Senior Researcher – Good Governance Africa Zimbabwe
Good Governance Africa is a research and advocacy non-profit organisation with centres across Africa focused solely on improving governance across the continent.
GGA engages in applied research and stimulates critical debate. All our work is based on exploring and advancing the key governance principles of democracy, accountability and transparency, and combining these with upholding the rule of law and respecting human, civil and property rights. We research, analyse and interpret information aligned with our focus areas across context-driven centres in Africa. GGA conducts targeted research, promotes fact-based knowledge and propagates ethical values and aligned strategic partnerships. Through our flagship publications, the quarterly Africa in Fact journal and annual Africa Survey, GGA generates and publishes content representing an Afro-centric voice, with hard-hitting reportage and in-depth analysis, including key economic, social and political indicators on all the countries on the continent.
Reporting to Good Governance Africa Zimbabwe (GGAZ) Executive Director (ED), the Senior Researcher (SR), will provide overall management oversight of GGAZ projects and programmes in Zimbabwe. GGAZ SR is the frontline operative in project implementation, design and monitoring and evaluation at the country level. The SR shall translate project plans into activities whose outcomes would be measured or evaluated while maintaining accurate and up to date project records.
This is a key role in ensuring the quality and impact of research activity and for ensuring that GGAZ policy, practice and promotion of organisational culture and ethos is effectively underpinned by research evidence across all areas of our Action and Strategic Planning.
You will be responsible for leading and undertaking high profile research activity for the organisation, as well as supporting other colleagues to deliver high quality research. The role will involve effective management and delivery of a range of programmes and projects, including the management of budgets and resources, as well as developing and reporting on performance measures that will enable GGAZ to demonstrate the impact of its work whilst ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures of GGAZ.
Essential Character Traits
• Dependability, diligence, enthusiasm, result-oriented, self-motivated, creative, and resourcefulness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) to develop an appropriate system of monitoring and evaluation that will ensure that all country projects are of the highest quality, achieve targeted impact and scale, and that the projects are well documented.
• Ensure the effective development of project operational plans and budgets.
• Ensure that the projects are implemented according to plan (monthly activity schedules and workbook) are developed and implemented.
• Work with the Executive Director (ED) and Junior Researcher (JR) to ensure that projects are regularly monitored, evaluated and reported on to ensure that project goals and objectives are met
• Progress towards project and programmes objectives, results, and activities monitored monthly with plans and activities adjusted as necessary to achieve project/programmes goals.
• Monitoring and data collection carried out monthly following the project M&E plan and GGAZ guidelines
• Ensure that projects are managed and closed as per donors’ requirements.
• Excellent relationship with stakeholders managed and maintained regularly.
• Facilitate the selection and identification of suitable project and programmes.
• Take the lead in the preparation of well-written reports, budgets and proposals, which are compatible with the priorities of Good Governance Africa Zimbabwe.
• Gather information from the grassroots to inform project design
• Participate in expenditure control within approved project budgets.
• Participate in project planning and implementation
• Participate in the production of project and programme related documents.
• Participate in project review and planning meetings conducted.
• Monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports compiled for use at various levels of project management and implementation.
• Potential partners and new opportunities identified and proposed to the Executive Director for potential project development.
• Compliance with donors’ contractual requirements and procedures strengthened monthly.
• Quality financial and narrative reports submitted to the ED in line with both GGA SADC and donor requirements.
• Compliance in procurement processes re-enforced monthly.
• Monthly work plans and budgets submitted
May perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Perform other required duties as assigned by the GGAZ Executive Director.
Preferred Requirements
• A Postgraduate qualification in Social Sciences, or related field
• Additional qualifications and experience in project management, report writing and education programming
• Consortium management experience with or working through partners is a key requirement
• Knowledge of development trends within the development sector including policies and guidelines.
• A minimum of 3-5 years practical experience working with development projects.
• Experience and demonstrable donor liaison and grant reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with culturally diverse groups of people.
• Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the public to scale up country programmes and projects visibility and publicity.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with teams, communicate and coordinate with various development actors, CSOs, and other agencies at various levels.
• Experience in financial, budget and administrative management or related issues.
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Ability to use quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis software packages (for example, STATA, SPSS) is an added advantage.
• Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. Good Governance Africa takes very seriously the responsibility and duty to ensure that we and anyone who represents us complies and confirms to GGA organisational culture and ethos. In this regard, reference & background checks will be performed including clearances in conformity with GGAZ documented policies.
How to apply
If interested, please apply by emailing the following: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) cover letter; and (3) three professional references to: [email protected]
Please do not send additional attachments or copies (e.g. academic transcripts or professional certificates). You may apply no later than August 06, 2018. This is an immediate opening, no applications will be accepted after this date. This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals and no further correspondence will be entered into with any applicants. No phone calls or in-person applications will be accepted and ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted 2 days after the application deadline.
Good Governance Africa Zimbabwe
24 Woodholme Road
Emerald Hill, Harare
Location: Zimbabwe
Type of role: 1 year Fixed Term Contract (renewable)
Closing Date : 06 August 2018
Commencement of work: Immediately
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