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 organisation seeks to recruit outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to providing support to the country office.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children and safeguarding employees and communities from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse.

About the Role

The Resilience Intern will provide technical and administrative support to the RECLAIM Project team in implementing activities that strengthen community resilience, promote sustainable livelihoods, and improve natural resource management in Chiredzi, Mwenezi, and Beitbridge districts. The intern will contribute to data collection, documentation of project activities, and coordination of field and learning events while gaining hands-on experience in resilience programming, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with the project’s technical officers and consortium partners, the intern will enhance learning, communication, and operational efficiency in day-to-day project implementation.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Resilience Intern role entails:

1.Technical and Program Support

• Support the collection, collation, and organization of field data related to resilience, natural resource management, and livelihood activities.
• Assist in farmer groups mobilisation and sensitisation for meetings and trainings
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual report writing (IPTT, Narrative reports, Success Stories)
• Participate in field monitoring visits and provide basic documentation support (notes, photos, attendance registers, etc.).

2.Coordination and Logistics Support

• Assists in organising and facilitating community relationships including Government line Ministries, NGOs and private sector players at Ward level
• Support coordination of partner and stakeholder meetings (preparing invites, taking minutes, compiling reports).
• Help with logistical arrangements for workshops, trainings, and review meetings.
• Follow up on small action items from meetings and update status logs.

Applicants should have

• A recent graduate bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:

1. Environmental Science or Natural Resource Management
2. Agriculture, Agribusiness, or Rural Development
3. Climate Change and Resilience Studies
4. Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related disciplines.

• Previous internship, volunteer, or field experience in development, environment, or livelihoods projects will be an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of resilience programming, climate change adaptation, or sustainable livelihoods concepts is desirable.
• Good research, writing, and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and under supervision.
• Computer literacy, especially in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with community members and partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and environmental sustainability.

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