Job Title: Research Officer (x 12)
Population Studies / Demography x 2
Public Finance and Economics x2
Law x3
Environmental Studies / Sciences x1
Education x 1
Agriculture/ Agricultural
Econ Reforms/ Rural Development x 2
Labour Economics x 1
Grade: 8/7
Location: Research Department
Reports To: Director – Research
Job Description
- Provide proactive and reactive research and analysis services to Parliamentary Portfolio Committees;
- Conduct research on socio-economic and political issues as they impact on Zimbabwe;
- Prepare well-researched background papers for Presiding Officers, Members of Parliament (MPs) and Senior Staff of Parliament attending workshops, seminars and conferences;
- Prepare speeches for the Presiding Officers and Senior Officials of Parliament, as required;
- Assist MPs with information pertaining to the development of their constituencies;
- Create and update information databases including the informatics database; •S Liaise with relevant government agencies, institutions of higher learning, research institutes and other stakeholders; and
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from to time by the Director of Research;
Minimum Qualifications and Personnel Specifications
- An Honours Degree in the fields outlined above
- A Master’s Degree in the afore-mentioned professional fields is an added advantage;
- Demonstrable research or policy formulation or implementation experience at university, government department or institution of similar standing;
- 5 “O” Levels, including English Language and Maths
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills;
- Sound interpersonal and organisational skills; r Good analytical and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a team
- High level of commitment
- Advanced computer literacy skills; r At least 2 years relevant working experience
- Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 will be an added advantage
In return, Parliament of Zimbabwe offers a comparatively competitive public sector remuneration package which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.