Local Rights Program (LRP) and Sponsorship Officer

Position: Local Rights Program (LRP) and Sponsorship Officer

Location: Mbire

Tenure: 10 Months

About ActionAid Zimbabwe

ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ) is a locally registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that collaborates with various stakeholders to support sustainable development, amplify the voices of marginalized communities, and challenge systemic inequalities. Since its establishment in 2003, AAZ has been dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty and social injustice while promoting gender equality. The organization upholds strong child protection policies and measures against sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse. AAZ also adopts an intersectional feminist approach to safeguarding, acknowledging the interconnectedness of various forms of abuse and oppression that impact vulnerable groups. Globally, ActionAid operates in over 40 countries.

Position Overview

The Local Rights Program (LRP) and Sponsorship Officer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of community-based programs focused on child development and social justice. This position requires a dynamic, proactive individual with a strong understanding of rural development, child rights, and partnership-building. The role will involve coordinating and managing child sponsorship activities, working closely with local communities, stakeholders, and partners to ensure effective program implementation and achievement of goals.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Development studies, Agriculture, Social work, Rural development, or any other related qualification in line with development or community work.
• A Post Graduate Degree in related field will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in rural development sector including networking with local NGOs, local government agencies and community -based organisations and child development work.
• At least 2 years of experience managing community-based programs, specifically child development and sponsorship.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to work in rural settings and travel to different project sites.

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrate the ability to build collaborative relationships and achieving quality results and services.
• Ability to work in partnerships with service providers/policy makers from both voluntary and statutory sectors.
• Ability and readiness to travel and work in difficult conditions.
• Experience in working with databases in programming.
• Knowledge of child protection policies and child rights an added advantage
• Knowledge of sustainable community development methods, microenterprise, women, and children’s rights.
• Experience in networking and building relationships across different strata of society.
• Willingness to ride a motorbike.
• An appreciation of ActionAid’s Human Rights Based Approach is an added advantage.

How to apply:

Please submit Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages) and a Cover letter to the attention of Human Resources. All applications must be submitted via the link by 17:00 hours on 18 February 2025 to: https://actionaidzimbabwe.bamboohr.com/careers/56?source=aWQ9MTg%3D  

ActionAid is committed to recruiting candidates who are committed to ActionAid’s SHEA and Safeguarding policies and values, thereby helping to create safer working cultures.

NB: Please note that whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Please further note that although we value all applications, we unfortunately can only respond to short-listed candidates.