Organization: Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)

Country: Zimbabwe

City: Harare, Zimbabwe

Office: CNFA Harare, Zimbabwe

About CNFA and Amalima Loko

CNFA is a US-based non-profit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods in the developing world through five core capabilities: (1) Productivity, Food Security and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Services; (3) Economic Resilience and Rapid Recovery; (4) Value Chain Development; and (5) Volunteer Technical Assistance. Amalima Loko is a new USAID-funded 5-year program implemented by CNFA and 5 partner organizations which applies community-driven approaches to improve food security, nutrition, and natural resource management in over 80 communal wards in Matabeland North.

Position Summary

CNFA is seeking qualified applicants with NGO operations experience in USAID-funded programs to serve as Field Operations Coordinator. S/he will serve as support for the operations team overseeing all operations in the field in compliance to USAID regulations, logistics and procurement, administration, fleet, safety, security, human resources and IT. S/he will report directly to Operations/Safety and Security Manager.

Location - Lupane or Hwange with travel within Amalima Loko operational area.

Responsibilities

Supervision of field staff

Monitor asset registers

Monitor and coordinate fleet movement

Monitor services provided by contractors e.g. security and maintenance

Supervising the management of equipment, allocation, transfers within the operating areas

Audit preparedness for the operations department

Ensuring the implementation of archiving system

Establish and maintain good relationships with all vendors and service providers

Alerting Operations/Safety & Security Manager to cases of fraud and corruption and undertaking corrective action

Managing difficulties in the team and work as a team with filed staff.

Compile, leave forms, timesheets etc. for onward transmission to Operations/Safety and Security Manager

Ensure that all personnel records are maintained in a confidential manner.

Maintain a healthy and safe working environment

Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with safety procedures and policies

Undertake other assignments or tasks at the request of the Operations/Safety and Security Manager.

Qualifications

Tags economic growth food security human resources logistics natural resource management personnel records procurement rural livelihoods value chain

Master's degree in business administration, logistics or related area of study or equivalent work experience.

At least ten years progressively responsible work experience in management, operations and administration, including NGO field projects. USAID experience a plus.

Possession of both academic and professional qualifications is an added advantage

Clean class 4 drivers' license, class 2 will be a plus

Computer literate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement

Defensive driving

Demonstrated ability to work in a team

Good oral and written communication skills (English and local languages).

Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with wide range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing;

Demonstrated ability to collaborate, willingness to innovate and ability to think systematically;

Proven experience in managing multiple, complex and competing tasks while maintaining quality of deliverables within deadlines.

Reliable & ethical

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and manage pressure

Ability to maintain confidentiality and treat people fairly and equitably.

High degree of professionalism, integrity and ability to demonstrate good judgement and discretion at all times

Good negotiation and networking skills

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Proficiency in IsiNdebele strongly preferred, and other languages spoken in Matabeleland North.