Job Vacancy: Project Officer Green Project (JOB REF: SOS/4/2/25)
Organization: SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe
Location: Harare (Waterfalls)
Type: Full Time
Application Deadline: 21 February 2025
Job Description
Position Title: Project Officer Green Project
Supervisor: Family Strengthening Coordinator
Context of the Position:
SOS Children’s Villages International (CVI) is a global social development organization established in 1949 aimed at meeting the needs and protecting the rights of children without parental care.
SOS Children’s Villages Association of Zimbabwe works to provide family homes, educational opportunities, and family strengthening programs to reduce poverty among vulnerable children and families.
Mission of the Position:
The Project Officer will implement climate-smart agriculture and energy solutions to achieve the following outcomes:
- Promote climate-smart and eco-friendly energy solutions among government, private sectors, CSOs, and communities.
- Enhance income and food security for resilient and empowered families.
- Equip women, young people, and children to manage their environment effectively.
Key activities include strengthening community structures on climate change, forming partnerships for a green economy, establishing climate hubs, and supporting school-based climate initiatives. The role will also involve training programs for families and young people, promoting ecological clubs in schools, and facilitating access to environmental management skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Programme Delivery and Management Support:
Manage program activities and resources, ensuring compliance with project frameworks to deliver measurable results. - Design and Implementation:
Contribute to proposals in the green energy sector and lead the implementation of project outputs. - Risk Management:
Identify and assess various risks associated with project delivery and apply mitigation measures. - Partnership Development and Management:
Build and maintain relationships with partners and communities, organizing necessary meetings and ensuring compliance and reporting standards. - Project Monitoring and Evaluation:
Assist in project reviews and evaluations, organize field visits, and ensure findings inform ongoing project implementation. - Assets Management:
Oversee the management of program assets (e.g., biogas systems) and conduct periodic monitoring checks. - Financial Management:
Manage financial resources and ensure adherence to budgetary processes, maintaining transparency and accountability.
Qualifications and Experience
Competencies:
- Proven self-starter with ability to achieve measurable outcomes.
- Proficient in project planning, results-based management, and reporting.
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, business administration, climate change, agricultural economics, or related field (Advanced degree is preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 3 years with a Master’s degree in project management, particularly in youth empowerment, climate change, or related fields.
- Proven understanding of climate change issues and sustainable livelihoods.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply by sending a detailed CV and certified academic certificates electronically. Use the job reference in the subject line of the email.
Email for Applications: Resourcing.SOS@sos-zimbabwe.org
Reference Number: SOS/4/2/25
All applications must be submitted by 21 February 2025. Late applications, or those without required documents, will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe is an equal opportunities employer and encourages eligible applicants without regard to sex, cultural background, disability, or creed.
Child Safeguarding Policy:
SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe upholds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and exploitation.