Mwenezi Development Training Centre (MDTC)
DUE: 16 SEP 2023
Mwenezi Development Training Centre (MDTC) is a local based NGO operating in Mwenezi, Masvingo, Chiredzi, and Beitbridge districts. MDTC implements diversified programs to enhance the livelihoods of vulnerable communities. The organization has received funding from USAID to implement a Strengthening Community Resilience Initiative project in Chiredzi District of Zimbabwe for a period of one (1) year. The following vacant positions are available.
Program Name: Strengthening Community Resilience Initiative in Chiredzi District of Zimbabwe
ECONOMIC STRENGTHENING OFFICER (Chiredzi x 1)
Contract Period:Nine (9) Months
Reporting to the District Coordinator
DUTIES
Major Responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
Formation of VSLA groups and ensure timeous implementation of VSLA
Provide technical support to Project beneficiaries in VSLs in the implementation of the economic strengthening component as per project benchmarks.
Training of VSLA registered participants on financial literacy, skills assessment, market opportunity identification/assessment, and entrepreneurship.
Data collection of VSLA for submission to District Coordinator.
Document economic strengthening project results and, including lessons learnt, humanitarian stories, newsletter articles.
Timely produce and share weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Develop an activity plan basing on the main Program activity plan.
Collaborate with strategic information unit and support program monitoring through tracking weekly targets, performance and reporting.
Conducting community training needs assessments.
Capacity building trainings for beneficiaries based on identified needs.
Any other duties assigned by the District Coordinator
Planning and scheduling of capacity building activities in consultation with key stakeholders.
Ensure gender, HIV and AIDS, COVID 19 and environment are mainstreamed during implementation of activities
Ensuring data protection for all programme documents;
Ensuring cross cutting issues are protected at all stages of programme implementation
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in household economic strengthening programming
Experience in working with rural communities in economic strengthening initiatives.
Experience in community mobilization, organization, management and mediation among local actors and partner capacity building
Demonstrated experience in training design, delivery and mentoring in subject matter relevant to this position
Ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically and work effectively within a team
Good verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy is a must.
TO APPLY
Applications to be sent via e-mail (AS ONE PDF ATTACHMENT) to hr@mdtco.org.zw with attached Curriculum Vitae (with contact details of at least two Referees) and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications as well as proof of identity.
OR Hand deliver to Mwenezi Development Training Centre
Stand Number 117
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All applications should be addressed to The Director.
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
MDTC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (FROM APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW).
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS 16 SEPTEMBER 2023