Had a laugh yesterday. Wandering through a sports store Radio 702, or some other South African radio station, was giving handy traffic advice, ie “if you can, avoid xxx intersection because the traffic lights aren’t working.” Imagine ZBC doing the same in Zimbabwe. With every second traffic light out of order … no-one would ever get to work.

Two (2) internships: Local NGO
Deadline: 17 September 2012

A local non-profit that is involved in citizen participation, governance and capacity building programmes mostly at the grassroots level is seeking 2 interns for 1 year internships starting in October 2012.

Specific tasks and duties
The successful Interns will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Programmes Officer (SPO) in the implementation of peace-building and governance programmes. The interns will support Programme Officers in project implementation.

The Interns will be required to perform the following tasks:
-Facilitate dialogue between different stakeholders including civic/community leaders, residents, women & youths
-Conduct field visits, liaise with our local-level structures, Community Working Groups and compile field information
-Compile monthly and quarterly reports for partners and the Board
-Collect most significant stories of change and photographs for sharing with the organization’s publics
-Liaise with Community Working Groups and provide information on the political context
-Monitor project implementation at the field level in line with agreed work plans and M & E frameworks
-Advise on capacity building and training needs of project participants
-Play a lead role in capturing, organizing and storage of project information

Skills
-Must have a professional, courteous and analytical penchant
-Must be proficient in English, Shona and Ndebele
-Gender and cultural awareness and sensitivity
-Flexible, adaptable and ability to work long hours including weekends
-Works well to deadlines

Qualifications
The internship programme is open ONLY to students currently registered for BA/BSc (Media/Sociology/ Political Science/ Development Studies) or LLBs at a reputable local university.

Applications
All applications to be accompanied by a detailed CV showing the courses completed and grades obtained in 1st and 2nd years of study. If interested send your application by email clearly marked ‘Internship Programme’ to: director [at] ccdz [dot] co [dot] zw

King Mswati III has got his priorities all wrong.

Wheeler dealer

Relative to the number of roads in his tiny southern African country, King Mswati III has a surfeit of horsepower. Then again, with 13 wives, each of whom has her own palace the king of Swaziland has a lot of royals to transport: his 27 children must be taken to school everyday.

In 2004, after media criticism of the 44-year-old monarch’s purchase of southern Africa’s only Maybach 62 (estimated cost: €325,000), the king banned newspapers from writing about his cars. Since then, Mswati has been seen arriving for the opening of parliament in a six-door Mercedes Benz S600 Pullman limousine.

Mswati head of an army that has never fought in a foreign conflict, only crushed internal dissent; as such, he has made surveillance, logistics and crowd control his priorities. The Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force has three Alouette 3 helicopters, one IAI Arava transporter plane and seven RG-31 Nyala Mark 5E armoured vehicles, all bought from South Africa.

In 2002, Mswati paid a €2.6 m deposit on a Bombardier Global Express 19-seater; however, donors disapproved and the deal was off. This year, a mysterious “development partner” gave him a 36-seater McDonnell Douglas MD-87 which had a VIP conversion at Goderich Aircraft in Canada. The jet, worth up to €16m, was delivered for his birthday n 19 April.

Source: Monocle

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Assistant Coordinator: Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA)
Deadline: 17 September 2012

DIWA is an independent women’s wing of the Pan-African Federation of the Disabled (PAFOD), which is the umbrella body of Disabled People’s Organisations in Africa. The mission of DIWA is to give women with disabilities in Africa a voice and empower them to claim their human rights wherever they are violated.

Duties and Responsibilities
-Strengthening the institutional and programmatic structures of DIWA
-Enhancing the institutional building of organizations of Women with Disabilities
-Conceptualizing, designing, planning and implementing activities for women with disabilities
-Designing and implementing an information and communication strategy
-Facilitating the implementation of gender policies on all levels in the disability movement of Africa
-Co-operating and networking with Disabled People’s Organizations on regional and continental level and beyond
-Lobbying and advocating for the human rights of disabled women
-Raising awareness and do public relations work on disabled women’s demands
-Fund-raising and writing proposals, including budgeting, for DIWA
-Reporting to donors about DIWA projects

Qualifications
The applicant must have exceptional talents in conceptual, logical and creative thinking and be able to work with minimum supervision. Experiences in outcome oriented programming and financial and narrative report writing are highly appreciated. Knowledge of the Pan-African Disability Movement would be favourable. The capacity to work on an international level is required. Excellent communication skills in English are imperative. French or Portuguese skills would be of advantage.

Period: Oct 2012 – June 2013. The contract will be prolonged if the collaboration has been successful and funding secured.
Location: 19 Lobengula Street in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Please send in your applications with detailed CVs to DIWA Chairperson: rachel.kachaje [at] diwa [dot] ws

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator: Restless Development
Deadline: 21 September 2012 (1630hrs)

Restless Development is the global leader in youth-led development – demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role. Go to www.restlessdevelopment.org for more information.

Restless Development Zimbabwe is seeking a talented and dynamic leader to take up the role of Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator in our growing Country Programme.

The successful candidate will be part of the Restless Development Zimbabwe Management Committee, taking responsibility for leading on proposal writing, work closely with the Country Director on donor management, and support the Country Director on networking. This position will also lead on developing and implementing the country strategy for Fundraising and Partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity for a young leader with an interest and commitment to international development; excellent inter-personal skills; self-motivation; desire to improve skills in resource mobilisation in the context of international development.

Annual Net Salary: $ 11,361 (Approximate Gross Salary: $14,278)

Full job description and application form (No CVs accepted) can be downloaded from www.restlessdevelopment.org/work-with-us and sent to: infozimbabwe [at] restlessdevelopment [dot] org

M & E Assistant: Childline
Deadline: 25 September 2012 (4pm)

Program: Specialised services for abused and neglected children
Reporting relationship: M&E officer
Place of Posting: Harare

Purpose of the Job
Childline’s continued success depends upon an effective Monitoring and Evaluation system for accountability and strategic decision-making. As such a well-managed M&E system is essential to the running of the organisation. The M&E assistant’s role is to support the M&E officer in designing, implementing and managing an effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Research system.

Roles and responsibility M&E Assistant
-Ensure accurate and timely data collation from drop-in centers
-Design tools and processes to collect data which may inform policies and procedures
-Spearhead training to project staff in data quality processes and procedures to gather required data
-Ensure the reliability and accuracy of data collected
-Regular data entry to produce primary reports
-Prepare M&E reports on request by management
-Initiate and spearhead operation research
-Maintain database of beneficiaries
-Support analysis of reports and providing feedback on reports from drop-in centers
-Assist in compiling donor reports

Qualifications and competencies
-A first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or its equivalent
-Demonstrated experience of M&E
-Research experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods
-Sound understanding of OVC, child protection and community development
-Experience in the use of statistical analysis packages – STATA; SPSS, Epi info an added advantage
-Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and a team player
-A valid class four drivers licence with at least 3 years driving experience

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit applications and updated curriculum Vitae to: Tamlyn [at] recruitmentmatters [dot] co [dot] zw or register at www.recruitmentmatters.co.zw

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Two (2) vacancies: local HIV and AIDS networking NGO
Deadline: 13 September 2012

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following positions for a local HIV and AIDS networking NGO.

1. Administration Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities
Working under the supervision of the Grants Manager the incumbent will be responsible for:
-Maintaining the schedule / calendar for the GMU with external and internal parties including visitors from external organizations, ZAN members, Global Fund partners (SRs and SSRs), as well as internal and external meetings, determining priority requirements.
-Undertaking all travel arrangements for the GMU.
-Preparation of briefing materials for appointments, meetings, missions.
-Maintenance of rosters of important contacts and telephone lists.
-Preparation of moderately complex correspondence, on behalf of Grant Manager for his/her signature and making follow-up when required.
-Management of e-mail and correspondence flow, ensuring prioritization and effective follow-up.
-Taking GMU and other organizational meeting minutes.
-Maintenance of a filing system

Personnel Specification
-Diploma in Business Administration or Business Studies or related field is desirable.
-Additional Public Relations qualification will be an added advantage.
-Minimum 2 years experience of progressive responsibility in administration in support of programme work in an NGO environment a requisite, preferably in an HIV & AIDS environment.
-Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
-Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills.
-Excellent information analysis and report writing skills.

2. Programme Assistant (Mashonaland Central – Bindura based)

Reporting to the Provincial Level Coordinator, the Programme Assistant’s main duties will include the following:
-Assist in planning and coordinating provincial networking and information sharing activities.
-Provide support and guidance in the implementation of HIV and AIDS programmes.
-Attend to member and other key stakeholder needs and inquiries within the provincial office.
-Assist in the collection and collation of data and preparation of results based reports on interventions undertaken in the province.
-Monitor and advise on grant implementation, reporting and compliance.
-Assist in the identification of technical and institutional support needs of members in the provinces.
-Assist in the conduct of provincial administrative duties that include office management, asset management, recording of all communication to and from the Head Office and other stakeholders.

Personnel Specification
-The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Development Studies, Education or any social science.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Proficient in MS computer packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Internet.
-Ability to work in a team set up.
-Initiative and assertiveness.
-Proven experience in HIV and AIDS programmes.
-At least one year’s experience working on HIV and AIDS issues.

NB People living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

In return, the organization offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates who meet the stated specifications should submit applications, indicating the position, together with detailed CVs to:

The Human Resources & Administration Department
No 154 Samora Machel Avenue West
Belvedere
Harare

Or email to: recruitment [at] zan [dot] co [dot] zw

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Assistant Field Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 13 September 2012

1 ¼ year fixed term employment contract
He/She will be based in Victoria Falls

Qualifications and attributes
-Degree or Diploma in Development Studies, Social Work
-A training related qualification an advantage
-Good report writing and presentation skills

Duties
-Plan, implement and monitor activities under the Youth Programme
-Actively participate in partner meetings
-Network with other youth focused Organisations
-Foster and maintain good stakeholder relationships
-Compile monthly, quarterly and annual activity progress reports.

Remuneration will be disclosed to short listed candidates.

To apply, submit your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter to: resourceshuman32 [at] gmail [dot] com

While we value all applications, we regret that we can only respond to short listed candidates.