Job Description
Job Description
Vacancy: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Organisation: Zimbabwe Project Trust (ZimPro)
Location: Zimbabwe
Employment Type: Full-time
About ZimPro
Zimbabwe Project Trust (ZimPro) is a non-profit organisation committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through sustainable development programmes, advocacy, and strategic partnerships. The organisation seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary, and results-oriented Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and drive organisational growth.
Position Summary
The Executive Director will provide overall strategic, operational, financial, and programmatic leadership to ZimPro. The successful candidate will work closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, development partners, government, and other stakeholders to advance the organisation's mission and ensure long-term sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversee the implementation of the organisation's strategic plan.
- Lead programme development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Mobilise resources through donor engagement, fundraising, and partnership development.
- Ensure sound financial management, accountability, and compliance with statutory and donor requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government, civil society, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Supervise and mentor staff while promoting a high-performance organisational culture.
- Advise and report to the Board of Trustees on organisational performance and strategic issues.
- Represent ZimPro at national, regional, and international forums.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
- A Master's degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in senior management within the development or non-profit sector.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, programme management, financial oversight, and resource mobilisation.
- Proven ability to engage donors, government, and development partners.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of Zimbabwe's development landscape and the regulatory environment for civil society organisations.
Key Competencies
- Visionary leadership - Strategic thinking - Integrity and accountability - Financial and business acumen - Partnership building - Results orientation - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents to [email protected] :
- A letter of motivation.
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
- Contact details of three traceable referees.
Note: Shortlisting is on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. There is no other channel through which applications will be accepted. The deadline for receiving applications is 13:00h on Friday, 14 August 2026 and late applications will not be accepted.