ENUMERATORS (10) (Casual Staff) Contract Type :Casual Contract – 15 Days
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
Job Description
Location: Harare ,Zimbabwe
Deadline : 02 December 2023
One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty. Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.
As a confederation, our values are Accountability, Empowerment and Inclusiveness.
Empowerment: Everyone, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can be a catalyst for change.
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
Note: All offers will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
Background Oxfam started working in southern Africa in the 1980s. Since then, we have implemented both development and humanitarian programmes to support practical and innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty. We work with local stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the root causes which keep people in poverty. Oxfam is currently collaborating with the Government, international and local CSOs, UN Agencies and other stakeholders. Oxfam envisions Southern Africa free of extreme inequality and injustice; a society where citizens and particularly women across all age groups claim and exercise their rights and responsibilities and can influence decisions that affect their lives. Our programs aim to promote women’s rights, good governance and accountability, resilient livelihoods, as well as enhance preparedness, reduce vulnerability to disaster and ensure an effective response to humanitarian crises.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Role
To deliver first-hand information from the community. Post holders will work closely with the MEAL team to support community sensitization and mobilization for various project strategies and processes. The purpose of the role is also to conduct community-based targeting, beneficiary registrations & verifications with Oxfam team members and service providers, data collection in the targeted wards for specific project needs, recognize and give an account of problems in collecting data or any other challenges encountered, support post distribution monitoring as well as capturing complaints and feedback from beneficiary communities.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidates
We are looking for individuals who are dynamic, charismatic and credible people with the following essential technical skills, experience & knowledge:
• Strong enumeration skills
• Post A Level educational qualification (university education desired)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including report writing
• Team working skills and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Basic understanding of technology such as mobile phones and computers
• Expertise to enter, transcribe, record, maintain data/ information in written or electronic forms (previous experience in enumeration preferred)
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam
• Familiarity and commitment to humanitarian principles: core Humanitarian Standard, SPHERE principles and Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes
• Should be based in Harare
• Basic working knowledge of English and Shona.
How to Apply
How to apply
Interested candidates can send their Application letters and CVS as one document to HRZimbabwe@oxfam.org.uk Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Oxfam is an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation.
