HOPE District Economic Strengthening (ES) Officer Jobs in Zambia
HOPE District Economic Strengthening (ES) Officer Jobs in Zambia
The Economic Strengthening Officer is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and implementation of the community based economic strengthening activities under the SDVCA project in his/her respective districts.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the day to day implementation of project activities that relate to ES in his/her respective district and ensure the project meets stated goals, expected results and reporting requirements
Serve as subject matter expert on ES in his/her respective district
Provide technical assistance for the development of strategy and interventions in his/her respective district to reach OVC and their caregivers with ES interventions
Provide training and mentorship to community care workers and Family Matters Program Facilitators in his/her respective district on ES
Effectively articulate SDVCA economic strengthening approaches to district stakeholder
Identify economic strengthening opportunities in the private and public sectors and link vulnerable OVC and their caregivers for promoting employment-readiness, life skills, livelihoods, and entrepreneurship opportunities for vulnerable adolescent girls and their caregivers in his/her respective district
Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of CQI activities in his/her respective district on ES activities
Facilitate problem solving and action planning among district level SDVCA partners and Government stakeholders to address critical challenges and barriers to improving ES interventions
Contribute to operational research and learning agendas related to ES in his/her respective district and support the analysis, interpretation, and use of data to inform decision-making and programmatic adjustments
Represent the Project HOPE Zambia SDVCA, as directed, in any district level working group, committee, or task force addressing ES
Provide technical assistance during
the preparation of ES component of Project HOPE Zambia SDVCA annual and quarterly workplans in his/her respective district
Prepare district level quarterly and annual reports as required, detailing the performance of the ES intervention, including reports and others as directed
Support M & E team on ES related proper data collection, data entry, data analysis and presentation
Perform any other ES duties as required
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma in business administration, economics, finance, or another relevant discipline from an accredited university, with preference for candidates possessing a bachelor’s
At least 5 years of program management and/or technical experience on economic strengthening activities
Experience in mentoring and supervision of HIV prevention, care and support including ES or OVC programs is required
Experience working with NGO, CSO’s and donor agencies having a program component on economic strengthening
Experience working with PEPFAR and U.S. Government operations, rules, regulations, procedures, policies, and programs (preferred)
Experience on economic strengthening program in HIV prevention, OVC and/or care and support programs
Excellent understanding of varying components of economic strengthening especially with VSL
Facilitation skills using participatory methodologies
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and able to learn other applications quickly
Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, synthesize, and disseminate data and present findings in both oral and written form
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
Excellent communication skills in English
Must be able to prepare precise and accurate reports and to develop and present briefings
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; HOPE District Economic Strengthening (ES) Officer Jobs in Zambia
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