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DREAMS District Coordinator
C5
P424 - USAID CHEKUP
Livingstone x 1 Mufulira x 1 - Livingstone District, Southern Province
09 Oct 2024 00:00
01 Nov 2024 00:00
Project summary

CIDRZ is implementing a five-year (Oct 4, 2021 – Oct 3, 2026) USAID Controlling HIV Epidemic for Key and Underserved Population (CHEKUP) I project, whose goal is to improve the health outcomes of Zambians by preventing new infections among priority and key populations most at risk of acquiring HIV. 

Job summary 

Reports to National DREAMS Coordinator, with technical support of/dotted line to Regional Clinical and Linkages Coordinator. The incumbent provides technical support to sub partners for implementation of DREAMS and its components to reduce AGYW vulnerability to HIV, unwanted pregnancy and SGBV in the DREAMS districts, and work closely with stakeholders at community and district level.

Main duties
  • Oversees implementation of DREAMS and its parenting program components in the target district.
  • Responsible for quality service delivery and implementation of all DREAMS service layers (mental health, clinical services, digital literacy, referrals).
  • Directly supervise parenting program facilitators including on site monitoring and technical support.
  • Works closely with the economic strengthening officer to ensure all ES activities are implemented. This includes vocational skills training, monitoring of savings groups, monitoring of business start-up and linkages of AGYW to job opportunities, funding opportunities such as the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
  • Works closely with the M&E unit to monitor all DREAMS activities and review and analyse data routinely.
  • Coordinates with other partners implementing similar activities.
  • Acts as the focal point person between the project and line ministries in terms of project updates, commodity supply, commemoration days and any other commitments as assigned.
  • Provides overall support in the implementation of additional DREAMS services/layers that may be introduced during the period of implementation.
  • Supports sub partners design a safe space model to be utilized to provide services to adolescent girls and young women in the Districts.
  • Supports sub partners to manage the implementation of DREAMS plans and budgets and ensure alignment with overall DREAMS objectives and operational guidelines.
  • In collaboration with the HPTO, works with District and Community stakeholders including health facilities in DREAMS Districts to ensure coordination with other programs and stakeholders.
  • Supports sub partners in the day-to-day management and implementation of the DREAMS interventions and community strengthening activities in the DREAMS Districts.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Gender, Public Health, Social and/or Behavioural Sciences or a related field, with specific emphasis on community-level health promotion and/or education.
  • Training and knowledge in community HIV/AIDS prevention and working with Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW).
  • Experience in gender and gender-based violence programming.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in NGO and HIV environment.
  • A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in high profile, fast-paces environment.
  • Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) technical issues effectively and persuasively.
  • Fluency in the local language and English for day-to-day communication.
  • Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.