Isibani Development Partners is a South African-registered NGO, launched in 2011 to become a leading local technical assistance provider, systems strengthening and grants manager for health and social service in Southern Africa. Our programs focus is on HIV, TB, Non-Communicable diseases and Capacity development for community-based organization and government departments.

Isibani seeks to appoint a Project Manager (AGYW project) to be based in Empangeni - uMhlathuze Sub-District.

Reports to: Supervisor - Executive Director

The purpose of this position will be to lead the overall implementation of the AGYW project, manage stakeholder engagement, provide oversight on all reporting requirements. He/she will ensure technical quality, close adherence to work plans, milestones and deliverables of the project are met.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the AGYW program, safe spaces, in-school and out of school, community outreach and TVET and Tertiary Institution activities in the Sub-district to achieve results against set objectives;
• Oversee overall mapping of safe spaces and community outreach points in the Subdistrict;
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders i.e. government departments, schools, community leadership and all other relevant stakeholders;
• Advocate for the implementation of the In-School and Out-of-School ,safe spaces and community outreach AGYW activities with the various stakeholders and government departments;
• Ensure the AGYW safe spaces and community outreach activities are aligned with the relevant government policies and legislations to facilitate linkages and retention;
• Work with the AGYW program technical team to ensure all AGYW program related data is collected, validated, reported and utilised accurately and timeously to inform and guide evidence-based program planning and implementation;
• Work with the AGYW program technical team to ensure that the AGYW safe spaces and community AGYW program staff have the necessary capacity to use biometric  management system as applicable;
• Assess/ identify capacity needs of  AGYW program staff and build their capacity through training, mentoring, coaching and supportive supervision as appropriate;
• Actively participate in on-site data verification and routine data quality assessment (DQA) activities;
• Represent the AGYW program in all relevant platforms as and when required;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager and the AGYW senior management team.

Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Command of local languages would be an added advantage;
• Experience in program management i.e. development, work planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER); financial management and understanding and tracking of budgets;
• Experience in managing and building capacity (i.e. training, mentoring, coaching and supportive supervision) of field-based teams, including facilitation skills;
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to take initiatives, work under pressure and multitask with minimum supervision;
• A team player with good interpersonal skills;
• Sound problem solving and decision-making skills; effective time management and coordination skills;
• Competent in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools;
• Valid driver’s license.
• Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline: public health/education /social work; 
  • At least 5-10 years’ experience in HIV and AIDS programming, with a specific focus on AGYW or adolescent and youth-friendly services (AYFS);
  • At least 5 years or more experience in project management and supervision
  • Demonstrated experience in AGYW program planning and implementation. Program management experience in Global Fund, PEPFAR or other AGYW projects is preferred;
  • In-depth understanding of government social development, health and basic educations systems; Kwazulu - Natal Province-specific experience would be an added advantage.
  • Experience in relevant technical fields (education, public health, community development etc.)
  • Proven track record in coaching project implementation teams for successful execution of projects 
  • Highly developed communication and group facilitation skills, including ability to deliver compelling presentations and facilitate learning 
  • Experience managing highly risky projects/ grants with minimal supervision
  • Experience in managing AGYW related grants-desirable
  • Should have experience in working with youth programmes or demonstrate knowledge of youth challenges for him/her to be able to provide guidance to the field officer

Suitable candidates to submit applications to: applications@isibani.org.za [2]

Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal [3]

Subject line: Project Manager AGYW

Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be notified

For more about Isibani Development Partners, refer to isibani.org.za [4]

For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies [5]