Job Description
Job Description
Implement culture activities, heritage awareness campaigns and arts programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implement cultural activities, heritage awareness campaigns and arts programmes under the direction of the Principal Community Services, Parks and Education Officer.
Coordinate community festivals, commemorations, and traditional events that foster social integration among residents.
Identify, document and maintain records of cultural heritage assets, events, and community participation data within Council housing areas.
Promote values of unhu/ubuntu, good neighbourliness, and responsible tenancy through cultural education initiatives.
Mobilise and support local artists, youth, and women’s groups to participate in community development through cultural enterprise.
Facilitate liaison with the National Arts Council, Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts & Recreation, traditional leaders, and NGOs in support of cultural programmes in housing communities.
Monitor and evaluate cultural programmes and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Principal Community Services, Parks and Education Officer.
Assist with any other duties as assigned by the Principal Community Services, Parks and Education Officer.
Qualifications and Experience
• 5 ‘O’ Levels including Maths and English
• Higher National Diploma in Culture and Heritage Studies /equivalent
• 3 years’ experience in a similar environment
• Knowledge of the Urban Councils Act, National Cultural Policy of Zimbabwe, and local government procedures is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
Strong community mobilization and event coordination skills.
Good understanding of Zimbabwean cultural practices, languages, and heritage issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups
Computer literacy: MS Office, email, and report writing.