| Basic function of the Job
The Project Officer shall coordinate all activities of the “Stand Up for Adolescents project” in Malawi He or She shall collaborate with the district health office, district council and other partners in the course of project implementation The incumbent shall ensure that the project is implemented according to the expected standards, as defined by the donor and MoH within the given timeframe (4 years 7 months) The Project Officer shall be based in Mangochi district and shall report directly to the RMNCAH Manager. This position requires extensive collaboration with influential leaders and community structures with 65 f the time being spent in the communities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following.
Lead the implementation of the “Stand Up for Adolescents” in Malawi” in collaboration with other stakeholders in Mangochi district
Build the capacity of youth clubs, community structures (ADC, VDC, CBOs etc) and community leaders in implementation of the Stand Up for Adolescents in Malawi
Support the implementation of youth friendly health services (YFHS) in the targeted sites in Machinga district mitigate the impact of the health consequences of child marriages.
Organize community sensitization meetings, and open days targeting custodians of culture in targeted communities
Strengthen community systems ensuring that all necessary community structures are functional and united to fight teenage pregnancies and child marriages
Manage project activity budgets, including processing relevant financial transactions and ensuring financial accountability and transparency
Collaborate with stakeholders at community and district levels to address the challenge of teenage pregnancy and child marriages
Monitor and evaluation of project activities including: collecting, analyzing and utilization of data to inform policy and practice
Compile project reports according to donor requirements.
Document lessons learnt, case studies, and best practices and share with all the stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Degree in Community Health Nursing (most preferred), Public Health, or any other health related field
3 years minimum working experience especially dealing with young people, and community structures.
Proficient in use of Microsoft software packages like M, knowledge of financial software packages is a MUST.
Strong Analytical skills and Good Communication skills
Ability to multi task, independent, mature and capable to work under time-pressure and with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and Excellent customer relationship skills
Excellent skills to operate and work with various computing applications
Excellent mobilization and Advocacy skills
Valid Driving License
If you meet the above requirements, deliver your application letters ( Clearly indicating the title of the position being applied for on the cover of the envelope, or in the e-mail address subject line), up-to-date CV with 3 traceable referees, 2 of whom should be your most recent employers, at our Lilongwe Office, Area 47/2/38, Linthipe Road, near Small World Bus depot, or to the following address:
Email: Recruitment.Malawi@amref.org
Applications received later than 31st May, 2017 will not be considered
Selection Interview’s to be conducted as soon as possible and date of commencement to follow in June 2017
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged
Location: Mangochi
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: N/A
Job deadline: 2017-05-31
Company: Amref Health Africa | | |
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