CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE began working in Zimbabwe in 1992 in response to severe regional drought and has since expanded programming to address longer-term development issues. The organization seeks to recruit outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to providing support to the country office. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position posted.

The Project Officer role entails:

1. Project Implementation

• Lead the setup and rehabilitation of community nutrition gardens and fishponds
• Coordinate training in organic farming, fish farming, and pond management
• Supervise distribution of aquaculture starter kits and ensure proper usage

1. Capacity Building & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with AGRITEX, fisheries experts, and health workers to deliver technical support
• Mobilize and strengthen community committees for sustainability
• Promote gender-sensitive and youth-inclusive participation

1. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Collect and analyse data on training, production, and adoption of practices
• Prepare timely reports and document success stories and lessons learned

1. Coordination & Partnerships

• Liaise with government departments, private sector actors, and other stakeholders
• Facilitate market linkages and value chain development for vegetables and fish
• Represent the project in district-level coordination platforms

• A degree in Agriculture, Nutrition, Aquaculture, Rural Development, or related field
• 3–5 years of field experience in agriculture, aquaculture, or community development
• Practical skills in organic farming, irrigation, or aquaculture are an asset
• Strong understanding of climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive agriculture
• Proven experience in community mobilization and capacity building
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report writing skills

Why Join Us?

At CARE Zimbabwe, you will be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable communities. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to impactful programs.

CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge for you. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, handicap, disability, marital status. CARE is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environment and programming, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment.