Southern Africa Sub-Regional Manager
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe
Full-time, fixed-term two-year contract (six-month probationary period), with the possibility of an extension
Salary of US$40,000 per annum (gross), plus legal benefits
For this post, we are only able to consider applications from Zimbabwean nationals.
We are looking for a confident, highly motivated and resourceful individual with a genuine commitment to development and advocacy. Based in Zimbabwe, the post holder will be responsible for managing the Progressio Sub-regional programme in Southern Africa, including human resources, financial and programme management/ strategy. The Southern Africa Sub-regional programme at present consists of an office in Zimbabwe, and a small office in Lilongwe, Malawi, run by the Malawi Country Manager, with whom the post holder will work closely. Progressio currently manages development workers in both countries. The post holder will oversee the implementation of the Sub-regional strategic plans for 2010 – 2015. S/he will have a pivotal role in managing, resourcing and monitoring development projects in line with Progressio’s priority themes in the country, working together with partners, development workers and other stakeholders. The post holder will also ensure the delivery of the International Citizen Service project in the Sub-region.
This post requires a skilled and talented individual, with demonstrable leadership and programme management experience, who can deal with complex issues, a demanding workload, and can communicate well with a wide range of people.
The successful candidate should have a degree in a relevant discipline, and a minimum of five years’ direct experience in NGO management, strategic planning and implementation, and project development and appraisal, with demonstrable experience of: leadership, programme management, human resources management, monitoring and evaluation, and financial planning/ management. You should also have a track record of successful fundraising (including management of grants and reporting to and liaising with funders), and of network building/ working with civil society organisations, including church-based organisations.
Leadership skills, including the ability to think and act strategically; particular knowledge and familiarity with the socio-political and socio-economic reality of Zimbabwe and of Southern Africa’s contemporary political and economic context; a good understanding of civil society organisations and NGO networks in the region and the key issues involved; and in-depth knowledge of international development issues and current trends; a well-developed project cycle skills, and a sound grasp of gender analysis and dynamics and the commitment to gender equality are also essential. The post holder should also have excellent interpersonal, representational and influencing skills; excellent people management, leadership and cross-cultural skills; good problem solving skills; excellent oral and written skills in English, as well as Shona and/or Ndebele; strong numeracy skills, and the ability and readiness to travel by car frequently and widely within Zimbabwe and to travel to Malawi for periods of one to three weeks per year.
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