We got this and we thought it well worth sharing because it so clearly illustrates the incompetence in Zinara:

This week Zimbabwe Post Offices finally started issuing the new required vehicle license discs.  The new system was instigated as according to the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) their ministry lost US$15 million last year alone to counterfeit discs.  They reckon there are at least 800 000 vehicles on the country’s roads.

Sadly the Post Office computerised system encountered some major glitches, so the majority only opened for service on the 21 May, giving them 11 days, including weekends and extended hours, to issue the 800 000 or so discs.  A large Post Office can issue about 100 discs per day, using at least 3 tellers.  So, I will be generous and use that as a national average for the 50 designated venues, plus the 10 mobile service providers.  Here is the maths:

No. gazetted post offices (including 10 mobiles): 60
No. licenses issued per day on average: 100
National Total per day: 6000
No. days from opening of service to deadline: 11
Total potential discs to be issued: 66000
No. vehicles in Zimbabwe: 800000
% possible of 800 000 vehicles in 11 days: 8.25

There is pandemonium at our Post Offices, tempers are frayed as members of the public are spending up to 8 hours in the queue and still not being served, returning the next day for another massive loss of potential productive work.  The Post Office workers are barely able to type as they have only ever worked on manual systems previously, now they have to capture screeds of information per disc.  The form is long and complicated and the amount of paperwork required cumbersome.

What is amazing is the ingenuity of Zimbabweans in latching on to the potential for lucrative business.  Some Post Offices resorted to issuing place numbers to help alleviate time spent in queues.  I know one elderly person who queued for 4 hours to get his number and who ONLY had to spend 2 hours in the queue the following day.  But, a few particularly enterprising individuals quickly saw the opportunity for profit, spent the day queuing, were issued several numbers for their hard work going from the front to the back of the queue and the next morning they sold places for US$10 a number!  Alas, the Post Office officials quickly caught on and stopped the number system!

Yet another friend hired a queue sitter.  This individual obviously received priority service as he is a member of the police, and for $25 my friend was the proud owner of 3 new discs for his small fleet of vehicles.

Now you have to remember there is one variable that has not been taken into account – the fact that the new system is entirely dependent, of course, on electricity, the scarce commodity that is needed to run the state of the art equipment.  Need I say more?

The new disc plan is a good plan, and nobody can deny it, but oh dear Zinara has really aimed far too high in announcing the programme would be complete within the deadline period of 1 June and no grace period will be awarded.  Perhaps the Zinara head of information, communication and technology Mr Gift Kanotangudza and his colleague, head of corporate communications, Mr Augustine Moyo, should sign up for a few basic maths lessons, for through their insistence that there will be no extension, they have created a mathematical impossibility.

Administrator (including IT Support) – Zimbabwe Office: Trócaire
Deadline: 11 June 2012

Trócaire is a Development Agency of the Irish Catholic Church.  The Agency works in Zimbabwe under an MoU with the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference.  A vacancy for an Administrator (including IT support) has risen within its Zimbabwe Office. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with Finance and Admin Manager as well as the Country Director. The key deliveries for the position include managing the reception and admin duties for the office as well addressing any IT needs in a very timely manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-All reception duties to include management of  the reception area of the office, dealing with all visitors, operating the switchboard and maintaining the incoming and outgoing mail register.
-IT support, troubleshooting and management of internet accounts in liaison with outsourced support and  IT unit in Head Office.
-Managing support staff to include the driver and cleaner/gardener.
-Managing logistics for visitors from Head Office to the Zimbabwe office.
-Managing all office stationery and promotional materials including purchasing and issuing out of such materials.
-Managing the First Aid needs of the office.
-Maintaining the inventory lists for the office and expatriate accommodations.
-Supporting the Trócaire Team with logistics and administration needs as required.
-Supporting Programme teams in uploading documents on Trócaire’s web based Management Information System and auditing of same.
-Ensuring timely preparation of meeting rooms and refreshments ahead of meetings with staff, partners or external stakeholders as agreed with the chair of such meetings.
-Typing correspondence and reports and taking minutes as relevant and/or requested.
-All filing relevant to this role
-Any other related duties assigned by Country Director or Finance and Admin Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:
-A relevant administration diploma or degree and/or a relevant IT qualification.
-Minimum 1 years experience in an Administration and/or IT position – preferably in and NGO
-Experience  in line management.
-Expertise in Word and Excel
-IT troubleshooting skills
-Commitment to Trócaire values.

In return we offer a competitive salary and package commensurate with education and experience.

Full job description available on request from ntaderera [at] trocairezw [dot] org

To apply: Email your cover letter and detailed CV to ntaderera [at] trocairezw [dot] org with “Administrator (including IT Support)” in the subject line.

Deadline for submission of applications: Monday 11th June.
Interviews will be held on Monday 18th June with a start date of Monday July 2nd 2012
(start date negotiable).

Request For Training Consultants: National Association Of Societies For The Care Of The Handicapped (NASCOH) WO 4/80
Deadline: 6 June 2012

NASCOH would like to invite consultants to conduct three-day workshop trainings in the following subject areas:
a. Leadership and Governance
b. Programme Management
c. Human Resources Management
d. Financial Management
e. Publicity, Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation

Training will be delivered to selected members from various Disabled Persons Organisations in the country.  Interested consultants are requested to submit their profiles highlighting their qualifications and experience in training in the respective subject area, consultation fees, and a short ½ page letter of motivation.

Submit your profiles and letters of motivation to elizabeth.nyambiri [at] nascoh [dot] co [dot] zw or liznyambiri [at] gmail [dot] com or dannygarwe [at] gmail [dot] com

Letters delivered by hand should be clearly labelled “Training Consultants Request” addressed to: The Executive Assistant, NASCOH, 93 Greendale Avenue, Greendale, Harare.

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

Two (2) vacancies: local HIV and AIDS networking organisation
Deadline: 30 May 2012

1. Grants Manager

Roles & Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Director, the Grants Manager is responsible for some the following:

1.Coordinating the grants application process.
2.Monitoring the administration of post-award grants, coordinating inputs from the compliance, finance and programme teams and ensuring that budgeting,
administration policies and procedures are being adhered to.
3.Communicating information to member organisations regarding upcoming grant rounds.
4.Coordinating the planning and preparation of grant proposals.
5.Liaising with funding partners, including the Global Fund (GF) Principal Recipient regarding availability and allocation of resources.
6.Providing administrative support to the Grants Technical Review Committee.
7.Liaising with National Monitoring & Evaluation mechanisms to ensure appropriate reporting.
8.Developing and maintaining specialised databases and systems for appropriate grants management.
9.Overseeing all activities carried out by members of the department.
10.Any other duties related to the above, as assigned by the National Director.

Personnel Specification
A Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field.
A Finance/Accounting qualification would be an added advantage.
At least 5 years experience in NGO or HIV and AIDS related work.
Proven experience in grants management and reporting.
Experience in programme design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
Exceptional report writing skills and relevant computer skills.
Strong analytical skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to network with funding agencies and other stakeholders.
Ability to respond rapidly to emerging situations and meet regular deadlines.
Have leadership qualities and overall responsibility for the department.

2. Internal Auditor

Roles & Responsibilities
Reporting to the National Director, the Internal Auditor is responsible for some of the following:

1.Preparation of annual audit plans for ZAN and all its projects.
2.Conducting comprehensive audit of financial reports and projects and conducting special, surprise and operations audits when required.
3.Conducting financial audits of sub-grants and contracts with partner organisations.
4.Conduct pre-grant assessment and re-assessments of grant recipients.
5.Advising management on specific donor, taxation and government requirements.
6.Recommending improvements in the accounting procedures and internal controls in order to minimise risks of errors, losses and fraud.
7.Provide internal audit support to GFATM recipients and non-recipients within ZAN membership.
8.Ensuring that the accounting systems and procedures adopted for the safeguarding of assets, maintaining of records and accounting are adhered to.
9.Coordinating external audits.
10.Coordinating the following up of external audit recommendations.

Personnel Specification
A Bachelor of Accountancy Degree, a B.Com Accounting degree PLUS
Be a Certified Internal Auditor
At least 5 years experience preferably but not exclusively in an NGO environment
Proven experience in internal auditing
Strong analytical skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

NB: People living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

In return, the organization offers competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates who meet the stated specifications should submit applications, together with detailed CVs, indicating the position applied for, by the 30th May 2012 to:

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

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

Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Engineers (2 positions): UNICEF
Deadline: 3 June 2012

Consultancy Notice No. Zim/2012:07
Duration period: 6 months

Background

UNICEF is supporting the local authorities in Zimbabwe in rehabilitation of water and sanitation systems in urban areas with the objective of reducing the risk of cholera and or other diarrheal diseases cases through enhancing the equitable access of safe water and improved sanitation services to the most vulnerable population groups.  In this context, UNICEF is seeking a motivated and qualified Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Engineer to support the implementation of urban water and sanitation rehabilitation programme.

Objectives

The consultancy is designed to provide technical support to UNICEF’s urban water and sanitation rehabilitation programme through assessment, supervision and monitoring of all programme elements and supporting implementing partners to ensure effective and timely interventions in the target urban centers.

Specific responsibilities will include
1. Undertake technical and financial evaluation of proposals and bids from implementing partners/consultants/contractors and make recommendations
2. Review designs, technical reports, cost estimates, bills of quantity, drawings, specifications, bidding documents and certification documents prepared by the partners/consultants and advise accordingly
3. Provide guidance on technical/contractual aspects of the programme
4. Undertake rapid assessments of water and sanitation infrastructure in urban areas, prepare bill of quantities and provide guidance on implementation as required
5. Undertake monitoring of works, advise implementing partners and ensure works done are implemented as per acceptable standards and specifications
6. Provide support to the local authorities for development and implementation of strategies for enhanced cost recovery
7. Advise on management of supply component of the urban rehabilitation programme and ensure implementing partners are procuring the correct materials and equipment for the particular projects

Qualifications Requirements

-    A degree in Civil Engineering or other related field
-    At least ten years of practical experience of design and supervision of urban water supply and sewage works
-    Experience in contract management would be an added advantage
-    Strong interpersonal skills, organisational networking, the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with a range of government and civil society partners
-    Demonstrated communication skills in English (both written and verbal)

Duration

The position will be initially for a period of 6 months.

Expressions of Interest

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 letter addressing each of the qualifications and skills above and curriculum vitae, quoting Consultancy Notice number to the following address.

Human Resources Manager
(Consultancy Notice No. 07: Zim-2012)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia,
Harare

Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.