later than 12 noon on 3 September 2012 to: UNFPA Representative, Ref: ISP Programme Coordinator, Block 7, 1st Floor, Arundel Office Park, Mt. Pleasant, PO Box 4775, Harare; or by email to mailzwe [at] unfpa [dot] org
Applicants are requested to also fill out and submit a personal history form (P11) available here or from the Operations Unit, UNFPA, Arundel Office Park, Mt. Pleasant, Harare along with their applications. `
Notice
a) This is a donor-funded post and an attractive package commensurate with experience is on offer.
b) There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Qualified Female Candidates Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply