Field Technician in Caracas and Merida

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR HIRING 

FIELD TECHNICIAN

 

PROJECT´S GENERAL INFORMATION

Location : Venezuela	A job vacancy in Caracas A job vacancy in Merida
Starting Month	Octubre
Available positions	2
Will report to:	Technical Advisor

Project Description:

VENGOAL is seeking applications for the position of Field Technician for a project focused on providing technical assistance (TA) and direct service delivery to break through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant HIV prevention, care, and treatment services to key and vulnerable populations in selected geographic areas.

Job Description:

The Field Technician provides programmatic support and oversight of the implementation of the program activities in the Caracas and Merida/Zulia locations where the partner clinics are located. This individual will observe the actions of the EpiC partners and provide feedback to the Technical Advisor on the gaps as well as support required by partners to effectively implement the project. This individual must understand the country context, technical design, day-to-day implementation and results of the program and be able to provide feedback on these at any time.

He/she is in regular contact with the Technical Advisor (TA), and such staff as he/she may direct.

Specific Duties:

• Provide oversight and support, and coordinate strengthening actions with the Technical Advisor, MERL Advisor and Partnership Lead accordingly.
• Ensure that key issues, innovations and lessons learned from the project are documented, shared and included in future work plans.
• Provide support with the Technical Advisor to consolidate and analyze monthly technical reports from the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
• Assist with coordination and submission of reports on HIV prevention/treatment activities.  
• Support in the monitoring and evaluation of the program cascade activities, ensuring compliance with the minimum programming criteria of the proposal.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, methodologies and policies in coordination with the Project Manager and Sector Technical Coordinators.
• Ensure compliance with the actions established in the project document.
• Any other task related to the field coordinator, CSO or GOAL HQ request.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 Professional Studies /Education:

• Relevant third level certification in social sciences, anthropology, public health or related areas.

 Professional experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in international development
  • Experience in SBC for country level projects and working with local partners
• Sound cultural understanding and sensitivity to demands of key and vulnerable populations and an understanding of gender and sexual diversity.
• Previous experience working with program and organizations working with key and vulnerable populations.
• Previous experience in building capacity of local organizations and stakeholders.

Knowledge/skills:

 - Preferable English language proficiency in written, presentation and communication skills

- Demonstrated project management skills and experience.

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to work in a team environment

 The position will be based in Venezuela. This is a national position.

SAFEGUARDING

Vulnerable children and adults must be protected to the greatest extent possible from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failures that put them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways VENGOAL shows this ongoing commitment to safeguarding is by including rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN VENGOAL

Along with our safeguarding policy, VENGOAL is an equal opportunity employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with VENGOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of responsibility:

• Comply with VENGOAL policies and procedures regarding safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behavior protocols.
• Report any concern about the well-being of a vulnerable child or adult, or any irregularity within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behavior by a VENGOAL staff or partner.

HOW TO APPLY?

 Interested parties must access the following link to upload their updated CV (must include their email and current telephone number) and the Letter of Expression of Interest.

Link: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/goalhonduras/jobs/6260168 

Note: This job description only serves as a guide to the position available. VENGOAL reserves the right to modify this document. Published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of VENGOAL's work, we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we find the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit an application as soon as possible.