Team Leader - Green Climate Fund (GCF) - Zimbabwe national post

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Project Leadership and Management



· Lead the establishment and management of project governance structures, including the PIU, Project Steering Committee (PSC) and Technical Advisory mechanisms.

· Provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership to ensure effective delivery of the AY4SF project within time, budget and quality parameters.

· Oversee project implementation to ensure activities align with project objectives and goals and meet the quality standards in expected results.

· Lead and supervise the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to deliver against the approved Annual Work Plan.

· Ensure effective systems for planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting are in place and aligned with SCI and GCF standards.

· Ensure timely implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan, Gender Action Plan and Grievance Redress Mechanism.

· Manage risks proactively and ensure appropriate mitigation actions are implemented.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Serve as the main liaison between SCI, MLAFWRD and the National Designated Authority (Climate Change Management Department).
  
• Lead engagement with line ministries (EMA, Forestry Commission, MYEDVT, MWACSME, and others), private sector partners and financial institutions.
  
• Represent the project at Provincial District Development Committee (PDCC) meetings, ensuring integration of Local Adaptation Plans (LAPs) within District Development Plans (DDPs).
  
• Enable the regular convening of, and report to the Project Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Group, action their recommendations, and report on progress and leverage their support for problem solving.
  
• Maintain close working relationships with Provincial Permanent Secretaries Offices, RDCs, and community structures to institutionalize climate-resilient planning.
  
• Facilitate coordination among implementing partners, government agencies and private sector actors for efficient delivery and sustainability.
  
• Represent SCI and the project in national fora on climate adaptation, resilience, and green jobs on need basis.
  
  
  
  Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance
  
  
  
• Leverage Country office and Global Technical Expertise to support technical quality of programme implementation
  
• Ensure technical coherence and quality assurance oversight across project outputs, including:
  
  o Local Adaptation Plans (LAPs) integrated into DDPs,
  
  o climate resilient value chains,
  
  o youth empowerment and green jobs, and
  
  o promotion of nature-based solutions (NbS) for ecosystem restoration.
  
• Oversee mainstreaming of cross-cutting priorities such as gender equality, social inclusion and youth empowerment.
  
• Promote adaptive management and evidence-based decision-making through regular reflection, learning, and planning cycles.
  
  
  
  Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
  
  
  
• Oversee implementation of the project’s MEAL Framework aligned with GCF’s Integrated Results Management Framework (IRMF).
  
• Ensure timely submission of quarterly, six monthly and annual reports to the Project Steering Committee, Executing Entities, Accredited Entity (SCA), and other stakeholders.
  
• Ensure timely and quality reporting to GCF via the Executing Enitiy and Accredited Entity, including facilitating reporting on the in-kind contributions from the Ministry of Agriculture.
  
• Foster a strong learning culture and document best practices in locally led adaptation and youth-driven climate action.
  
• Participate in cross-country learning events and Community of Practice with other SC supported GCF projects to share experiences from Zimbabwe and learning from others where relevant.
  
  
  
  Financial and Operational Management
  
  
  
• Oversee efficient financial management, ensuring full compliance with GCF fiduciary standards and SCI standards and policies.
  
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money.
  
• Oversee procurement, logistics and contract management for partners, consultants, and suppliers.
  
• Ensure robust internal controls and transparent fund flow mechanisms between SCI Zimbabwe, government partners, and implementing partners.
  
  
  
  Team Management and Capacity Strengthening
  
  
  
• Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team to achieve high performance, accountability, and collaboration.
  
• Foster an inclusive and empowering culture within the PIU and district teams.
  
• Build capacity of staff, government counterparts and partners on climate adaptation, resilience programming and GCF compliance.
  
• Encourage knowledge sharing and staff development across districts and partners.
  
  
  
  Child Safeguarding, Safety and Ethics
  
  
  
• Ensure project staff and partners uphold SCI’s Safeguarding, Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policies.
  
• Ensure all incidents and risks are reported and addressed according to SCI standards.
  
• Promote a culture of transparency, ethical behaviour and safety in all operations.