Mekdim Ethiopia National Association Orphan and Vulnerable Children Service (OVC) Director Jobs in Ethiopia
Mekdim Ethiopia National Association Orphan and Vulnerable Children Service (OVC) Director Jobs in Ethiopia
Job summaryThe OVC Service Director will be responsible for leading the planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating case achievement goals and benchmarks for target OVC and their families.
S/he will be responsible for ensuring identification, assessment/reassessment, case plan development and updating, case plan implementation, monitoring and closure that adhere to established quality standards and procedures.
S/he will direct the support of OVC and families to achieve health, schooling, stability and safety goals. Education, psychosocial support, child protection, legal support, nutrition, economic security services within the case plan achievement benchmarks.
Job Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance, and supportive supervision to project staff
Ensure the coordination of OVC activities with other project activities for synergic impact
Contribute to budgeting and staffing plans and activities
Engage in technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in OVC for staff and implementing partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of partnerships relevant to OVC
Ensure timely and appropriate project resources utilization
Prepare and submit regular and timely performance reports to the COP adhering to
USAID reporting requirements
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experiences
A minimum
of Masters Degree in public health, Nursing or social sciences or related fields
10 years of direct experience in OVC response
Five years of experience with social development, health child protection, household, social protection, education, health and nutrition and HIV/AIDS care and support.
Experience in the prevention of HIV/AIDS with a focus on highly vulnerable children
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local government, community and public health facilities, private sector entities, and local community structures.
Commitment to the wellbeing of children and safeguarding and child protection matters
Experience engaging with government departments (e.g. Ministry of Health, regional health bureau, local health institutions) and partner organizations.
Experience with USAID funded PEPFAR OVC and or HIV/AIDS programs in Ethiopia is an added advantage
Personal skills
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments
Skills in determining priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and positive professional attitude
Ability to represent the project in a professional manner at all times
Excellent written and communication skills in English language
Skills in MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Mekdim Ethiopia National Association Orphan and Vulnerable Children Service (OVC) Director Jobs in Ethiopia
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