Protection and Accountability Officer

Title

Protection and Accountability Officer

Location

Harare

Type of Contract

Fixed Term Contract

Deadline

01/10/2021 (Expired)

About

Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) is a not-for-profit human development organisation which is registered as a Trust under the Zimbabwe Deeds Registries Act (Chapter 20:05). ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high impact integrated health interventions with local communities while working with and strengthening existing institutions. Zimbabwe Heath Interventions (ZHI) is seeking applications for a Protection and Accountability Officer for an anticipated USAID/PEPFAR supported five-year project in Zimbabwe. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.

Basic Function

The Protection and Accountability Officer is responsible for supporting and upholding the commitment to safeguarding and accountability of this project to beneficiaries and communities across targeted districts at all stages of the response. The Officer is responsible for building capacity and knowledge of Safeguarding and Accountability; ensuring the establishment of a functional Community-based Reporting Mechanism (CBRM); being the focal point and source of expertise in safeguarding and to advise DREAMS team on these areas.

Job Description

The Protection and Accountability Officer work under the guidance and supervision of the Human Resources Manager. Support the development/adaptation of a community-based Reporting Mechanism (CBRM). To ensure that a solid feedback mechanism system is in place to handle all forms of feedback, complaints and compliments from beneficiaries and other stakeholders; Works with Human Resources Team to assess the project’s adherence to ZHI’s safeguarding framework; Provides inputs into the learning agenda by assisting with the identification of case studies and most significant change stories for documentation; To ensure that vulnerable groups are included at regular community feedback meetings or set up separate meetings; To support the development/adaptation of tools including: client-exit survey and post activity monitoring tools; Capacity building tools and methodologies on safeguarding and accountability including safeguarding risk assessment and monitoring tools; Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) systems; Sensitization sessions; To build capacity of and sensitize program staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and service providers on safeguarding and the CBRM; To conduct regular Safeguarding and Accountability Monitoring Visits (SAMV), produce technical reports and feedback to stakeholders; In collaboration with the Strategic Information and Evaluation (SIE) Team, develop the procedures for receiving, handling and responding to feedback and complaints; In coordination with the SIE, develop and disseminate written safeguarding and accountability materials for the program; To develop a system for prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) through mapping and testing of referral pathways for survivor-centered response and ensuring that Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) complaints are acted upon timely in line with organizational and donor policy guidance; Follows up on accountability issues emanating from the field, in coordination with field staff, and devising action plans to resolve issues; Inputs into the Project quarterly and final reporting for the project ; Ensure timely compilation and submission of quality, and accurate reports as required.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

Firm believer in integrity, accountability and transparency; Acts according to ZHI values; uses ethical considerations to guide decisions; Solid understanding and working experience of safeguarding and accountability; Respectful, willing to cooperate with and support project stakeholders including colleagues, beneficiaries, local community and local leaders; Communicates clearly verbally and in writing; Executes work effectively and efficiently; Manages conflicting priorities to meet deadlines under strict time constraints; Pays attention to detail in all Project outputs; Makes innovative and creative contributions to Project design; Proficiency in local languages is a distinct added advantage; Good planning and writing skills and analytical thinking; Excellent communication and negotiation skills and experience in community mobilization; Strong community mobilization skills; Advocacy skills would be a distinct advantage; ability to write project briefs, project reports, articles and conference presentations; Demonstrated experience in training and facilitation.

Qualifications and experience

Degree in Social Science , Gender, Political Sciences, Law or other relevant studies; 3 years’ experience in gender and women/girls rights and empowerment programming, community development and training/facilitation and/or education; Experience in facilitation, developing and delivering training sessions to a variety of audiences; An in-depth knowledge of health issues for adolescent Young girls and Women in Zimbabwe is essential as is integrated Project delivery at community level; Experience working with the local partners; Must have basic M & E knowledge and some research knowledge.

Application Procedures

Step 1: click here to complete the job application form.
Step 2: Submit your CV and application letter via email to recruitment@zhi.org.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.

Statement

During the application process, ZHI will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment for an application to be considered. ZHI is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical handicap or financial ability.