Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
Project Officer will be responsible for the efficient delivery of the objectives of the Youth’s Voice (Sauti ya Vijana) project to increase young people’s ability to collectively advocate for the fulfillment of their SRHR and to live free from discrimination and violence. The Project Officer under the supervision of the Project Manager, S/he will be responsible for leading the implementation of the project activities as well as providing guidance to the community volunteers for the mobilization of youth to access SRH information and services.

Key Tasks
Project Planning and Management
Facilitate the timely implementation of project activities including advocacy related activities and linking youth access to comprehensive sexual education and friendly services.
• Work with DRCHCOs and DMOs to facilitate training to, service providers, peer educators, and CHWs for the effective implementation of the project activities.
• Work in collaboration with LGAs in the implementation of the project activities
• Guide peer educators and CHWs in proper planning and implementation of youth engagement-related activities like demand creation, group, and Individual education sessions.
• Supporting Peers (educators, mobilizers) to effectively conduct community mobilization including demand creation through community dialogues, peer education sessions, and provision of referral services to health facilities.
• Conduct mobile outreaches in hard-to-reach communities to serve young people with SRH services.
• Conduct weekend clinics to create a youth-friendly atmosphere for young people to freely access SRH information and services.

Networking
• Establish effective work relationships with other stakeholders and CHMT partners on project activities
• Work with Peers (educators, mobilizers) and service providers to identify and link youth clients to health facilities for access to SRH information and contraception services.
• Work collaboratively with the WGNRR team and other project team members to ensure necessary project planning, development, and management activities function smoothly and efficiently, and in an integrated manner

Project Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting
• Prepare monthly and weekly route plans for the project to reach the targeted population.
• Prepare project updates experiences (learning and challenges), briefs, and success stories.
• Monitor community mobilizers and Providers to implement plans and provide progress of project target achievement against planned project milestones.
• Provide weekly updates and monthly reports to the Project Manager.
• Conducting weekly performances for Peers (educators, mobilizers (CHWs) to assess performance and share areas of improvement
• Conduct data quality assurance at the service delivery points to monitor on regular basis.
• Conduct quarterly meetings with Providers, and Peers (educators, mobilizers) to share the progress of the project and plan for the next period.

Qualification and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor degree in Public Health, Sociology, Advocacy/Laws, Project Management, Community
• Development/Social Work, or Clinical Medicine.
• Master’s degree is added advantage.
• At least three (3) years of working experience in Youth SRH program management with a history of SRHR advocacy work.
• Working in remote areas is a plus

Knowledge / Skills and Abilities
• Proven project management and report writing skills;
• Ability to manage and work in a team;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision;
• Knowledge of Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) business development process activities in alignment with government priorities;
• Analytical, strong decision-making skills, sound judgment, and problem solving abilities;
• Working with Volunteers (Peer Educators & Community Health Workers);
• Scientific writing skills as s/he will be required to conduct operational research and write abstracts for publications;
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and result oriented approach;
• Possession of cultural awareness and sensitivity including gender;
• Capacity to work under, pressure, manage stress, and adapt to rapidly evolving situations;
• Proficient in computer packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet browsers; and
• Knowledge in managing Donor funded projects;

Personal Competencies
• Willing to travel extensively within the project area;
• Cultural sensitivity;
• Pro-choice

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should submit an application letter indicating the position applied for, a detailed copy of their CV, and the names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of the three work-related referees.

Applications should be submitted by 31st December 2022 to the Executive Director through email applications@umati.or.tz the position should be the subject of the email application. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

UMATI is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

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