Job Description

Zimbabwe Red Cross Society is looking for experienced personnel to fill the role of a District Field Officer for an IFRC- Emergency Appeal. The project seeks to prevent the spread and elimination of Cholera in Manicaland Province ( Mutare and Buhera)

The position is only for 3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly implement in the field the activities defined in the program in close collaboration with the Project Coordinator;
• Work with community committees to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable population and provide information to ensure accountability fairness and transparency during implementation of activities;
• Work closely with community structures to follow up on implementation of planned community activities
• Participate in the training and education of beneficiaries according to the project requirements;
• Facilitate provision of technical advice for the implementation of activities;
• Collect the required information in the field to facilitate the follow up of the project, with the support of the Project Coordinator;
• Facilitate the evaluation of the project in the field, as required;

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Disaster Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences or any other related field from a recognized institution of learning.
Experience
• 2 years of relevant experience in community development focusing on public health, project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
• The incumbent must demonstrate experience of working with communities
Competencies
• Familiarity in using data collection tools (ODK, KoBo, Excel)
• Skills in conducting training and other capacity building activities