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• The OVC Coordinator will initiate the
  development of an operation plan for implementing OVC activities and set
  performance targets for staff in line with technical standards, best
  practices and donor guidelines.
• Develop comprehensive work plans and
  budgets for the OVC section, track progress on work plans, budget
  expenditure and provide recommendations on challenges that arise during
  implementation of OVC activities
• Conduct field visits to support OVC
  activities both in Mulago and Mbarara and use the learning to modify
  programming as necessary in order to meet project targets and objectives
  and to improve OVC program
• Document new developments in the area of OVC
  and align them to MJAP proposed activities during OVC programming in line
  with National OVC implementation frame work.
• Periodically assess capacity gaps and
  initiate training of OVC care takers in sustainable livelihood initiatives
  in line with the capacity building program of MJAP
• Responsible for the development of
  strategies for mentoring social workers both in Mbarara and Mulago areas
  to deliver quality OVC services in line with the human resource policies
  and procedures.
• Take lead in the development of strategies
  for maintaining linkages with key stakeholders and implementing partners
  to share experiences on best practices and promote quality MJAP OVC
  activities in line with OVC program objectives and partnership guidelines

• The OVC Coordinator must
  hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, social
  sciences or any other related field
• An additional master’s
  degree in Public Health or any other related field is an added advantage
• A minimum of five years’
  experience in OVC related work.
• Good leadership,
  organisational and planning skills
• Good understanding of
  the National OVC Policy and the National Strategic Programme Plan of
  Interventions for OVC
• Computer literacy
  skills i.e. proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Access

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