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The Public Service Commission is inviting applications to fill the vacant posts of Director, Gender Mainstreaming, Inclusivity and Wellness;

GRADE : F1

REPORTS TO : PERMANENTSECRETARY

MINISTRY: SERVICE-WIDE

STATION : HEAD OFFICE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate the formulation, implementation and evaluation of gender mainstreaming, inclusivity and wellness policies, strategies and programmes in the Ministry in consultation with Heads of Departments and make recommendations to the Permanent Secretary.
2. Provide technical expertise / advice on capacity building, knowledge building and management of gender mainstreaming, inclusivity and wellness issues to the Permanent Secretary.
3. Lead in the review of workplace policies and procedures in the Ministry, ensuring that these are all inclusive.
4. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders such as the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, other Line Ministries and Civil Society organizations to entrench gender mainstreaming, inclusivity and wellness issues in the Ministry and ensure that they feed into the national agenda.
5. Coordinate the implementation of policies and programmes on the welfare of persons with disabilities in the Ministry.
6. Advocate for the implementation and institutionalization of gender, inclusivity and wellness policies, strategies and programmes and ensure communication and advocacy to all Members within the Ministry.
7. Ensure that public utilities in the Ministry are accessible and do not discriminate against persons with disabilities.
8. Develop and manage capacity development programmes to enhance Members in the Ministry’s understanding of gender mainstreaming, inclusivity and wellness issues.
9. Identify internal / external trends and recognize best practices which increase diversity among the workforce in the Ministry.
10. Design, implement and monitor all inclusive programmes intended to improve the physical and mental health of employees in the Ministry.
11. Audit Ministry policies, procedures and systems to ensure that the working environment upholds employee wellbeing as a culture and develop appropriate wellness programmes.
12. Ensure that all activities, plans and programmes in the Ministry are inclusive and gender mainstreamed all times.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCEANDATTRIBUTES
• A Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Gender Studies or a Social Science degree with a bias in gender mainstreaming or equivalent.
• A Master’s Degree in the above mentioned field(s) would be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years experience at Deputy Director level.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the areas of gender mainstreaming, inclusivity and wellness.
• A clear understanding of the country’s national development policies, priorities and goals.
• Extensive research and analytical skills.
• A good understanding of Ministerial functions and Government operations.

• A high level understanding of the Public Service Regulations;
• Well-developed communication and analytical skills.
• Team building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to employ information communication technology in the design, deployment and monitoring of gender mainstreaming, inclusivity and wellness programmes and projects.

Job Summary

Job Type

Contract

Location

Harare

More Information

Job Application Details Candidates, [especially women], with relevant long-term experience at senior levels in the private sector or in the non-state enterprises domain within and outside Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply. Visit the Public Service Commission website for detailed information on the vacant posts. Application letters, including detailed CVs and copies of certificates should reach the Public Service Commission by 31 March 2021 and should be addressed to: The Secretary E-mail applications PublicService Commission [email protected] 9th Floor, Social Security Centre Comer Sam Nujoma Street/Julius Nyerere Way