Job Description

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice
with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE began working in Zimbabwe in 1992 in
response to severe regional drought and has since expanded programming to address longerterm development issues. The organization seeks to recruit outstanding candidates who are
known for their excellence, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to providing
support to the country office. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position
posted below:
Position: PROJECT OFFICER
Base Station: BIKITA
Project: SRLAFNS
Deadline: 12 September 2025
About the Role
CARE Zimbabwe is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Project Officer to support the
implementation of the Strengthening Rural Livelihoods through Agroecological Farming and
Nutrition Support (SRLAFNS) Project. This role is central to promoting climate-smart
agriculture, nutrition-sensitive food systems, and sustainable livelihoods in rural
communities.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in agriculture or aquaculture,
excellent community engagement skills, and a passion for empowering vulnerable
populations through inclusive development.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing
The Project Officer role entails:
1. Project Implementation
• Lead the setup and rehabilitation of community nutrition gardens and fishponds
• Coordinate training in organic farming, fish farming, and pond management
• Supervise distribution of aquaculture starter kits and ensure proper usage
2. Capacity Building & Community Engagement
• Collaborate with AGRITEX, fisheries experts, and health workers to deliver technical
support
• Mobilize and strengthen community committees for sustainability
• Promote gender-sensitive and youth-inclusive participation
3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Collect and analyse data on training, production, and adoption of practices
• Prepare timely reports and document success stories and lessons learned
4. Coordination & Partnerships
• Liaise with government departments, private sector actors, and other stakeholders
• Facilitate market linkages and value chain development for vegetables and fish
• Represent the project in district-level coordination platforms

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have
• A degree in Agriculture, Nutrition, Aquaculture, Rural Development, or related field
• 3–5 years of field experience in agriculture, aquaculture, or community development
• Practical skills in organic farming, irrigation, or aquaculture are an asset
• Strong understanding of climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive agriculture
• Proven experience in community mobilization and capacity building
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report writing skills

How to Apply

Application Process
If you are passionate about people and culture and want to make a difference, please submit
your resume and cover letter. Click the button below to upload your CV by 12 September 2025 We look
forward to your application!

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