Job Description

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to public health, health systems, and economies across Africa. Recognising that widespread immunisation holds the greatest promise for bringing the pandemic under control and safeguarding lives and livelihoods on the continent, the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society will be implementing the vaccination programme under the RCCE Pillar and collaborating with other implementing Partners like ZACH under the leadership of the MoHCC.

Duties and Responsibilities

Directly implement in the field the activities defined in the program in close collaboration with the Project Coordinator
Work with community committees to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable population and provide information to ensure accountability fairness and transparency during implementation of activities
Work closely with community structures to follow up on implementation of planned community activities
Participate in the training and education of beneficiaries according to the project requirements;
Facilitate provision of technical advice for the implementation of activities
Collect the required information in the field to facilitate the follow up of the project, with the support of the Project Coordinator
Facilitate the evaluation of the project in the field, as required
Actively participate in assessments.
Produce project activity reports as per reporting schedule or when needed
Report any changes in the context to allow for timely changes in the project activities

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Disaster Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences or any other related field from a recognized institution of learning.
2 years of relevant experience in community development focusing on public health, project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
The incumbent must demonstrate experience of working with communities
Familiarity in using data collection tools (ODK, KoBo, Excel)
Skills in conducting training and other capacity building activities
Strong time and task management skills
Flexibility and ability
Strong listening and communication skills