Full-time
Government Employees Only
Ref: B/176
Vacancy No: 140 of 2026
Programme Officer - Education and Skills Development
SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT (SADC)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Open only to current government employees — verified by EC Number.
Application Deadline
November 20, 2026
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Role Overview
Facilitate implementation and monitoring of regional and national education and skills development policies, frameworks, programmes, and activities. Facilitate the ratification, implementation and monitoring of the SADC Protocol on Education and Training, along with other key global commitments. Initiate and/or support evidence-based education policy reviews and development and provide advice to Member States leveraging international and regional experiences. Support the Design and implementation of evidence-based education programmes and strategies. Review research, draft reports, and develop policy recommendations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on lessons learned, good practices, trends and other relevant considerations and developments related to education and skills development globally and regionally. Represent the Secretariat in key global, continental, and regional platforms addressing issues in the world of work and fostering partnerships to promote skills development in SADC. Procurement of consultancies and supervision of consultants. Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of programmes/projects and preparation of M&E reports. Maintain effective contact with Member States in all programme related matters for the sector. Liaise with other programme directorates, as and when there is a need for joint /synergised programme implementation.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in education, social sciences, public policies, international development, or in a related field.
- At least 7-10 years of similar experience within a public or private sector in a national, regional or international organisation.
- Knowledge of IT applications for information collection, management and dissemination.
- Ability to use analytical tools and qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection.
- Research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare and deliver internal presentations and messages, using a range of techniques and technologies.