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Senior Researcher: Gender Links
Deadline: 17h00 31 July 2012

Contract: 4 months

Gender Links, a Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg specialising in gender, media, women’s rights and governance, seeks the services of an experienced individual to serve as a senior researcher for a period of four months. The main task of the incumbent, who will be based at the Harare Office, will be to provide research and administrative support to the Gender Justice Unit that is carrying out pioneering research on gender violence indicators across the SADC region.

Key performance areas
-Partner relationship management
-Data collection, management, cleaning and analysis
-Administration, monitoring and evaluation
-Production of high quality knowledge and IEC materials
-Writing research reports
-Work with relevant staff teams in dissemination and advocacy strategies for research outputs

Skills
-Masters degree in social science, public health or related field
-Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a research environment
-Proficiency in MS Office, SPSS and STATA
-Problem-solving skills
-Excellent written and verbal skills
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively
-Knowledge of the SADC region will be an advantage

General conditions
GL is an equal opportunity employer. A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with the skills and qualifications. Applications must be submitted as soon as possible and latest by 17h00 on Tuesday, 31 July 2012.

A letter of motivation, CVs, references and two samples of written work should be sent to: hr [at] genderlinks [dot] org [dot] za or fax 27 (0) 11- 622 4732. For further enquiries call Vivien Bakainaga on 27 (0) 11 622 2877. Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. GL reserves the right to not appoint anyone.

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Could you explain who currently controls the diamond industry in Zimbabwe? How is this source of wealth likely to factor into the upcoming national elections?

The official view is that all mining is done through joint-venture partnerships between the Zimbabwean government and private enterprises. However, in practice there are several private companies involved in mining activities in the Marange diamond field. For instance, the deputy mines minister recently revealed that Anjin Investments, which is by far the biggest diamond mining company in Marange, is controlled 50 percent by the Chinese, 40 percent by the Zimbabwe National Army through its subsidiary company Zimbabwe Defense Industries (ZDI), and 10 percent by another company linked to the army. This militarization of the extractive sector in Zimbabwe, where the generals have become company directors and shareholders on behalf of the government, is extremely worrying.

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Student Intern: Local NGO
26 July 2012

A local NGO is looking for a student intern to work in the Finance and Administration office.

Qualifications and Skills
-Person must be undergoing a Degree or HND or Diploma in Accountancy or related professional qualification
-Must have excellent written and oral English communication skills
-Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
-Strong organizing and planning skills
-Must be a self starter and team player
-Works with minimum supervision
-Ability to work under pressure
-Ability to effectively communicate with people of different backgrounds and at different levels
-Honest and hardworking

Those interested should sent their applications and CVs clearly marked Student Intern to:
zwbtc2 [at] gmail [dot] com or send to 43 Hillside Road, Box CR120, Craneborne, Harare

The incumbent should be prepared to start as soon as possible.

Public Health and Hygiene Intern: Africare
Deadline: 31 July 2012 (Close of Business)

Location: Harare based, spending 80% of time in Chitungwiza
Duration of assignment: 10 months, starting end of August 2012

Compensation:  The internship provides a monthly stipend to cater for bus fare to and from work. The Office will provide documentation of the Internship to educational institutions and other appropriate bodies, as needed.

Supervision: The Intern will be directly supervised by the WASH M & E officer based at Africare head office in Harare.

Duties and Responsibilities

To support the Office in implementing the Urban WASH project in Chitungwiza through:
-Registration and verification of project beneficiaries
-Collecting, capturing and analysing data on activities of the different facets of the project
-Collaborating and liaising with city health promoters in the setting up of community and school based health clubs
-To monitor and ensure project adheres to national guidelines and protocols in public health practice
-Developing messages for IEC materials and assist in sourcing such material where out sourcing is involved
-Assisting the M&E/ WASH officer with the facilitation of trainings on public health and hygiene
-Assist with procurement of project materials for rehabilitation of public toilets and rain water harvesting tanks
-Facilitating clean up campaigns by community members
-Writing some articles, features or bulletins on stories of change and assist in visibility of the WASH and Africare’s programs through production of brochures and posters
-Performing other duties as required

Qualifications

Required
-Student pursuing a diploma or degree studies in Water and Sanitation or another related field
-Training in providing public health and hygiene
-The ability to work with vulnerable individuals
-A basic working knowledge of national guidelines and protocols in public health practice
-Fluency in spoken and written English, including excellent English-language writing skills
-The adaptability to work in a multicultural environment
-Ability to take initiative and work under little supervision
-Ability to work under stress and pressure
-Willingness to sometimes work long hours and during weekends

To Apply

Please send an updated CV, a current writing sample (maximum 3 pages), and a cover letter stating your reasons for applying for the internship to: lmlotshwa [at] africare [dot] org   copying   sndlovu [at] africare [dot] org

Please note that only complete applications will be considered and only candidate(s) selected for interviews will be contacted.