Job Description

Project Assistant
Duty Station: Masvingo, Bikita District
Deadline: 21 January 2024 5PM
About UDACIZA
Union for the Development of Apostolic Churches in Zimbabwe, Africa (UDACIZA) is a reputable umbrella organization of Apostolic Churches in Zimbabwe. UDACIZA was formed to champion spiritual and socio-economic development of Apostolic members and ensuring an improved quality of life, social justice and equality for Apostolic Church members. UDACIZA is a member of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD).

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Support to SASA! Faith Teams:
• Provide M & E and other technical support to strengthen the capacity of SASA! Faith teams, through trainings and workshops
• Assist in data entry, data analysis and reporting of the project.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with SASA! Faith teams and other stakeholders
• Providing Monitoring and Evaluation support to Community Activists
Learning and Knowledge Management:
• Provide logistical support for trainings
• Participate in shared learning spaces with colleagues on SASA! Faith
• Collect case studies and provide content demonstrating the impact of SASA! Faith for donor reports and other publications.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
• In coordination with the SASA! Faith team, ensure timely and accurate M&E plans to ensure that SASA! Faith outcomes remain on track and aligned to the project outcomes and targets
• Provide guidance and support to SASA! Faith teams on the effective use of SASA! Faith M&E tools, data entry, data analysis and reporting.
Other :
• Participate in organizational quarterly meetings, program review meetings and any other meetings as may be required
• Undertake any other professional responsibilities assigned by the Program Manager, Project Officer and General Secretary

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Development studies, Gender Studies or a related social science degree with a strong bias towards M& E is a pre-requisite.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, particularly in relation to facilitating trainings on GBV; Highly organised, with excellent data entry skills; Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and with internet/email; Demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and an ability to influence and engage others to support gender issues specially the Apostolic Churches; Capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines; Spoken and written fluency in English.

How to Apply

To apply
The applicant/s will adhere to UDACIZA’ values and commit to UDACIZA’s Code of Conduct and should be in a postion to undergo Safeguarding Training for adherence. This is a women centered project, hence female candidates with a Christian background are encouraged to apply. Please send your detailed CV with 3 traceable referees (max 3 pages) and application letter to [email protected] and copy [email protected] by 5pm on 21st of January 2024.
NB. Candidate should be prepared to start IMMEDIATELY.