Job Description
Community Organization for Poverty Alleviation in Zimbabwe (COPAZ), a local Private VoluntaryOrganization is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Logistics and Procurement Officer pending confirmation of funding
Disaster Risk Reduction OfficerDuty Station: Tongogara Refugee Settlement, Chipinge, ZimbabweContract Type: Fixed-Term
Duties and Responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Disaster Risk Reduction Officer will lead the implementation of youth-centered disaster risk reduction(DRR), emergency preparedness, resilience building, safety, and humanitarian response activities withincommunities and refugee settings. The position focuses on strengthening the capacity of young people toidentify, prevent, prepare for, and respond to shocks and stresses, including climate-related disasters,protection risks, and emergencies. The Officer will support youth participation in DRR governancestructures, strengthen community emergency planning, coordinate civic education and awarenesscampaigns, and facilitate emergency assistance interventions targeting vulnerable populations. The rolealso integrates Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Youth Economic Empowerment(YEE), and community safety programming.1. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Resilience ProgrammingThe Disaster Risk Reduction Officer will strengthen community resilience by supporting the formation andcapacity building of Community DRR Committees and Youth DRR Clubs, while promoting active youthparticipation in local and district disaster risk reduction structures. The role will coordinate community-based DRR planning, conduct risk assessments, and support climate resilience initiatives targetingvulnerable households and young people. The Officer will also promote youth-led preparedness, mitigation,and resilience actions to enhance community capacity to respond to shocks and emergencies.2. Emergency Preparedness and Humanitarian ResponseThe Disaster Risk Reduction Officer will support emergency preparedness and response activities duringdisasters, disease outbreaks, fires, displacement, and other humanitarian crises. The role will coordinate thedistribution of emergency assistance, including food aid, hygiene kits, non-food items (NFIs), andemergency cash support, while ensuring proper beneficiary targeting, accountability, and protectionmainstreaming. The Officer will work closely with local authorities, community structures, andhumanitarian partners to strengthen crisis prevention, response, and management systems, and will supportthe implementation of crisis modifier interventions and rapid response activities aimed at assistingvulnerable populations.3. Youth Safety and ProtectionThe Disaster Risk Reduction Officer will strengthen community safety and protection by training andmentoring youth Safety Champions in emergency response, community profiling, and GIS hotspotmapping. The role will support the identification of unsafe areas and protection risks affecting youngpeople, coordinate awareness campaigns on safeguarding, gender-based violence prevention, and childprotection, and strengthen referral pathways and coordination systems for protection and psychosocialsupport services during emergencies.4. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)The Disaster Risk Reduction Officer will support Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)programming by facilitating Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) sessions for adolescents and youngpeople, strengthening community referral mechanisms, and conducting awareness campaigns on adolescenthealth, menstrual hygiene management, gender equality, and prevention of harmful practices. The role willalso coordinate with health facilities and community structures to improve access to youth-friendly SRHRinformation and services.5. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)The Disaster Risk Reduction Officer will support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learningactivities by collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data against project indicators and targets. Therole will maintain accurate beneficiary databases and disaggregated activity records, support assessmentsand post-distribution monitoring, prepare quality narrative and donor reports, and document lessonslearned, success stories, and best practices to strengthen program quality and accountability.6. Coordination and Stakeholder EngagementLiaise with local authorities, humanitarian partners, schools, community leaders, and youth structures.Participate in coordination meetings, DRR platforms, and protection working groups. Promotecollaboration between youth groups, government departments, and humanitarian actors.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Disaster Management, Social Work, Public Health,Humanitarian Studies, Community Development or related field.Minimum 3 years’ experience in humanitarian, resilience, DRR, youth empowerment, or protectionprogramming.Experience working with refugees, displaced populations, or vulnerable communities is an addedadvantage.Knowledge of emergency response, community-based protection and safeguarding.Experience facilitating youth engagement and community mobilization processes.Understanding of SRHR, youth livelihoods, and climate resilience programming.Strong report writing, facilitation and coordination skills.Knowledge of GIS mapping and digital data collection tools is an advantage.
How to Apply
How To apply:Please send ONE DOCUMENT that includes your cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, contactablereferences, and your CV to COPAZ Human Resources at info@copaz.co.zw copying skurehwatira354@gmail.comby end of day, Friday 15 May 2026. Applications should be clearly marked with the position applied for in the emailsubject line.COPAZ is an equal opportunity organization and encourages both female and male candidates to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and shortlisting will proceed asapplications are received. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold safeguarding, child protection,prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and humanitarian accountability principles at all times