The position exists to manage and coordinate the various Research and Programming operations of Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Assist in the developing the overall Research and Programming initiatives that meets the organisation’s objectives

·      Implementation of agreed strategic initiatives for each year and monitoring actions taking place to ensure that the desired direction in which operations are planned to go are attained

·      Draw action plans for a five-year period which feed into the organisations Strategic plan in accordance with the ZGC’s mandate.

·      Prepare projects budgets for review by the Director Programs.

·      Identify cost reduction/ containment measures and process to improve opportunities for business without jeopardising quality of ZGC service to all clients and stakeholders

·      Develop monthly Research and Programming reports and submit to the Director which highlights comments and performance.

·      Represent ZGC in operational level meetings in own functional area with external bodies such as other Gender Commissions in other countries, Msasa Projects and UN Women as part of relationship management and keeping abreast of changes on gender issues.

·      Conduct the review of Research and Programming procedures by analysing the internal and external environment in which the organization is operating in to ensure updated and keep abreast of processes which will ensure efficiency is running all operations and to ensure the adherence of set statutory requirements.

·      Develop comprehensive monthly reports to the Director with comments on the overall performance of the department so as to assist in proper decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

·      Degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies or Equivalent

·      Masters in Developmental Studies, Gender Studies

·      Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience including 3 years at managerial level.

Competencies and Skills

·      Results Focused

·      Initiative

·      Technical & Professional Expertise

·      Planning &Organizing

·      Strong Computer and Networking Skills.

·      Knowledge of Programming Languages.