The Zimbabwe Media Commission is inviting suitably qualified candidates to fill 12 positions that have arisen at the Commission.

Job Title: Multiple Positions (12 Jobs)

Job Location: Harare, Mutare, Masvingo and Bulawayo

Closing Date: 11 September 2026

Contract: Full Time

Salary: TBA

Available Vacancies

Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusivity Officer x1 – Harare

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer x1 – Harare

Regional Officer x2 – Mutare and Masvingo

Research and Development Officer x2 – Harare

Registration and Accreditation Officer x1 – Harare

Registration and Compliance Officer x1 – Harare

Registry Officer x1 – Harare

Documentation and Archiving Officer (Knowledge Management) x1 – Harare

Accountant x1 – Harare

Regional Manager x2 – Mutare and Bulawayo

Manager, Strategic Planning, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation x1 – Harare

Manager ICT x1 – Harare

1. Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusivity Officer

Grade: C3

Reports to: Manager Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Station: Head Office

Key Responsibilities

Initiate gender mainstreaming and inclusivity policies, strategies and programmes.

Participate in the review of workplace policies and procedures to ensure inclusivity.

Implement programmes promoting the welfare of persons with disabilities.

Organise capacity-building and knowledge-building workshops.

Conduct research on best practices that increase workforce diversity.

Collaborate with stakeholders on gender mainstreaming and inclusivity.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Sociology, Gender Studies or a Social Science degree with a bias in gender mainstreaming, or equivalent.

Knowledge and experience in gender advocacy and inclusivity programmes.

Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills.

At least 2 years’ relevant professional experience.

Experience with Government, civil society, development partners or regulatory institutions is an added advantage.

2. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Grade: C3

Reports to: Strategic Planning, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Department: Strategic Planning, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation

Station: Head Office

Key Responsibilities

The role involves developing and implementing M&E strategies, frameworks and tools; tracking indicators and targets; conducting evaluations; preparing performance reports; developing data collection systems; maintaining M&E databases and participating in policy reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or equivalent relevant qualification, plus a Diploma/Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation.

Proficiency in Excel, SPSS or statistical software.

AI-enhanced data collection and management skills.

At least 2 years’ relevant M&E experience.

3. Regional Officer x2

Grade: C3

Reports to: Regional Manager

Stations: Mutare and Masvingo

Key Responsibilities

Initiate media development activities in the region.

Engage media stakeholders.

Initiate training and capacity-building opportunities.

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Facilitate registration of media houses and accreditation applications.

Receive complaints.

Initiate regional budget processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or HND in Media Studies or relevant qualification.

Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Strong analytical and computer skills.

Ability to converse in local languages.

Ability to organise events and exhibitions.

At least 2 years’ experience in a similar field is an added advantage.

4. Research and Development Officer x2

Grade: C3

Reports to: Manager Research, Training and Development

Department: Media Development and Governance

Station: Head Office

Key Responsibilities

The position involves conducting research on media-sector developments, policies and regulatory issues; monitoring emerging technologies including AI and digital media; researching media freedom, access to information, ethics and sustainability; conducting trend analysis; preparing research reports and policy briefs; and supporting research projects.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or HND in Media Studies, Communication Studies, Public Policy, Development Studies or related field.

Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.

At least 2 years’ relevant research or policy-analysis experience.

Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.

Understanding of emerging technologies, AI, digital media, horizon scanning and trend analysis.

5. Registration and Accreditation Officer

Grade: C3

Reports to: Registrar

Department: Media Development and Governance

Station: Head Office

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Key Responsibilities

Receive and acknowledge registration and accreditation applications.

Process applications using approved systems.

Maintain databases and registers.

Compile registration and accreditation reports.

Support public awareness and outreach initiatives.

Respond to stakeholder enquiries.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or HND in Media Studies, Mass Communication, Public Administration, Records Management, Information Management or equivalent.

Strong understanding of Zimbabwe’s media landscape and relevant legal frameworks.

Excellent computer literacy and report-writing skills.

At least 2 years’ relevant experience in registration, licensing, regulatory compliance, database administration or records and information management.

6. Registration and Compliance Officer

Grade: C3

Reports to: Registrar

Department: Media Development and Governance

Station: Head Office

Key Responsibilities

The role includes reviewing applications for compliance, monitoring media organisations, tracking statutory levy payments and renewals, conducting compliance audits and inspections, maintaining compliance registers, drafting compliance notices and compiling reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or HND in Media Studies, Mass Communication, Law (LLB), Public Administration or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of the Zimbabwean media sector, media law and constitutional frameworks.

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Excellent computer literacy and report-writing skills.

At least 2 years’ relevant experience in registration, licensing, regulatory compliance, database administration or records and information management.

7. Registry Officer

Grade: C3

Reports to: Manager Administration

Department: Finance and Administration

Station: Head Office

Key Responsibilities

Process and archive incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Maintain an effective physical and digital registry system.

Safekeep Commission records.

Supervise junior staff.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or HND in Information Science or National Diploma in Records and Information Science or equivalent.

At least 2 years’ relevant experience.

Reliability and ethical standards.

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Ability to handle confidential information.

Knowledge of Public Service Records Management regulations and procedures.

Ability to use AI tools for extracting, validating and indexing structured data.

8. Documentation and Archiving Officer (Knowledge Management)

Grade: C3

Reports to: Manager – Research, Training and Development

Department: Media Development and Governance

Station: Head Office

Key Responsibilities

The officer will organise and curate institutional information, establish knowledge-management systems, convert departmental knowledge into institutional knowledge, curate research and policy documents, work with ICT on digital knowledge systems, maintain repositories and document departmental knowledge.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or HND in Library and Information Science, Records and Archives Management, Knowledge Management, Information Management, Information Systems or related field.

At least 2 years’ relevant experience.

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Ability to use digital technologies and emerging solutions.

Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Ability to adapt to emerging technologies, including AI and digital preservation.

9. Accountant

Grade: C3

Reports to: Chief Accountant

Department: Finance and Administration

Station: Head Office

Key Responsibilities

Produce monthly consolidated financial statements.

Prepare revenue, recurrent and capital budgets.

Initiate PFMS operations in compliance with Government financial regulations.

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Ensure accurate data entry and timely reporting.

Maintain financial records.

Reconcile creditors and invoice debtors.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Accounting, HND in Accounting, full CIS, full CIMA or full ACCA.

Proficiency in SAP, PASTEL and Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act.

High integrity.

Knowledge of AI utilisation in finance.

At least 2 years’ relevant professional experience.

10. Regional Manager x2

Grade: D3

Reports to: Chief Director

Stations: Mutare and Bulawayo

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate administrative and operational support for Commission programmes.

Facilitate provincial budgets.

Coordinate with potential partners.

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Review media practitioner accreditation and mass media registration applications.

Coordinate stakeholder engagements.

Facilitate training and capacity-building programmes.

Receive and transmit complaints to Head Office.

Represent the Commission in provincial programmes.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Media Studies or relevant qualification.

Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Strong analytical and computer skills.

Ability to converse in local languages.

Ability to organise events and exhibitions.

At least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Ability to design and execute regional road maps for AI solutions.

11. Manager, Strategic Planning, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation

Grade: D3

Reports to: Director: Strategic Planning, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation

Department: Strategic Planning, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation

Station: Head Office

Key Responsibilities

The manager will support strategic planning, monitor implementation of the Commission’s Strategic Plan, oversee programme evaluations, conduct market research, coordinate programme databases, provide technical advice on departmental plans, develop M&E systems and manage programmes supporting the Commission’s strategic objectives.

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Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project Management.

Master’s degree is an added advantage.

At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience in Strategic Planning, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Public Sector.

Strong planning, organisational and analytical abilities.

Experience in evidence-based strategic policy development.

AI-enhanced data collection and management skills.

Understanding of national development policies and Government operations.

12. Manager ICT

Grade: D3

Reports to: Chief Director

Department: Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Station: Head Office

Key Responsibilities

Formulate and review ICT policies, programmes and procedures.

Provide ICT data-management, backup and disaster-recovery services.

Research emerging ICT security threats.

Schedule hardware and software upgrades and security backups.

Coordinate ICT and security training.

Implement physical and logical ICT controls.

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Coordinate software licensing and servicing.

Work with Government ministries, departments, agencies and stakeholders on ICT systems.

Contribute to ICT budgets and procurement.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems.

Master’s degree is an added advantage.

At least 5 years’ relevant professional ICT experience.

Strategic knowledge of ICT infrastructure and machine learning systems.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV and certified copies of certificates and transcripts, including birth certificates and national identity documents, by 11 September 2026.

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Email: hr@zmc.org.zw. Applications may also be hand delivered to:

The Manager Human Resources

108 Swan Drive

Alexandra Park

Harare

Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.