NACOSA is a network of over 2,500 civil society organisations working together to turn the tide on HIV, AIDS, TB and GBV in Southern Africa. NACOSA promotes dialogue, builds capacity with accredited training, mentoring and technical assistance and channels resources to support service delivery on the ground, particularly among children and youth, key populations and women and girls.<\/p>\n
As a principal recipient of the Global Fund and in partnership with USAID and PEPFAR and other public and private sector partners, NACOSA works at all levels \u2013 from international agencies and national government, right though to sub-district services and small, community groups. NACOSA acts as a bridge between people and health and social services. NACOSA\u2019s programmes reach around 270,000 people affected by HIV, AIDS, TB, and gender-based violence.<\/p>\n
NACOSA is looking for a suitably qualified candidate within South Africa to support the implementation of the OVC\/DREAMS programme under the USAID award entitled Preventing HIV\/AIDS in Vulnerable Population focusing on OVC in the Western Cape.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Programme Manager<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> The key role of the Programme Manager will be to manage the implementation of the programme on a daily basis and support organisations in meeting deliverables in line with the programme objectives and plans. To ensure compliance of donor reporting requirements, the role will closely monitor sub-recipients\u2019 program performance, governance structures and internal controls, while providing mentoring and capacity building to strengthen their programmatic planning, implementation and innovation capacity and track of results.<\/p>\n The Programme Manager Role:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Programme Manager position will support and deliver on NACOSA\u2019s USAID funded Preventing HIV\/AIDS in Vulnerable Population focusing on orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in the Western Cape. This position focuses on delivering 3 core streams in reaching OVC programmes to:<\/p>\n \u2022Comprehensive Case Management (CCM) The key performance areas of the role are:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Required qualifications, skills and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager with a successful track record of programme management. Remuneration will be competitive, based on skills and experience.<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Century City, Western Cape, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> 2021095
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe Programme Manager will oversee and provide capacity to 5 sub-recipients in the seven sub-districts of Cape Town namely Southern, Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Northern, Tygerberg, Eastern and Western.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS)
\n\u2022Primary Prevention (PP)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Contribute significantly towards the development and maintenance of a Programme Implementation Description detailing the theory of change and the implementation model aligned to country priorities and evidence informed methodologies.
\n\u2022Contribute to the programme work plan in alignment with the NACOSA strategic plan and funder agreements and coordinate and manage the implementation of the work plan over the grant period.
\n\u2022Assist with programme budgeting process and monitor and report on programme expenditure.
\n\u2022Manage the sub-recipients and support their delivery of programme objectives.
\n\u2022Provide in-depth programmatic guidance and leadership to implementing partners through meetings, workshops, capacity building interventions and materials development.
\n\u2022Collaborate with the Strategic Information Manager and analyse programme performance and report to stakeholders and donors as required.
\n\u2022Produce written reports and presentations on programme objectives, implementation plans and performance.
\n\u2022Supervise programme quality officers and guide their supporting actions to sub-recipients.
\n\u2022Coordinate with other programme stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a harmonized, high impact programme.
\n\u2022Network with, and build strategic alliances and relationships with key stakeholders in the OVC and DREAMS field and act as a thought leader in the development and evaluation of OVC and DREAMS programmes in South Africa.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Science\/Public Health or related discipline. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
\n\u2022Minimum of 5 years specific HIV prevention related work experience in the health and social development sectors, and preferably in the field of OVC and AGYW vulnerable to HIV.
\n\u2022Minimum of 5 years experience in managing USAID programme planning, implementation, management and M&E, including management of outsourced partners.
\n\u2022Knowledge about: HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health; child protection, Gender Based Violence, HIV Testing Services; evidence-informed, access to schooling and rights-based programming; the relevant national policies and guidelines pertaining to OVC services.
\n\u2022Excellent communications skills in English including the ability to guide implementers and service providers on the programme. The ability to converse in Afrikaans and Xhosa will be an advantage.
\n\u2022Must be analytically minded and have excellent writing skills, including the ability to compile insightful and user-friendly reports.
\n\u2022Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with experience of web-based data systems and ability to create graphs, flow diagrams and GANTT charts.
\n\u2022Must be highly organised, deadline driven and efficient with planning skills and a proactive and positive approach.
\n\u2022Ability to work well in a team environment, and to coordinate multiple inputs to tight deadlines, with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
\n\u2022Understanding of the NGO sector and knowledge of big donor processes\/requirements will be a benefit.
\n\u2022Must be a human rights advocate with excellent advocacy skills and experience.
\n\u2022Driver\u2019s license.
\n\u2022Willingness to travel within the Western Cape.<\/p>\n