National Coordinating Committee Chairperson Finance and Administration Manager, Programmes Coordinator, Executive Assistant, M&E Officer, Information Officer, Membership Officer, Gender Advisor, Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk,Receptionist, Driver, Information, Memberships and M&E Assistants
 To give direction and leadership towards the achievement of the organisation�s mission, strategy, goals and objectives and has overall accountability and authority for the management of the organisation and all its key stakeholders. 

 1. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
 Manages programme development activities for member organisations and secures additional program funding for national level activities.
 Prepares short term, medium term and long term plans for WCoZ in consultation with the Board
 Supervises WCoZ staff and Chapters
 Oversees project activities, including planning, implementation, financial management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
 Communicates and works closely with WCoZ team at secretariat level, as well as ensuring thorough communication with member organisations, individuals and chapters.
 Coordinates national level activities with network partners and implementing organisations, seeking out possible future partnerships.
 Works closely with CSOs, governmental and community authorities.
 Oversees the preparation of strategic work plans and budgets.
 Ensures program implementation is consistent with WCoZ strategic plan, program goals, donor and internal regulations.
 Oversees the production of reports and ensure the timeliness, accuracy and consistency of information provided.
2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
 Ensures compliance with established WCoZ corporate policies as laid down in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
 Continuously reviews, evaluates, develops and implements an internal monitoring and control system to maintain the financial integrity of WCoZ
 Manage the cash flow position of WCoZ.
 Ensures that accurate and timely financial and management reports are prepared and issued to the National Coordinating Committee.
 Produces timely and accurate reports to donors as required by grant contracts. 
 Ensures that effective systems are in place to allow adequate financial monitoring.
 Co-ordinates the annual budgeting, forecasting and three year strategic planning exercise and ensure that these are consistent with guidelines and procedures in accordance with specific needs of WCoZ
 Promotes programs and services that are produced in a cost-effective manner, employing economy while maintaining an acceptable level of quality.  
 Works with Board to ensure financing to support short- and long-term goals. 
3. REPRESENTATION
 Represents WCoZ and liaises with national government, NGOs and donor agencies to facilitate the successful implementation of WCoZ activities and national gender equality and women empowerment goals.
 Works closely with donors to develop and maintain optimum financial and programmatic relationships.
 Participates in donor meetings and communicate relevant information to WCoZ National Coordinating Committee, secretariat and members.
 Represents WCoZ at strategic meetings, assessment initiatives, and coordination meetings.
 Interfaces with national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of WCoZ activities.
 Contributes to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of WCoZ as a representative organisation, notably through the application of WCoZ�s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other social actors.
4. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
 Coordinates the recruitment and selection of qualified senior staff, recommends promotions, discipline and terminate staff, as necessary, in consultation with National Coordinating Committee.
 Makes frequent site visits to areas of intervention (where WCoZ-funded projects are being implemented through consortia of members) to ensure that activities are being appropriately managed.
 Maintains open lines of communication between staff members and National Coordinating Committee
 Advocates for the professional development of national staff and ensure relevant funds are secured to that effect.
 Oversees the recruitment, training and supervision of junior staff.
 Ensures that all staff are abiding by the Conditions of Service and code of conduct and all policies and procedures of  WCOZ
 Attends to staff grievances and disciplinary problems brought to her attention
 Prepares performance assessment reports for the subordinate staff and identify their training needs
 Ensures that management staff meetings are held regularly
5. LOBBY AND ADVOCACY

 Supports WCoZ to lobby for implementation of National, Regional and international convention treaties and agreements that promote Gender equity and equality in line with WCoZ Core Business
 Develops and coordinates effective advocacy strategies that support changes in policy &legislative environment as well as practices at local, national and regional levels e.g. gender costing and budgeting
 Enhance quality and relevance of WCoZ internal and external policies in context with Gender Equity and Equality
 Ensures that policy analysis and advocacy are effectively integrated into WCOZ initiatives  and contribute substantially to the agenda of Women and Gender section in Zimbabwe as well as generating best practice to be shared with other stakeholders 
6. POLICY FORMULATION AND  IMPLEMENTATION
 Initiates and coordinates the formulation of policies and procedures 
 Identifies and oversees the implementation of WCOZ policies and procedures
 Identifies areas of operation not covered by policy and make recommendations to Board
 Reviews existing policies for practicability or further development and bring to the attention of  Board 
 Attends to queries regarding interpretation of the  Board  policies
7. FUND-RAISING FOR WCoZ PROGRAMMES
 Discusses with senior staff programmes requiring funding
 Reviews project proposals presented by staff
 Forwards all project proposals to donors
 Facilitates discussions between the National Coordinator, Senior staff and donors concerning WCoZ programmes
 Communicates with donors on programmes and other issues relating to WCoZ activities
8. ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT
 Conducts any other duties assigned by line management
     3 A levels, University Post Graduate Degree in social sciences, public policy, law, development studies 10 years Proven track record of working on women�s rights issues, experience in proposal writing would be an added advantage.
Proven record in advocacy and lobby to work with government departments, politicians and NGOs
Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, as well as project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods).
Must have demonstrated experience in working in the civil society and understand the function in the broader political, social and economic process.
Must be able to read, analyse and interpret legal and policy documentation.
Must be able to identify and propose relevant policy issues and to develop a strategic approach to advocacy around issues related to women� and girls� rights.
Must be able to provide strategic leadership to the organisation and objectively balance conflicting needs/interests of the organisation and exercise decisive leadership at all times.
Must demonstrate a strong ability to ensure that the financial aspects of the organisation (strategic budgets, financial systems) are appropriately managed and to implement & supervise control systems and ensure transparency & accountability within the organisation.
Must have demonstrated knowledge and practice of advocacy techniques and strategies.
Must be able to manage a heavy workload, frequent travel and irregular work hours.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must be proficient in both oral and written English.
Must have demonstrable negotiation skills and ability to network the organisation to various civil society partners and donors.
Should not be affiliated with any political party, nor holding any government position
 Decides on the implementation plan of WCoZ strategic and operational plans.
Decides on allocation of resources and key financing decisions to maintain  financial hygiene and contain costs
Decides on talent management interventions for staff
 

Job evaluation subgrade: E