CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – City of Masvingo 136 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above post in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Job Title : City Economic Development Officer
Grade: 14
Reporting to : Town Clerk

 

REQUIREMENTS

An Economics/Finance/Business Management Degree or equivalent from a reputable university
A relevant Master’s Degree is a distinct advantage
Possession of a relevant professional qualification is an added advantage
A minimum of 5 O Levels including English Language and Mathematics/Accounts
A minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Should demonstrate capacity to supervise accounting activities
Exposure to Local Authorities system will be an added advantage
Must be prepared to work under pressure and at odd times
Must be at least 30 years of age
A clean class 4 Driver’s licence

 

DUTIES

Identify potential income generating projects for Council
Conduct surveys and monitoring economic trends
Developing, Managing, promoting City council Strategic Business Units
Economic Research and Development
City revenue mobilisation and policy formulation
Creating an action plan in order to implement the economic development strategy and monitoring its progress
Setting up training schemes for local businesses and unemployed human capital
Marketing the City’s goods and services local and international
Development and Promotion of Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
Assessment of project proposals for investments and subsequent recommendation for allocations of stands for industrial /commercial development
Educating and informing councilors about local economic trends
Advising Council on any form of Public Private Partnership programmes and other forms of partnership
Carrying out feasibility studies in behalf of Council
Assist SME sector, especially youth and women in formulation of bankable business proposals
Coming up with investment promotion strategies
Monitoring implementation of investment projects and programs
Liaising with prospective investors
Coordinating Council’s participation in investment EXPOs and fairs
To carry out any other functions as delegated by the Town Clerk from time to time

 

Job Summary

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Job Type

Contract

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Location

Harare

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Category

Officer

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Closing Date

August 31, 2023