Zimbabwe: Policy Advisor: Economic Governance and Aid (Zimbabwe)
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013
Responsibilities:
Leadership of the Economic Governance and Development Portfolio in Planning, Design and Implementation of Programmes
Representation and Profile Raising of AFRODAD’S work on Economic Governance and Development Aid
Shared Learning, Capacity Building and Programme Quality Assurance on Economic Governance and Development Aid
Economic Governance and Development Aid Policy Research, Advocacy and Campaigning
Management of the Economic Governance and Development Aid Portfolio
Corporate Management – as member of management team and Resource Mobilisation and Allocation committees
Requirements:
A relevant postgraduate degree in Social Sciences such as Economics, Development Studies, International Affairs, preferably with a PHD
Proven Research and Policy Analysis training and experience.
At least five years’ experience working on Economic Governance and developmental issues.
Demonstrable project management and organizational skills appropriate for a highly multi-tasked environment and supervising other technical staff.
Significant relevant experience in project management or research administration, and responsibility for managing budgets.
Minimum of five years’ experience in managing and supervising staff.
Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent written English skills and experience with drafting documents, such as Policy Briefs, project plans, reports and grant agreements.
High degree of familiarity with office productivity software (email, word processing, spreadsheets, Web etc).
Additional African language skills (French and Portuguese) is an added advantage.
How to apply:
To apply ,please email your CV, motivation letter stating clearly why you feel you have the skills and experience required for this role to tracy@actionappointments.co.za
Please visit our website at www.actionappointments.co.za for further details