Job Description
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
The Project Officers shall be responsible for efficient and effective implementation of all project activities in the Masvingo, Matabeleland South and Midlands provinces in compliance with the donor award regulations and with LCDZ policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the project “Strengthening Civil Society Regional Partnerships in favour of the ratification of the African Disability Protocol (ADP)”, in Masvingo, Matabeleland South and Midlands Provinces of Zimbabwe”
▪ Adherence to the methodology proposed on the project and ensure that it is appropriate to the Zimbabwe understanding and ensure that OPDs have improved organisational capacity and support functions to promote and influence fulfilment of rights of persons with disabilities, especially women and youths.
▪ Ensure that Persons with disabilities, especially women and youth have increased awareness and agency on rights and governance issues at all levels.
▪ Mobilise and register PWDs including women and youth with disabilities at ward level.
▪ Strengthen the involvement of youth and women with disabilities in WDCs, supporting Committees with leadership/coordination/advocacy skills.
▪ Sensitising youth and women with disabilities on the law and policy making processes by engaging with mainstream human rights organisations involved in policy benchmarking to guide the process.
▪ Supporting PWDs inclusive of women and youth to fully participate in law/policy making and governance processes.
▪ Provision of OPDs with technical support on policy review and benchmarking, policy monitoring, shadow reporting i.e. CRPD/CEDAW, SDGs public budget analysis and public hearings guidance.
▪ Supporting OPDs to be part of a wider movement, that share common goals of justice, human rights and democracy, and use the platform to hold decision-makers and duty-bearers accountable for disability inclusive public policy delivery.
▪ Train OPDs on DiDRR and strengthen disability inclusive-community mechanisms for dispute resolution, using enhanced training modules
▪ OPDs and their constituency are equipped with knowledge on DiDRR, SGBV and inclusive peace building and take action to support the building of equitable, inclusive, cohesive, and resilient communities.
▪ Conduct advocacy and campaign training on rights of persons with disabilities through DPOs and CSOs
▪ Analyse policy on climate justice for women and youth and produce a policy brief used to guide policy dialogues with national actors.
▪ Conduct OPD led dialogues to improve community and leader level SGBV and peacebuilding related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, changing harmful norms and beliefs that promote SGBV and conflict.
▪ Prepare and participate in the evaluation phases and implement any pertinent recommendations.
▪ Provide initiatives to develop the project in relation to the Leonard Cheshire Disability strategy
▪ Adhere to the design and implementation of LCDZ strategy, ensuring proper project performance, delivery and viability
▪ Data Collections and providing technical programme support to the consortium member/s.
▪ Identifying safeguarding and other training needs for Project team members and stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
▪ Degree in Social Sciences, Humanitarian or Development Studies or any other relevant area
▪ Minimum of 3 years of progressive work experience within the disability sector or community development
▪ Proven experience in project management and strong demonstratable skills in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
▪ Deep knowledge and understanding on the rights of persons with disabilities and challenges they face in communities etc
▪ Excellent understanding of disability inclusion and related legal and programme frameworks and
Standards
▪ Strong capacity to organise workload and meeting deadlines
▪ Clean Class 4 Driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your documents in PDF that includes your cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, contactable references, and your CV to Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe Human Resources at lcdzvacancies1980@gmail.com copying wmutangiri@leonardcheshire.org.zw by end of day, Thursday 12th June 2025. Applications should be clearly marked with the position applied for in the email subject line.
Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity organization and encourages both female and male candidates to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and shortlisting will proceed as applications are received. These positions are subject to the organisation securing the grant.
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