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Just thinking about Marko’s blog on the national census, have you noticed the large, full colour adverts about the census in our newspapers? The latest advert suggests that if you cooperate with the census process your participation will help ensure the provision of water … something that we haven’t had a consistent supply of for the last several years. You’ve really just got to wonder at the lengths the Zimbabwe government will go to with their propaganda on the one hand, and their heads up their arses on the other. I mean, let’s face it, the mismanagement of the economy and a politics based in patronage and self enrichment have been central to the erosion of the standard of living of the average citizen in this country. A national census isn’t going to remedy this. Kicking out all the useless politicians will.

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Assistant National Food Security Officer: Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Deadline: 9 August 2012

Reports to the National Food Security and Livelihoods Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

-Contribute to the development of Food Security programmes supporting vulnerable population, with particular focus on agriculture-based interventions, sustainable farming systems and market linkages

-Administer monitoring of different stages and provide technical assistance to field level staff where needed

-Participate in compliance and monitoring visits to projects

-Maintaining close liaison with area project implementation staff on project planning, implementation and monitoring

-Identify needs and opportunities for strengthening

-Programme progress report writing and compilation

-Assessing training needs of beneficiaries and households

-Organize and training of  beneficiaries on sustainable livelihoods strategies

-Co-ordinates with other agencies on food security issues at national level

-Co-ordinates and liaise with programme and provincial managers on other programming issues e.g. initiatives on the integration of programmes within the Zimbabwe Red Cross

-Represent the ZRCS at various stakeholder meetings at national level

Qualifications and experience

-Degree/Diploma in agriculture or equivalent

-At least two years experience in a similar or related position

-Good communication skills and ability to relate to people from different backgrounds is a distinct advantage

-Good reporting skills

-Class 4 drivers licence

Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.  Interested candidates to submit their written application, including a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of academic and merit certificates.

Applications in envelopes marked the position applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary General
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 1406
10 St. Annes Road
Avondale
HARARE

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Driver: African Development Bank (AfDB)
Deadline: 11 August 2012

Grade: GS3
Department: Zimbabwe Country Office (ZWFO)
Supervisor: Resident Representative

The Bank invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Driver, to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe. This is a local position, which does not attract international terms and conditions. Only Zimbabwe nationals or applicants who already have the right to live and work in the country will be considered for this position.  The Bank does not support applications for work permits and relocation.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Resident Representative and the Administrative Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
-Transport the Resident Representative, Field staff, visiting missions and official delegation of the Office on official duties, within Zimbabwe as and when required
-Ensure routine maintenance for the vehicles of the Office
-Perform office messenger duties
-Represent the Bank in a professional manner, appearance and conduct at all times
-Perform any other duties reasonably requested by the Resident Representative and management

Selection Criteria (including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)
-Advanced level certificate of education (A’ Level)
-Clean driver’s license
-A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience as a driver in an international/multinational organization, or public or private sector organization
-Experience and skills in minor vehicle repairs, and routine maintenance for the vehicles
-Must have working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment
-Very good command of written and spoken English
-Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software e.g. Microsoft Word and use of Internet

Terms of Employment
Three years on a fixed term contract with possibilities of renewal based on performance for all positions unless otherwise specified.

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s website and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality. The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs