Programme Coordinator

Responsible for the coordination and implementation of a GBV Programme and a Livelihoods Opportunities Programme in selected mining areas in the North West and Limpopo Provinces. The incumbents will lead all programme implementation activities in alignment with NACOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy towards efficient and effective attainment of programme outcomes, including fostering community involvement in dealing with gender-based violence and linking previously vulnerable people to livelihood strengthening opportunities.

**The Programme Coordinator is a fixed term position responsible for the following key performance areas**:

- Assist the Programme Manager to manage and coordinate the implementation of the two programmes on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the Programme Implementation Plans.
- Assist the two Programme Managers and M&E Specialist to develop tools to ensure multi-directional referral pathways for successful linkages of programme beneficiaries to health, social support and livelihoods strengthening services.
- Support arrangement and implementation of capacity building processes for local partners as per Capacity Building Plans - liaise with and support training facilitators as required.
- Support Livelihood Strengthening Programme service providers and partners as required.
- Monitor service delivery and progress with programme deliverables of funded partners and local service providers.
- Conduct site visits to implementing facilities and partners to provide programme related support and capacity development as needed.
- Regularly update needs assessments and mitigation plans.
- Continuously engage with NACOSA service providers, partners, community members, government and other stakeholders creating a harmonious and efficient working relationship between all role players and the targeted communities aimed at attaining programme goals and processes.
- Support district based GBV awareness campaigns and provide support to GBV facilities and partners in local GBV awareness raising campaigns, community dialogues and advocating for change.
- Provide continuous quality assessment and improvement strategies regarding the delivery of programmes
- Compile regular programme reports detailing challenges, best practices and success and assist the Programme Specialist with development of reports to NACOSA Management and donor as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned and agreed upon with Programme Managers and programme team and assist with all strategic information related to programmatic activities to inform programme improvements.

**Required Qualifications and experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences/Humanities/Public Health or related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in the NGO social development or health sectors, and preferably in the field of sexual and gender-based violence.
- Knowledge of national SGBV policies, SGBV programme design and implementation approaches, evidence-informed and rights-based programming for survivors of GBV, particularly for adolescent girls and young women.
- Project management experience and attainment of programme goals and targets, including programme planning, implementation, management, and M&E.
- Well established community/stakeholder relationship building track record/ability to network and navigate communities.
- Experience of working in limited-resource settings, preferably in the local areas.
- Experienced in writing insightful and user-friendly reports.
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with experience of web-based data systems
- Understanding of the NGO sector and knowledge of big donor processes/requirements will be a benefit.
- Thorough knowledge and experience in operational activities in local and provincial government structures
- Valid drivers’ license non-negotiable and willingness to travel extensively.

**Skills and attributes**:

- Strong project management skills including planning, coordination, and time management (deadline driven) skills.
- Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thorough engagement with tasks.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage multiple priorities and programmes
- Strong work ethic - must be a self-starter and able to work independently with little supervision.
- Results-oriented, professional, and accountable.
- Following a proactive, positive, and developmental approach.
- Fluent in spoken and written English, including the ability to guide implementers on the programme. A second indigenous language will be an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to network with more than one programme manager and a host of partners and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work as a team member with multi-disciplinary teams, and to coordinate multiple inputs to tight deadlines, with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

**PLEASE NOTE**:

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