Bantwana Zimbabwe (BZ) is seeking qualified candidate to fill in the position of District GBV and Parenting Assistant for a USAID-funded project to reduce the vulnerability of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) to HIV and GBV. BZ is a leader in the development of high quality, comprehensive OVC service delivery in high HIV prevalence districts in Zimbabwe. BZ brings a significant track record of excellence and innovation in improving access to and quality of integrated OVC care and support, with a particular focus on strengthening coordination and layering of care, protection, and support services across the HIV continuum of response, for vulnerable children and their caregivers at community, district, provincial and national levels.
• Design, implement and monitor sound technical strategies and interventions targeting OVCs.
• Lead in the implementation of GBV and parenting interventions under the Safe domain.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of community cadres in the safe domain.
• Work with the Department of Social Welfare and other stakeholders in providing comprehensive case management services, ensuring the child’s future safety, wellness and general welfare risks are managed.
• Ensure quality services are provided and minimum standards are maintained guided by the standard operating procedures.
• Play an active and committed role in embedding the national and international approaches to safeguarding and strengthening the consistency and quality of BZ approaches.
• Support the effective implementation of program activities including the development of work plans and timely reporting
• Ensure accurate records of all correspondence & activities are maintained, including individual case records, in accordance with the case management protocol.
• At least a Degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Social Science or related field.
• A counselling qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least two years of experience working in an NGO.
• Experience with GBV and parenting interventions for OVCs/AGYW preferred.
• Relevant experience in documentation, reporting and records management is a requirement.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate in the local and national languages.
• Computer skills with expertise in PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Shona or Ndebele.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, CV, and three references (including name, organization, phone number, and email address) to firstname.lastname@example.org with position title in the subject line and complete the Form https://forms.office.com/r/ftVVtW8hyN . The application deadline is 29 January 2025. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
BZ has a zero-tolerance policy on child abuse, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and any form of discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, and any other such distinguishing characteristics.