Provincial Human Rights Officer – Monitoring & Inspection (Hwange & Chinhoyi)

Vacancy Announcement No. 3 of 2026 (Ref. HR/004/26). Grade: C4. Reports to: Provincial Coordinator. Stations: Hwange (Matabeleland North) and Chinhoyi (Mashonaland West). (2 posts.)

Job purpose

To monitor, inspect and assess the observance of human rights and freedoms and administrative justice.

Duties and responsibilities

a. Identify key and topical human rights issues, develop and update monitoring tools, draft concept notes and activity costings, conduct monitoring missions, prepare monitoring reports, and update recommendations and implementation trackers.

b. Develop monitoring tools for detention facilities, draft concept notes and budgets, conduct interviews and collect data through observation, and draft reports benchmarked against international and regional standards.

c. Share reports with stakeholders, plan and convene meetings, update trackers on implementation of recommendations, and prepare engagement meeting reports.

d. Develop and update monitoring tools, examine the Government Gazette to identify bills for monitoring, and draft analytical reports.

e. Draft concept notes, prepare invitations to stakeholders, attend meetings and workshops, compile minutes, and implement activities.

f. Identify Concluding Observations and Recommendations from State Party Reports, participate in drafting State Party reports, draft Alternative Reports, and organise validation meetings.

g. Delegate work, provide feedback, conduct and review performance appraisals, provide technical guidance on investigations, mentor subordinates, enforce policy adherence, and take disciplinary action when required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Law, Social Work, Development Studies or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, including the ability to motivate and develop talent.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good research skills.
• Possess relevant language proficiency required in a province.

How to apply: applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications should be submitted to The Human Resources Director, Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission — Head Office, 144 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare (or the Bulawayo, Chinhoyi, Hwange, Mutare or Masvingo offices) — OR by email to [email protected], copied to [email protected], no later than the close of business on 25 September 2026. Only shortlisted candidates meeting the requirements will receive a response. The ZHRC is an equal opportunity employer which practices inclusivity and human rights-based approaches to recruitment; qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.