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This role is open to the nationals of the country where the role is based
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
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About the role
The role works within the International Department Programmes family and the wider programme funding and development remit. The role sits within the Christian Aid Zimbabwe country programme. The key function of the role is to support Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Humanitarian projects in the Zimbabwe country programme and ensure quality projects implementation while building and maintaining sound relationships with key stakeholders. The post-holder oversees work with partner organisations to ensure value chain development and export market opportunities for women involved in garlic, onion, paprika, beans, and honey production in Mashonaland East (Mutoko, Mudzi, Murehwa, Goromonzi) province of Zimbabwe are enhanced.
Key delivery areas for this role include programme support including quality and technical oversight (production and productivity for horticulture value chains, value addition and export market development) for the Women Economic Strengthening for Resilience Project (WESRP). The role must also deliver on reporting, project evaluation and enhancing internal and external learning, representation and connecting teams. The role additionally supports overall country programme development, fundraising initiatives and providing advice and sharing information on climate adaptation across the Country programme. The role will also engage with and promote communications, fundraising from institutional donors and representing Christian Aid in relevant forums.
About you
You have technical and practical knowledge of agricultural value chains, including value addition specifically for garlic, onion, paprika, beans, and honey, with recent experience in horticulture export market projects with a proven track record of implementing projects focused on horticultural export markets.
You have greater understanding of quality standards and certification procedures required for horticultural and honey exports, with ability to conduct thorough market research, including local and export market analysis. You have skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating projects, with a focus on business development and economic strengthening initiatives. You have experience in training and strengthening commodity groups to enhance production, productivity and profitability including skills in building partnerships with private sector stakeholders to support national and export market access and sustainability..
You have a greater understanding of financial management and access to finance for smallholder farmers and knowledge of M&E frameworks and tools to assess value chain project effectiveness and impact. You have a strong understanding of the local context and stakeholder landscape in the horticulture value chain and Mash East districts
You have a Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with small holder and private actors in the horticultural value chains, value addition and marketing (local and export) in Zimbabwe and other developing contexts, knowledge of Safeguarding, Core Humanitarian Standard, Sphere and Red Cross Code of Conduct, awareness of HAP.
You have Degree or equivalent in Agriculture Management (specialisation in Horticulture/ crops preferred, agribusiness) or a relevant technical discipline.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to make a difference, looking to be part of an exciting team of programme staff in Christian Aid and working in a dynamic, multicultural team.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
Question 1 - Deliver results
Please tell us about a time when you planned, monitored and delivered a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) work objective to the standard required
Question 2 - Build Partnerships
Tell us about a time when you contributed time and ideas to a piece of work which was beyond your or your team’s role
Question 3 – Communicate Effectively
Tell us about a time when you were aware that you were not communicating effectively and you had to adapt what you were saying or how you were saying it
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in Zimbabwe where this position is based. The incumbent must be a permanent resident of Zimbabwe. Successful candidate will be expected to start immediately.
Contract terms: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
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