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  • Posted: Nov 8, 2016
    Deadline: Nov 17, 2016
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    Hope for Victoria children (HOVIC) is a non- governmental Organisation that was started in 2003 as a welfare organization to cater for the needs of children living and working on the streets). It was registered as a CBO (community based organization) in 2006 and as a Non- governmental Organisation (NGO) in 2008. Since 2012, we have transitioned from welfare ...
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    Project Officer

    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

    Method of Application

    Please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Project Officer – Economic Empowerment) to admin@ hovic.org by Thursday 17th November 2016. Kindly indicate current/last salary and expected salary. Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the short listing process.

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