Project Team Leader

Organization: Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Zimbabwe
Location: Chivi and Mwenezi Districts
Job Type: Full-time
Period: 1 year (subject to availability of funds)
Contract: Fixed Term

Job Summary: Development Aid from People to People (DAPP Zimbabwe) is seeking a highly skilled Project Team Leader to lead the implementation of the overall project, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, organizing, record-keeping, and handling information flow. S/he will ensure timely and cost-effective district level implementation and use project data to inform development and adaptation of best practices. S/he will lead the team to implement targeted and high-quality interventions that achieve project goals and meet deadlines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Providing technical oversight and management for the program to ensure that activities are designed and implemented to meet targets and deliverables in a timely manner.
• Designing, managing and supervising research, evidence generation and all analytical work.
• Ensure a clear, focused and targeted implementation of the work plan to meet program deliverables, and all layers of the intervention.
• Ensure sound systems to identify and evaluate program challenges and work with the team to develop solutions in an inclusive manner.
• Foster and instil a culture of data-based 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 project activity budget and ensure staff adheres to budget lines.
• Work closely with the Finance and Admin staff to ensure compliance with financial, HR and administrative procedures, while ensuring efficient use of project resources.

QUALIFICATION
• Master's degree in Business Administration or a Business-related field; Climate Change; Disaster Risk Reduction; Agriculture Or
• First degree plus more work experience is acceptable
• Minimum 9 years of working experience with international development organizations
• Qualifications in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) are an added advantage

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Experience in managing and motivating teams, supervising staff, and addressing performance challenges.
• Competent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point Outlook Email etc.).
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s License
• 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.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a one PDF document that includes your cover letter, curriculum vitae and qualifications to Development Aid from People to People Zimbabwe Human Resources at dapppind@mweb.co.zw and copy almakamungere20@gmail.com by end of day, Monday 21 July 2025. Applications should be clearly marked with the position applied for in the email subject line.
Development Aid from People to People Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity organization and encourages both female and male candidates to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.