Study Circle Material Development Officer

Study Circle Material Development Officer: We Effect
Deadline: 17 July 2018 (COB)

We Effect is an international NGO which works with rural development programmes in Zimbabwe through local partners. The organisation uses the study circle methodology to deliver participatory learning by beneficiaries. Study circle materials are tailored books that are the centre of knowledge and experience sharing for individual and farmer groups and they are developed per specific topic, as demanded by users. The organisation seeks an officer to facilitate the development of the study circle materials.

Duty Station: Harare
Type of Appointment: One-year, fixed-term, with possibility of extension
Estimated starting date: 1st August 2018

General Functions
The position oversees the development of study circle materials with the following specific duties: Facilitate the development, review, editing and multiplication of study circle materials; Capacity to coordinate study circle material development / review; Ensure quality control of all materials; Follow the We Effect study circle materials graphic templates and profiles; Reports to the Study circle Advisor

Person Specification
The incumbent should possess: At least post graduate qualification in agriculture or development related field; At minimum of five years’ experience from development of self-learning materials in agriculture, business development, marketing and/or other related fields; Excellent writing skills; Good knowledge about graphic design; Analytical and research skills; Good computer skills e.g. Word, CorelDRAW and/or other graphic design software, Excel, Email & Internet; Good communication skills (oral and written) in English, Shona and/or Ndebele; Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively with limited supervision

To apply
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their application, CV with at least three contactable references and their expected salary package. All applications should be sent to [email protected] Deadline for applications is COB 17th July 2018. Women candidates are specifically encouraged to apply. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.