Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FIELD OFFICER – GUTU DISTRICT
Zimbabwe Women’s Bureau (ZWB) is a national women-led development organisation working to improve the socio-economic status of women and communities. The Field Officer will support effective implementation, monitoring and coordination of project activities at community and district level, with a particular focus on agribusiness, biodiversity, horticulture, small livestock production, environmental management and sustainable livelihoods.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Training beneficiaries in agribusiness, environmental management, horticulture production, value addition, marketing, market research, Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB), and small livestock production, particularly traditional chickens and goats.
• Monitoring horticulture plots and small livestock production activities.
• Assessing horticulture and small livestock value chains and advising farmers on appropriate and viable market opportunities.
• Facilitating beneficiary identification and selection in collaboration with community structures and local leadership.
• Organising and supporting the implementation of project activities within assigned operational areas.
• Conducting regular field monitoring, assessments, data collection and documentation to support daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Supporting the effective implementation of project activities in line with approved plans and organisational procedures.
• Collecting, documenting and sharing stories of change and other evidence of project impact.
• Preparing timely field reports and providing regular feedback to the supervisor on project progress, challenges and emerging opportunities.
• Engaging and maintaining effective working relationships with district-level stakeholders, including government departments, local authorities, development partners and civil society organisations.
• Representing ZWB at relevant district meetings, workshops, conferences and other stakeholder engagements.
• Facilitating networking and collaboration with development partners and other relevant actors at district level.
• Organising and facilitating exchange visits for beneficiary groups.
• Facilitating community meetings, trainings, workshops and other project events.
• Supporting field arrangements for project visits, assessments, monitoring activities and other programme engagements.
• Supporting the preparation and use of project documents, data collection tools, registers and other implementation materials.
• Following up on complaints and feedback received from beneficiaries and communities through appropriate structures and maintaining accurate records of actions taken and resolutions.
• Establishing and supporting effective beneficiary follow-up mechanisms to ensure continued support to project participants.
• Facilitating or supporting training on irrigation scheme management, livestock production and natural resource management.
• Managing and safeguarding project assets, facilities and financial resources entrusted to the field office in accordance with ZWB policies and procedures.
• Supporting proper documentation, accountability and utilisation of resources, including project-related financial and administrative requirements.
• Supervising and coordinating community volunteers and monitoring progress against agreed project targets.
• Performing any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
KEY COMPETENCIES
Skills and Attributes
• Ability to build and work within private sector, public sector and civil society partnerships.
• Proven ability to ride a motorbike.
• Ability to train adult learners.
• Strong organisational, planning, interpersonal, facilitation and networking skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and commitment to the organisation’s mission and values.
• Works effectively to meet deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture, biodiversity, agroecology, community development, livelihoods programming or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience working directly with smallholder farmers and rural communities.
• Practical experience in horticulture production and small livestock production, particularly traditional chickens and goats.
• Experience in project implementation, field monitoring, data collection and reporting.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and working with government, private sector and civil society partners.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a detailed CV to:
recruitment@zwbonline.org
Quoting “Field Officer – Gutu” in the subject line.
CLOSING DATE: 1 September 2026
ZWB is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. ZWB is committed to safeguarding and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEA); all appointments are subject to compliance with ZWB’s Safeguarding and Code of Conduct policies.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
