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Program Development and Planning
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Analysed project proposals and developed Individual Operating Plans (IOPs) that align with Annual Operating Plans (AOPs), ensuring strategic coherence and effective resource allocation
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Designed and implemented gender-sensitive capacity-building initiatives for school committees and community structures, enhancing their ability to address issues related to gender equality and child rights
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Developed frameworks for Guidance and Counselling (G&C) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) projects, facilitating a comprehensive approach to community resilience and support
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Produced detailed activity and periodic reports, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of project progress, outcomes, and stakeholder engagement
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Identified and analysed opportunities for partnerships and collaboration through landscape mapping, strengthening community networks and enhancing program impact
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Implementation of Gender Activities
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Conducted and supported gender trainings for the project, working closely with other project field staff
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Compiled and submitted monthly reports with analysed data at district level
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Ensured gender is adequately integrated in monthly and quarterly project reports
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Contributed the gender aspect into quarterly and annual report writing processes in liaison with the Gender Specialist
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Participated and supported the Gender Analysis processes for the START4GIRLS project
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Participated and contributes to the Gender Action Plan and Strategy development processes
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Supported the process of Information, Education and Communication materials development on gender for the project
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Participated as a team member for the Zimbabwe Gender Equality and Education Technical Working Group (Care Zimbabwe)
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Provided Technical support in the preparation of Education Sector reviews and education sector analysis
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Stakeholder Coordination
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Prepared and shared monthly and weekly progress reports with line ministries, community leadership and education sector partners
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Developed and maintained district and cluster stakeholder database
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Maintained positive relationships with implementing partners, including Organisations of Persons with Disabilities) through organising regular update meetings, conducting programmatic monitoring visits and review and approval of programme reports
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Maintained active engagements with government ministries (gender, education, health, social development) and other education sector partners through conducting regular coordination meetings
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Participated in joint monitoring programmes with MoPSE, MWACSMED, MYDEVT and DSD
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Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
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Conducted gap assessments and developed targeted capacity-building initiatives to enhance technical skills and operational processes, ensuring stakeholders are equipped with necessary competencies
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Facilitated workshops on advocacy strategy and analysis, equipping participants with innovative tools and approaches to influence policy and drive systemic change
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Implemented gender-sensitive capacity building activities, training school committees, SAA facilitators, Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) groups, and community structures to promote resilience and agency
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Promoted learning and knowledge sharing among project staff through organizing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) workshops and learning sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptive management
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Monitoring and Evaluation
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Supported process monitoring of gender activities and provides constant feedback to Specialists
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Identified emerging issues in training results and implementation and follows up on agreed deliverables
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Provided inputs into the learning agenda by assisting with the identification and documentation of case studies and most significant change stories
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Conducted research to identify funding opportunities and developed proposals to secure financial support for initiatives