CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Capacity Development Specialist, South Africa

ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Capacity Development Specialist for an upcoming three-year program in South Africa building the capacity of five local PEPFAR partner organizations to implement economic strengthening initiatives alongside their HIV prevention education programs. The program will target youth (ages 15-24) in Gauteng and KZN. The Program Manager will provide leadership, supervision, technical guidance, and representation for all program activities. The position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program and is anticipated to begin October 2014. Specifically, the Capacity Development Specialist will lead efforts of the ASPIRES Technical Assistance project in the design and implementation of training activities, and will also lead efforts to identify capacity development needs of the Implementing Partners (IPs) to implement and support ES activities with their CBO partners and target populations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the design and implementation of the training activities with the five ASPIRES Implementing Partners including support in integrating ES training and activities into existing HIV prevention education curricula and activities
• Work with ASPIRES technical specialists and partners in developing, implementing, and supporting TOT programs and materials
• Work with relevant stakeholders and partners to integrate ES messaging into HIV prevention curricula and HIV messaging into ES curricula
• Identify organizational capacity development needs of IPs to integrate ES activities into HIV Prevention Education work and provide support in implementing ES activities
• Work with the program manager and targeted IPs/CBOs to develop customized three-year strategic plans
• Conduct planning sessions with each IP/CBO to develop capacity development plans (CDPs) outlining ES capacity development needs as well as how ES activities will be integrated into programming
• Work with M&E specialist to monitor implementation of CDPs

Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience developing and implementing trainings, preferably working with local organizations with a focus on youth in economic strengthening, livelihoods and HIV and AIDS prevention education
• An understanding of different learning needs and approaches for youth of different ages and adults
• At least five years’ experience working with local organizations developing strategic plans, identifying organizational capacity development needs, developing capacity development plans and supporting local organizations in achieving capacity development plan outcomes
• Experience implementing USAID-funded projects and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred; PEPFAR experience useful
• Master's degree in a relevant subject area preferred; Bachelor's degree and additional years of experience accepted
• Fluency in English, written and spoken, required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55564361D43515B7E59192F77571B6300627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women encouraged to apply. EOE.

South African local candidates are encouraged to apply, no ex-pat allowances offered.