Part-time Projects Officer

Johannesburg - Terre des hommes (tdh) Germany is an international child rights non-profit organization which supports community based organizations (CBOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) improving the living conditions of children and ensuring a fairer world where children’s rights are fully realised. Tdh does not implement projects directly but establishes partnerships with local civil society organizations who work closely with rights holders (Children and youth) and duty bearers (caregivers, community members, schools, government, parliamentarians, other) and know better how to achieve sustainable changes that ensure children’s rights are respected and fulfilled.The Southern Africa Coordination Office, referred to hereafter as Tdh SACO, comprises one regional office in Johannesburg and two national offices in Zimbabwe and Mozambique, manages and coordinates tdh programme in five countries in Southern Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Namibia).About the JobTo assist the Southern Africa Coordination Office (SACO) supervising and monitoring projects supported by German Corporates and German-based corporations and foundations, assisting implementing partners in all steps of the project cycle, as per donor and tdh requirements and standards. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to enhance the components of learning management and visibility of projects under her/his portfolio.The incumbent is under the supervision and strategic direction of the Regional Coordinator and works in close collaboration with the M&E and Special Projects Officer and the regional finance controller in the regional office.Key Responsibilities1. Programme Development (10%)In close collaboration with the Regional Coordinator (RC) provides strategic guidance on the programme under her/his portfolio and aligns projects to strategic and programmatic frameworks.Develops annual plans as per tdh and donor procedures.2. Project Identification, Planning and Development (40%)With the strategic assistance of the Regional Coordinator, identifies project ideas with implementing partners which contribute to TOCs and overall TDH programme framework, and submits annual lists of projects as part of the annual planning.Identifies project partners and conducts an evaluation of partners prior to any engagement, as per tdh requirements and procedures (QUAM)Assists in all steps of the development of project proposals, including the narrative part and the budgeting in Excel. This will include, namely the planning and facilitation of the project design workshop, and thorough revision of project proposals and budgets submitted by the implementing partners. When more than one partner is involved, consolidates proposals and budgets and ensures, maximum accuracy, clarity and harmonisation until the final version is agreed with all partners and is submitted to the Regional Coordinator and the Regional Finance Controller for the final screening and subsequently for final