Project Officer

Position: Civic Engagement Project Officer - Civic Tech and Youth Engagement

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Closing Date: (1 September 2025)

About

Join one of Africa's leading creative & digital media organisations! We're looking for a young highly organized and proactive candidate to fill the role of the Production Project Officer. If you are good at coordinating  and managing civic tech and youth engagement projects we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

Content Innovation and Management

• Spearhead the creation of engaging, tech-enabled content such as interactive tools, videos, news articles, and infographics derived from parliamentary proceedings.
• Ensure content is accurate, youth-focused, and tech-forward to promote understanding and participation in civic processes.
• Develop content around new policies, laws, and socio-economic or political developments using creative and innovative approaches.
• Collaborate with the tech team to design and deploy innovative platforms or tools for young people to engage with legislative processes effectively.

Team Leadership and Oversight

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, including content creators, editors, graphic designers, and tech developers.
• Provide strategic guidance, feedback, and support to maintain high standards of content quality and creativity.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team.

Audience Engagement and Research

• Conduct regular research and leverage analytics to understand youth preferences, digital consumption habits, and civic engagement trends.
• Use insights to refine content strategies and formats, ensuring maximum reach and impact.
• Explore new and emerging technologies, trends, and platforms to maintain project relevance and engagement.

Project Coordination

• Develop and manage a detailed content production and innovation roadmap, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

• Oversee quality assurance processes to maintain accuracy, consistency, and audience relevance in all outputs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build and maintain partnerships with parliamentary representatives, civic tech innovators, youth organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with donors and grant managers to align project objectives with funding requirements and expectations.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Track performance metrics for content, tools, and platforms, focusing on reach, engagement, and behavioral impact.
• Utilize data-driven insights to iterate on strategies and improve project outcomes.
• Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations to demonstrate the project's impact and secure future funding.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Relevant experience and a comprehensive traceable portfolio of work or Bachelor’s degree in Data/Computer Science, Communications, Political Science, or a related field.
• An Advanced Degree in a related field is a plus.
• At least 3 years of experience in civic tech, content creation, project management, or media production.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and innovative outputs.
• Strong understanding of civic tech, youth culture, and digital engagement strategies.
• Proficiency in tech and content creation tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with interactive platforms, data visualization, and API integration for civic engagement.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.