Field Officer
Deadline: 20 April 2007

A network of NGOs working in the democracy and good governance field in Zimbabwe is looking for person to fill the field officer position based in Masvingo. The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of information to support the organisation 's education, research and advocacy programme.

Specific Duties:

Co-ordinating the organisation's core activities in the provinces Facilitating recruitment and training of volunteers for information dissemination Compiling reports and progress updates Communicating and strengthening links between provincial structures and volunteers through networking and visits Office management and administration Handling finances and reporting to Head Office Undertaking research, data collection and analysis Reporting on the implementation and activity plans to the Head Office.
Disseminate information. Time Frame and Conditions The contract is for 1 year, starting as soon as possible and may be renewed. The person will be based in Masvingo, but the work will involve field and travel to other provinces.

Qualifications and skills The incumbent is required to be a strategic thinker with a first degree in Social Sciences or relevant diploma with at least 3 years experience in human rights, democracy and good governance work, be conversant with democracy and good governance, be computer literate, administration and accounting skills, have good analytical and social research skills, organisational, planning and written communication skills, ability to put together information and communication strategies, previous NGO experience is required. A Drivers' licence is a requirement.

Applications with detailed CVs and the names of three contactable referees must be submitted to: The Chairperson P.O. Box BE 630, Belvedere Harare.