East West Management Institute Inc. (EWMI), implementing the Citizen Engagement for Accountability Activity in Zimbabwe (CEAA), with local implementing partners, invites applications from Zimbabwean nationals for the following long-term position. The assignment is expected to start on or around November 18, 2024. Citizenship Engagement and Partnership (CEP) Specialist
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall Responsibilities The Citizen Engagement and Partnership Specialist (CEPS) is responsible for supporting the implementation of citizen engagement and partnerships activities under Objective One; and assists in the supervision and providing technical advisory and project management assistance to key implementing partners. Through knowledge of the Zimbabwean context and citizen participation, the CEPS assists in the identification of innovative ways of engaging Zimbabwe citizens of diverse backgrounds and ensuring their positive participation within CEAA.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience and knowledge of Citizen Engagement, Governance and Democracy programming, at least three (3) of which were with USAID funded programs. • Advanced University graduate degree in Political Science, International development, International Relations, Public Administration or Law. • A qualification in Project Management and or Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage. • Technical knowledge and demonstrated expertise in project design, project implementation and management, coordination of USAID funded Citizen Engagement, Accountability, Governance and Democracy programs, team leadership and management, budget management and oversight, project evaluation and design and political sensitivity. • Knowledge of USAID rules, regulations and systems pertaining to strategic analysis, budgeting, planning and implementation, project design, monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage. • Proven capacity to work in complex settings with diverse stakeholders. • Capacity to think strategically, analyze complex situations and provide technical guidance and recommendations. • Excellent research, writing and presentation skills. • Ability to work under pressure, with minimum supervision. • Ability to deliver high quality work and meet deadlines. • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, technical and analytic skills, leadership and communication skills; high levels of ethics and integrity. Excellent planning and organizational skills.
How to Apply
To apply: Interested candidates should send: (i) a Curriculum Vitae, (ii) a Cover Letter, (iii) Contact Information for three traceable references to [email protected] and include Citizenship Engagement and Partnership (CEP) Specialist in the subject line. No phone calls please. EWMI will contact candidates that have been shortlisted for interviews. EWMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks. Successful candidates will be required to adhere to the EWMI Code of Conduct
