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We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW & ROLE PURPOSE Reporting to the Malaria Project Manager, the Malaria Project Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that PIZ's Malaria project is implemented with the highest standards and quality for impact on the lives of children as defined in the Plan International Zimbabwe (PIZ) country strategy. The incumbent will be accountable for delivery of the project on time, scope and budget as per project management standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Malaria Project Coordinator contributes to the development of the project plans, aiming to optimise beneficial impact to the beneficiaries in the program area. The jobholder implements the assigned project portfolio within the program area ensuring the achievement of project targets.
The Malaria Project Coordinator provides effective project management for a delegated portfolio of project activities, ensuring that results are achieved and quality interventions are delivered in line with project guidelines.
The role is not responsible for managing a departmental budget; however, the jobholder can influence the utilisation of the project budget
The major challenge of the role is to achieve project goals on time and to standard, adaptively managing the project to optimise PIZ's beneficial impact on vulnerable children and youth, especially girls. This requires the jobholder to: -Have an accountability for the implementation of the project -Implement tasks on track in their activities, in a dynamic and changing environment with multiple stakeholders -Have communication and interpersonal skills to deal with various stakeholders at local levels
Qualifications and Experience
A Degree in Health Education and Promotion, Public Health or equivalent. At least 3 years in the INGO sector, with overall 5+ years working experience in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SBC programs aimed at improving access, demand and quality care in malaria prevention, control and elimination. Experience and background in institutional development and capacity-building approaches. Skills in participatory facilitation and competency-based training Significant experience working collaboratively and productively with a range of partners, including government, INGOs, FBOs, CSOs and communities
CRITICAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES -Good understanding of broad trends in the development and humanitarian sector and key external organisations relevant to the duty station. -Experience of using project management principles and practices to lead significant projects; ensuring the achievement of results on time and to standard -Good understanding of financial and procurement systems, with a good record of accomplishment of complying with relevant procedures and controls. -Good analytical skills as required to obtain and process information and numerical data from a range of sources and use the insights gained to inform decisions or communications. -Good written and spoken communication skills, including in English and Shona, with an ability to effectively adjust content and presentation to connect with an audience. -Track record of leading a team to work effectively together, using negotiation and mediation techniques to manage conflict, and ensuring that diverse perspectives and viewpoints are welcomed.
