Job description
Botswana
Family Welfare Association (BOFWA) is looking to fill the following position:
Family Welfare Association (BOFWA) is looking to fill the following position:
Programme Manager (1 based in Gaborone)
Main
Purpose
In line with the strategy, plan and manage the BOFWA program/projects
implementation; align systems and people, managing the programmatic/ projects
agreements and donor relations. Manage program
Purpose
In line with the strategy, plan and manage the BOFWA program/projects
implementation; align systems and people, managing the programmatic/ projects
agreements and donor relations. Manage program
/projects performance and oversee
staff performance. Review and compile quarterly and annual reports
Duties/
responsibilities:
responsibilities:
- Facilitate
implementation of program in 7 districts and ensure on-going program
management, monitoring, and reporting. - Coordinate
with Program and technical teams to ensure smooth implementation and
alignment of program activities in collaboration with the IPs. - Provide
technical support in the development and dissemination of tools,
materials, reports, papers, and intervention for research projects as
appropriate. - Work
closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according
to standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Monitor
progress against program deliverables, goals and objectives. - Write
and edit technical reports and documents. Assist with publications, web
pages, and presentations and conduct searches of published literature in
assigned technical area. - Monitor
and maintain protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training
materials and reports. - Coordinate
and track the technical assistance strategy across the program results
areas. - Develop,
implement and/or coordinate capacity strengthening initiatives for program
implementers and partners across the program results areas.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Masters
Degree or equivalent in strategy management, Social Sciences,
International Development or related field or equivalent. - At
least 5- 8 years of demonstrated excellence in a program officer position
with at least 3 years in a senior and leadership position, preferably in
an international development context and working with youth and
underserved communities - Experience
with managing multiple funding and international donor rules and
regulations and experience working in an international Non- Governmental
Organization or Civil Society Organization environment is desirable. - Knowledge
of processes for developing and implementing SRHR programs - Understands
the HIV-related needs of key population groups in Botswana, and
implementing activities to reduce stigma and discrimination. - Proven
skills in mentoring, leadership and networking. - Sensitivity
to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical
issues surrounding public health issues among the underserved and youth
populations in Botswana - Ability
to manage and complete numerous tasks with a high degree of organization
and limited resources. - Experience
of proactively identifying risk, addressing issues and appropriately
communicating these to the project staff and partners - Ability
to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and
quality. - Excellent
written and verbal communication skills and editing skills Resourceful
through technology, research skills, and relationship building among
several organization teams and professional organizations to resolve
problems and initiate
Company profile
Botswana
Family Welfare Association (BOFWA) is a National non-governmental organization
(NGO) and member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
BOFWA working to provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health
information, services and advocate for the rights of adolescents/youth,
orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) and Key Populations.
Family Welfare Association (BOFWA) is a National non-governmental organization
(NGO) and member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
BOFWA working to provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health
information, services and advocate for the rights of adolescents/youth,
orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) and Key Populations.
Overall
Project mission
In 2016 BOFWA entered into an agreement with PCI International, to implement a
PEPFAR funded OVC Project PCI led partnership in two of the seven PEPFAR high
priority scale-up districts – greater Gaborone and Southern (entailing
Gaborone, Moshupa, Kanye, Lerolwana, Selokolla, Gasita ). The overall mission
of the project is to improve the health and social status for vulnerable
adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), children and adolescents living with
HIV, and HIV-exposed infants, especially infants of young mothers, contributing
to the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals for Botswana. The OVC Project seeks to provide
targeted, evidence-based and comprehensive OVC care and service interventions
that empower families, strengthen community support structures to identify and
protect OVC.
Project mission
In 2016 BOFWA entered into an agreement with PCI International, to implement a
PEPFAR funded OVC Project PCI led partnership in two of the seven PEPFAR high
priority scale-up districts – greater Gaborone and Southern (entailing
Gaborone, Moshupa, Kanye, Lerolwana, Selokolla, Gasita ). The overall mission
of the project is to improve the health and social status for vulnerable
adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), children and adolescents living with
HIV, and HIV-exposed infants, especially infants of young mothers, contributing
to the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals for Botswana. The OVC Project seeks to provide
targeted, evidence-based and comprehensive OVC care and service interventions
that empower families, strengthen community support structures to identify and
protect OVC.
Closing date and application instructions
Interested
candidates send your CV, cover letter indicating education and experience to:
candidates send your CV, cover letter indicating education and experience to:
The
CEO
BOFWA
PO Box 00100 Gaborone
Email: bofwa@bofwa.org.bw
Or hand deliver plot 23789 Phase 4 G/West
CEO
BOFWA
PO Box 00100 Gaborone
Email: bofwa@bofwa.org.bw
Or hand deliver plot 23789 Phase 4 G/West
Closing
date: 11th November 2016
date: 11th November 2016