Deadline: 30 November 2020

Introduction

Envision Zimbabwe Women’s Trust is a local NGO focusing on women’s and girl’s empowerment. We are seeking someone to fill the vacancy for a graduate trainee project assistant for a project focusing on the prevention of violence against women and girls. The duration of the initial contract is 6 months with a possibility of renewal based on performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring quality, efficiency and effectiveness and will be reporting to the Project Officer.

Duties and responsibilities

Collaborate with the whole project team, contributing to the entire project lifecycle; Provide administrative and operational support in implementation of project; Follow-up with project partners to guarantee smooth implementation of administrative and operational activities of the project; Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation; Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings as tasked by the project officer; Process project-related travel arrangements; Support the timely preparation and submission of progress reports, donor reports, project reviews, financial reports, audit reports and any other required project reports.

Requirements and qualifications

Recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field e.g. Conflict transformation/management, Gender and Development; Knowledge of human rights will be an added advantage; Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; Able to proactively address potential issues; Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Highly motivated with a strong work ethic; Strong language skills in both English and Shona, written and oral; Reliable, trustworthy and committed to the team’s success.