Job Description

JOB TITLE: Program & Projects Manager: Natural Resource Governance
DURATION: 1 Year
LOCATION: Harare
The Program and Projects Manager will function collaboratively as a member of the Programmes Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position exists to provide leadership in the development and implementation of the AAI Zimbabwe (AAZ)
Strategy and ensuring that the organization is visible in advocating for a feminist just transition regarding strategic minerals and natural resource governance. Putting women and youths at the centre of natural
resource governance discourse.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Sciences, Development Economics,
Natural resources management, Human rights, Law, governance is required.
• A Master’s degree in any of the above areas will be an added advantage and highly recommended for
this position.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a development organisation on environmental and water
protection, mining, human rights and natural resources governance.
COMPETENCIES:
• Comprehensive understanding of rights-based programme practice, preferably in the natural resources and
environmental management.
• Strong networking/relationship-building skills- ability to anticipate, coordinate and facilitate activities with
colleagues.
• Ability to build high-level relationships with governmental officials.
• Strong analytical skills, able to review, understand and analysis policies and other governmental
documentation.
• Solid understanding on monitoring, evaluation and learning. Able to follow log-frame indicators and report
against them.
• High capacity for work output in order to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Team coordination skills, ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate activities with the team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
• Excellent report writing skills and strong budget management skills.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and interested in learning within a political, changing and diverse work environment.

How to Apply

Submission of Applications & Closing date
Please submit a maximum of 3-page Curriculum Vitae and motivational letter to the attention of Human
Resources by 22 March 2024 at 1700 hours. Use the link below to view the Job Description and to submit
your application and resume by clicking the button below

ActionAid is committed to recruiting candidates who are committed to ActionAid’s SHEA and Safeguarding
policies and values, thereby helping to create safer working cultures.
NB: Please note that whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits,
qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Please further note that although we value all
applications, we unfortunately can only respond to short-listed candidate.

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