Project Supervisor: Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Deadline: 18 April 2022 (5pm)

Location: Nyaminyami

About

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Zimbabwe is a local humanitarian NGO of the Seventh-day Adventist Church working in Zimbabwe for over 30 years. It is part of the network within over 135 countries in the world. ADRA Zimbabwe believes that: Through its humanitarian acts, we make known the just, merciful, and loving character of God; To work with those in need is an expression of the love for God; Non-discrimination and respect for differences, accepting people as equals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, political and religious affiliation enrich the communities and are assets to be respected and affirmed.

ADRA Zimbabwe will be implementing a Comprehensive Education Project in Nyaminyami (Kariba) District focusing on schools infrastructure development, community development and resilience building . ADRA Zimbabwe therefore seeks to recruit a qualified candidate to fill the position of Project Supervisor.

Summary

The project aims at building schools’ infrastructure (classroom, administration and ablution blocks) at identified satellite schools in Nyaminyami (Kariba) District in partnership with the communities. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, through ADRA Japan provided funding to ADRA Zimbabwe to implement the project in the district so that the identified schools are developed to the standard required by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary education for registration as examination centres, among other criteria. The Project complements government efforts by providing financial and technical assistance, while communities mobilize material and human resources to implement the required interventions.

ADRA Zimbabwe seeks to recruit highly qualified and experienced individuals who will work with different stakeholders at all levels to successfully implement project objectives. S/he will have wide practical experience dealing with educationists, policy makers and implementers for sustainability and to ensure compliance to DIP and as directed by the Project Manager.

Qualifications

An Advanced degree in Education / Community Development / Social Sciences or related field from a recognised University, with leadership experience at Supervisor / Coordinator / Schools Inspector and above levels; 5 years’ working experience with stakeholder in the education sector dealing with infrastructure development / learning and development; High level people skills, to build relationships with ability to identify, communicate, mobilize and work with stakeholders at different levels (central and local government, local communities etc); Ability and experience in leading teams, working and producing outcomes / outputs with minimum supervision; Excellent Proficiency in report writing and data management with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentation); Ability to speak the local languages (Shona and / or Tonga) would be an added advantage; Clean Class 3 / 4 Driving License is required.