CARE International Zimbabwe Seeks Gender, Women, Girls and Youth Empowerment Specialist to Advance Equality and Economic Inclusion – Apply By 24 June 2026 @Unknown

HARARE – CARE International Zimbabwe has announced an opportunity for a qualified and experienced Gender, Women, Girls and Youth Empowerment (GWGYE) Specialist as the humanitarian organisation strengthens its commitment to gender equality, women’s empowerment, and youth economic inclusion across Zimbabwe.

The position, based in Harare, comes at a critical time as CARE International Zimbabwe implements its ambitious FY2026–2030 Country Strategy, which prioritises humanitarian response, climate-resilient livelihoods, empowered girls and women, and women, girls and youth economic empowerment.

The recruitment drive reflects the organisation’s determination to expand high-impact programmes aimed at addressing poverty, gender inequality, and social injustice, particularly among vulnerable women and girls.

CARE Zimbabwe Strengthens Gender Equality Agenda

CARE International has been operating in Zimbabwe since 1992, initially responding to severe regional drought conditions. Over the years, the organisation has evolved into a leading development and humanitarian agency focused on sustainable community development and social transformation.

The newly advertised specialist role will provide technical leadership across programmes designed to improve the lives of women, girls, and young people. The successful candidate will help guide initiatives related to:

• Girls’ education
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
• Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response
• Child marriage prevention
• Women’s economic empowerment
• Youth development initiatives

The role is expected to play a central part in advancing CARE Zimbabwe’s vision of becoming a systems-level actor in promoting gender equality and social justice.

Strategic Leadership at the Core of the Position

According to the vacancy announcement, the GWGYE Specialist will lead the development and implementation of CARE Zimbabwe’s Women and Girls Empowerment Strategy.

The specialist will be responsible for ensuring that all programmes align with the organisation’s strategic priorities while embedding gender-transformative approaches across project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation processes.

Among the key responsibilities are:

• Leading gender analysis during programme development
• Supporting proposal writing and logframe development
• Promoting innovative approaches such as Social Analysis and Action (SAA)
• Expanding START4Girls initiatives
• Strengthening Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) and Farmer Field Business Schools (FFBS)

These interventions are expected to contribute significantly to improving opportunities for women and girls while challenging harmful social norms and barriers to equality.

Focus on Capacity Building and Localisation

A major component of the role involves strengthening institutional and community capacity to implement gender-responsive programming.

The specialist will be tasked with designing and delivering training programmes for:

• CARE staff
• Community leaders
• Implementing partners
• Civil society organisations
• Frontline development practitioners

CARE Zimbabwe indicated that staff transformation processes will serve as a foundation for successful SAA implementation, ensuring that gender-transformative principles are embedded within organisational culture and programme delivery.

The role also supports CARE’s localisation agenda by helping partner organisations build the skills and expertise necessary to independently lead gender equality programmes within their communities.

Economic Empowerment for Women and Youth

Economic empowerment remains a cornerstone of CARE Zimbabwe’s long-term development strategy.

The GWGYE Specialist will provide technical support aimed at expanding and strengthening the organisation’s VSLA programme, which has become a key tool for increasing financial inclusion among women in rural and urban communities.

Key areas of focus include:

• Digitalisation of savings groups
• Integration with mobile money platforms such as EcoCash, Innbucks, and Mukuru
• Development of collateral-free financing opportunities
• Promotion of digital credit solutions
• Strengthening market and value chain linkages

In addition, the specialist will support adolescent girls and young people through programmes that promote financial literacy, life skills development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

These initiatives align with CARE’s broader Give Girls a Chance campaign, which seeks to improve educational, social, and economic outcomes for young women.

Driving Policy Influence and Advocacy

Beyond programme implementation, the successful candidate will lead evidence generation and policy advocacy efforts designed to influence national conversations on gender equality.

The specialist will work closely with stakeholders, coalitions, and technical working groups to advance advocacy priorities, including:

• Ending child marriage
• SRHR policy reforms
• Gender-responsive budgeting
• Inclusive financial systems
• Women’s economic rights

The role also involves representing CARE Zimbabwe at national, regional, and global platforms where gender equality and women’s empowerment issues are discussed.

Qualifications and Experience Required

CARE International Zimbabwe is seeking candidates with a strong academic and professional background in gender and development.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or related fields
• Master’s degree considered an advantage
• Minimum seven years of progressive experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment programming
• Proven expertise in advocacy and stakeholder engagement
• Experience in SRHR, GBV prevention, girls’ education, child marriage prevention, or savings and lending models

Applicants must also demonstrate strong analytical, facilitation, communication, and leadership skills, along with a commitment to safeguarding and gender equality principles.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

CARE International Zimbabwe emphasised its commitment to equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, abuse, exploitation, and harassment.

The organisation encourages qualified professionals who are passionate about social justice and community empowerment to apply and contribute to transformative development initiatives that improve the lives of women, girls, and youth across Zimbabwe.

As CARE continues to expand its impact under its new country strategy, the recruitment of a Gender, Women, Girls and Youth Empowerment Specialist represents a significant investment in advancing inclusive development and gender equality nationwide.

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