Project Officer at Hope for Victoria children (HOVIC)

Responsibilities for the Project Officer Job

• Plan, coordinate and execute a training/skills needs assessment to align the provision of skills to the fast growing social and economic sectors within the project areas.
• Take lead in the implementation and coordination of the DREAMS ‘Wasichana Twaweza’ project.
• Develop or adopt relevant programs for short term tailor made skills training, apprenticeship, mentorship and internship for young women and girls.
• Develop collaboration and networking mechanisms with training institutions, other organizations and businesses to enhance the livelihood and employability benefits and opportunities for young women.
• Develop and mentor micro businesses and track their progress and impact through the B2B approach.
• Research models for entrepreneurship programs and take lead in integrating best practices to further grow the businesses.
• Provide market linkages to enable young women to successfully set up, grow businesses and access gainful employment.
• Promote the entrepreneurship and job readiness program through traditional and social media outlets including advocacy for the rights and equal opportunity for girls and young women.
• Develop a network of young business women and stakeholders to serve as support and practical training platforms.
• Design, implement and organize events and activities to support growth of the businesses and link young women and girls to HIV prevention and care services.
• Provide monthly, Quarterly and annual reports reports on the programs progress for the donors and for internal use.
• Train, coach and support the team working on ‘Wasichana Twaweza’ project so as to deliver on project outcomes.

Qualifications for the Project Officer Job

• A post graduate degree or diploma in business studies in a relevant field, with a first degree in any of the social sciences.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in designing and implementing community development projects.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to work with marginalized youth and young women
• Ability to mentor, coach or train individuals in business concepts, leadership etc.
• A solid foundation in the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Working with start-up businesses or academic training in business methods will be an asset.
• Ability to build partnerships and work in teams
• Experience in skills training or workshop facilitation
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written