Australian Embassy
Zimbabwe
Also accredited to Zambia, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo

Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities at the Embassy

Senior Program Manager and Program Manager - AusAID

AusAID, the Australian Government’s Agency for International Development, is seeking an experienced, dynamic and innovative Senior Program Manager and a Program Manager to help implement Australia’s aid program in Zimbabwe. Based in the Australian Embassy, Harare, the successful candidates will be engaged for two years, with the possibility of an extension.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS will include the design, implementation and review of Australia’s aid programs in Zimbabwe; Providing policy input to program development and review across a range of sectors; Liaising with government and non-government stakeholders, other international donors and multinational organisations; and Managing AusAID’s relationships with regional and international organisations and programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience (minimum 5 years for Senior Program Manager) in aid delivery, development aid program management while working for a government, NGO or regional/international organisation

  • Highly effective representation and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to cultivate productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results, including in the management of people, resources, projects and financial management. Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and provide high level policy advice.

  • Highly developed communication skills, particularly in written and spoken English, including strong computer literacy and well developed negotiation, liaison and representation skills.

  • Demonstrated personal drive and integrity.

  • Relevant educational qualifications in development, social sciences, international relations or economics.

     

View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Friday 27th May 2011 to [email protected].

Please direct all inquiries to Action Appointments. The Embassy will not be able to respond to any queries relating to the recruitment ofthese positions.