Description:

About NACOSA: 

We started as a convention intent on bringing together organisations working on HIV. We now render services and disburse funds towards a coordinated response to HIV, TB and GBV as public health threats. As an organization, we work at national, provincial local and community levels and strive to embody the ideal spirit of NACOSA. We strive to live our values and philosophy in every interaction and task. NACOSA has a zero-tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and related abuse of power and is committed to protecting its staff and all people receiving services through our programs from this type of misconduct.

Our Values 

We recognize and respect the agency, dignity and strength of communities and people, we are connected to and grounded in communities, we value and embrace inclusion, diversity, and transformation, we put people first, 

The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Officer will include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic and technical support to the provincial education departments in the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the GF AGYW Programme in the identified priority schools within the Global Fund sub-districts
• Provide technical support to the provincial education department in the development, implementation and monitoring of credible HIV, STIs and TB responses
• Develop and guide the implementation programme to operationalise the GF AGYW activities in provinces, districts and schools
• Provide strategic support in the implementation of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) programme in the province and align plans to realise the GF AGYW objectives
• Mobilise provincial education departments, provincial AIDS Councils, Universities, research organisations as well as NGOs and civic organisations in support of the education sector-wide response to HIV, STIs and TB
• Support and coordinate the comprehensive monitoring, evaluation and reporting objectives of the GF AGYW programme

Requirements:

Required qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Social Sciences or Education 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a middle management position within the Public Sector or Senior Management Position in a Civil Society environment
• At least 3- 5 years’ experience in the development of reports, grants proposals, strategies /guidelines / training manuals.
• An excellent understanding of the HIV and TB epidemic in South Africa, especially prevention among the key populations.
• Proven ability to co-ordinate stakeholder groups is required, especially education stakeholders
• An understanding of the interface between the South African government operations and NGO environment
• Work experience in donor–funded projects at provincial / and or national level
• Proven ability to communicate and interact with high –level officials from government agencies, NGOs, international development organisations, and the private sector.
• High level of organisational, initiative and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) 
• Knowledge of other South African local languages will be an added advantage

Personal Competencies

• Exceptional communication, writing and editing skills
• Computer skills essential including ability to use the Microsoft office packages, email and internet
• Project management skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-orientated environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain document archives
• Flexibility to work beyond regular core business hours
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as and when required

CLOSING DATE-07 AUGUST 2024

PLEASE NOTE:

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of NACOSA.  We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. NACOSA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated

In the event that you do not hear from us after 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NACOSA reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification. NACOSA respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.

As part of our hiring process, NACOSA will inquire during reference checks for information about job applicants’ reference persons regarding any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment as well as any other forms of misconduct.