Project Coordinator
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Community Technology Developm…
- Expires 16 Mar 2026
- Matabeleland North
- Full Time
Job Description
CTDO is a non-profit making NGO seeking the services of competent personnel under the AgroEcoNUS+ Project (February 2026 – June 2029). CTDO promotes improved agro-biodiversity, environmental management, food and nutrition security, nutrition social behaviour change, water and sanitation, policy and advocacy programmes to enhance sustainable livelihoods and Resilience. CTDO upholds the Core Humanitarian Principles and is an equal opportunities employer for all individuals seeking possible employment with the organisation. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
General duties
AgroEcoNUS+ is a multi-country project which aims to strengthen food security, climate resilience, and community-led economic development through an integrated PUSH–POLICY–PULL approach in promoting agroecology and Neglected and Underutilised Species (NUS). Guided by the project document and management, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for project coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the AgroEcoNUS+ project in Zimbabwe. He/she will ensure strong coordination and collaboration between CTDO (the lead implementing partner), and its partners, SACP project, government agencies, research institutions, market actors, and community structures such as Agroecology Village Business Units AEVBUs, Community Seed Banks CSBs, and Farmer Field Schools FFS. The Project Coordinator will be based in Matabeleland North (Binga/Hwange/Lupane districts) with occasional travel to Harare.
Specific ToR include:
• To coordinate and ensure strong linkage with consortia partners, SACP project, markets service providers and existing programmes.
• Ensure active and meaningful participation at national and subnational level.
• Ensure joint development, planning, effective and cohesive implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Agroecology and Neglected and Underutilised Species (NUS) interventions
• Ensure effective establishment, functioning and support of AEVBUs, FFS, CSBs, and market-based interventions.
• Maintain close collaboration with SACP structures and other existing programmes to leverage VBUs, water points and district-level synergies.
• Provide technical expertise with a specific focus on enhancing agroecology, seed, food and nutrition outcomes in the design, formulation, implementation and evaluation of project activities.
• Provide technical expertise on agroecology, NUS, seed and food systems and markets, influencing national policies, strategies, plans and activities in line with project activities.
• Contribute to identifying information and knowledge needs, and where feasible coordinate, support, conduct surveys, evaluations, needs assessment.
• Perform any other duties as determined by management.
Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Agribusiness, Agroecology, Agriculture or related field; Masters’ an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in project coordination.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder partnerships including NGOs, government, research, and private sector actors.
• Demonstrated experience in agroecology, seed systems, market development, community-based approaches, or climate resilience.
• Strong MEL skills; familiarity with participatory monitoring approaches (FFS, PVS, community scorecards).
• Excellent communication skills in English and Ndebele/Tonga.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Clean Class 4 driver’s license (3years+ old).
How to Apply
• Applications should be submitted to admin@ctdt.co.zw, not later than 16 March 2026.
