Deadline: 1 March 2010
The Evagelischer Entwicklunsdienst (EED) regional office invites applicants for the above position from suitably qualified Botswana and Zimbabwean citizens.
Purpose of the job: EED regional office is based in Gaborone, operating regionally in Botswana and Zimbabwe, facilitating support for partner organizations vis-à-vis churches, organizations and non-governmental organizations to implement their projects. The support entails financial contributions, secondment of qualified staff, scholarships and consultancy services.
The programme officer will support the regional representative in running the regional office, managing and developing the EED programme of partner support in the region.
Job entails:
- Dialogue with partners’ assessment (conceptual and financial feasibility, and capacity of partner organizations) project proposal assessment, preparation and writing of internal proposals and recommendation for EED approving bodies.
- Follow up and monitor ongoing projects of partners in close liaison with the Finance/Administration Officer, programme staff and Local Support Service in Zimbabwe for compliance with support agreement details.
- Engage in functions of impact monitoring and follow the EED PME procedures for reporting to HED head office.
- Assess partner capacity building needs, recommend and facilitate implementation.
- Handling of role and functions of personnel seconded through EED.
- Co-shaping EED programme with regional representatives and other programme staff.
Qualification:
- Academic degree in a related field
- At least five years experience in development work, especially in the conceptual design of programmes, monitoring of projects and budgets
- Good knowledge of standard PME procedures
- Willingness to work as resource partner (listening, reflecting, initiating)
- Excellent knowledge of English and local languages
- Regional work experience and willing to travel frequently within the region
- Membership of a church
Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- 50% contributory medical aid
- Contributory pension scheme
- 20% housing allowance
- 30 days annual leave
Applications with detailed CV should reach EED by mail to: P.O Box 355, Gaborone, Botswana.
I am overwhelmed and humbled by the fact that despite the painfully depressing environment prevailing in my country, there are still some individuals and ordanisations that still sacrifice to keep that glimmer of hope burning so that one day we will stand up and walk again in Zimbabwe. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven”, so says our Lord Jesus Christ.
Keep up the good work EED.
C Mafukidze (Mr)
I am delighted by the endeavours of EDD and they compel me to be part of their noble mission. I especially like that they are ‘Bread of the World’- which to me shows compassion and good heart.
Keep the candle burning EED. We need more organisations like you to inspire the charitable spirit in the youth of this world. I wish you success in identifying an ideal condidate for the role of Programme Officer.It sounds like an icon of hope for many.