Omega Foundation OVC Officer

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: Head Office (Kisumu)

Closing Date: 9th January, 2013

Omega Foundation is seeking to recruit an OVC Officer to perform the functions outlined below;

Main Purpose and Scope

The OVC Officer will be responsible for providing technical support and guidance to the affiliates and their constituent groups where this is applicable, to ensure sustainable OVC service delivery.

She/he will support the affiliates to facilitate, promote and ensure that the activities of the groups are linked to other locally available services within the government and other civil society organizations.

She/he will provide close supportive supervision and spot-checks to beneficiary and service delivery points (Schools, OF Service centres, communities etc).

Duties and Responsibilities

Build collaborative relationships within and outside Omega Foundation fraternity, particularly with the Ministry of Health; Ministry of Gender, Culture and Social Services; Ministry of Education and other stakeholders, and the donor communities.
Facilitate, guide and direct the CBOs in a proactive approach to planning and address identified OVC and caregiver needs.
Document all services provided to OVC and caregivers including lessons learnt, best practices, and case studies of most Significant Change sharing with partners for replication and up-scaling.
Participate, on behalf of the program manager, in county/local level AACs or other forums as may be appropriate.
Collate timely OVC monthly and quarterly progress reports ensuring quality standards are met.
Plan and oversee implementation of the education support to Omega supported OVC.
Develop detailed annual work-plan for OVC Care and support in the program implementation sites and participates in project evaluations and assessments.
In consultation with the Program Manager, M&E officer and other stakeholders, develop and implement OVC focused M & E tools friendly to all implementing stakeholders/ partners.
Facilitate needs assessments, survey design, data gathering and analysis, needs prioritization, strategy development, program design, supervision, monitoring and evaluation, training, and project redesign as appropriate.
Provide coordination for all OVC care and support activities including the establishment and supervision of affiliates involved in OVC work.
Coordinate implementation of OVC care programs with affiliates, and strengthen affiliate capacity to carry out sustainable OVC care and support programs.
Coordinate identification and support of OVC in the continuum of care, promoting mentorship for creating future leadership
Coordinate stigma reduction activities and work to get rid of obstacles to accessing health services.
Plan for and undertake follow-up trainings for area community care coalitions and stakeholders.
Plan and oversee capacity building of care-givers on community home-based support.

Critical Competencies

The incumbent must have strong analytical skills; have excellent interpersonal; communication, strong results orientation, organizational, creative and multitasking ability.

Proficient in Project Cycle management, aptitude for report writing and willing to work under pressure and within tight deadlines

Job Requirement (Knowledge / Skills Competencies)

Qualifications

Bachelors’ degree in Social work, or any other Social Development studies, or Diploma level education in Social work and community development..
At least two years of experience in community development work preferably in the field of community health with Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Knowledge and experience with NGO operations and community-based programming.
Psychosocial support and life skills training experience will be an added advantage.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially with community-based groups.
Knowledge and use of computer (MS office and Excel).
Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team is essential.
Must demonstrate sound training expertise and skills in a cross-cultural setting

Desirable Characteristics

Mature and professional composure.
Highest level of honesty and integrity.
Desire to develop personally/professionally, willingness to learn, develop new skills, and take on more responsibilities.
Openness to working in a flexible work environment with fast evolving systems and procedures.
High level of initiative in improving the organization’s working environment.
Results oriented to the point that the person is willing to engage hands-on with duties of all variety.

Terms & Conditions

Applicants MUST quote current and expected salary.

One year contract – renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit application with CV and testimonials to:

The Human Resources Office,
Omega Foundation,
P.O. Box 3246-40100,
Kisumu, Kenya.

Deadline 9th January, 2013.

E-mail applications should be addressed to info@omegafoundation.or.ke and copy to omegafoundation384@gmail.com