Senior Programmes Officer

Senior Programmes Officer – NANGO

Closing Date: November 25, 2024

Location: Harare

Job Type: Fixed term/ Contract based with possibility of extension.

 

About Us:

NANGO is a dynamic membership-based association dedicated to coordinating Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), strengthening CSOs capacity, fostering an enabling environment for CSOs, and leading CSOs efforts on policy advocacy in Zimbabwe. Our mission is to support and strengthen CSOs in their efforts to promote socio-economic development, advocate for social justice and human rights protection, and create a sustainable impact.

 

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Programs Officer to assist and contribute to our project management, Monitoring and Evaluation reporting, and resource mobilization efforts. This position will play a key role in ensuring that our programs align with the strategic objectives of the organisation and are executed with excellence. The ideal candidate should possess a comprehensive understanding of Zimbabwe’s CSO regulatory frameworks and landscape, experience in managing stakeholder relationships, and a strong background in socio-economic development issues and CSO capacity strengthening.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating project management from design to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with donor requirements.
• support M&E activities, producing high-quality reports that reflect project outputs, outcomes, and impact.
• Assist in driving resource mobilization efforts, identifying funding opportunities, and crafting proposals to secure financial support.
• Contribute to fostering CSOs enabling environment through advocacy for conducive regulatory frameworks and strengthening of sector-wide systems.
• Engage and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including members of NANGO, government stakeholders, donor agencies, and other non-state actors.
• Support the coordination of CSOs to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective action.
• Promote organizational learning and continuous improvement through effective programme management practices.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

• A postgraduate qualification in Law, Development Studies, International Relations, Peace and Security, Social Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, particularly within the NGO sector in Zimbabwe.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Zimbabwe’s CSO regulatory frameworks and enabling environment.
• Strong understanding of socio-economic development issues in Zimbabwe and the region.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Experience in CSO coordination and capacity strengthening is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with managing donor grants and compliance with donor requirements is preferred.

 

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering high-impact projects.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in M&E, with the ability to produce compelling reports.
• Resourceful and adept at resource mobilization and proposal development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.