Senior Technical Officer- Capacity Building wanted at Project Concern International (PCI)

Background

Project Concern International (PCI) is a global development organization that drives innovation from the ground up to enhance health, end hunger and overcome hardship-resulting in a meaningful and measurable change in people’s lives. Guided by the core values of integrity, accountability, respect and creativity, PCI envisions a world in which the most vulnerable people will have the power to lift themselves out of poverty and to create vital, healthy lives for their families and communities now and for the future. PCI is looking for the following position:

Senior Technical Officer- Capacity Building

Summary

To support the implementation of the Comprehensive OVC care and Support and DREAMS program- The primary purpose of this position is to lead and coordinate PCI work in facilitating partner’s capacity assessments, capacity building and provide guidance for addressing identified organizational gaps to ensure the sustainability of programs- Implementation of Sub- agreement Manual processes for partners, develop plans to achieve objectives identified through this assessment and ensure compliance to Donor requirements to achieve programmatic goals-

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth organizational assessments of local partners using Rapid ISTAR, ISTAR, and/or other PCI tools.
• Develop LCS plans including detailed technical assistance activities, to be implemented over the life of the project.
• Develop customized accompaniment plans with partners and carry out accompaniment activities quarterly.
• Provide on-site technical assistance (coaching, mentoring and other approaches) to partners to assist with strengthening organizational systems, processes and governance.
• Collaborate and maintain liaison with partners, donor, and stakeholder representatives in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation for all capacity building activities-
• Support in the design and maintenance of a resource database of successful capacity development strategies, approaches and tools-
• Working closely with the Program Manager-LCS to identify training needs for staff and partners in organizational development, management, technical and other areas and organize relevant training for them.
• Work in partnership with the Monitoring & Evaluation, Finance & Administration Team teams to ensure quality data collection, management, analysis and presentation to produce quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports and use the information for decision making.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in organizational development. Change Management, NGO Management, Business Administration, Public Health, Social Sciences or related degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of development technical experience in capacity building management, consulting, advocacy or a related field in Botswana.
• Leadership experience in designing and conducting technical and organizational capacity needs assessments of individuals and institutions.
• Experience in developing capacity building plans and programs for local NGOs or CSOs, including technical and financial capacity building plans and strategies in government or NGO sectors.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded civil society strengthening, or local governance projects, preferably including supervision of staff- Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Experience with USAID funded programs and/or PEPFAR a plus, but not required-
• Experience working for Botswana NGOs involved in HIV/AIDS