Field Officer (Digital Skills)

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Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Field Officer (Digital Skills)

LOCATION: EPWORTH, HARARE

PREPOSITIONING – Subject to Funding Confirmation

JOB PURPOSE

The Field Officer (Digital Skills) plays a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing a digital skills development project, contributing to youth empowerment and resilience building. The position involves a diverse range of responsibilities, from facilitating registrations to managing partnerships with stakeholders and overseeing digital solutions installations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth Engagement and Project Coordination for Digital Skills Development

• Facilitate the seamless registration and enrolment of youths from designated domains into recognized universities.
• Lead the coordination of project activities focused on digital skills development.
• Integrate the strategic insights of business and marketing education with the dynamic principles of electronic retailing

Stakeholder and partnership management

• Collaborate with officials from the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology, Youth, and SMEs.
• Ensure alignment of project needs with key stakeholders for effective implementation of digital skills development initiatives.
• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with local, regional, and global stakeholders.
• Cultivate relationships that enhance the sustainability and impact of the Digital Skills training project.

Operational Efficiency and Technical Support

• Maintain an effective cooperation mechanism for digital skills development.
• Oversee the installation of vital digital solutions on all assigned access platforms.
• Contribute to key content editing through the content management system.
• Provide support to project beneficiaries during training workshops and other digital skills development activities.
• Facilitate life coaching sessions for enrolled youths to enhance personal and professional development.

Documentation and Quality Control

• Manage the preparation of terms of reference and bidding documents related to digital skills training initiatives.
• Ensure quality control of outputs from consulting firms and individual consultants involved in the project.
• Support the Accountability, Monitoring, and Evaluation Facilitator with necessary documentation and reporting.

KNOWLEDGE/ QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, E-Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Professional expertise in ICT systems development, database management, and ICT4D solutions.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the NGO sector.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including government officials, educational institutions, NGOs, and industry partners.
• Proficient in English; oral and written communication.
• Possession of a Clean Class 4 Driver’s License.

Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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