District Coordinator

The District Coordinator is responsible for supervision and managing the implementation of m2m’s CHAMP OVC project within Mpumalanga Province. He/she will be responsible for project implementation and improvement, data collection and joint planning with the rest of the Program/Technical/SI teams, and managing field staff in sub districts and communities in which the project operates.

Job Requirements

**District/Site Management**
Manage performance of the Case Coordinators and Family Mentors including work schedules, leave for all site staff, and performance appraisals. Liaise with Project manager/HR officer to address site-level human resource issues. Facilitate and evaluate individual performance and training needs.
Oversee Case Coordinators and Family Mentors in development of weekly performance tracking, monthly reports and ensure quality reporting to project leadership contributing to donor deliverables
Implementation of m2m’s Integrated Service Platform
Assist with the recruitment, orientation, and capacity building of site-level staff within specific Districts/sub districts
Manage effective project implementation at community level, ensuring quality service delivery to clients in line with m2m’s standards and practices

**Conduct supportive supervision at site level**
In conjunction with Project Manager develop and implement regional site management workplans
In conjunction with Linkage Officers build and maintain strong relationships with Social Development/Health facility staff and other implementing partners working in health facilities and the community, coordinating project implementation with other partners and identifying gaps and opportunities for project to contribute to improved health and wellbeing of orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC).
Participate in conducting weekly, monthly, quarterly feedback sessions with site staff and make recommendations for scaling up or replication of good practices across project sites

**Project Coordination and Representation**
Represent project in District/sub districts (and Provincial, as required) fora including managing strategic relationships with key stakeholders at health facility and community level. Liaise with Department of Social/ Health and partners at district/sub district level to support and improve CHAMP project activities.
Conduct joint work planning with Project Manager, Community Service & Linkages Manager, and Linkage Officers to support coordination, sharing of learnings and best practices, and analysis of project performance to advance project strategy in line with PEPFAR/USAID priorities.
Coordinate with CHAMP leadership and Case Coordinators to form a cohesive project team supporting optimal performance.

**Performance Monitoring and Improvement**
Conduct site-level supervision and monitoring activities, and hold weekly/monthly quality improvement and performance monitoring meetings at site level
Supervise the implementation of site level data collection, timely reporting, interpretation and analysis
Liaise with site level data capturers on report production as requested, and routine reporting to project leadership in Mbombela
Compile and assess areas for quality/service improvement. Work closely with CHAMP leadership to develop and implement geo-location improvement plans, roll-out interventions to promote continued service integration, quality and effectiveness (where needed)
Liaise with CHAMP leadership to assess site performance and implement joint interventions as required
Conduct on-site capacity building of site staff and contribute to/facilitate trainings.
Participate in project management team meetings and quarterly reviews, reflecting on programme performance and make recommendations for improvement
Work closely with Project Manager and HR Officer and Programme to address human resource management issues and programme implementation and administration
Perform other duties as assigned by the project leadership

**Competencies required**
Strong interpersonal, communication, mentoring, and team building skills
Ability to manage time and competing demands to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and problem solve
Experience in building and maintaining relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
Good understanding of M&E system and data utilisation to inform quality program implementation and results
Ability to write, passion for working, willingness to work substantial amount of time in the field
Dynamism, independence and creativity
Computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Excellent time management, reporting and writing skills
Fluency in English and SiSwati, or IsiZulu, or IsiNdebele essential
Possession of valid driver’s license
Passion for m2m’s work and PEPFAR/CHAMP priorities
Willingness to travel frequently to manage implementation of field-level activities

**Qualifications and Experience**:
A minimum of Social work degree and active registration with Council (SACSSP)
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