Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ICWEA is Recruiting District Coordinators
The International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA) is recruiting District Coordinators (2) to coordinate district level implementation of the TASO/GF funded project that is being implemented in partnership with UGANET and HRAPF. They will work with a multi-disciplinary team and serve as the project focal persons (for the 14 – 17 districts) to promote the project goals, objectives and achievements/successes.
The International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA) is a network for and by Women living with HIV. Women living with HIV, who meet the required Skills and Experience will be given the first priority. Women living with HIV are highly encouraged to apply.
Job title: District Project Coordinator
Duration: 13 months .

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
• Participate in implementation and management of the project scorecard and other related activities in 14 districts;
• Strengthen the capacity of local CSOs (organizations of people affected by malaria, TB and HIV&AIDS) to use scorecard results to engage respective duty bearers;
• Lead dialogues with different stakeholders in implementation of human rights responsive programs;
• Support project coordinator in production of work plans, budgets and reports for the project;
• Participate in developing and implementing strategies for achieving maximum project results/outcomes;
• Monitor and evaluate/track progress toward achieving stated outcomes;
• Organize, attend and participate in stakeholder meetings; and ensure that stakeholder views are well documented and inform continuous project improvement;
• Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from relating to the project;
• Monthly reporting to the Project Coordinator
Participation in district level quarterly meetings

Skills
• Strong skills in knowledge management and translation;
• Excellent leadership, supervisory and team building skills;
• Coordination and networking skills;
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills;
• Public/Interpersonal Relations/skills;
• Training and Coaching Skills – and ability to transfer skills/knowledge;
• Excellent/Good report writing skills;
• Community mobilization skills;
• Good collaboration and team participation skills; and
• Excellent command of the English language.

Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Social Science, Project Management and Planning or a related field.
• Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Skills)
• Essential Knowledge
• Knowledge of donor rules/regulations and track record of implementing donor funded projects;
• Knowledge of Global Fund, its funding cycles and operations (including Country Coordinating Mechanisms);
• Knowledge of HIV&AIDS, TB, Malaria and working with people affected by or living with HIV and TB;
• Extensive knowledge in community work – particularly working with networks of people living with HIV;
• Previous knowledge in use of social accountability mechanisms especially the scorecard;
• Knowledge of district decentralized structures and operations; and
• A keen sense of understanding of advocacy
Experience
• A minimum of 2 years of program management experience with local NGO including supervision, monitoring, evaluation and program design;
• Experience in strengthening community level systems and supporting service recipients to engage duty bearers;
• Expertise in engaging stakeholders spanning local/community, national and global levels;
• Experience in project management i.e. project inception, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management;
• Required Attributes (Flexible and open to changing work priorities; Self-driven and Proactive; Results-Oriented; High integrity; Analytical skills; Optimistic and positive; Innovative; Pleasant character; and Mature

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their CVs and Motivation letters not later than 31st October 2019 through admin@icwea.org  
The International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA) is a regional advocacy network and membership-based organization run by and for women living with HIV. ICWEA advocacy is based on evidence of daily lived experiences to influence policies and programmes. ICWEA uses participatory processes to ensure that work done addresses the priorities of women living with HIV, including young women, from the grassroots. ICWEA was founded in response to the desperate lack of support, information and services available to HIV positive women worldwide and their need for influence and input on policy development. ICWEA promotes all voices and it advocates for changes that improve the lives of women living with HIV. ICWEA key thematic areas include: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights; Access to prevention care and treatment; and meaningful involvement of women living with HIV.

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