Through its programme support activities, this role is responsible for coordinating the capacity strengthening programme in support of women’s leadership and the wellbeing of community organisation’s/ communities.

The Programme Officer: Capacity Enhancement & Organisational Development The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening the organisational and technical capacity of community-subgrantees in fields such as governance, HR, financial management and sustainability, administration, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy among other areas.

Organisational assessment and planning

• Design and/or source institutional assessment tools to facilitate the diagnostic process.
• Conduct organisational capacity assessments by gathering, collating and analysing data and information.
• Design appropriate organisational capacity building programme s, plans and interventions with the overall aim of strengthening each institution.
• Agree programme deliverables, targets and budget at planning.

Capacity Building and Technical Assistance

• Provide ongoing technical advice and support to CBOs in building organisational capacity and accountability.
• Based on needs of the organisation, design and develop technical programme content and training materials.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to impart knowledge and  build skills and competencies of the organisations.
• Co-ordinate logistics including scheduling, communication coordination, and logistics for meetings.

Contract Management

• Develop terms of reference for the procurement of specialist, advisory services, where required.
• Request proposals and appoint service providers per Hlanganisa’s Procurement policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain a data base of service providers that can be accessed for future projects, ensure regular vetting and verification of credentials.
• Monitor service provider contract delivery, ensuring achievement of agreed targets, aligned with budgets and timelines.

Programme Monitoring

• Monitor progress of interventions, conducting site visits, attending meetings, workshops and other stakeholder sessions.
• Ensure that overall programme deliverables are monitored ensuring timeous delivery, at the required level of quality and within agreed budgets.
• Prepare  and submit timeously monthly programme progress reports.
• Monitor the approved budget and expenditure according to approved limits.
• Build active communication channels, serving as a liaison between field and home office stakeholders.

Knowledge Management

• Write, edit, and proofread various programme materials for internal and external publication.
• Draft and write about Programme best practice, lessons learnt and success stories for external dissemination to appropriate audiences.

Project Administration

• Liaise rants unit in the maintenance of the grants management system ensuring updated data and information.
• Co-ordinate project visits by liaising with internal and external participants, co-ordinate travel and logistics for visits by co-ordinating and booking flights, venue, car hire and accommodation as per plan.
• Work closely with internal grants management staff in monitoring grant requests, interim and final reporting requirements, and maintaining correspondence with grantees.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• 3 – 5 years programme /project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in organisational capacity building for CBOs.
• 3 years in Training Organisational Development, Small business development.
• Proven track record in training, facilitation and coaching.
• Previous work experience in the NGO sector, working with funders and government and CBOs.
• Excellent writing skills and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.