Project Coordinator - MiCoZim Project

Job Description

1. Background
The MiCoZim (Microlearning Consortium Zimbabwe) project, a partnership between UpLeap, the University of Zimbabwe, and SolidarMed, aims to enhance HCW professional development through digital microlearning on the UpLeap platform (https://upleap.me). Funded by the Sanofi Global Health Unit and managed by SolidarMed, the project uses subcontracts to define consortium roles and deliverables. To support implementation, specifically, training approximately 1,300 HCWs and VHWs in Zimbabwe, a project coordinator is needed.
2. Team members
The PC serves as a member of the Zimbabwe programme team and reports directly to the Country Director. This role involves coordination and collaboration with other country projects and their respective teams as needed. The PC also participates in the project steering committee, which comprises both internal and external stakeholders who convene regularly to ensure the achievement of the project's defined objectives. Additionally, the PC maintains close working relationships with the Research and Quality department in Switzerland, which assumes the function of the MiCoZim Project Manager.
3. Project Coordinator role
The PC is responsible for implementing the MiCoZim project locally within Zimbabwe, coordinating activities as outlined in the project document. Duties include liaising with partners and authorities, organizing trainings and follow-ups, managing monitoring and evaluation, meeting reporting deadlines, and overseeing budgets and financial reports. The PC also analyses data and proposes solutions to project challenges.
4. Supervisors
For the Employment relationship: Country Director
For the programme work: PM Zimbabwe; Switzerland Research & Quality Department
For administrative matters: Head Finance, Personnel, Admin

Duties and Responsibilities

5.1. Implementation, planning, and budgeting
 Ensure the achievement of project objectives as agreed with partners, funders and internal SolidarMed units (duty of supervision)
 Proactive communication and coordination of project progress to steering committee (duty to inform)
 Manages implementation plans, activities and budget/expenses
 Chairs steering committee meetings and oversees SolidarMed’s responsibilities in the implementation of activities onsite
 Provide support to partners to successfully implement operational activities effectively and efficiently according to SolidarMed’s and funder’s requirements (duty to support).
 Ensures quality and efficiency of project cycle management (PPCM), including planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, data collection, strategic reviews, reporting, evaluation, processing, and communication of field experiences.
 Ensures that the project activities follow all SolidarMed country office regulations, processes and procedures
5.2. Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning, and advocacy (MERLA)
 Ensure that the implementation, impact, and lessons learned of the project is documented through appropriate and professional monitoring systems.
 Ensures that monitoring tools and processes are in place to efficiently and effectively report on project progress and findings.
 Ensures that all narrative reports produced for partners, donors, or internally, are completed timeously, against approved templates, and in appropriate quality (content, language, grammar, formatting, tables, and graphs)
 Ensures and supports the financial department that financial reporting complies with the specifications and accounts of the SolidarMed Finance and Services department and funder requirements.
 Ensures that results and findings are directly feeding into project improvement, and gained knowledge is directly used to improve project quality, effectiveness and efficiency.
5.3. Organizational capacity, human resources, and finance
 The PC is responsible for the SolidarMed implementation budget of the MiCoZim project
 Manages the implementation of the approved budget, monitors expenses
 Supports the SolidarMed Zimbabwe administrative department with financial reporting
5.4. Knowledge Management
 Promotes and supports knowledge management initiatives around the project’s progress, results and impact.
 Ensures information is shared flawlessly among all stakeholders and complies with demands from SolidarMed’s communication and/or fundraising departments
 The PC supports the Country Director in local policy dialogue around the project’s objectives and findings

Qualifications and Experience

6.1. Qualifications
 Promotes and supports knowledge management initiatives around the project’s progress, results and impact.
 Registered Nurse or Clinical Officer with a valid practising certificate in Zimbabwe
 Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Sciences, Health Sciences, Health Education, or a related field
 Postgraduate training in Public Health, Project Management, Digital Health, or Health Systems is an added advantage

6.2. Experience
 Promotes and supports knowledge management initiatives around the project’s progress, results and impact.
 At least 3 years’ experience in health programme coordination or implementation, preferably within NCD programmes
 Experience in training, mentoring, or supporting healthcare workers and/or VHWs
 Prior experience working with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or academic partners
 Experience collaborating with MoHCC structures and health facilities at district or provincial level

6.3. Skills and Competencies
 Promotes and supports knowledge management initiatives around the project’s progress, results and impact.
 Strong project coordination, planning, and organisational skills
 Good understanding of primary healthcare and NCD service delivery in Zimbabwe
 Ability to support budget tracking, activity planning, and reporting
 Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
 Competence in digital tools and e-learning platforms; high digital literacy required
 Strong writing skills in English and ability to produce quality technical reports
 Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
 Willingness to travel within Zimbabwe

How to Apply

Application Details

Interested candidates should submit their CV (maximum 3 pages, PDF format) and a one-page PDF cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience by 23rd January 2026 to applicationszim@solidarmed.ch indicating “MiCoZim Project Application – SolidarMed Zimbabwe” in the email subject line.

SolidarMed Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, or religion.

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