PROGRAM COORDINATOR – Stepping Stones International 445 views

Stepping Stones International, a non-governmental, non-profit organization, committed to serving orphaned and vulnerable youth (ages 12-25) and their families is seeking enthusiastic, creative, highly qualified, proactive, committed candidates to apply for PROGRAM COORDINATOR.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for providing project oversight and coordination for SSI’s USAID funded project in Gaborone and South- East. provide guidance, supervision and training to the OVC and DREAMS teams, establish and maintain partnerships to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in or related to youth development
• Basic programme management and leadership skills required
• Skilled in facilitation and training (especially Training of Trainers)
• Background in community mobilization and outreach activities
• Strong understanding of programme management with previous experience working with children, youth and families
• Strong facilitation skills with experience in leading adolescent groups is required
• Ability to relate and work with people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds and a minimum three years’ experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex activities, maintains organization, meets deadlines and exercise sound judgment wile able to deal with numerous priorities concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Setswana
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Flexible, creative, energetic personality that is youth programme oriented

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in applying, please email a cover letter and CV (including references) to [email protected] by 29^th September 2021. In the subject line of the email type: CV Program CoordinatorYourName (i.e. CV Program Coordinator. Modise). Please do not include your certificates or transcripts at this time and no phone calls. Only successful candidates for interviews will be notified.

 

The Community Development Facilitator will be responsible for delivering community-based interventions on parenting and community mobilization programmes in Mochudi

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in social work, psychology, community development or family counselling.
• Basic programme management and leadership skills required.
• Background in community mobilization and outreach activities
• Strong facilitation skills and prior experience facilitating youth and / or family groups
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in Setswana and English
• Knowledge of gender issues and programming in Botswana
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to deal with numerous priorities concurrently.
• Ability to mobilize and energize communities for action
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
• Previous experience working in community Projects.
• Capacity to work with people from various cultures and backgrounds
• Fluent in both Setswana and English