Job Description
Job Description
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
1 post
Grade: C3 Reference: ZICC/HR2/2026/24 Reports To: Manager – Strategic Planning Employment: Permanent Duty Station: Head Office, Harare Closing: 30 Oct 2026, 16:30 CAT
Purpose of the Position
Support the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Commission’s strategic plans, policies and performance frameworks through M&E systems, research and statistical analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas
- Strategic Planning Support: Coordinate strategic planning cycles, departmental annual work plans and key result areas in alignment with national development priorities, including NDS2, and the Commission’s statutory mandate.
- M&E Administration: Track institutional performance indicators, maintain M&E databases, collect departmental output data and analyse programme effectiveness and efficiency.
- Applied Policy Research: Identify research needs, design quantitative and qualitative data-collection instruments, conduct research and propose evidence-based improvements.
- Performance Reporting: Compile quarterly, semi-annual and annual performance reviews, statistical dashboards and progress reports for management and external accountability bodies.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Planning, Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies or a recognised equivalent.
* Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an M&E or Strategic Planning Officer in the Public Sector, a statutory commission or an international development organisation.
How to Apply
SECTION 3: HOW TO APPLY
1. Application dossier
Each application must contain the following, in this order:
* An application letter stating the position applied for and its reference number (e.g. ZICC/HR2/2026/13 – Investigator). A separate application is required for each position.
* A detailed curriculum vitae with complete employment history and dates.
* Certified copies of the National Identity Document and Birth Certificate.
* Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and academic transcripts.
* Certified copies of current professional registrations and practising certificates where the position requires them (Council of Social Workers, Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe, Law Society of Zimbabwe, PAAB/ICAZ, Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe).
* Names of at least three (3) professional referees, with verifiable telephone numbers and email addresses.
2. Submission
By hand delivery or registered post: In a sealed envelope clearly marked “VACANCY: POSITION TITLE – REF: ZICC/HR2/2026/POSITION No.”, addressed to:
The Human Resources Department Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission First Mutual Building, 99 Jason Moyo Avenue Harare, Zimbabwe
By email: to hr@zicc.org.zw, with the position title and reference number in the subject line and all documents attached as PDF files.
3. Closing date
Applications must be received by 16:30 hours (CAT) on Friday, 30 October 2026. Late, incomplete or incorrectly marked applications will not be considered.
4. Equal opportunity
The Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity, diversity and non-discrimination. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
5. Vetting, canvassing and communication
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to background checks, verification of academic and professional credentials, and standard state security vetting. Canvassing in any form, direct or indirect, will result in immediate disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; applicants who have not heard from the Commission within thirty (30) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
6. Protection of personal information
Personal information submitted will be used solely for this recruitment process and handled in accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act Chapter 12:07.