Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.

We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

The program graduate intern will be responsible for facilitating the implementation and monitoring of Adolescent Girls and Young Women HIV project in Kwekwe district.

Key responsibilities

• Provides AGYW HIV project related support in documenting and filing project documents, and delivery of stationery and fuel to districts.
• Conducts data entry to maintain the project database with support from AGYW Program Facilitator and M&E Officer.
• Maintains beneficiary registers for the AGYW HIV project in the supported districts.
• Provide secretarial services to the AGYW project and compile minutes and reports of meetings and workshops.
• Participate in consolidation of AGYW project monthly and Quarterly Reports.
• Undertakes Onsite Data Verifications as dictated by the AGYW project.
• Support coordination of requests from schools and communities ensuring timely response.
• Coordinate training of community volunteers and in-school teacher mentors on project data collection tools and reporting.
• Conducting vulnerability assessments for potential beneficiaries
• Promoting Plan International policies

Entry qualifications and experience

• Degree in Public Health, Humanities, Development Studies or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Ministry of Health and Child Care and Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education structures.
• Strong computer skills in a Microsoft Windows/Office environment.
• Self-starter

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals

Location: Kwekwe

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 22 July 2024

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