Project Officer

Overview

Support the operationalisation and timely delivery of project activities within the framework of the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) 2022–2026, focusing on resilience recovery interventions.

Tasks Summary

• Support the development and updating of project implementation plans, activity schedules, and budgets.
• Assist in coordinating project activities across target districts.
• Support the organisation of project meetings, field missions, and stakeholder consultations.
• Implement field activities according to the project workplan.
• Provide on the ground technical and operational support to stakeholders and community structures.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor activity implementation, verify results, and identify risks and challenges.
• Plan, organise and deliver training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Support coordination with government counterparts, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication and information sharing among project stakeholders.
• Represent the project in relevant district-level coordination platforms.
• Support procurement planning, requisitioning, and documentation.
• Assist in the monitoring of contractor performance and delivery of services and works.
• Support verification of deliverables prior to payments and closure of contracts.
• Prepare high-quality and timely project reports.
• Conduct progress monitoring of project activities against established targets and timelines.
• Document key achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of case studies, briefs, and other knowledge products.
• Provide inputs for donor briefings, strategic planning documents, and UNDP reporting requirements.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.

Experience Requirements

• At least 1 year experience in project implementation, coordination and field-based programming.
• Demonstrated experience supporting community-based projects, particularly in resilience building, livelihoods, climate adaptation, or recovery programming.
• Strong Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement Skills.
• Knowledge Management and Analytical Skills.
• Project Management and Organizational Skills.
• Communication and Reporting Skills.

Qualification Requirements

Technical/vocational diploma in Agriculture Economics, Development Studies, Project Management, Agriculture and Natural Resources management.

Other Details

Languages Required: English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Languages Preferred: Shona, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable Sindebele, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Contract Duration: 8 months (with possibility of extension)

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: