Business Development Officer

Vacancy : Business Development Officer 

Christian Aid is a humanitarian and development organization that insists that the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We work globally for profound change that eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. We are part of a wider movement for social justice. We provide urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root causes.

About the role

The role works within the International Department and sits within Christian Aid Zimbabwe country programme. The role of the Business Development Officer (BDO) is to oversee the effective implementation of the 3-year project aimed at enhancing women's economic empowerment(WEE) and resilience in the dairy and livestock value chain in Mudzi district. The key responsibilities include: Project Implementation and Management, Capacity Building and Training,  Partnership Management and Stakeholder Engagement, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning and Innovative Project Development and Fundraising.  The Business Development Officer will work closely with the Senior Programme Officer Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Humanitarian Lead. As a key role within the Christian Aid Zimbabwe Country programme, the role will be based in Harare, with regular travel to ITL implementation district/s for meetings with partners, programme participants and stakeholders. The role is also expected to connect CAZ’s Climate Adaptation, Resilience & Humanitarian Action response work with other players in the country. In addition, the BDO will innovate and identify new project ideas and funding opportunities aligned with the thematic area of climate adaptation, resilience, and humanitarian action

About you:

You should possess a strong educational background, with a degree or equivalent in Agriculture Management (with a specialization in livestock preferred) or a relevant technical discipline. You should have extensive experience in the dairy and livestock value chain, particularly in the context of women's economic empowerment and resilience, with proven expertise in implementing gender transformative approaches like the Gender Action Learning Systems (GALS) methodology. You should also have a track record of implementing innovative and impactful climate adaptation and resilience projects, along with familiarity in proposal writing, grant management, reporting and fundraising. Profound understanding of the local context and stakeholder landscape in Mudzi District, Zimbabwe as well as experience in managing funding agencies, complex partnerships, and stakeholder relationships are crucial.

Additionally, you should have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the livestock value chains, feed formulation, climate adaptation, and resilience programmes in Zimbabwe and other developing contexts, with knowledge of safeguarding, core humanitarian standards, Sphere and awareness of HAP.

Experience in working with private sector and financial service institution players in the livestock industry, including agribusiness extension technology platforms, is highly desirable, as is knowledge of gender, inclusion, and the resilience approach in agriculture recovery.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to make a difference, looking to be part of an exciting team of programme staff in Christian Aid and working in  a dynamic, multicultural team.

Further information 

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in Zimbabwe where this position is based.  The incumbent must be a permanent resident of Zimbabwe.  Successful candidate will be expected to start immediately.

Contract terms: This is a 12 months fixed-term contract with a possibility for extension.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Closing date is 06 August 2024. To access the full application package and apply online please visit:

https://jobs.christianaid.org.uk/vacancy/business-development-officer-4501harare/4519/description/  

For enquiries regarding this vacancy, email zimbabwe-Jobs@christian-aid.org

CVs will not be accepted.