National Director
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Zimbabwe Orphans Through Exte…
- Expires 13 Oct 2023
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Duration: Duration: Fixed-term Contract until 31st December 2023 with a possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds
Job Description
National Director: Zimbabwe Orphans Through Extended Hands Trust
Deadline:13 October 2023
Location: Bulawayo
A Zimbabwean registered local NGO, that highly values Christian principles is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified professional to take up the role of National Director based at the organization’s headquarters in Bulawayo. The National Director is responsible for providing strategic oversight on operations, technical guidance on programming and ensuring overall performance of the organization, in line with the set policies and procedures, donor guidelines, international best practice and expectations for accountability and transparency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Supervising the production of narrative reports to donors to fulfill donor accountability requirements and update strategic partners on the progress made in the implementation of programs; Championing the production of a strategic plan in order to articulate a clear way forward for the organization and align all resources towards the strategic direction; Leadership and supervision of subordinates to ensure alignment of all efforts with project requirements; Marketing the organization to ensure that the organization’s projects and services are well articulated and understood by all key stakeholder, receive support and visibility nationally and internationally; Facilitating workshops in order to ensure effective service delivery to all project beneficiaries; Recruitment and dismissal of staff to ensure that the organization has the requisite skills and competencies mix required for effective service delivery; Organizing and facilitating board meetings to ensure that requirements are in place; Facilitating periodic audits in order to ensure that effective controls, processes and risk mitigation measures are put in place; Ensure compliance with ZOE Finance standards and policies; Oversee budgeting processes; Ensure regular financial reporting to board and donors; Networking and building strategic alliances with key stakeholders in order to ensure alignment with national efforts by other organizations and government policies; To grow the ZOE brand and maintain its reputation in empowering churches and communities to improve the lives of orphans and other vulnerable children and adults; Writing project proposals in order to mobilize funding for all projects in line with ZOE Mandate; Ability to analyze the economic, political and business environment in which the organization operates; Very good report and proposal writing skills
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Social Sciences / Development; Postgraduate qualifications in project planning and management; 8 years’ experience in development work, 5 of which must be at senior management level with special emphasis on Church, Community mobilization and OVC Care. Experience with GBV and welfare programs, prevention, systems strengthening, capacity building, service delivery, quality improvement or policy development is desired; Excellent financial Management skills; Strong Problem-solving abilities; Advanced computer literacy; Must be of high integrity and have traceable references; Excellent verbal & written skills, proficiency in English; Clean class 4 Driver’s License.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, and copies of certificates to cyndrampofu19@gmail.com and copy admin@zoezim.org
