Job Ad & Profile Description

We are looking for an Orphans and Vulnerable Children Coordinator (OVCC).
Responsibilities :

Facilitate training and provide coordination for the OVC Ministries
Establish performance goals tailored to ministries, in line with the country goals and monitor their performance
Be the communication link between the ministries, the CO, the local government and the line Government Ministry
Conduct and attend regular management meetings to ensure that priorities, key result areas and goals are clear
Conduct regular reviews on OVC ministry and decide on appropriate and required actions as a result.
Facilitate resolution of issues between ministries and staff
Participate in the annual planning and budgeting process.
Develop program curriculum in collaboration with the Program Director.
Manage relationship with local education authorities, school’s principals and other important stakeholders in local education forums.
Participate in the planning and coordination of trauma and counselling activities.

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Program Management, Social Work and/or Public Relations or 10 years’ experience in program and operations management.
5 years’ work experience in the coordination of complex programmatic initiatives, the leadership of teams, and the management of operations in an organisation.
Additional Qualifications and Experience: A qualification in Community Development and/or Business Administration would be an added advantage.
Special requirements country laws for working within an environment where there are children.
Computer literate including basic knowledge of MS Office and Internet
Basic administration skills • Fluent in English and a local language
Experience in administration work and/or children’s ministry is a plus • Being a born-again Christian, and demonstrating a growing relationship with Christ
Organisational and relational skills