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Project Officer

Union for the Development of Apostolic Churches in Zimbabwe, Africa (UDACIZA) Bikita

Job Description

Job Description

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:
• Support technical capacity building of SASA! Faith teams, through trainings and workshops
• Support SASA! Faith teams to ensure SASA! Faith phase action plans are planned and developed in a timely manner that meet project objectives.
• Mentor and guide SASA! Faith team in planning, implementation, documentation, and monitoring of SASA! Faith activities.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with SASA! Faith teams
• Monitoring and support to Community Activists
Learning and Knowledge Management:
• Coordinate SASA! Faith phase training planning, delivery, and evaluation
• 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.
Other :
• Participate in organisational quarterly meetings, programme review meetings and any other meetings as required
• Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Program Manager

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Development studies, Gender Studies or a related social science degree
Experience
Minimum two years of working in a local development organisation
Experience in GBV programming, including prevention and response strategies. (Experience of working to support SASA! Or SASA! Faith programming / working in a faith-based institution is a prerequisite).
Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, particularly in relation to facilitating trainings on GBV; Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills; Excellent report writing skills and an aptitude for designing projects and proposals; 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; 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

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