Title Deputy Director: Childline Zimbabwe
Job Information
Childline Zimbabwe is a child focused, not-for-profit, apolitical, non-denominational registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 7/2001) that has been a key role player in Child Protection in Zimbabwe for over 10 years. Childline services are available to all children of Zimbabwe regardless of their religious background, socio-economic circumstances or geographic location. Childline employs a rights-based approach throughout its activities, which include training and outreach, advocacy, awareness and lobbying, Case Management (including psycho-social support) and follow up visits.
Childline is seeking a passionate, motivated and dynamic individual to fulfill the role of Deputy Director to a growing children’s organisation.
Job summary
The Deputy Director will support the country team through overall quality assurance of design, implementation, finance/funding and reporting of all programs. He/She will provide sound leadership and demonstrated collegiality amongst peers through continuous analysis of the humanitarian context, apply this to the current work of the organisation and the definition of strategic planning. He/She will be responsible for human resource management, organisational change management and capacity building as well as acting Country Director in case of absence. He/She will have a sound understanding and ability to apply governing laws and best practices surrounding issues of child protection, gender based violence, social protection and children’s rights.
Entry qualification and experience
A minimum of a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work or Development Studies
A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in a leadership/senior management position in child rights programming or a related field
Demonstrable experience in human resource management, finance, program supervision, organisational change management, crafting competitive project proposals and facilitating capacity enhancement programmes on child protection and child rights programming
Demonstrable experience at networking with key development stakeholders, international donors and partners in child protection and child rights programming
Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills
Research, analytical and strategic thinking skills
Proficiency in MS office tools
Drivers license for over 5 years
Police Clearance (Zimbabwe or relative country of origin that gives you clearance to work with children)
Registration with Council of Social Workers is beneficial
Fluency in English – Shona and Ndebele is beneficial
Reference and background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Childline’s Child Protection Policy.
Application instructions
Childline is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements are required to submit a covering letter and a complete application form to: tamlyn@recruitmentmatters.co.zw
The Application form can be found online: www.recruitmentmatters.co.zw or email:tamlyn@recruitmentmatters.co.zw
Please note: We do not accept CVs as part of the application process. Short listing will be carried out on the basis of the application form only.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Childline reserves the right not to fill this position.
Do not send or deliver your application to Childline. Your application will not be accepted if it is delivered to Childine. Please send it via email to Recruitment Matters
Application forms to be completed in full. All Application forms to be completed in Arial Font, Size 10. Completed Applications should be accompanied by a cover letter, saved separately and sent in one email to: tamlyn@recruitment matters.co.zw
Please save your documents in the following format (Word or Pdf): Cover Letter_Full Name_CLDD2012. And: Application_Full Name_CLDD2012
Application Deadline: 20 September 2012 (4pm)
