FES Youth Leadership Training
Deadline: 5 March 2012

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Zimbabwe, a non-profit making, public-interest institution, is offering leadership training for young adults. The training will target young leaders with proven social and political interests and abilities from political parties, trade unions and youth organizations. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. The training shall provide young leaders from the full political spectrum of Zimbabwe with leadership skills and the opportunity for political networking. This process will run for about 8 months. FES will meet the cost of the actual training for the selected participants while any other associated costs will have to be borne by the participants. No sitting allowances or per diems will be paid. Interested candidates should fulfill the following criteria:

1. Between 20-35 years of age
2. Team player
3. Proven political and social interests
4. Ability for political analysis and knowledge of political developments in the country
5. Be part of the programme throughout the whole training period

Please send your CV, and half a page justification why you should participate in the training to the following email address:
info [at] fes-zimbabwe [dot] org

Front Line Defenders: Internship at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Deadline: 15 March 2012

The purpose of the Internship is to support the work of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). It is a 12-month position based in Banjul, the Gambia. Candidates should be able to work in English and French. Front Line will prioritise the recruitment of interns who have experience as a human rights defender in Africa. Honorarium: $850 per month. Applications comprising a cover letter and CV should be sent to Tara Madden, Program Manager Front Line, by 15 March 2012 for an internship starting 1st June 2012. Applications can be sent by email to recruit [at] frontlinedefenders [dot] org

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Please note that the job vacancies we carry are related to the NGO and civil society sectors only.

Hydrology Engineer/Hydrologist or Civil Engineer: Africare
Deadline: 10 February 2012

-BSc. Hydrology or Civil Engineering with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in the WASH sector.
-Experience in the installation of new water points, rehabilitation of old ones and the construction of BVIPs for institutions.
-Experience working with, or leading a team of public health promoters.
-Monitoring and evaluation expertise, as well as the ability to compile detailed programme reports.
-The flair for project and organisational representation at all levels.
-Team player, working closely with local stakeholders such as local government, local authority, ministries of Health and Education, and the District Development Fund.
-A clean class 4 driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience.

Interested but suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CVs and letters of motivation to lmlotshwa [at] africare [dot] co [dot] zw copying tkamusewu [at] africare [dot] co [dot] zw

Only short listed candidates will be responded to.

Two (2) Project Officers: The Catholic Social Teachings
Deadline: 10 February 2012

Location: Masvingo and Chinhoyi Dioceses

Applications are invited form suitably qualified and practicing Christians for the posts of project officer based in Masvingo and Chinhoyi Dioceses. Successful candidates will be based in Chinhoyi and Masvingo.

Qualifications and experience

Experience
-Knowledge and experience in conflict management and mitigation
-Documentation and report writing skills
-Facilitation skills
-Experience in logistical or organization skills
-Computer literacy
-Ability to work under pressure
-Ability to work with minimum supervision
-Knowledge and experience of working with communities
-Mature and a team player
-Highly motivated and honest
-Comfortable with rural settings

Qualifications
-A degree in social sciences or related field
-Peace building experience will be an added advantage
-Minimum experience of 3 years in development work
-Monitoring and evaluation experience
-A clean class 4 drivers licence

Applicants must submit certified copies of professional and academic certificates and CVs. Applicants must also indicate preferred area of work. Applications should be forwarded to the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace: 51 Robertson Street, Masvingo or email: ccjpmsv.diocese [at] gmail [dot] com and to the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace, 28 Robson Manyika Drive, Chinhoyi or email: cpmura [at] gmail [dot] com

Public Health Co-Ordinator: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Deadline: 13 February 2012

IRC Zimbabwe Program has an immediate vacancy for a Public Health Coordinator. The Public Health (PH) Coordinator will be the focal point for Public and Environmental Health programs in Zimbabwe providing technical oversight to the Environment Health Team and developing and implementing a Public and Environmental Health Sector Strategic Plan. The PH Coordinator will ensure the implementation of a quality environment health program in accordance with accepted national and international standards. S/he will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with all partners and supervise PH program staff

Main responsibilities
-Program Quality – Oversee project cycle management processes, provide technical support to the PH program, oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of program work plans and design and undertake environment health assessments
-Program Development, Planning and execution
-Representation and Communication – Responsible for liaison with and technical collaboration/communication with the designated technical unit and external stakeholders

Desired qualifications and experience
-Degree in Public Health, Civil Engineering or Environmental Sciences (MSc is an advantage)
-Experience as a water and sanitation professional, preferably in both urban and rural settings
-Five years experience in developing sector strategies and designing, coordinating, implementing and managing public/environmental health assessments and program implementation
-Background in situation analysis, environmental health assessments and program implementation
-Additional qualities: ability to multi task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions, good management and communication skills

Qualified and interested candidates should send their detailed CVs and cover letters to Zimbabwe [at] rescue [dot] org

Communications Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 13 February 2012

Reports to: Country Director for Zimbabwe.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Contributing to the development and implementation of a work plan that will successfully promote the organisation’s development and capacity building initiatives.
-Coordination, editing and production of the organisation’s bi annual newsletter, IEC material (includes information pamphlets, flyers, booklets, training manuals) and other updates meant to promote the organisation’s communication and advocacy initiatives.
-Editing and production of the organisation’s annual report.
-Events management (includes finding sponsors for specific events, coordination of partner participation in relevant events, coordination of exhibitions (eg displays at EXPOs), compilation of speeches etc).
-Hosting of the organisation’s annual general meeting (AGM).
-Media relations management. This includes hosting media editors’ breakfast seminars, media workshops, media tours etc.
-Managing the organisation’s website and proactively seeking new resources for featuring the organisation’s work.

Qualifications and Experience

-University Degree in Communications or related fields.
-At least 2 years work experience in communications or advocacy related communication.
-Experience in editing and proof reading corporate communication documents for public dissemination.
-Skilled and confident use of such office applications as Ms Word, Excel, Power Point, email etc. Familiarity with relevant information technology is important.

Required competencies

-Good written and oral communication skills at all levels.
-Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders from various institutions and communities.
-Ability to maintain, nurture and develop existing and new media contacts.
-Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.

The remuneration package will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

To apply, submit a CV with a motivation letter to zwcommsjob [at] gmail [dot] com

NB: While we value all applicants, we regret that we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

This is a second advert and we thank all those who responded to our first advert. However, those who responded to the first advert need not respond to this one again as we have already considered their applications.

Programme Support Officer / Monitoring And Evaluation: CAFOD
Deadline: 17 February 2012 (5pm)

Competitive salary with benefits

Based in Harare, with frequent travel

CAFOD works with partner organization to combat poverty and injustice and to build a strong and dynamic civil society.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated programme support officer for monitoring and evaluation

-To review and analyze M&E data from partners
-To strengthen capacity of partners to use the M&E framework and tools
-To develop and/or revise programme monitoring and evaluation tools
-To assist in the delivery of external evaluations and baseline assessments
-To support internal and external communications
-To keep up to date with new developments and best practices in M&E

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years experience working in the M&E field and should be able to demonstrate analytical and documentation skills as well as proven experience at working in partnership.

Please note that this is a local post where national terms and conditions apply.

If you are interested in applying for this post, please download the full job description and an application form from our website www.cafod.org.uk

Please do not send CVs.

Completed application forms should be sent to general [at] cafod [dot] org [dot] zw

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer

CAFOD is the official development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation

Regional Director: IPS Africa
Deadline: 17 February 2012

Inter Press Service (IPS) is looking for a dynamic media leader to oversee its Africa Office. This is a full- time position and will be based in Johannesburg. Bilingual (fluent in English and French) would be an advantage. For a complete list of TORs please contact Tafadzwa Rafemoyo on trafemoyo [at] ips [dot] org

Interested candidates should submit their CV and covering letter to the same address. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Three (3) positions with Medecins Sans Frontiers
Deadline: 17 February 2012

Location: Tsholotsho

1. PMTCT Co-ordinator

-Qualified and fully registered nurse
-Post basic qualification in midwifery will be an advantage
-Knowledge about HIV/AIDS, particularly antiretroviral therapy is mandatory, particularly PMTCT regimen
-Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in performing PMTCT services to individuals and family members
-Rapid HIV testing qualification is a must
-Good reporting writing skills; good work and management skills
-Good command of MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point
-Fluent in English and local languages
-Experience working with PLHIV is an advantage
-Experience in community education and mobilization is an advantage
-NGO working experience is an advantage

2. PMTCT Nurse

-Qualified and fully registered general nurse
-Mandatory qualifications in midwifery
-Knowledge about HIV/AIDS, particularly antiretroviral therapy is mandatory, particularly PMTCT regimen
-Mandatory minimum 3 years experience post qualification
-Rapid HIV testing qualification is a must
-Counseling qualification will be an added advantage
-Able to work independently and to use initiative in decision making
-Good communication skills, patience and diplomacy
-Responsible and flexible
-Fluent in English and local languages
-NGO working experience is an advantage

3. Data Officer

Supervising a team of Data Encoders will be responsible for the comprehensive management of patient data in the project, providing support to our medical activities

-Secondary education essential
-Degree in information and technology (IT) desirable
-Essential knowledge of use of computer including processing of documents (word, excel, and power point)
-Good communication skills
-Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of a patient information and all registered data
-Fluent in English and local languages
-NGO working experience is an advantage

Send CV to
HR admin, MSF-SPAIN
Lusinga Complex
P.O Box 209
Tsholotsho
Zimbabwe

or

Msfe-tsholotsho [at] Barcelona [dot] msf [dot] org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Senior Research Fellow: Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis And Research Unit (ZEPARU)
Deadline: 19 February 2012

The senior research fellow is expected to:
-Undertake empirical macro and micro economic policy analysis and research
-Lead and supervise teams
-Monitoring and evaluating research output from research fellows
-Undertake training assignments
-Develop Funding Research Proposal

Qualifications

The candidate should have:
-A Masters Degree in a relevant field of economics with a strong background in statistical analysis; mathematical and/or econometric modelling. A PHD would be a distinct advantage.
-Competence in empirical macroeconomic and sectoral policy analysis.
-The candidate should have proof of first authored and peer reviewed articles.
-Practical experience in proposal writing and proof of successfully funded proposals would be an added advantage.
-Ability to work under tight deadlines and be self motivated.

A competitive remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Suitable candidates are invited to forward their CVs to the Executive Director on the following email address: administration [at] zeparu [dot] co [dot] zw

Research assistants: Local development consulting firm
Deadline: 24 February 2012

A local development consulting firm is looking for qualified people to work on a part time basis as research assistants on upcoming short term assignments in Zimbabwe. If you have experience and/or skills in conducting research (qualitative and qualitative), report writing, documentation, training/facilitation and M&E please send your CV to: hrpoolcrs [at] gmail [dot] com

Resource Mobiliser/Fund Raiser: Improved Rural Areas Programmme (IRAP)
Deadline: 28 February 2012

Improved Rural Areas Programmme (IRAP) PVO No 09/2009 is a local NGO working with rural communities in the areas of water and sanitation, health, education and agriculture.

IRAP wishes to engage the services of an experienced Resource Mobiliser/Fund raiser. The incumbent should have (a) Proven experience in resource mobilisation/fund raising. (b) Track record of programme management. (c) Experience in working with local and international funding organisations. (d) Excellent project proposal writing and report writing skills. (e) Experience in community developmental programmes in an NGO set up. The incumbent should be a holder of at least a degree/diploma in development studies, community development, economics or any relevant discipline.

Send your detailed CV and a covering letter to: jsango [at] econet [dot] co [dot] zw

Harare to ration water in wealthy suburbs as typhoid cases rise

Maybe they’ll start with the homes of government ministers, and Mugabe’s Mansion.

Yeah right.

A headline in today’s Herald reads: More typhoid outbreaks imminent. More than 1,000 cases of typhoid have already been reported in Harare, as the epidemic worsens this year.

Last week, we sent a text message to our subscribers asking how typhoid had affected their communities, and what they thought government should do. The map below shares those responses we received which we were able to locate geographically. Click once on a point to view the comment caption, then click on the right arrow to view the comment in detail. Double click to zoom in. Or select view larger map to more easily interact with the map.

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In their own words, here is some of what our subscribers say:

• Typhoid spread to the whole country. The help we receive was not good at all
• The government must ensure adequate safe water supplies throughout all the towns. Where some areas are not connected with pipelines of water supply, there is need for supply of chemicals to treaty their sources of water.
• No cases recorded yet here in Chipinge. Local authorities must ensure clean water, regular refuse collection, attend to sewage leaks.
• The government shld close the areas until they r sure that the areas r safe and clean
• The government should with immediate effect stop vending of foodstuffs and should partner the city council to ensure that residents receive safe drinking water and rubbish strewn everywhere be collected.
• “I live in a small community called Hatcliffe which is situated about 24km from the CBD just after the flamboyant suburb Borrowdale. Since year 2000 we have been experiencing water shortages, we only get water once per fortnight, backyard wells (migodhi) are common in most houses. For the past 11years we have never drank safe water, the city council even worsens the situation by not addressing our problem. Cholera came and went with a few cases reported, but now typhoid is affecting our way of life. Infection by typhoid is inevitable as the only sources of water the people have are contaminated.
• WHAT THE GOVERNMENT MUST DO? They should at least supply our small community with clean tap water twice or thrice a week.”
• The government must ensure that no vendors must sell food which is not packaged, hygiene should be maintained in every sector of our society.
• It is sad and alarming with the rate at which people are suffering and affected by typhoid. I feel scared to visit those areas affected by the disease or even to drink their water when I am thirst. We should educate each other on how to keep our environment clean by not littering and proper disposal of waste. Keeping our water safe for cooking and drinking and even remind each other to wash our hands before handling food and after visiting the toilet. Our government has to take measures to protect us by giving us clean treated water. Also to see that all refuse is collected.
• The government shld clear al the areas which r affected until they r sure that the areas r clean and ready
• Functional public toilets, proper collection of refuse, safe water to drink and people should eat warm food, wash hands before eating and wash fruits
• I’m affected by typhoid from illegal vendors who are operating at open places selling foods like fish contaminated with flies. However as one of the affected people I urge government, especially council workers to repair all the burst sewage pipes
• Any responsible gvt takes the health of its citizens seriously except for the Zim gvt. Ministers are busy enriching themselves when we have piles & piles of refuse in all our cities & raw sewage is being discharged into the main water sources. Pathetic.
• Just the thought of it is FRIGHTENING. Talk 2 family friends colleagues about the wrongs and rights of cleanliness when food water is around us. Govt should be out there educating vendors not just destroying their stands
• Typhoid has affected us in Harare because the water drinking is not safe. Refuse must be collected time to time. Burst pipes water or sewage must also be repaired.
• Our children are at risk at school in Kuwadzana.
• Electricity and water should always be there so that people should eat hot food and using water after visiting the toilet
• It affected me badly, after al there was no medication at the clinic near my place, gvt should establish adequate health facility
• The government must do something to keep the town clean.
• Disposal of refuse to correct place ,clean water no to water cuts, educate people & city councils should repair sewage in time ,market places for vendors.
• Government must abolish mushrooming Food outlets and improve water and sewer system.
• It has affected two my family members. We can help each by encouraging good housekeeping and hygiene. The government must see that all drinking water is being treated and jobs being created to reduce more vendors on the streets.
• Govt must source funds to address the problem it spreads to other cities. The problem is about sewage which is out of control.
• Government has 2 educate people
• Typhoid is real a scare people should make sure they drink clean water, and the government should set an awareness campaign
• Government should intervene and force council to provide us with clean water always councils is to make sure that our areas are clean from flies they should spray rubbish bins and rubbish are people should drink treated water, wash hands and use soap
• Stop corruption. Restore law and order and these problems will fall away as things would be properly run
• It affected us so much the movement should make sure that people are getting clean water plus make sure sewer is moving no leaks.
• Gvt must make tap-water and domestic waste must be collected regularly, further to make environment clean.
• Untimely deaths & unnecessary medical expenses. Government should take action not put blame on anyone or institution.
• The entire is in the local authorities. Our councils are too corrupt, awarding themselves heft salaries and wages and forget about water systems. The gvt has to back on the drawing board, get rid of politicians and install competent pple to municipalities.
• I cant believe Hwange is just  a few kilometres from the mighty Zambezi river but we don’t have water in our houses. ”Zimbabwe nyika yakanaka”
• Am a nurse in Kadoma. We had confirmed cases of cholera and plenty other diarrhoeal case that are keeping us rather busy. Most cases coming from Rimuka.
• I am typhoid free but the government should provide clean water to the public .
• Typhoid must be prevented starting by personal hygiene. Government must educate people & spray all contaminated areas cause its a waterborne disease.
• Raise the alarm quickly and ask the international community to help.
• Not affected yet all stakeholders to be involved clear garbage stop food selling fish water needs genuine treatment
• Typhoid hasn’t affected me. I must encourage each other to drink treated clean water. Gvt must work with NGOs to provide people with clean water.
• The government to allow donor intervention.

Attorney General Johannes Tomana has rubbished recent media reports regarding the reappointment of Augstine Chihuri as Police Commissioner General by the President.

President Mugabe is the only person with the mandate to appoint or reappoint the Commissioner-General of Police and other constitutional bodies without consulting anyone except the Public Service Commission

Tomana uses a superfluous semantic argument about the legal differences between appointment and re-appointment in the constitution. Truthfully, he needn’t have wasted his breath.

The MDC is trying to exercise Subsection 20.1.3 (p) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 19)Act, 2008 states that the President:

in consultation with the Prime Minister, makes key appointments the President is required to make under and in terms of the Constitution or any Act of Parliament;

Where “in consultation” is defined in Amendment 19 as meaning that the President is required to consult and secure the agreement or consent of the person consulted. In this case the Prime Minister.

However, Chapter IX Section 93(2) of the Constitution which deals with the appointment of the Police Commissioner General requires that any appointments to this position be made “after consultation with such person or authority as may be prescribed by or under an Act of Parliament”. In other words, the President may appoint, or re-appoint as his whims dictate.

In an audit of the Global political Agreement Dereck Matyszak notes that the MDC placed undue emphasis on gaining control of the Ministry of Home affairs which administers the Police Act. Given the number of lawyers amongst the MDC’s Party officials it is surprising that they were unaware that only the President and Police Commissioner General determine appointments within the Police Force, while the Attorney General may -Commissioner General to direct the Police Commissioner General to investigate criminal offences and he as the final say over  prosecutions. I’m sure that the MDC-T is very aware that the Attorney General, Mr Tomana, serves at the pleasure of the President.

In the beginning of the MDC-Ts formal relationship with ZANU PF Mr Tsvangirai has the opportunity to exert the authority of his office. He neglected to do so in favour of political expediency. MDC-T will of course cry foul to anyone who’ll listen over Chihuri’s inevitable re-appointment. They may even threaten to pull out of the Inclusive Government and throw themselves on the ground in front of Zuma and SADC begging that their boo-boo be fixed and the world made right again. They have only themselves to blame.

In concluding his introduction to the audit, Mr Matsyszak wrote:

No one should be surprised by the failure of the GPA to open democratic space. The chain of command over the instruments of state repression was unaltered.