Vacancy: Two (2) Project Officers: Silveira House

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Silveira House seeks two qualified and experienced people to take up the posts of project officers in the Community Development programme which promotes leadership training, community development projects, citizens’ participation in economic and political processes, conflict management and youth formation/development. The successful applicants are expected to start work on 1st May 2013. Main Objective of the job The main objective of the job in question is to ensure the achievement of Silveira House goal and objectives by implementing programme and project activities as in the strategic plan and the programme operational plan. The applicant must -    Be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the politics and social configuration of Zimbabwe -    Have a detailed understanding of development issues affecting poor areas of Zimbabwe -    Have good communication and writing skills Qualifications -    At least 3 years of experience in community development work -    Masters in Community Development or Development Studies or Sociology -    Fluency in English and at least one local Zimbabwean language -    Experience in facilitating workshop trainings -    Driver’s licence (a must) Special preference will be given to mature and settled applicants who have completed their studies. The successful applicant(s) will plan and implement project activities with colleagues in the programmes, read and research on relevant issues affecting communities or various targeted groups in Zimbabwe to update our knowledge base, reflect on the situation on the ground in order to identify new areas of intervention, and prepare community conscientisation and community mobilisation material for workshop trainings. He/she will travel to the different provinces of the country and have regular contact with both local and national government, non-governmental organisations, business communities and most important of all, the ordinary citizens at grassroots level. We offer the opportunity to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment where enthusiasm and creativity from the subject are the norm. Salary is dependent on experience and qualification, and you will enjoy some excellent benefits. Please send in your CV with a covering letter and details of current salary and employment to:  director@silveirahouse.org Or by post to the Director at Box 545, Harare. Application deadline: 2 April 2013