Job Description (3 year Fixed Term Contract 17.5 hours per week)

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1 Job Description (3 year Fixed Term Contract 17.5 hours per week) Job Title: Disaster Management Officer Zimbabwe Appeal Group: International Group Team: Southern Africa Team Responsible to: Country Representative - Zimbabwe Responsible for: Supporting the ongoing development and outworking of Tearfund s strategy in response to the Zimbabwe crisis. Liaises with: Country Representative (CR), Public Policy Officer and Disaster Management Advisor for Zimbabwe; Programme Fundraising Team; Disaster Management Team; Public Policy Team; Creative Services Team; Media Team; Integral representatives and partner staff. Purpose of the Southern Africa Team: To contribute towards Tearfund s corporate strategy designed to transform the lives of 50 million poor people through mobilising local churches Main purpose of the Job: The post holder will work with the CR to support Zimbabwean partners in implementation of immediate relief and long term recovery programmes. This will include obtaining institutional funding, acting as the coordinator for joint work with Integral, promoting prayer as well as the day-to-day management the appeal strategy and budget. Generic purpose of the Team Member To share in responsibility for the overall team task and be responsible for carrying out work packages. To liaise with internal colleagues and external contacts. To take responsibility for reviewing own personal development and overall team tasks. Awareness of the Child Protection Policy o Responsible for familiarising themselves with the Child Protection policy and Procedures and with Tearfund s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all young people o Responsible for carrying out the role in line with Tearfund s Child Protection Policy and Procedures. Participation in the spiritual life of Tearfund To attend corporate weekly Staff Prayers on Wednesdays, to hear of Tearfund s work and to spend time in prayer and worship together. To lead or participate in spiritual sessions of prayer and biblical reflection within the Team / Group To be committed to Tearfund s Missions, Values and Beliefs statement. To be committed to actively working and living in accordance with Tearfund s evangelical Christian beliefs. Responsible for maintaining your own spiritual development. Specific Objectives include: Provide effective support to manage the implementation of the Zimbabwe Crisis strategy. This entails:

2 In conjunction with CR and in-country staff, oversee the implementation of Tearfund s responses related to the Zimbabwe Crisis appeal Responsible for coordinating applications for institutional funding and for overseeing compliance with donor regulations Responsible for coordinating joint work with Integral Alliance members Responsible for the effective overall administration of the Zimbabwe Crisis appeal budget (including appeal funds that may be used to fund related advocacy work). Supports the CR and Public Policy Officer to manage internal and external communications relating to the Zimbabwe crisis Duties and Key Responsibilities: 1. Ongoing development and implementation of Tearfund s strategy for the Zimbabwe Crisis In conjunction with CR, ensures the ongoing development & implementation of an appropriate strategy to meet the short, medium and longer-term needs created by the crisis. This includes an appropriate and integrated exit strategy. Work with Programme Fundraising team and partners to gain institutional funding for the projects. Develop and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the context & critical issues underlying the crisis, and ensure that these are incorporated into strategy development. Identifying potential partners, setting up new partnerships and managing exit or transition. 2. Working with and enabling partners in the outworking of their strategies relating to addressing the causes for the crisis: In conjunction with the CR and Integral ensure that partners are provided with adequate, appropriate and timely resources to enable them to implement their strategies and programmes. Ensuring cohesion and co-operation between Integral and local partners. 3. Communications Respond to external communication requests in collaboration with Public Policy Officer. Responsible to ensure that relevant information from our partners, staff and the Internet is selected, screened and communicated to the relevant parts of Tearfund and Integral for use by the various teams involved with the Zimbabwe Crisis response. Work with media to do interviews, press releases and articles for wider press. 4. Appeal & Partner co-ordination Ensures the efficient processing of all partner payment requests and grant approvals and payments in line with the budget. Develop and manage the overall budget in conjunction with the CR. Arrange and participate in Crisis Communications Meetings (CRICOM). 5. Integral coordination Act as link person for any Integral response in Zimbabwe. Ensure coordination among the members. 6. Maximising prayer support Responsible for maintaining regular prayer to supporters specifically interested in Zimbabwe, including communicating with partners and giving them feedback from supporters. In conjunction with Country Representative, lead weekly Zimbabwe Prayer Group

3 Engage with prayer networks/coalitions e.g. LoveZim Produce material for Prayer and Campaigns team based on requests from partners and staff involved in the crisis response Together with the rest of the SAT ensure that the partners feel they are being cared for, prayed with, listened to, and that they are encouraged in their partnership with Tearfund in both the challenge and blessing in bringing good news to the poor. Signature: Date:

4 Person Specification JOB TITLE: Disaster Management Officer Zimbabwe Appeal (Fixed term contract for 3 years) GROUP: International TEAM: Southern Africa Team ATTRIBUTE/ SKILL EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL In the process of gaining or holding a degree (or equivalent) DESIRABLE Appropriate postgraduate degree (or equivalent) PROVEN ABILITIES SKILLS/ ABILITIES PERSONAL QUALITIES Proven ability in accessing government funding Relevant overseas ability in disaster management Proven ability of communitybased/ Partner-led Disaster Risk Reduction Strategic planning, proposal preparation / budgeting skills Analytical thinking Knowledge of disaster management concepts and planning tools Excellent communication skills Report writing Computer literacy - word/excel Strong team player Committed to Tearfund s vision and values Ability to take initiative Adaptability Attention to detail Sense of responsibility Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision Committed Evangelical Christian Proven ability in direct operational Disaster Risk Reduction and/or food security interventions in Southern Africa Proven ability in capacity building Experience with local/ Christian/ church based NGOs Relates/ works well with all personalities & nationalities Cross cultural sensitivity OTHER COMMENTS The nature of the job will require travel for up to 6 weeks a year. The successful post holder will be required to apply for a Criminal Records Check (CRB).

5 TEARFUND INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS POST OF: Disaster Management Officer Zimbabwe Appeal (Fixed Term Contract for 3 years) GROUP: International BASED IN: Teddington OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9.00am pm with one hour for lunch hour working week ANNUAL LEAVE - FULL YEAR: 25 days pro-rata + statutory bank hols + additional days at Christmas SICK LEAVE SCHEME: Based on length of service NON-CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME: For permanent staff members over 18 years old as follows 18 years old % of salary 50 years old % of salary 60 years old % of salary NEW STAFF SERVICE: 6 month probationary period with a 3 month review Discount on Created items and STL books Staff restaurant on site SALARY RANGE: 32,456 pro rata per annum