Deadline: 07 December 2020

About

The National Coordinator of Zimbabwe Young Positives (ZY+) is accountable to the Board of Trustees (BOT), under the regular direction and guidance of the Board Chairperson. The National Coordinator is the key management leader of ZY+. He/she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction including administration, programming and implementation of the ZY+ strategic plan as well as ensuring the visibility of ZY+. More information on ZY+ is found on https://www.zimbabweyoungpositives.org/

Duties and responsibilities

Liaise with Board of Trustees in order to fulfil the organization’s mission; new business development – resource mobilisation for the organisation from both the private and public sector as well as maintaining and sustaining on-going donor funded programs; Direct and manage ZY+ Secretariat and all related resources; Develop and implement a performance system for staff; Provide appropriate advice to the Board of Trustees, on policy, legal, and organization’s development; supporting recommendations and benchmarks set by the BOTs; Maintain a cordial and working relationship with ZY+ members and the BOTs; Develop and maintain strong cordial and good working relationships with government, international community, donors, civil society and other stakeholders; Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan and board resolutions; Regularly report to the BOTs on issues affecting the organisation; Attend to any other issue as requested by the BOTs.

Qualifications and experience

The position seeks a mature youth below 35years who has a proven record of working with Adolescents and Young People Living with HIV (A&YPLHIV), key and vulnerable populations (SW, AGYW, PWUD, LGBTIQ, people with disability), a successful middle- senior strategic management experience in resource mobilization, programme planning and coordination, consensus building and asset sustainability. The coordinator must be capable of negotiating and communicating with partners and stakeholders.

At least 3 years senior management experience in the NGO sector, of which 2 years should have been through working with A&YPLHIV and key populations.

Applicants should have at least a Masters’ degree in Social Sciences, Law, Business, Administration and/or Public Health. Experience and knowledge in working with a Board is an added advantage. A clean class 4 Zimbabwe driver’s license and a defensive driving certificate are a must.