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. 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. 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. 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.. 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. 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. 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. 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. Conducts any other duties assigned by line management. 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