About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. But together we have the power to transform lives. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality, justice and love worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. Everyone is equal in the sight of God. For over 70 years, this has inspired us to stand together in solidarity with our most marginalised global neighbours, of all faiths and none. We push for good nutrition and healthcare for all. We fight the climate crisis and provide urgent help when disasters strike. We work in places of conflict to stand against violence and build lasting peace. And we help people living in poverty to earn a fair wage so they can protect themselves in times of crisis. Above all, we seek to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes. Together with people living in poverty, we amplify our voices to speak truth to power and create lasting change.
About the role
Christian Aid is seeking a Country Director in Zimbabwe to provide strategic leadership to Christian Aid’s work in and on the country, ensuring the country programme and staff contribute to and are supported by Christian Aid corporate strategies. To manage, develop and empower staff working for Christian Aid. To be the senior representative of Christian Aid in Zimbabwe and to develop and promote the country and programme profile within the region or continent and across the wider organisation. To contribute to the strategic direction and representation of the Africa Division, proactively engage in networks and learning groups and to review and evaluate other programmes and grants across the region or continent as required.
About you
You are a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate who can work with both internal Christian Aid staff and external stakeholders. A strategic thinker and manager who can lead and manage complex projects and diverse team. You have a track record of development work with significant and specialized knowledge and 5 to 10 years of experience in programme and team management. You have significant experience in change management processes and have a demonstrated track record of programme design and management. You have a good understanding and experience in managing budgets and work plans as you will have the overall responsibility for the country operations and budgets.
You can build team spirit and work to tight deadlines while undertaking multiple priorities. You are an interventionist and can identify gaps and manage risks decisively and promptly. You also have excellent planning and organizational skills and have good interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, and being pragmatic in making decisions regarding the day to day running of the administrative and financial functions within the country office. You understand the local context from a resilience perspective. You have specific knowledge of the following thematic areas is required: economic and climate justice; social justice, humanitarian response and resilience building and policy and advocacy. You have a minimum of a tertiary degree in development studies or a related field. Postgraduate training in management is desirable.
Further information
This is a national post on national terms and conditions of service for a fixed term of 3 years. Candidates must have the right to work in Zimbabwe and therefore the role is only open to Zimbabwean nationals.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
How to apply
Click on the link below to apply. You will be required to answer the competency questions below
https://jobs.christianaid.org.uk/vacancy/3266/description
Competency questions
Please demonstrate your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions. In each answer, please give details of the following: the context of your scenario, your task and responsibility, your considerations and actions, the results of your actions.
Build Partnership
Tell us about a time when you had to resolve conflicts and disagreements between partners in order to achieve a programme’s objectives.
Deliver Results
Tell us about a time when you ensured that all of the objectives for project, team or department were achieved on time and within budget.
Realise Potential
Please tell us about a time when you coached or mentored someone in order to help them develop.
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