Senior Capacity Building Advisor at mothers2mothers

The Senior Capacity Building Advisor will be the lead expert for capacity-building activities and management of partnerships in the USAID-funded Children, Adolescents, and Families in the HIV Epidemic Activity in Limpopo Province. This includes designing the programme framework and overseeing implementation by partner organisations, as well as building institutional capacity with government departments and partners. 

The position will be based in Limpopo.  

Key Performance Areas: 

Programme framework conceptualisation and design: 

• Conduct preparatory and planning meetings for the development of strategies and programme framework with government and key stakeholders. 
• Conduct scoping exercise of Implementing Partners (IP’s) programmes  

Program Implementation: 

• Coordinate and conduct stakeholder entry and sensitisation meetings at national /facility /community  
• Lead in the development of strategy and supporting documents, including implementation guidelines and training curricula. 
• Oversee and monitor dissemination of strategy. 
• Conduct supervisory visits with implementing partners. 
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and learning meetings among implementing partners. 
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders. 

Institutional capacity development and technical advisory services: 

• Support DOH, DSD to identify institutional strengthening needs and develop individualised capacity development plan. 
• Provide capacity development support through direct assistance, including one-on-one TA, mentoring, and development or adaptation of tools/job-aids. 

Monitoring and Evaluation: 

• Assist the M&E team in the design of monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure the impact of capacity building activities. 
• Define key indicators for all programme implementers aligned with DHIS2.  
• Ensure for the routine and timely collection, collating, aggregation and reporting of data. 
• Develop QA/QI processes and supportive supervision tools to strengthen programme 

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Masters degree/postgraduate qualification with minimum 8-10 years of experience in provision of capacity building and institutional strengthening of government -led systems and community based organisations  
• Proven experience in building and strengthening health /social service workforce and service delivery models for social and behavioural change interventions aimed at vulnerable populations. 
• Experience working closely with the Depts of Health and Social Development in Limpopo 
• Experience working with USAID /PEPFAR programmes strongly preferred. 
• Solid understanding of capacity building principles, proficiency with theories, methods and technology in capacity building field methodologies/approaches  
• A flair for developing innovative approaches in institutional strengthening and capacity building to scale up and improve the quality of HIV programmes.  
• Ability to assess and diagnose capacity building needs and implement tailored approaches to optimise performance of TA/local partners, with aim of achieving USAID/award objectives.  
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to perform in high pressure environment. 
• Strong Computer Literacy (Microsoft packages) 

Competencies: 

• A passion for m2m vision and mission and commitment to m2m values. 
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team of people. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills  
• Ability to synthesise information or adaptation and utilisation in programmatic design and implementation. 
• Strong initiative, creativity and motivation including ability to work under pressure with deadlines.   
• Fluency in English required.   
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills. 
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive constructive attitude.  
• Excellent organisational, communication and team management skills 
• Critical and analytical thinking with sound problem-solving skills   
• Ability to work independently & creatively.