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.

About the Role

As a Project Intern, you will support the rehabilitation of school infrastructure by assisting with site monitoring, documentation, and administrative tasks. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals including the Project Engineer and District Manager, gaining valuable insights into project implementation in rural settings.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct daily site visits and maintain a visual project diary
• Record work activities, worker attendance, and material deliveries
• Prepare weekly progress reports with photos
• Support communication between contractors and the CARE team
• Assist with administrative tasks including filing, meeting notes, and updating project trackers

• A Diploma or Certificate in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
• At least 2 years’ experience in construction project monitoring or supervision
• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills (English & Shona), and basic computer literacy
• A proactive, reliable, and adaptable individual who thrives in outdoor and rural environments

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.