NGO job vacancies in Zimbabwe
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Urgently recruiting for Tripoli, Libya
Various positions: Medicines Sans Frontières (MSF)
-Trauma surgeons (orthopaedic and general)
-Emergency room doctors & General/OT nurses
-Paramedics
-Psychologists
-Logisticians
Willing to work in Libya for short to long-term missions.
Available immediately.
Go to: http://msf.org.za/work-with-us
Email: recruitment@joburg.msf.org
Medicines Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Border (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation providing emergency medical assistance in 65 countries.
Project Manager (Mainstreaming climate change adaptation into agricultural extension): Practical Action
Deadline: 26 August 2011
Practical Action Southern Africa, part of an International technology development organisation head quartered in the UK and with other offices in East Africa, Latin America and South Asia, is seeking to recruit a Project Manager for its Reducing Vulnerability Unit based in Harare, Zimbabwe. The incumbent will report to the Programme Team Leader and liaises closely with Agritex, Practical Action UK and University of Reading partners in designing and delivering the training courses and supporting the training rollout within Agritex.
The objective of the project is to build the capacity of agricultural extensionists to support farmers in adapting their agricultural systems to impacts of climate change. This will be done through the design and development of training courses for Agritex staff to:
a) Build understanding of climate variability and change
b) Enable agricultural extension staff to support farmers in adapting to climate change impacts.
The project is being implemented in partnership with Agritex and the University of Reading, UK. The design and implementation of the training will be managed by a four-member Project Steering Team drawn from the project partners.
Key deliverables will include:
-Liaison with all partners in the project and membership of the Project Steering Team
-Design, writing and delivering training courses and training materials in collaboration with the project core team, with key responsibility for the practical field training
-Inputs and collaboration on other climate change training components developed by PA-UK and University of Reading
-Design and implementation of follow-up activities to ensure training courses are cascaded down to field level staff
-Evaluation and monitoring of the impacts of the project
-Management and support to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
Qualifications and Person Specification:
-At least a Masters Degree in Agriculture Vast experience in management of project activities and budgets
-Very good knowledge of smallholder agriculture and experience in training of smallholder farmers and Extension Workers
-Sound understanding of Climate Change
-Training skills should be geared to practical agriculture
-Ability to design and produce training materials
-Self-motivated, responsible and able to work on own initiative
Send applications and detailed CVs to: Human Capital and Administration, Practical Action, 4 Ludlow Rd, Newlands or email to: lovenessm [at] practicalactionzw [dot] org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Four (4) Accounting Officers: Local NGO
Deadline: 26 August 2011
An NGO is seeking Accounting Officers (4 Posts) with relevant professional qualifications and experience on a one year fixed term contract.
Locations: Harare, Mutare, Lupane, Victoria Falls
Duties
-Preparation of Financial Reports
-Budgetary Control and Monitoring
-Maintenance of Asset Register
-Assist in audit Preparation
-Office Administration
Qualification & Relevant work experience
-Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy, Part ACCA, CIMA or CIS
-1 year relevant work experience
-Highly computer literate
-Class 4 Driver’s Licence a must
-Working Knowledge of pastel prerequisite
Remuneration package to be disclosed to short listed candidates.
To apply submit your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter indicating the preferred station to zwfinancejobs [at] gmail [dot] com
While we value all applications, we can only respond to short listed candidates. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
National Coordinator: National Association Of Youth Organisations (NAYO)
Deadline: 26 August 2011 (3pm)
The National Association for Youth Organisations (NAYO) is an umbrella body of youth organisations working in Zimbabwe premised on the belief that youths have an integral role to play in the development of the nation. Currently NAYO has 17 members who are youth organisations operating around Zimbabwe. These organisations implement projects and programs in different developmental areas such as HIV and AIDS, Gender Equity and Equality, Human Rights, Climate Change, and Peace Building, among others. The Association is currently looking to fill the vacancy of National Coordinator with a male or female Zimbabwean national under the age of 35. The position will be based in the NAYO Secretariat in Harare, although travel throughout Zimbabwe will be necessary as per programmatic requirements. The National Coordinator will head the NAYO Secretariat and be the overall responsible person for the duties of the Secretariat. This requires the National Coordinator to be flexible about their schedule as working hours are set by management as per need.
Responsibilities:
-Proactively and creatively supporting NAYO to achieve the highest standards of work with regard to internal and external development of the Association
-Manage and support project deliverables in line with programme plans
-Network building, initiation and maintenance of key partnerships
-Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
-Manage and Lead the Secretariat Communicate with membership and key stakeholders -Facilitate the mobilization and coordination of NAYO membership and program activities at country level for timely interventions and enhanced policy influence.
-To develop and maintain efficient operational relationship with relevant key stakeholders in Zimbabwe, such as government, international organizations and non-governmental organizations
-Responsible for program design and proposal development; program implementation and reporting; grant management; financial planning and human resource planning and management.
-In collaboration with the Secretariat members is responsible for generating funding from international and bilateral agencies, corporations and individuals to continue and expand program and activities in Zimbabwe.
-Oversees fundraising planning and implementation including overseeing: identification of resource requirements, research of funding sources, establishment of strategies to approach funders, submission of proposals and administration of fundraising records and documentation
Requirements:
-Strong understanding of development and humanitarian needs and issues of Zimbabwe, especially within the youth and civil society sectors
-Experience in community and/or rural development
-Experience in Peace Building and Conflict Transformation
-Excellent training, presentation, facilitation, team-building and leadership skills
-Excellent analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills
-Demonstrated skills and experience in Gender Sensitivity PCM or RBM experience Demonstrated success in resource mobilisation
-Excellent English oral and written communication skills
-Communication skills in Shona and/or Ndebele preferred
-Proficient in computer packages such as Microsoft Office
-Formal Qualifications and Work Experience
-A University degree in a relevant field
Other relevant qualifications preferred:
-A Masters degree is an added advantage
-The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years work experience in Youth Development programmes in Zimbabwe
Remuneration and Benefits
-Remuneration will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience NAYO does not offer a benefits package to its employees
Applications:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter (including motivation), Curriculum Vitae (including referees) and copies of University degrees and professional certificates to hr.nayo [at] gmail [dot] com or hand deliver to the address 5 Clarendon Circle, Belvedere, Harare. Please note that only the highest quality applications will be contacted. In the case of a successful candidate being found, NAYO will perform reference & background checks. NAYO reserves the right not to fill the position.
Finance Assistant: Musasa
Deadline: 29 August 2011
Musasa, a local NGO is inviting applications for the post of part-time finance assistant based in Chiredzi.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Preparation of cashbook from source documents (i.e capturing of cash receipts, invoices, cheque stubs and bank statements
-Bank reconciliations
-Preparation of the ledger, journal up to trial balance
-Controlling the budgets to ensure limits are adhered to
-Preparing financial reports for donors to account for all received donor funds
-Authorising requisitions to ensure that these are in compliant with stipulated procedures and budgetary provisions
-Acting in the absence of the Finance Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
-Degree in Accounting
-CIS/CIMA/ACCA or HND with part 3 CIS
-2 years experience in accounting and good knowledge of computerized Pastel
-Clean Drivers Licence
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with detailed CVs to:
The Director
Musasa
64 Selous Avenue
Harare
Email: musasaproj [at] musasa [dot] co [dot] zw
Programme Office: Musasa
Deadline: 29 August 2011
Musasa, a local human rights NGO is inviting applications for the post of Programme Officer based in Chiredzi with frequent travel to Chipinge.
Principal Accountabilities
-Designing and plan programme activities around gender violence so as to offer a logical approach to empowering women.
-Identifying staff training needs on gender based violence and gender inequality so as to plan workshops to address these.
-Offering legal counseling in gender based violence in order to address client’s issues.
-Conducting workshops in communities with community groups on gender violence, SRRH and HIV to educate, inform and impart skills to the community to take action on these issues.
-Budgeting the costs for the planned programmes in liaison with the Finance assistant to ensure that there are sufficient resources for their conduct.
-To work with the director and the National advocacy officer to design and deliver Musasa’ core advocacy messages to decision makers and opinion formers and to raise the organization/s profile with parliamentarians.
Qualifications
-Degree in social science /development/Law
-Relevant Postgraduate qualification in Gender and HIV/AIDS will be an added advantage
-Clean class 4 drivers licence
Experience
-At least 5 years experience in development work at supervisory/senior officer
level with a bias towards gender based violence and gender inequality issues.
-Proven experience in gender programming, advocacy and community mobilisation.
Applications with detailed CVs should be sent to:
The Director
64 Selous Avenue
Harare
Email: musasaproj [at] musasa [dot] co [dot] zw
Youth Coordinator, FSN-6: US Embassy Public Affairs Section
Deadline: 30 August 2011
Job Announcement Number: 11-11
Full-time: 40 hours/week
The Embassy in Harare is seeking an individual for the position of Youth Coordinator to be based at the Public Affairs Office.
Basic Function Of Position
The Youth Outreach Assistant helps the Assistant Public Affairs Officer (APAO) and other Public Affairs staff to create, run and evaluate youth-focused programs and initiatives that use all Public Affairs outreach tools, including exchanges, trainings, speaking events, cultural programming and media tools.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.
Qualifications Required
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion. Failure to submit documentary evidence for educational qualifications will be grounds for disqualification. Foreigners/Non-Zimbabweans must attach work permit documentation in order to be considered for employment by the Embassy.
-Completion of High School Diploma or 2 “A” Level passes.
-Two years experience in events management, campaign development, marketing, communications, advocacy or public relations.
-Level IV (Fluent) in written and oral English; Shona and /or Ndebele is required.
-High degree of computer skills is required.
Selection Process
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
Additional Selection Criteria
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
To Apply
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-612); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
5. Universal Application for Employment LES/EFM Form or American Embassy Harare Application Form.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
P O Box 3340
Harare
Or email: hararerecruit [at] state [dot] gov
Point Of Contact
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 263-4-250593 Ext 4622 or 4991
FAX: 263-4-796488
For more information, including helpful definitions such as US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): please click here
Finance Associate: UNWOMEN Zimbabwe
Deadline: 31 August 2011
Type of Contract: Local: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: GS-6
Post Number: 00055132
To apply for this post kindly click here
Three (3) positions vacant: Zimbabwe Aids Prevention Project Department Of Community Medicine, University Of Zimbabwe
Deadline: 31 August 2011
The Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, a Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe project has funding to conduct a PMTCT program in Mashonaland Central Province. The Program is aimed at strengthening health facilities as well as increasing ANC uptake through enhancing community level knowledge of PMTCT. PATH is funding the program through Population Council, South Africa.
We are therefore looking for candidates to fill in the following positions:
1) Project Officer
Based in Mashonaland Central working in 21 health facilities in the 8 districts.
The Project Officer is responsible for providing training and supervision for community mobilisers in PMTCT related activities including clinical psychosocial support. The Project Officer will report to the Project Coordinator for work schedules and other logistics issues and to the M&E officer for data collection issues.
Responsibilities and Tasks
-Ensuring efficient and effective implementation of PMTCT activities at the 21 sites.
-Maintaining proper documentation on all program forms and as per national monitoring and evaluation tool.
-Training and supervision of community mobilisers in all PMTCT activities.
-Supervising all mother-infant follow up clinics and follow up visits.
-Ensuring access to psychosocial support services for PMTCT beneficiaries and their families.
-Assist in planning and organizing workshops for PMTCT activities in Mashonaland Central.
-Liaise with Coordinator; sisters in charge and other relevant organizations for PMTCT related activities.
-Compiling reports on all PMTCT related activities in Mash Central.
Qualifications and experience
-Diploma/ Degree in nursing with midwifery qualification.
-Community Nursing/ Health Promotion qualification would be an added advantage.
-Self motivated individual with proven background in PMTCT and HIV & AIDS prevention.
-Care and treatment issues.
-At least 2 years’ experience in program planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
-Current GCP and Ethics training certificate is an added advantage.
-Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
-Holder of a clean class 4 driver’s licence.
2) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Based in Harare
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be in charge of all monitoring and evaluation data collection activities, survey work and analytical sessions for this PMTCT program. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is expected to work closely with ZAPP-UZ and CHAI and will be answerable to the National PMTCT Coordinator.
Responsibilities and Tasks
-Conducting Provincial & district training on M&E for HCW and Community Mobilizers working on PMTCT.
-Liaising with field staff, coordinate and ensure timely submission of monthly PMTCT statistics and reports.
-Review the data for data accuracy and completeness.
-Collate and analyze data from the sites.
-Conducting at least 1 field visits/quarter to the facility and community in the implementation sites.
-Collaborating the collection of site level data, analyzing the data and preparing quarterly consolidated progress reports for submission to the National PMTCT Coordinator and through her to the ZAPP-UZ Project Coordinator and CHAI Country Director in accordance with approved reporting formats.
-Collaborating with MOHCW site staff, Community Mobilizers and other stakeholders to develop feasible and effective discussion events where M&E data are analysed and corrective actions agreed upon and implemented.
-Representing the ARISE project and the National PMTCT program in M & E forums at national, regional and international level.
-Liaising with the NMRL to ensure EID test and results are reaching the laboratory and facilities.
-Participating in tools development, proposal writing and resource mobilization.
-Assists in documenting lessons learned and ensure dissemination of the best practices.
Qualifications, attributes and experience
-Minimum degree in statistics, demography, or public health.
-3 years experience in setting up and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities for HIV and AIDS, RH or MCH in a developing Country will be an added advantage.
-Knowledge of operational research and other research to guide evidence-based HIV and AIDS, Reproductive Health programming in prevention, treatment, care and support.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills, significant technical expertise and willingness to learn how to manage complex, multi-partner and multi-sectoral HIV and AIDS and RH/FP Programs.
-Proficiency in using the following software packages – SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Scientists), STATA.
-Highly motivated and able to work without supervision.
-Willingness to travel nationally.
-Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities, organisational relationships, social and cultural constraints and realities, and environmental conditions.
3) Driver
Based in Mashonaland Central
The successful candidates will have previous experience working as a driver for a project that required urban and rural driving experience. Drivers will need to ensure that their vehicles are in proper working condition, are serviced according to schedule and should report any faults to the office administrator or project coordinator as they arise. Drivers will be responsible for logging all mileage and fuel usage. Drivers will be responsible for the safe passage/travel of the project staff.
Duties and responsibilities
-Reporting to the Programme Coordinator the driver will be responsible for driving the project staff.
-Transporting specimens and equipment as per the standard operating procedures.
-Maintaining vehicle logbooks, recording mileage and fuel usage.
-Reporting vehicle defects to administration staff and keeping a schedule of vehicle maintenance.
Qualifications and Attributes
-5 Ordinary Level Subjects
-A clean class four driver’s license; a mature person, who is well organized
-Ability to work independently but within a team framework
-Fluent in English and Shona
-Defensive driving certificate
-GCP certificate an added advantage
Please send your application including detailed CV, copies of qualifications to the Zimbabwe Aids Prevention Project-University of Zimbabwe, by post, email or hand delivery using the following contact details:
The Programme Coordinator (Arise Project)
ZAPP-UZ
92 Prince Edward Road
Milton Park
Harare
Email: hr [at] zappuz [dot] co [dot] zw
Please note that only short listed candidates will be notified.
Planning and Monitoring Specialist: UNICEF
Deadline: 4 September 2011
Vacancy Notice No. 2011:17
NO-C Level based in Harare
This Specialist will be based in the Child Protection Section
Note: Position being re-advertised and previous applicants will be considered, no need to reapply.
UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization, has an opening for passionate and committed professionals who want to make a lasting difference for children in Zimbabwe. We are seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good self-awareness and self-regulation.
Purpose of the post
Under the supervision of the Chief of Child Protection, responsible for the planning, monitoring, evaluation and overall operational research initiatives led by the Child Protection Section, in coordination with other sections and the Collaborative Center for Operational Research (CCORE). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing and coordinating overall Child Protection and Social Protection research, monitoring, planning and evaluation activities in the section in close collaboration with other sections in UNICEF, Government and civil society partners. He or she will also be responsible for providing technical leadership and organization of specific national and other research, surveys and other monitoring and evaluation initiatives including the National Survey on the Life Experiences of Adolescents, the Child Labor Workforce Survey, the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the National Action Plan for Orphans and Vulnerable Children, child protection and justice and other efforts in the Child Protection Section.
Key result areas for this senior level post include
-Acts as a knowledge manager for the section to ensure appropriate programmatic, policy and advocacy follow-up to monitoring and evaluation activities, including communications and media liaison, drafting management responses, influencing programme design proposals, creating website postings of final studies and other creative opportunities.
-Regularly liaises with UNICEF’s CCORE to collaborate on joint studies, capacity development exercises and operational research specific to Child Protection and Social Protection.
-Works closely with Government authorities to undertake monitoring and evaluation work related to the Child Protection Fund managed by UNICEF, in support of the National Action Plan for Orphans and Vulnerable Children II, as well as other research and monitoring activities for example data generated by the Victim Friendly System.
-Identifies training needs for the purpose of capacity building in monitoring and evaluation for Government and civil society partners and helps to carry out learning opportunities that strengthen partners’ ability to deliver quality monitoring and evaluation activities.
-Regularly, collates, analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of expected results taking into account resources expenditures and recommends corrective actions, when necessary.
-Participates in mid-term review, annual reviews, previews, joint sector reviews, and meetings including presentation of data in appropriate formats.
-Provides written reports as required, including précis of detailed technical information for production of fact sheets, and concise executive summary for broad dissemination.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required
-Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations or Development Studies
-At least five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in programming in the social sectors (Health, Protection, Social Protection, Education, etc)
-Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate research into practical programming required.
-Project management experience (including designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating) projects required.
-Demonstrated experience of working with Government authorities in Zimbabwe.
-Ability to show-case success in reporting on donor funding an asset.
-Specific programming expertise related to child and/or social protection an asset.
-Practical experience in statistics methods and data management an asset.
-Knowledge of computer management skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application quoting vacancy notice number to the following address.
HR Specialist
(Vacancy Notice No. Zim2011/17)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare
Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.