Programme Support Officer AO

The British Embassy in Harare is looking for a dynamic and capable Programme Support Officer to support delivery across its Policy & Programme Teams. The officer will be part of a strong team at the heart of the Embassy, working to deliver our “Partnerships for Growth” agenda in Zimbabwe. This will involve work on both project delivery and supporting policy engagement across a range of thematic areas such as health, Education, climate, rights, economic development and trade and investment. The right individual will be able to flex according to emerging opportunities as they arise, helping the Embassy team adapt and respond to short
• term changes while also helping deliver long term goals.

Key Responsibilities:
This is an exciting role helping to deliver the UK’s Partnerships for Growth agenda, working towards mutual benefit for the UK and Zimbabwe. While primarily an internal support role, the post holder will be expected to support the Policy and Programme Team’s external network at an appropriate level, for example ministry counterparts or relevant sector agencies.

Essential Requirements, Skills and Experience
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 5 years' Experience in supporting programme management or project delivery
Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions
Excellent organisational Skills and proven ability to juggle competing priorities and multiple work streams
Experience managing multiple projects and/or complex programmes
Demonstrated understanding of programme cycle management, and some Experience of managing parts / all of the project lifecycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and evaluation
Ability to build effective working relationships at appropriate level with a broad range of colleagues and external partners in Government, with implementing partners in the private sector, NGOs and the UN
Proven self
• starter with the ability to drive the delivery of measurable outcomes/results and overcome obstacles when working with and through others
Attention to detail, sound judgment, problem
• solving abilities, exceptional service delivery, collaboration, stakeholder management, and clear communication (both written and oral Skills).
Ability to represent your organisation professionally at appropriate level. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision but also a great team player.
Desirable Requirements, Skills and Experience
Knowledge or Experience of working in key sectors related to partnerships for growth, such as renewable energy, agriculture, mining, health or Education.

This is an exciting role helping to deliver the UK’s Partnerships for Growth agenda, working towards mutual benefit for the UK and Zimbabwe. While primarily an internal support role, the post holder will be expected to support the Policy and Programme Team’s external network at an appropriate level, for example ministry counterparts or relevant sector agencies.