Job Description

Duty Station: Midlands, Zvishavane District
Deadline: 19 June 2024 5pm (CAT)
About UDACIZA
Union for the Development of Apostolic Churches in Zimbabwe, Africa (UDACIZA) is a leading and 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
● Facilitate and conduct trainings, workshops at provincial, district and local level targeting; community leadership, and members of women, youth and PWD-centred organisations to raise knowledge levels on good governance, citizen monitoring, social accountability and advocacy within the context of the Devolution Framework in Zimbabwe.
● Provide support and guidance to monitor and identify pertinent governance issues in communities in Midlands, Zvishavane. These will in turn feed into advocacy initiatives at district, provincial and national levels.
● Providing technical support to UDACIZA to carry out research on governance issues and engage with responsible authorities to demand unavailable services as a way of reducing poverty in communities.
● Coordinate technical capacity building involving UDACIZA and its ZHOCD allies so that the church and its alliances play a leading role as actors of good governance and development by promoting transparency and social accountability processes within the targeted district
● Support training of ZHOCD members, community leadership, and members of women, youth and PWD-centred organisations on transparency and accountability.
● Assist in empowering citizens to monitor and advocate for change in institutional policies and practices within the context of the devolution process to realise their rights and entitlements and hold duty-bearers to account
● Assist in integrating church structures with provincial risk mitigation, preparedness, and response structures in the Midlands province.
● Mentor and guide ZHOCD churches in planning, implementation, documentation, and monitoring project activities.
● Build and maintain excellent working relationships with government, like minded CSOs and relevant stakeholders.
● Organize, compile all expenditure and share with organizational accountant.
Learning and Knowledge Management:
● Coordinate project activities through planning, training, delivery, and evaluation
● Provide logistical support for trainings
● Participate in shared learning spaces with colleagues in the ZHOCD structures.
● Compile case studies, most significant change stories and provide content demonstrating the impact of the project for donor reports and other publications.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
● The project will use a participatory results-based management system for planning, monitoring, and evaluation. The action will use a systematic approach to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
● In coordination with management the Project Officer, will compile timely and accurate M&E plans to ensure that project outcomes remain on track and aligned to the project outcomes and targets
● Provide guidance and support to the community and the ZHOCD churches on M&E tools, data entry, data analysis and reporting.
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
A qualification in any of the following is a pre-requisite:
● Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian and Development Practice
● Bachelor’s degree in History and Development,
● Bachelor’s degree in Development studies, or related social science degree
Experience
Minimum at least 2 years’ experience in development work
Have worked on projects with advocacy, good governance and social accountability components.
Experience in, M & E programming including prevention and response strategies.
Strong ability to build relationships and establish trust and credibility with different and relevant stakeholders to the intervention.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to structure and manage complex tasks, including work planning and activity budgeting.
Ability to facilitate and raise awareness on governance, social accountability at different levels,that is community, national and district level.

(Experience of working in a faith-based institution is an added advantage).
Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, particularly in relation to facilitating trainings on good governance, transparency and accountability; 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 good governance, gender issues; Capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines; Spoken and written fluency in English and is able to converse in the local language.
Qualities
- Is a team player with strong commitment to working with others to achieve mutual objectives
- Availability and flexibility to work outside normal hours when necessary
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, coordination skills
- Excellent organizer

How to Apply

To apply
The applicant/s will adhere to UDACIZA’ values and commit to UDACIZA’s Code of Conduct, Adult and Child Safeguarding Policy. UDACIZA is an apostolic institution and 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] by 5 pm 19th of June 2024
NB. Candidate should be prepared to start ASAP.