District Officer-CSS

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 District Officer will include, but not limited to:

• Coordinates and supports the overall CSS programme activities.
• Network with various stakeholders and form relationships at local level in support of strengthening the response to HIV, TB and STIs.
• Conduct local level profiling and mapping to feed into district database - role-players in the specific priority districts.
• Facilitate community dialogues between civil society, government and other role-players and feedback taken to local level.
• Support coordination of civil society structures at district and local levels.
• Supports the capacity building activities, ensuring provision of support for CSS mentored organisations.
• Report on all district and sub-district activities including capacity building, networking and community dialogues.
• Checking progress on a regular basis – link with relevant specialist to measure outcomes.
• Maintain regular communication with all stakeholders and ensure that activity reports and critical issues are tabled timeously during quarterly meetings and other networking opportunities
• Network with, and build strategic alliances and relationships with key stakeholders and organisations working in complimentary fields

Required qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Degree in Social Science/Public Health or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience at management of programmes or projects
• A thorough understanding of the HIV, TB and STIs in the context of Community Systems Strengthening,
• Advanced Computer skills, specifically in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good communication and inter-personal skills on all levels.
• Proven ability to work as a team member within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Administrative competency and attention to detail
• Facilitation and presentation Skills
• Good time management skills
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license and minimum 2 years driving experience. (non-negotiable)

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.