Vacancy: Senior Human Rights and Governance Programme Officer

Estimated starting Date: 1 June 2013

General Functions: Under the direct supervision of the Programmes Director Manager in Harare, and in coordination with relevant units at NANGO Headquarters and sub offices, the successful candidate will work with the Programmes Unit for the implementation of the NANGO Human Rights, Governance and Information Strategy. The selected candidate will be expected to work on the full time basis during the assigned period. In particular he/she will:

1. Provide key support to the Association and its members on strengthening the coordination of Civil Society Initiative in the area of human rights and governance.
2. Implement and oversee the existing Human Rights and Governance projects within the Association. (Preparation of concept papers and agendas, monitoring, reporting and evaluation)
3. With support from the Programmes Director manage project implementation activities including design of ToRs for consultancies and overseeing the performance of consultants and specialist advisors engaged to support the Human Rights and Governance Programme.
4. Prepare and submit timely, quality routine, special reports and briefings as required.
5. Assist the Association in the design and development of new Human Rights and Governance Project initiatives, including contributing towards NGO project proposal review and management.
6. Provide technical support to project board, field staff and Implementing Partners who will be participating in the programme.
7. Develop and deliver presentations, reference materials and speeches as may be requested on Human Rights and Governance for informational, advocacy and coordination purposes.
8. Participate in coordination meetings with partner NGOs, local authorities and the UN Country Team, as may be required.
9. Represent the Association at high-level dialogue and engagement fora and meetings with the Government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders from the public sector, private sector and civil society.
10. Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant UN, NGO and government focal points for Human Rights issues in Zimbabwe.
11. Establish links and maintain continuous dialogue with NANGO Implementing Partners in the field of Human Rights.
12. Assist in developing and implementing appropriate capacity building programmes in Human Rights and Governance for Associate Implementing Partners and NANGO Regional staff.
13. Develop and maintain contact NGO databases of key stakeholders for information dissemination purposes.
14. Assist in the development and implementation of an information campaign for NANGO Advocacy Department.
15. Perform any other duties as NANGO may reasonably require commensurate with the post holder’s abilities and responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

Education:
- The incumbent should possess a Master’s degree in Law, Social Science, International Relations or related discipline
- Good computer skills e.g. Word for Windows, Excel, Email & Internet
- Possess training relevant for analytical and research skills, including monitoring and evaluation and project management
- Knowledge and training related to gender issues

Skills and Experience
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating Human rights Projects including the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) processes is an asset.
- At least 4 years working within the development con text, with a focus on human rights, research, and Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to cooperate with other NANGO programmes and regional offices.
- Previous experience of working with and through partners.
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Experience in supervising, guiding and training people, individually or in groups.
- Ability to establish good rapport with colleagues from partner organizations.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
- Familiarity with working with the UNDP, international NGOs and donors an asset.
- Ability to manage more than one project at various stages of completion.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of marginalized populations.
- Ability to network, especially within NGO and governmental contexts

Languages: Thorough knowledge of English. Knowledge of both Shona and Ndebele is an advantage

Method of application
All applications should be addressed to: machinda@nango.org.zw or posted to the Head, Programmes Unit, 5 Meredith Drive, Eastlea , quoting the above vacancy notice number.
Application deadline: 25 May 2013

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