Amref Health Africa recrute un Chargé de projet – Renforcement institutionnel au Zimbabwe.

Amref Health Africa recrute un Chargé de projet – Renforcement institutionnel au Zimbabwe.

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Officer will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating the operations of the sub-granted regional organization. This position will be responsible for the institutional strengthening of the Regional Youth-led organization on organizational development, advocacy, and MEL. The Officer will work closely with the Y-ACT technical team to develop organizational strategic plans, risk management plans, resource mobilization, and intensive mentorship plans to ensure the organizations are institutionally and strategically prepared to manage and receive grants. The Officer will collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regional partners to drive impactful initiatives and maintain a strong organizational presence.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Capacity Strengthening

• Spearhead the development of intensive capacity building plan to address the gaps identified during capacity assessment on OD, advocacy and MEL.
• Monitor and evaluate the regional organization’s performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes.
• Lead in the development of risk management, succession/exit strategy plans for the Regional organizations.
• Support in building staff skills and knowledge through trainings and mentorships on technical areas.

Partnership and Collaboration

• Support in building strategic partnerships and collaborate with external organizations and networks to leverage additional resources, expertise, and opportunities for capacity strengthening of regional organizations.
• Represent the organization at regional meetings, conferences, and events related to Tobacco control.
• Lead to plan and coordinate collaborative experiential learning opportunities for regional sub-awardees and other partners.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare regular reports on regional activities, progress, and outcomes, and submit them to the Regional ODSS manager
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and databases related to the regional tobacco control advocacy project.

Project Coordination

• Oversee the implementation of the tobacco control advocacy programme within the region specifically development and implementation of the advocacy strategy, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards as per BMGF’s donor guidelines
• Facilitate effective communication and advocacy coordination among project teams, ensuring smooth execution and delivery of program outcomes with the BMGF programme team at the Headquarters
• Provide guidance and support to the regional organization ensure effective program implementation and achievement of goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Community Development or other relevant fields. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Results-based programme management for (I)NGOs and donor-funded initiatives of similar scope.
• Strong and passionate commitment to and knowledge of youth policy and programmatic priorities in Africa

Experience

• At least four (4) years of hands-on project experience in NGO sector, Organizational Capacity Strengthening, Advocacy and MEL and Sub-Award Management.
• Experience in mentorship and coaching, and development and implementation of capacity-building plans
• Experience working with diverse and multicultural teams is necessary
• Experience in coordinating and managing youth-led organizations

Competences and skills

• Strong process facilitation skills, with the ability to develop and implement skill-building workshops and other learning events for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Energetic, hands-on with the ability to prioritize demanding tasks and finds challenges exciting
• Ability to exercise confidentiality, integrity, tact and discretion when dealing with diverse groups of people and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and networking skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision