CARE began working in Zimbabwe in 1992 in response to a severe regional drought. After establishing a drought mitigation program, CARE began longer term developmental programs with local partners in building small dams, strengthening local microfinance institutions, and launching projects to assist small businesspersons in the rural areas.

CARE Zimbabwe’s overall goal is to empower disadvantaged and poor households to meet their basic needs. Programs promote sustainable livelihoods of poor and vulnerable people.

The organisation seeks to recruit outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to providing support to vulnerable communities in remote locations of the targeted provinces. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position posted below.

To provide education technical support in the implementation of the “Scaling up Adolescent Personal leadership skills Development, Voice, and Agency (PCTFI)” through facilitating for capacity building and support to Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education(MoPSE) that ensures independent and sustainable implementation of the project initiatives in line with agreed Donor and MoPSE requirements.

• Reviews project documentation from Team leader (e.g., proposal, Annual Operating Plan, log frame, work plan) and ensures quality control on educational programming.
• Contributes to the development of overall project implementation plans which falls under his or her role (including procurement, financial and vehicle use and other resource) that are responsive to the project needs and shares with Team Leader.
• Leads in the implementation and promotion of life skills acquisition through the Adolescent Development Model (ADM) and teacher training workshops based on project models.
•  Conducts Sensitization and capacity building workshops with the MoPSE National, Provincial and District officials on the use of the ADM to support the delivery of G&C lessons.
•  Leads in the rolling out of the Participatory Score Card (CSC) sessions in project participating schools.
•  Provides input on the development of relevant M&E tools for process monitoring, including monitoring of quality delivery and fidelity of implementation working in close coordination with the CUSA & Specialists and the project MEAL Officer.
•  Utilizes monitoring data to review and refine project approaches, and to identify challenges to fidelity of implementation.
•  Participates in quarterly and annual report writing sessions for donor submission, including leading on the development of certain sections of the report as required.
•  Establishes and maintains relevant district level relationship with key stakeholders (e.g., MoPSE, Gender) in furtherance of his/her work in close collaboration with the Team Leader.
• Ensures that IASC core principles and Safeguarding standards are met and maintained accordingly during project planning and implementation.

• Bachelor's degree required (master's degree would be an added advantage) in education or related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership or management position providing technical support to partner staff for ASRH, financial literacy and Leadership components
•  Experience with participatory learning and teaching pedagogy.
• Demonstrated understanding of the education environment of Zimbabwe.
• Experience working with groups in supporting education initiatives.
• Understanding of the Zimbabwean education policy and new curriculum framework.
• Strong skills in the application of participatory learning and teaching pedagogy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Creative thinker with ability to be flexible in demanding situations.