District Coordinator - Umzingwane: Zimbabwe National Network of PLHIV (ZNNP+)

Deadline: 23 July 2021

About

ZNNP+ is an umbrella body that represents the interests of people living with HIV in Zimbabwe in their diversity. The organization is represented in support groups and community-based organizations at all provincial, district and ward levels of Zimbabwe. ZNNP+’s mission is “An environment where people live positively.”

Position summary

• Under the overall guidance and the direct supervision of the Provincial Coordinator, the District Coordinator will support ZNNP+ TASQC programme efforts aimed at strengthening community response and performance reporting within specific districts and health facilities.

Job description

• Supervise and offer support to community cadres within the district namely Community HIV and AIDS Support Agents (CHASAs), Community Health Agent (CHAs), Mentor Mothers and Expert Clients;
• Establish and maintain a district membership database inclusive of individuals, support groups, community based organizations (CBOs) and networks of people living with HIV (PLHIV);
• Participate in resource mobilization for district HIV activities, Establish and nurture groups of PLHIV and ensuring that they have capacity to sustain themselves;
• establish and maintain contact with key strategic stakeholders and/or partners for the benefit of membership and the TASQC Programme; Implement and provide timely reports on all activities within agreed time spans and in line with ZNNP+ and donor guidelines and standards;
• Create significant and substantive awareness of ZNNP+ within the district by playing a key role in district capacity building, networking with partner and donor organizations;
• Liaise with all stakeholders (including provincial coordinator and members) in mobilizing for the development of advocacy issues;
• Represent ZNNP+ and PLHIV at meetings and workshops at community and district levels; Provide secretariat services to the District Executive Committee, ensuring meetings are convened at least quarterly; Perform any other duties as required by the Provincial Coordinator.

Qualifications and experience

• University degree in Social Sciences;
• Developmental Studies or similar.
• Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in the field of community development with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience in community participation and health/ HIV projects.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of local context, with the ability to think creatively to develop appropriate activities.
• Situated in or familiar with specific districts.
• Be culturally sensitive and empathetic to others, with a 'can do' attitude.