Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Harare
- Category: Development/NGO
- Closing Date: 2026-09-10
Key Responsibilities
- Training beneficiaries in agribusiness, environmental management, horticulture production, value addition, marketing, market research, Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB), and small livestock production, particularly traditional chickens and goats.
- Monitoring horticulture plots and small livestock production activities.
- Assessing horticulture and small livestock value chains and advising farmers on appropriate and viable market opportunities.
- Facilitating beneficiary identification and selection in collaboration with community structures and local leadership.
- Organising and supporting the implementation of project activities within assigned operational areas.
- Conducting regular field monitoring, assessments, data collection and documentation to support daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
- Supporting the effective implementation of project activities in line with approved plans and organisational procedures.
- Collecting, documenting and sharing stories of change and other evidence of project impact.
- Preparing timely field reports and providing regular feedback to the supervisor on project progress, challenges and emerging opportunities.
- Engaging and maintaining effective working relationships with district-level stakeholders, including government departments, local authorities, development partners and civil society organisations.
- Representing ZWB at relevant district meetings, workshops, conferences and other stakeholder engagements.
- Organising and facilitating exchange visits for beneficiary groups.
- Facilitating community meetings, trainings, workshops and other project events.
- Supporting field arrangements for project visits, assessments, monitoring activities and other programme engagements.
- Supporting the preparation and use of project documents, data collection tools, registers and other implementation materials.
- Following up on complaints and feedback received from beneficiaries and communities through appropriate structures and maintaining accurate records of actions taken and resolutions.
- Establishing and supporting effective beneficiary follow-up mechanisms to ensure continued support to project participants.
- Facilitating or supporting training on irrigation scheme management, livestock production and natural resource management.
- Managing and safeguarding project assets, facilities and financial resources entrusted to the field office in accordance with ZWB policies and procedures.
- Supporting proper documentation, accountability and utilisation of resources, including project-related financial and administrative requirements.
- Supervising and coordinating community volunteers and monitoring progress against agreed project targets.
- Performing any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Training beneficiaries in agribusiness, environmental management, horticulture production, value addition, marketing, market research, Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB), and small livestock production, particularly traditional chickens and goats.
- Monitoring horticulture plots and small livestock production activities.
- Assessing horticulture and small livestock value chains and advising farmers on appropriate and viable market opportunities.
- Facilitating beneficiary identification and selection in collaboration with community structures and local leadership.
- Organising and supporting the implementation of project activities within assigned operational areas.
- Conducting regular field monitoring, assessments, data collection and documentation to support daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
- Supporting the effective implementation of project activities in line with approved plans and organisational procedures.
- Collecting, documenting and sharing stories of change and other evidence of project impact.
- Preparing timely field reports and providing regular feedback to the supervisor on project progress, challenges and emerging opportunities.
- Engaging and maintaining effective working relationships with district-level stakeholders, including government departments, local authorities, development partners and civil society organisations.
- Representing ZWB at relevant district meetings, workshops, conferences and other stakeholder engagements.
- Organising and facilitating exchange visits for beneficiary groups.
- Facilitating community meetings, trainings, workshops and other project events.
- Supporting field arrangements for project visits, assessments, monitoring activities and other programme engagements.
- Supporting the preparation and use of project documents, data collection tools, registers and other implementation materials.
- Following up on complaints and feedback received from beneficiaries and communities through appropriate structures and maintaining accurate records of actions taken and resolutions.
- Establishing and supporting effective beneficiary follow-up mechanisms to ensure continued support to project participants.
- Facilitating or supporting training on irrigation scheme management, livestock production and natural resource management.
- Managing and safeguarding project assets, facilities and financial resources entrusted to the field office in accordance with ZWB policies and procedures.
- Supporting proper documentation, accountability and utilisation of resources, including project-related financial and administrative requirements.
- Supervising and coordinating community volunteers and monitoring progress against agreed project targets.
- Performing any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor.
How to Apply
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications or certifications are typically required for a Field Officer role with an NGO like ZWB in Gutu District?
A minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Community Development, or a related field is usually required. Relevant short courses in gender-based violence response, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), or HIV/AIDS programming—often offered by institutions like UZ, NUST, or local NGOs—are highly valued. Prior experience in community mobilisation within Zimbabwe’s rural districts strengthens applications significantly.
What does a typical day look like for a Field Officer working with ZWB in Gutu District?
Daily tasks include facilitating women’s group meetings, conducting household outreach on gender rights and economic empowerment, and coordinating with village health workers and traditional leaders. Field Officers also document case referrals (e.g., to police or clinics), maintain activity logs in line with donor reporting standards, and travel regularly across Gutu’s wards using public transport or bicycle—weather and road conditions permitting.
How does workplace culture and expectations differ for Field Officers in Zimbabwean NGOs compared to international or corporate settings?
Respect for hierarchy, elders, and local leadership structures (e.g., chiefs and headmen) is essential, and decisions are often made consultatively rather than individually. Punctuality is valued, but flexibility around community events, funerals, or seasonal farming cycles is expected—and supervisors generally accommodate such realities in rural Gutu.
What realistic career progression paths exist for Field Officers in Zimbabwean women’s rights NGOs like ZWB?
With 3–5 years’ experience and demonstrated leadership, officers may advance to Senior Field Officer, District Coordinator, or Program Assistant roles—often requiring stronger report-writing and budget-tracking skills. Further growth into management (e.g., Programme Manager) typically depends on postgraduate qualifications, donor-funded training opportunities, and proven success in grant-supported initiatives across Mashonaland East Province.
What benefits—such as leave, medical aid, or pension—can a Field Officer reasonably expect from a Zimbabwean NGO like ZWB?
Most registered NGOs offer at least 22 days of annual leave, sick leave per the Labour Act, and basic medical aid through schemes like NSSA or private providers (e.g., Fidelity Life). Pension contributions are less common in smaller NGOs, though some partner with NSSA for voluntary retirement savings—always confirm during interview discussions as coverage varies widely.
How should I apply for this role, and what do Zimbabwean NGO employers specifically look for in candidates?
Applications are usually submitted via email with a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting grassroots engagement in Gutu or similar districts—references from local leaders or past supervisors carry strong weight. Employers prioritise demonstrable cultural competence, Shona language fluency, understanding of customary land and marriage practices, and evidence of ethical, survivor-centred approaches over academic credentials alone.