DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Full-time Ref: A/GEN/13/47 Vacancy No: 34 of 2026 DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Harare, Zimbabwe Application Deadline June 29, 2026 Sign in to Apply Role Overview Oversee the implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of Ministry policies, projects and programmes at District level; Develop, implement and review District annual strategic plans; Coordinate the community needs assessments and recommended intervention strategies to the Provincial Head; Develop focused projects and public campaigns in line with national development imperatives such as National Development Strategy (NDS), Devolution and Vision 2030; Liaise with stakeholders such as Government Departments, Parastatals, Local Authorities and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to support youth empowerment through participation in sport, arts and recreation at District level; Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Government and stakeholder efforts into youth empowerment, development and vocational training programmes at District level; Maintain appropriate working relationships with key external stakeholders to create Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) for the benefit of the District; Coordinate the recruitment, retention and training of volunteer youth empowerment, development and vocational training workers; Provide guidance on the role of the Ministry in supporting and ensuring best practice to community organizations and stakeholders; Prepare estimates of expenditure for the District; Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual progress-performance reports to the Provincial Head; Represent the Ministry at District level; Manage the human and material resources allocated to the District Requirements & Qualifications • A first degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration or equivalent • A relevant Masters degree in the above mentioned field(s) is an added advantage • Should have served at least two (2) years in the Principal Administrative Officer grade or equivalent • Should be conversant with current youth empowerment, development and vocational training issues • Excellent verbal and writing skills • Excellent organizing skills • Ability to work under pressure • Ability to use information communication technologies in the designing, implementation and review of youth empowerment, development and vocational training programmes and related decision areas. Back to all opportunities

A first degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration or equivalent A relevant Masters degree in the above mentioned field(s) is an added advantage Should have served at least two (2) years in the Principal Administrative Officer grade or equivalent Should be conversant with current youth empowerment, development and vocational training issues Excellent verbal and writing skills Excellent organizing skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to use information communication technologies in the designing, implementation and review of youth empowerment, development and vocational training programmes and related decision areas. Back to all opportunities