OVC Focal Person

Pamoja Tuwalee Program
Background
Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahenge headed by Rt. Rev. Bishop Dr. Agapit Ndorobo  was established in April 1964 as Faith based Organization (FBO) with the mission of proclaim good news and met socio-economic needs of the society. The diocese implement Pamoja Tuwalee program a five years program (2010 to May 2015) funded by The President’s  Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) through the United States Agency for International Development(USAID). The goal of the program is to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of Most Vulnerable Children (MVC) and their households by empowering households and communities to provide comprehensive and sustainable care, support and protection.
RC Mahenge seek to recruit qualified, energetic and committed Tanzanian Candidate to fill the following post

JOB TITLE: OVC Focal Person

REPORT TO: Project Coordinator


BROAD FUNCTION
Full responsible for coordination of all OVC activities for the sub grantee, including, planning, designing, implementation, documentation, providing supportive supervision to volunteers and networking with the DSWO and other key stakeholders working with children in the District .

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

 Provide guidance for the overall OVC care and support activities. Responsible for coordinating the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation OVC activities as well as ensuring that all recommendations related to OVC activities resulting from project audits, interim evaluations / reviews, supportive monitoring visits by Pamoja Tuwalee Regional and headquarter staff as well as your project coordinator are actioned / implemented accordingly.

 Ensure that National standards, policies and guidelines on OVC care and support are implemented and understood by all volunteers through meetings, trainings and supportive supervision

 Collaborate and network with district government departments of Social Welfare, Health, DACC’s office and others in such a way that Pamoja Tuwalee plans are incorporated into the District plans.

 In collaboration with the project coordinator and other staff, establish effective networks and partnerships with other institutions and organizations within the District with interventions that complement and enhance OVC activities.

 Document all lessons learned during the implementation of OVC activities in Pamoja Tuwalee program and share them with the project coordinator for further reporting to Pamoja Tuwalee office

 Provide supportive supervision and mentoring to the volunteers during the implementation of planned OVC activities

 Perform any other task assigned to you within the context of the evolving needs of Pamoja Tuwalee Program.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications
Diploma/Bachelor  in social work, community development, teaching or relater field

Experience
 At least 2 years MVC experience.


Skills
 Diploma/Bachelor  in social work, community development, teaching or relater field
 Experience of working with children at the local level at least for one year
 Interest of working with stressed children
 Spoken and written English. Swahili is a must
 Understanding of OVC issues and how they relate to HIV/AIDS
 Computer skills in other computer packages such as MS Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access
 Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadline
 Honest and possessing a high level of integrity

Application Instruction
How to apply:
Applications for the position must include:
      i.        A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
     ii.        A detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
    iii.        ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
All applications should be sent to:
Secretary General
Diocese of Mahenge
P. O. Box 102
Mahenge
Email: pa2walee@yahoo.com(copy ludikumichael@gmail.com
Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 17.00, 3rd May, 2014. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted