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| Job Information |
Diakonia is a Swedish development organisation. We currently support more than 400 partner organisations in approximately 30 countries. Diakonia has been supporting local organisations in Zimbabwe since 2000.
Diakonia supports civil society organisations – including community based organisations, NGOs, faith based organisations, churches and ecumenical organisations – that are working to eliminate poverty. Diakonia’s support can consist of funding, capacity development and/or joint advocacy work. For more information, please see www.diakonia.se
The country programme in Zimbabwe focuses on peace building and gender. Our country representative is moving on to new challenges and we are therefore seeking her replacement.
Required qualifications and experience
- Advanced degree in development or other social sciences. A Bachelor’s degree in the related field with proven work experience may be considered. - Documented experience in peace building/conflict analysis/conflict and Justice methodologies. Good knowledge of Democracy and human rights. - Documented experience of working with a rights based approach. - Minimum of ten years’ documented civil society management experience, including staff and budget responsibility. - Previous experience in resource mobilisation. - Strong interpersonal skills to be able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds. Strong coordination and networking skills. - An interest in making a difference. - Fluency in English, both oral and written, and preferably in Shona and/or Ndeble.
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