Technical Lead

Development Aid from People to People Zimbabwe (DAPP) is a non-governmental organization registered in Zimbabwe with the Ministry of Labour and Social Services. Through 41 years of work, DAPP Zimbabwe has developed a strong base as an organization in Zimbabwe. The organization is actively implementing development programs in the areas of Agriculture and Food Security, Education and training, Health, Community development, and Emergencies.

Job Summary

Working closely with the Principal Investigator/Chief of Party, she/he will lead the implementation of the overall project, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, organizing, record-keeping, and handling information flow. She/he will ensure timely and cost-effective district level implementation and use project data to inform development and adaptation of best practices. She/he will lead the DREAMS team to implement targeted and high-quality interventions that achieve project goals and meet deadlines. She/he will identify opportunities for innovation and address bottlenecks. She/he will also be representing the CDC-funded DREAMS program and achievements in district level meetings; ensuring close collaboration with other partners and work closely with District Management Team (DHMT), to ensure alignment with government priorities and guidance.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Provide technical oversight and management for the DREAMS program to ensure that activities are designed and implemented to meet targets and deliverables in a timely manner.
- Ensure a clear, focused and targeted implementation of the work plan to meet program deliverables, and all layers of the DREAMS intervention.
- Ensure sound systems to identify and evaluate program challenges and work with the team to develop solutions in an inclusive manner.
- Supervise project implementation and coordinate with all team members to keep workflow on track.
- Foster and instill a culture of data for decision-making, and ensure data is available to inform and guide decisions about project implementation and making course corrections along the way.

- Work closely with the DAPP Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure timely and responsive reporting; including solutions to improve data flow from site level and enhance the use of data for decision making.

- Manage the overall DREAMS activity budget and ensure staff adheres to budget lines.

- Coordinate with the program lead to ensure prompt reporting on expenditure, and resource gaps.

- Work closely with the Finance and Admin staff to ensure compliance with financial, HR and administrative procedures, while ensuring efficient use of project resources.

- Collaborate with district authorities and key local stakeholders and partners to avoid overlap and ensure sustained outcomes.

Qualifications And Experience

- Master’s degree in public health, management, or another relevant field.

- At least 5 years of experience successfully managing complex comprehensive evidence-based health projects in Zimbabwe.
- Demonstrated current knowledge of the DREAMS approach and at least 6 years’ experience in programming for AGYWs in Zimbabwe.
- Strong understanding of PEPFAR and the Zimbabwean Government HIV priorities, guidelines and policies.
- Experience in managing and motivating teams, supervising staff, and addressing performance challenges.
- Competent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point Outlook Email etc.).
- Well-versed in written and spoken English with effective communication skills, and excellent interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with short deadlines to deliver results.
- Passionate, motivated, and hardworking team leader.