Regional Goal Getter Project Lead

**Position Identification**

**Position Title**: Regional Goal Getter Project lead

**Department**: Programs

**Organisation**: Islamic Relief South Africa

**Reports to**: Orphans & Child Welfare National Goal-Getters Project Manager

**Purpose of Position**
- To oversee and supervise the implementation, and complete the administrative aspect of the Goal-Getters project with:

- Partnered educational centres implementing the project, and
- The senior care worker within the region who oversees the implementation of the project with orphans from the **Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP)**.
- To oversee the provision of direct, holistic care and support to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) within your service region based on the concept of the Goal-Getters Project.
- To ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children enrolled in the Goal-Getters project
- To monitor the progress and development of children across the six dimensions of care: Academic Development; Spiritual Development; Physical Health & Wellbeing; Social & Emotional Wellbeing; Financial Literacy & Empowerment; Personal Growth & Self Development.
- To collect and document data for programme planning, reporting, and impact assessment.
- To uphold the safeguarding, child protection, and ethical standards of the organisation in all aspects.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Project Management & Coordination**
- Establish, manage, and oversee the implementation of the Goal-Getters Project within your service region across both OSP and Educational Centres/Schools.
- Receive and review project-related updates from the Senior Care Worker, who supervises the care workers/mentors working directly with OSP children.
- Work closely with the Educational Centres Lead (EC Lead) to coordinate project activities, track children’s progress, and ensure alignment between centre-based and home-based interventions.
- Ensure seamless communication between care workers, educators, community leaders, and other stakeholders to maintain a consistent project approach.

**Personal Development Plans (PDPs)**
- Oversee and support the development, implementation, and assessment of PDPs for all Goal-Getters children (OSP and Educational Centres) aligned with the six dimensions of care.
- Ensure PDPs are completed on time, monitored effectively, and updated based on the child’s progress and needs

**Child Monitoring & Support**
- Monitor the progress of OSP children through regular updates and field information provided by the Senior Care Worker
- Conduct direct monitoring of children in Educational Centres, including attendance, behaviour, participation, and project engagement, working closely with each educational centre’s project lead
- Liaise with educators and care workers to support children’s development across the project six dimensions
- Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate them immediately in line with IRSA/IRW safeguarding policies

**Home, School, and Centre Visits**
- Conduct monthly school/centre visits and selected home visits (especially complex cases or escalated concerns) to assess well-being, living conditions, and progress.
- Support the Senior Care Worker in ensuring the quality and accuracy of home-visit follow-ups conducted by care workers

**Stakeholder Engagement**
- Establish strong professional relationships with caregivers, educators, community leaders, and partner institutions within the region
- Conduct monthly meetings with liaison persons and community leaders to discuss project progress, risks, and opportunities
- Assist in organizing community events, awareness activities, and life-skills workshops where needed

**Documentation & Reporting**
- Ensure all child-level records are complete, accurate, and up to date (both digital and hard copies) in line with IRSA and IRW data standards
- Maintain regional project documentation, including OVC files, PDP portfolios, and activity records
- Submit monthly and quarterly narrative reports to the National Goal-Getters Project Manager, capturing progress, challenges, risks, and success stories.
- Develop and submit case studies to support fundraising and marketing efforts for the Goal-Getters Project

**Quality Assurance & Risk Management**
- Ensure all activities adhere to IRSA/IRW safeguarding policies and maintain the dignity and confidentiality of children and families
- Monitor risks, challenges, and gaps in project implementation and propose solutions
- Identify and share best practices by networking with organizations working in child development, psychosocial support, and OVC programming

**Educational Qualification**:

- Degree or diploma in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Development Studies, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in youth development, community programming, education programmes, or case management
- Experience supervising field teams (mentors, care workers, facilitators) is highly advantageous
- Experience working with vulnerable children or orph