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Business Services Manager: OXFAM
Deadline: 20 April 2012
Post: National, Level C1
Type of contract: Fixed Term (36 months) renewable
Oxfam is one of the world’s leading development and humanitarian relief agencies assisting people affected by natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to overcome poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term programmes for poverty alleviation and campaigning for lasting change. The role The Business Services Manager will be of part of the Senior Country Management Team, who will participate in the development and implementation of organisational strategy. The position involves managing teams, projects, processes, advisory services and budgets. In addition to, ensuring business service delivery meets expected quality standards and value-added expectations. Tasks related to analysing and interpreting financial information and presenting it in a manner that allows for improved management of organisational performance falls within this function. The position also entails making decisions that would require significant levels of judgement based on technical and management experience. The Business Service Manager will analyse, develop solutions and communicate to a wide audience, diverse and complex problems, usually within organisational policy. The role also involve influencing and representing Oxfam in business service related forums and associations, and works with partner organisations as well. What we’re looking for A business oriented professional, you’ll have a track record of both strategic and operational leadership, plus 5 years experience and a post graduation qualification to back it up. Ability to manage multi-functional work teams with a critical focus on the delivery of agreed results within time and budget constraints and to expected standards. Substantial knowledge and experience of managing the full range of financial services of an organisation is mandatory. Good knowledge of IT systems, logistics management, including the provision of services in remote locations.
To find out more about this role and to apply online, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT5334. Alternatively you can email your application and CV to hrzim [at] Oxfam [dot] org [dot] uk
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Women and under represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Provincial Coordinator – Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West and Matebeleland South: Zimbabwe National Network of PLHIV (ZNPP+)
Deadline: 20 April 2012 (4pm)
Purpose of Job: To facilitate and coordinate the establishment of support groups of PLHIV, facilitate and coordinate capacity development and information sharing activities by members of the support groups and facilitate and coordinate all relevant provincial activities.
Key Responsibilities
Preparation of and presentation of annual and quarterly work plans; resource mobilize human, financial and material resources for provincial HIV activities and towards the welfare of members; update electronic and manual provincial membership databases; identify programming ideas and opportunities for development; establish, nurture and grow support groups of PLHIV ensuring that they have capacity (as defined) to sustain themselves; create awareness of ZNNP+ within the province by inter alia, playing a key role in provincial capacity building, networking with partner and donor organisations; represent ZNNP+ and PLHIV at relevant meetings and workshops; liaise with all stakeholders in mobilizing for the development of advocacy issues.
Qualifications and Experience
A degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Law or equivalent from a recognized institution; a certificate or diploma in counseling; traceable ability and passion to work with people living with HIV and AIDS; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; at least 5 years experience in implementing projects involving PLHIV; excellent computer skills; clean class 4 drivers’ licence and valid defensive driving certificate.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application letters together with CVs and copies of qualifications either by hand delivery or courier to:
The Director
ZNNP+
28 Divine Road
Milton Park
Harare
People living positively highly encouraged to apply.
Two (2) vacancies: GOAL
Deadline: 20 April 2012
1. Internal Audit and Compliance Officer
Location: Harare country office with frequent travel to field sites
General description of the role
Reporting to the Country Director and being a key member of the GOAL Risk Committee, the incumbent will be responsible for regular auditing of GOAL Zimbabwe’s programmes and operations to ensure compliance with GOAL, donor rules and regulations. In particular, the audits will assess whether GOAL’s systems of internal controls are adequate and identify areas for improvement where necessary across all departments, including programmes, finance, logistics, HR and IT. The Internal Audit and Compliance Officer will have responsibility for completing the quarterly compliance task list for HQ submission. He/she will also be responsible for the co-ordination of donor audits, either in-country or through Dublin where requested.
Qualifications and Skills
- A degree in Accountancy
- Post graduate qualification (ACCA) is an added advantage
- At least 3 years finance experience with a background in management, administration, donor compliance or related field
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel is a prerequisite
- Excellent written, spoken English and training skills
- Organised, flexible and ability to respond to changing priorities
- Ability to work independently with initiative
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to travel to field sites on a regular basis
- NGO experience an advantage
2. Assistant Health Training Officer
Location: Chinhoyi
General description of the role
In collaboration with MOHCW and under the guidance of the Project Training Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for preparing training work plans appropriate for the programme activities, measure the training outcome and impact of the Environmental Health Alliance project.
Qualifications and skills
-Bachelor degree in Nursing/Environmental Health or equivalent diploma in related fields
-A post graduate Diploma/Certificate in training will be an added advantage
-Excellent computer skills (Ms Word, Access, SPSS & PowerPoint) and experience of databases is a prerequisite
-3 or more years’ experience in training activities
-Strong logical and analytical skills
-Excellent communication skills: written and oral
-Ability to work under pressure
Only candidates meeting the criteria will be called for an interview. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV with names and addresses of contactable referees and certified copies of birth certificates. Please indicate the post applied for on the application envelope.
The HR Co-ordinator
GOAL Zimbabwe
3 Lezard Avenue
Milton Park
Harare
Rural Sustainable Energy Development (RuSED) Program Officer (Marketing): OXFAM
Deadline: 20 April 2012
Post: National, Level D2
Type of contract: Fixed Term (6 months)
Location: Gutu
Oxfam Purpose: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering
Team Purpose: To work directly with Oxfam’s beneficiaries and partners to overcome poverty and suffering and to advocate and campaign for policy, knowledge, attitude, and practice change to help achieve Oxfam’s strategic change objectives
Job Purpose: The Markets Officer will provide support and assistance in shaping the marketing and finance model of the Rural Sustainable Energy Development Project (RuSED) in Zimbabwe. The Markets Officer will lead and support the formation, operation and strengthening of beneficiary revolving fund groups as well as renewable energy value chain analysis and facilitate linkages between the private sector, stakeholders and beneficiaries for profitable, sustainable access to sustainable energy for livelihoods support. The position will support the development of a model for energy project implementation and help shape a strategy and mechanisms for revolving fund management and reinvestment for RuSED.
Key Responsibilities
-Contributes to the development of the modalities and model of the energy project revolving fund and finance model.
-Identify and mobilize beneficiaries form revolving fund functional units and ensure that the developed energy project programme modalities are followed.
-Develops drafts of tools (forms) for managing, documenting, communicating and administering the revolving.
-Train the CIC committees on the use of the above tools.
-Develop a regulatory/management framework that is binding, participative and sustainable.
-Business training for the revolving fund managers (CIC committees).
-Participate in the development of guiding notes/manuals for the above develop information and documentation/administrative centre/office at CICs.
-Motivate beneficiaries, business people and stakeholders to participate in the energy project for success and sustainability.
-Grow and strengthen links between energy products sources and beneficiaries.
-Participate in the development of a renewable energy value chain through value chain analysis at local, district, provincial and national level.
-Facilitating the creation of linkages between the beneficiaries, local entrepreneurs, energy service companies and all relevant stakeholders to create sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships.
-Support the CIC committees to monitor implementation of the revolving fund and provide guidance on good practice.
-Facilitate women’s economic empowerment and leadership through strategic project implementation.
-Schedule, coordinate and document progress and review meetings and give feedback.
-Ensure reporting is delivered on time and at high quality.
-Work together with other country program staff to ensure the effective functioning of Oxfam programs in Zimbabwe.
-Participate and contribute to the wider Economic Justice market linkages strategy.
-Together with other country staff ensure the integration, implementation and compliance of health, safety and security policy and frameworks across the country program.
-Ensures the security and safety of others and Oxfam property.
-Other tasks as mutually agreed with the Programme Manager.
Skills And Competence
-Degree in Social Science or equivalent
-Relevant working experience in a similar position
-Ability to mobilize and organize rural communities for positive change
-Ability and experience in participatory development facilitation skills
-Ability to undertake a gendered market mapping and analysis to achieve sustained impact for the energy Project
-Good appreciation of context in which one is programming
-Appreciation of poverty and human rights
-Appreciation of livelihoods energy concepts, food and income security and climate change
-Ability to assess and shape and grow new structures in an efficient and effective way
-Experience and passion in the implementation revolving funds and/or internal savings and lending schemes
-Ability and experience in the agricultural value chain mapping and analysis and interventions
-Capacity and motivation to facilitate the engagement and interaction between communities, the state and the private sector to foster and grow sustainable ‘win-win’ relationships
-Ability to broker and negotiate with the private sector to incorporate smallholders into their value chains and linking them to sourcing programmes
-Ability to motivate and market new innovations to communities
-Proven coordination experience in multi disciplinary teams with varied stakeholders
-Proven analytical skills
-Proven writing skills in English
-Sound numeracy skills
-Relevant qualifications and/or experience
Desirable Attributes
-Team working skills
-Flexibility in tasks undertaken
-Experience in practical CBT&DM System
-Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
-Good oral facilitation and report writing skills
-Technical knowledge in gender issues, HIV/AIDS
-Extensive knowledge of participatory approaches
-Understanding of development/relief issues
-Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills
-Commitment to humanitarian principles and action
-Works with minimum supervision
-Reliable team member
-Assumes responsibility for field work of monitors
-Fast, efficient and accurate
-Fully capable of performing all aspects of job
-Eager and able to assume more difficult work
-Initiative and creative
-Proactive approach to problem solving
-Able to work in context with high levels of change
-Results focused
-Deadline focused
-Strategic Insight
-Cross/inter cultural competence
-Integrity
-Quality focused
CVs of qualified personnel can be sent to: bchapfunga [at] Oxfam [dot] org [dot] uk
Project Officer – Social Worker: Childline Zimbabwe
Deadline: 24 April 2012 (4pm)
Based in Mutoko
Childline is a local Private Voluntary Organisation looking for a qualified and passionate professional to take up the position of Social Worker in Mutoko. We seek an individual with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, motivation and passion for achieving best outcomes for children and tackling issues of child abuse in Zimbabwe and a clean driver’s licence.
Key Responsibilities
-Provide direct counselling & therapeutic support to children who have been abused and their families
-Complete follow-ups on reports received of child abuse, including home visits within the community
-Provide assistance to the police and Social Welfare Department on ensuring the child’s future safety and no further abuse takes place
-Work jointly with other stakeholders in the field of children’s services, making referrals and networking
-Supervise the Community volunteers who provide community PSS
-Assist in capacity development and training of Community volunteers and community-based child protection structures
-Compile monthly reports of a high standard
-Maintain accurate case records and attend regular supervision
-Raise awareness in the community of children’s rights and issues of child abuse, giving presentations and facilitating workshops
-Support the organisations fundraising activities in the local community
-Work as part of a team towards achieving the organisations objectives
Qualifications & Experience required
-A degree in social work, counselling, social sciences, community development, and/or public health
-Registered with the Council of Social Workers as a Social Worker – Active Membership
-Previous experience of individual counselling and working with the police and justice systems
-3 years experience of working with children, abuse, child protection, children’s rights, HIV and AIDS
-Strong networking and advocacy skills
-Good analytical and writing skills as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
-Strong working knowledge of Word, Microsoft Office Package and Outlook
-Clean Driver’s licence and at least 3 years of driving experience
-Previous experience in the NGO sector is an advantage
-High standard of language skills (written and spoken) in Shona and English
Only short listed candidates will be contacted by 30 April 2011. Childline Zimbabwe reserves the right not to fill the position. All applications should include a covering letter highlighting the post location you are applying for, CV and names of at least two contactable references.
Applications to be delivered in hardcopy to:
The Director
31 Frank Johnson Avenue
Eastlea
Harare
If you are unable to deliver a hardcopy please contact the below listed email address to arrange an alternate option.
For enquiries please contact: reception [at] childline [dot] org [dot] zw
**Please put the post location you are applying for**
Project Officer – Social Worker: Childline Zimbabwe
Deadline for applications: 24 April 2012 (4pm)
Based in Kwe Kwe
Childline is a local Private Voluntary Organisation looking for a qualified and passionate professional to take up the position of Social Worker in KweKwe. We seek an individual with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, motivation and passion for achieving best outcomes for children and tackling issues of child abuse in Zimbabwe and a clean driver’s licence.
Key Responsibilities
-Provide direct counselling & therapeutic support to children who have been abused and their families
-Complete follow-ups on reports received of child abuse, including home visits within the community
-Provide assistance to the police and Social Welfare Department on ensuring the child’s future safety and no further abuse takes place
-Work jointly with other stakeholders in the field of children’s services, making referrals and networking
-Supervise the Community volunteers who provide community PSS
-Assist in capacity development and training of Community volunteers and community-based child protection structures
-Compile monthly reports of a high standard
-Maintain accurate case records and attend regular supervision
-Raise awareness in the community of children’s rights and issues of child abuse, giving presentations and facilitating workshops
-Support the organisations fundraising activities in the local community
-Work as part of a team towards achieving the organisations objectives
Qualifications & Experience required
-A degree in social work, counselling, social sciences, community development, and/or public health
-Registered with the Council of Social Workers as a Social Worker – Active Membership
-Previous experience of individual counselling and working with the police and justice systems
-3 years experience of working with children, abuse, child protection, children’s rights, HIV and AIDS
-Strong networking and advocacy skills
-Good analytical and writing skills as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
-Strong working knowledge of Word, Microsoft Office Package and Outlook
-Clean Driver’s licence and at least 3 years of driving experience
-Previous experience in the NGO sector is an advantage
-High standard of language skills (written and spoken) in Shona and English
Only short listed candidates will be contacted by 30 April 2011. Childline Zimbabwe reserves the right not to fill the position. All applications should include a covering letter highlighting the post location you are applying for, CV and names of at least two contactable references.
Applications to be delivered in hardcopy to:
The Director
31 Frank Johnson Avenue
Eastlea
Harare
If you are unable to deliver a hardcopy please contact the below listed email address to arrange an alternate option.
For enquiries please contact: reception [at] childline [dot] org [dot] zw
**Please put the post location you are applying for**
