Programmes Assistant x2

Deadline: 30 December 2018

Duties and Responsibilities

Undertake research and/or document or communication drafting tasks as requested;
Attend meetings and prepare minutes or meeting summaries;
Assist in the drafting of concept notes, proposals, or other project design.
Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans;
Make pertinent logistical arrangements for the prompt and effective implementation of activities;
Maintain files and records;
Arrange external and internal meetings.
Prepare reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparations and audit;
Other duties as maybe assigned

The ideal candidate should have

A Degree in Social Sciences (Social Work / Psychology / Sociology / Gender Studies/ Development Studies).

Experience:

Should have at least 1-year volunteer experience in the NGO sector and a strong understanding of child rights issues in Zimbabwe.

Required Skills

Fluent written and spoken English are required;
Personal initiative; ability to work both independently and in a team, with ability to set priorities, and to work to tight deadlines;
Commitment, determination. reliability and a high degree of personal integrity and discretion;
Ability to analyse and process complex information; ability to clearly and concisely convey
information;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
Good report writing and verbal communication skills,
Honest and hardworking.

To apply
Interested candidates who meet the above specifications should apply via email to [email protected] on or before 30 December 2018; clearly indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email. The application must include an application letter and a current CV with full contact details of at least three (3) contactable referees. Please, note that applications received outside the stated channel and deadline will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Applications will be considered as they are received.

Applications which do not meet minimum requirements will be automatically rejected. RNCYPT is committed to safeguarding of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of screening checks.