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2 (Two) vacancies – Africa University
Deadline: 25 May 2011

Africa University, an International Pan African and United Methodist Church Related Institution in Zimbabwe, invites applications from suitably qualified and well experienced persons to fill the following position:

1) Registrar

Job summary:

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, this is an executive position in the University. The Registrar will act as the chief administrator, whose main responsibility is the provision of administration services through the designing of appropriate systems. The Registrar leads undergraduate and graduate activities involving admission, registration, grading, class and examination scheduling, student awards and financial aid, curriculum review, university calendar publication and graduation. He or she will lead all activities relating to the management of Human Resources at the University. The Registrar shall enforce all rules and regulations of the Board of Directors and shall have such authority as is necessary to enforce them.

He or she is also expected to provide guidance and advice regarding policies and procedures to appropriate campus governing committees such as Senate and Cabinet.

Specific Duties

Strategic

- Responsible for developing and implementing the Registry strategic plan in accordance with the overall Africa University strategic plan
- Reviews academic and administrative policies and recommends changes and, when required, drafts new policies for consideration by the appropriate Committees.
- Serves as a member of the University’s senior management team
- Works with faculty and administrators to align academic programs with the strategic mission of the University

Administrative

- Serve on or chair University committees as appropriate
- Overseeing the provision of security services to all University properties
- Overseeing the provision of technical general services like electrical, construction, plumbing and transport

Academic Affairs

- Oversees the processing of student admissions, registration, administration of financial aid, scheduling of classes and examinations, maintenance of academic records and the holding of academic ceremonies like graduation and matriculation
- Ensures implementation of academic policies with regard to student records,  registration, examinations, grading and graduation
- Provides support and advice to the Senate Committees on academic issues

Human Resources

- Oversees the strategic management of Human Resources issues at the university, including but not limited to: recruitment, staff development, performance management and industrial relations

Requirements

- At least a Masters degree in student services, educational administration or a related area
- Substantial experience at a senior level in a Higher Education institution
- Demonstrated understanding of the application of technology to deliver Records and Registration services.
- A proven record in working successfully with diverse populations
- Ability to collaborate effectively with University departments and cross-functional teams
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

2) University Librarian

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, this is a very senior position responsible for the Jokomo / Yamada Library of Africa University. The University Librarian, who is the chief professional custodian of all academic information resources in the University, shall be responsible for the administration and safeguarding of the libraries of the University. He/she will ensure the effective operation and management of the library system by maintaining an administrative policy and managing the policy through appropriate officers. In addition, the University Librarian is responsible for strategic planning and implementation; preparation and monitoring of library budget; approving acquisitions of Library books and electronic resources; staff recruitment and development; carrying out public relations duties for the Library as well as overseeing Library fund raising activities for identified projects.

Qualifications and experience

- A minimum of a University degree plus a Masters degree in Library and Information Science with at least 10 years working experience in a senior position in an academic library;
- He/she must be an accomplished manager with a vision, knowledge and skills to develop, organise and manage the library at the forefront of technological advances and latest developments of ICTs within the library science field, including effective use of the Internet and other electronic library information and virtual digital library system; and information management practices;
- Sensitivity and commitment to living in an international and multicultural community
- Evidence of research and publications in relevant disciplines is desirable.
To apply:

Applications together with CV, copies of certified certificates, academic transcripts and at least three referees, with their e-mail and postal addresses should be forwarded to: Assistant Registrar, Personnel and Administration, Africa University, P O Box 1320, Mutare, Zimbabwe. Or e-mail to: arpa [at] africau [dot] ac [dot] zw or arpasec [at] africau [dot] ac [dot] zw

Program Managers: AusAID
Deadline: 27 May 2011

AusAID, the Australian Government’s Agency for International Development, is seeking an experienced, dynamic and innovative Senior Program Manager and a Program Manager to help implement Australia’s aid program in Zimbabwe.

Based in the Australian Embassy, Harare, the successful candidates will be engaged for two years, with the possibility of an extension.

Key Performance Areas will include the design, implementation and review of Australia’s aid programs in Zimbabwe; Providing policy input to program development and review across a range of sectors; Liaising with government and non-government stakeholders, other international donors and multinational organisations; and Managing AusAID’s relationships with regional and international organisations and programs.

Requirements:
·    Experience (minimum 5 years for Senior Program Manager) in aid delivery, development aid program management while working for a government, NGO or regional/international organisation
·    Highly effective representation and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to cultivate productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
·    Demonstrated ability to achieve results, including in the management of people, resources, projects and financial management.
·    Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and provide high level policy advice.
·    Highly developed communication skills, particularly in written and spoken English, including strong computer literacy and well developed negotiation, liaison and representation skills.
·    Demonstrated personal drive and integrity.
·    Relevant educational qualifications in development, social sciences, international relations or economics.

View the full job description and application instructions on www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application to tracy [at] actionappointments [dot] co [dot] za

Regional Financial Integration Specialist: FinMark
Deadline: 27 May 2011

FinMark Trust is an independent non-profit organisation whose business is controlled by seven trustees from countries in Southern Africa. FinMark Trust’s purpose if ‘Making financial markets work for the poor, by promoting financial inclusion and regional financial integration’.

The Regional Financial Integration Unit (RFIU) which has been established to support regional financial integration in Southern Africa and the implementation of SADC Finance and Investment Protocol (FIP) has a vacancy for a specialist and is seeking a qualified and suitably qualified person to fill the position.

Key responsibilities include:

- Participation in the development and implementation of the RFIU strategy and programme
- Manage support projects to key regional committees and countries, and provide expert advice and input to ensure effective implementation
- Develop and maintain a RFIU databank on key information in identified areas of financial integration in the SADC region and other regions on the continent and abroad
- Commission and manage research when necessary
- Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation system for Regional Financial Integration

Experience and qualifications:

- Relevant qualification preferably in Finance, Banking or Economics
- Experience in a Central Bank, Finance Ministry or Commercial Bank will be an added advantage
- Sound understanding of finance sector regulatory matters
- Good understanding of capital markets, strategy, programme and project design and management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to travel extensively in the SADC region

FinMark Trust is an equal opportunity employer. In addition to a competitive salary FinMark Trust offers the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a stimulating work environment.

Please forward your CV and motivation letter to Priscilla Cebisa via email at Priscillac [at] finmark [dot] org [dot] za or fax to Priscilla on +27-86-518-3579.

Public Health Data Analyst / Health Information Use Trainer: RTI International
Deadline: 27 May 2011 (close of business)

Building Health Data Dissemination and Information Use Systems in the Republic of Zimbabwe under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

RTI, is an independent organisation dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organisation in and centrepiece of the Research Triangle Park.

Background

The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has called for immediate comprehensive and evidence based action to turn the tide of global HIV/AIDS. Under the leadership of the U.S. Global AIDS Co-ordinator, as part of the President’s Emergency Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS/CDC) works with host countries and other key partners to assess the needs of each country and design a customised programme of assistance that fits within the host nation’s strategic plan and partnership framework.

The purpose of this program is to develop public health resources in-country to analyse health data for programmatic and policy development, improvement and development of methods and systems for information dissemination in Zimbabwe with a particular focus on building the capacity of the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MoHCW).

In Zimbabwe RTI is partnering with the Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) to implement this programme. BRTI is an independent research institution dedicated to promote health development through research and training in Zimbabwe and the SADC region.

The programme aims at strengthening and implementing the adopted National Health Information Strategic paper (NHIS) and its objective to make wider use of health information for health service management.

This Program is looking for:

Public Health Data Analyst / Health Information Use Trainer

The successful candidate will report to the RTI Project Director based in the MOHCW. He/She will co-operate closely with the (Act.) Deputy Director Health Information Systems (DDHIS) and Provincial and City Health Information staff throughout the country.

This position will be based at the MOHCW in Harare, Zimbabwe for a period of up to 5 years.

Duties:

- Coordinate/facilitate training on quality data collection, data cleaning, report compilation and dissemination with strong emphasis on information use for management at district and provincial level
- Assist and advise the process of preparation and facilitation of data analysis workshops at national and provincial level through existing meeting routines
- Guide and assist provincial and district staff in analysis of routinely collected data and health information presentation
- Assist the DDHIS with the timely production of routine National HID’s reports.
- In line with the requirements stipulated in the NHIS, assist the process of data gathering from its sources throughout the country, ensure verification, data cleaning and compilation (including data from surveys carried out on behalf of the Ministry)
- Assist in development of handbooks and brochures on how to perform data analysis according to MOHCW data and data use needs
- Ensure a high level of communication and close working relationships with the project team, project implementers and provincial and district health information managers
- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and experience:

- University degree (Master) in public health, nursing, social science, statistics, education or relevant academic experience
- Experience in training and/or workshop facilitation is an advantage
- Experience with standard software packages (MS-Office, Epi-Info, etc); experience with DHIS/Access is an advantage
- Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills required
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

All applications, clearly stating the position being applied for, should be forwarded by email to the following addresses: adaizi [at] brti [dot] co [dot] zw or submitted to RTI Project Administrator, BRTI, Nicoz Diamond Building, 4th Floor, Corner Samora Machel Ave/Park Street, Harare.

Regional Programmes Manager: Africa (Ref: FP/1) International HIV/AIDS Alliance
Deadline: 30 May 2011 (5PM UK time)

Salary £39,000 – £41,000 (pro-rated) plus attractive benefits package
Based in Brighton, UK with regular travel in the region

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance supports communities to meet the challenges of AIDS and build healthier communities.  Our vision is a world in which people do not die of AIDS. Since 1994, the Alliance and its partners have supported over 3,000 projects, in over 40 countries, reaching millions of people.

We have an opportunity for a Regional Programmes Manager within our African Field Programmes team.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of relationships and overseeing support to Linking Organisations (‘LO’) within the regional programmes. They will also be responsible for the development and management of collaboration with regional organisations alongside the successful development of new programmes, management of programme contracts, programme implementation and budget control.

In collaboration with the Head of Team Africa the Regional Programmes Manage contributes to the Alliance’s strategic directions in the region. The Programme Manager advises on management and quality assurance of programmes, leads regional programme development, represents the assigned programmes both in the Secretariat and externally, ensures effective knowledge sharing and develops and maintains professional relationships with programme partners and relevant donors.

Please see the person specification and job description for full details of the role.

How to apply:

For more details on this post, including Job Description and Person Specification please visit www.aidsalliance.org and click on ‘jobs’.

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply.

Finance Assistant: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Deadline: 31 May 2011

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:11
GS6 Level based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

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 Job:

Under the supervision of Finance Officer, the successful candidate will perform moderately specialized tasks in the accounting and finance functions. The candidate will maintain financial records for projects or other office. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for codes and records receipts and payments whilst assuring accuracy of computation and completeness of documents, and maintains continuing status of allotments against obligations.

The Finance Assistant will prepare recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts.  This role also involves calculating and compiling cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assists in preparation of budget statements. They will also brief and assist newly arrived international staff, experts and consultants on basic financial procedures and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking and currency provisions and other requirements relating to accounts and finance.

Qualifications and Competencies:

-    Completion of secondary education. Additional commercial training in bookkeeping, business or accounting at diploma or degree level is desirable
-    Five years of general accounting clerical experience
-    Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values
-    Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

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. 11: Zim-2011) UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue, P O Box 1250 Belgravia, Harare

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Operations Specialist (Quality Assurance): United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Deadline: 31 May 2011

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:12
NOC Level based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

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 Job:

The post holders will work closely with the Operations Chief to update office’s standard operating procedures, ensure staff understands them, and subsequently to test a sample of transactions to verify that the procedures are being properly implemented. They will support various office committees in reviewing relevant documentation against financial guidelines and work processes as well as provide assurance follow up in the implementation of recommendations.

This Quality Assurance role will have substantive scope, providing training and orientation to newly recruited and exiting staff on UNICEF’s policies and procedures, review of contracts etc, prior to the commitment of UNICEF’s funds. They will also manage various internal databases relating to contracts and agreements. They will assist in the follow-up on the implementation of the audit recommendations..

Qualifications and Competencies:

-    Advanced University degree in accounting, business administration, economics or financial management and membership – or enrolled for membership – of recognized professional accountancy body
-    At least five years of relevant professional work experience in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply and administration and/or other related fields
-    Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values
-    Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

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. 12: Zim-2011) UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue, P O Box 1250 Belgravia, Harare

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The only way to be more than a number, more than a useful object, more than a consumer, more than a CV or a Facebook profile, is to identify what is valuable to you, what is worthwhile to you, worth living for – perhaps even worth dying for, and then to keep faith with the you that you are. I don’t mean in a rigid paranoid way; the self changes but the self isn’t for sale.
- Jeanette Winterson

Essay competition: Why the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa is important to youth
Deadline: 12 Noon GMT on 25 May 2011

In October 2010, the African Women’s Decade (2010-2020) was officially launched in Nairobi, Kenya. The decade is a critical moment for the advancement of women’s rights and gender equality on the continent. The Solidarity for African Women’s Rights coalition (SOAWR), a coalition of 37 organizations based throughout the continent, is committed to ensuring that African Union (AU) member states ratify and implement the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa as an instrument that will play an important role in the realization of the Decade’s objectives. Yet, unfortunately, not all Africans are aware of the Protocol and its significance.

In Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, this June, African heads of state and government will gather at a summit with the theme, “Youth empowerment for sustainable development”. Youth action is critical to the continent’s development, and more specifically, in ensuring that girls and women can make equally valued contributions to this development. As such, the SOAWR coalition would like to invite youth to reflect on the importance of the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa. Contestants are asked to respond to the question, “Why is the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa important to you?” in an essay of a maximum of 2000 words.

The four best essays will receive a copy of African Women Writing Resistance: An Anthology of Contemporary Voices edited by Jennifer Browdy de Hernandez, Pauline Dongala, Omotayo Jolaosho, and Anne Serafin. The winning essays will also be published on the Pambazuka News website (www.pambazuka.org). In addition, the writer of the essay awarded first place will be given the opportunity to attend the AU Summit in Malabo with her or his basic expenses (ticket, accommodation, etc.) covered.

The competition is open to citizens of all African countries aged between 18 and 25.

Entries can be submitted in English or French. The deadline for submission is May 25th, 2011, at 12 noon, GMT. Essays should be typed (1.5 line spacing and 12 point font) and sent in Word or PDF format to the SOAWR Secretariat through bkombo [at] equalitynow [dot] org with the subject “SOAWR Essay Competition”. Along with the essays, contestants should indicate the email address where they can be reached and provide their age, nationality and country of residence.

Source: Pambazuka

One really has to wonder about the Zimbabwe government’s airport highway project. First, there’s hardly anyone using the airport. Second, on my return to Zimbabwe last Thursday evening, there were no traffic lights working and there was very little street lighting. The current road does its job just fine. Pretty soon we’ll have a very big and expensive road and we’ll still have no street lighting or working traffic lights because Zimbabwe’s national power company can’t deliver.

Some fine minds at work in our government.

The non-working traffic lights on the night I returned were of course causing mayhem. Lounging in the dark at these intersections were details of two policemen and women clearly waiting for some political chef to make his or her way home from the airport. They stood idly by gazing at the traffic snarled up in front of their noses. But, imagine if they were caught directing traffic and Mugabe or Tsvangirai came motorcading through!

On arriving home I was greeted at the back door with someone waving a torch at me.

I was told that most days and nights there had been a powercut. Since Thursday I’ve had one day of power. The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) estimates our bills every month. Amounts are not based on actual useage. But do you think that they’ll take into account that as winter bites and they’re providing a third of the power they used to, that they will estimate their bills down. Ha. Fat chance. Instead our bills will remain the same, or in many cases, increase.

Bright sparks at work in ZESA? I don’t think so.

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Project Officer – People Up Project: Practical Action Southern Africa
Deadline: 6 May 2011

Practical Action Southern Africa is part of an international technology development organisation headquartered in the United Kingdom, seeks to recruit a Project Officer for the People up Project based in Harare.

Key performance areas will include inter alia:

-Conducting quality control management on the project activities being undertaken.

-Participating in Monitoring and Evaluation of project progress against the original intention and design.

-Facilitating relevant thematic workshops with internal and external stakeholders.

-Producing monthly reports  to assist in project implementation so as to ensure successful completion

-Producing material for publication and documentation, to inform all stakeholders on progress and challenges.

-Conducting field research for the People Up project.

-Assisting in lobbying and advocacy activities to build the endorsement of Practical Action.

-Recruiting beneficiaries with the assistance of the supervisor.

-Engaging in public relations and networking to identify synergies and strengthen existing partnerships

-Participating in fundraising activities in support of Practical Action opportunities’ so that Urban Services are met.

Person Specifications:

-Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma in Rural & Urban Planning, Engineering, Development Studies or any related discipline.

-2 years NGO experience,

-Excellent interpersonal skills.

-Excellent computer skills

-Excellent communication skills a must i.e. both written and spoken

Send applications and detailed CVs to: Human Capital and Administration Manager, Practical Action, 4 Ludlow Rd, Newlands, Harare or email to: hc [at] practicalactionzw [dot] org

Four (4) vacancies: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Deadline: 6 May 2011

Location: Mutare

IRC intends to implement a project to mitigate risks of water borne disease outbreaks focusing on community adoption of households’ water treatment practices.  The project will focus mainly on community behavior change through social marketing of Point of Use (PoU) water treatment products, promoting grassroots distribution systems of retail and kiosk owners in remote rural areas and creating demand of the products through community awareness raising. Four (4) positions have arisen and all will be based in Mutare with job responsibilities covering Manicaland Province. The contract is for a period of twelve (12) months

1. Project Manager  – WASH

The Project Manager WASH plays an important role in the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) field office management structure and is responsible for the supervision of four officers.

Job Responsibilities

-Responsible for the overall management of the project which includes staff and the design of appropriate tools to spearhead community education on PoU water treatment techniques while working with the local authorities, government departments, schools authorities and traditional leaders.

-Prepare timely work plans and promote quality in project deliverables.

-Represent IRC and collaborate, plan and liaise with key local government officials, NGOs and community members in the implementation of project activities.

-Monitoring and documenting achievement of project outputs and objectives.

-Prepare and submit timely quality internal and donor project reports on field activities with indicators tracking.

-Participate in needs assessment activities.

-Manage project assets and budget management (Budget vs Actual expenditure tracking).

-Represent IRC in WASH Cluster Provincial coordination meetings to foster positive interaction and good working relations with all partners.

Skills and Qualifications

-Degree in Public Health, Health Education and Promotion or Social Studies with a strong bias on community development in WASH.

-Two years of professional experience managing WASH programs and experience in implementing OFDA funded projects is an added advantage.

-Strong understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation of WASH programs.

-Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

-Capable of training staff and motivating community support.

-Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of GIS mapping a plus.

2. Social Marketing Officer (SMO) x 2

Job responsibilities

-Responsible for organizing the provincial, district and ward level stakeholder inception/launch workshops/meetings.

-Identifying, assessing and listing down potential grassroots distributors of household PoU water treatment products in remote areas.

-Training the identified grassroots distributors on social marketing, business management and promotion of linkages with distributors and transporters.

-Rebranding places like kiosks, retail shops with household PoU water treatment products promotional materials and organize the grassroots household PoU water treatment products distributors to form buying clusters.

-Carrying out community based educational sessions on promotion of household PoU water treatment products at schools, business centers, market places etc.

-Develop & implementing a monitoring system to measure residual chlorine levels of treated water at household level.

-Monitoring and documenting achievement of use of PoU water treatment products as a project output.

-Prepare and submit timely and quality internal project reports on activities.

Skills and Qualifications

-Diploma in Marketing with a strong bias on community social marketing.

-Experience implementing WASH programs and experience in implementing OFDA-funded projects is an added advantage.

-Strong understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation of WASH programs.

-Capable of training communities and motivating community support.

-Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of GIS mapping a plus.

3. Hygiene Promotion Officer (HPO)

Job responsibilities

-Responsible for identifying existing and establishing new school hygiene clubs, supporting their functioning and roll out their plans as vehicle for hygiene promotion.

-Carrying out training to School Hygiene Club Coordinators and community hygiene club leaders.

-Support the setting up of a Healthy Corner at school events such as soccer and athletics competitions.

-Spearheading community based educational sessions on promotion of behavior change.

-Supporting District WASH commemoration events.

-Monitoring and documenting achievement of behavior change project output and objective.

-Prepare and submit timely quality internal project reports and indicators tracking.

-Represent IRC in WASH coordination meetings/forums at district level to foster positive interaction and good working relations with all partners.

Qualifications

-Diploma in Environmental Health, Public Health Promotion with a strong bias on community development in WASH.

-Two years experience implementing WASH programs and experience in implementing OFDA funded projects is an added advantage.

-Strong understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation of WASH programs.

-Capable of training communities and motivating community support.

-Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of GIS mapping a plus.

Qualified candidates should send their detailed CVs and cover letters to Zimbabwe [at] theirc [dot] org and write title of the position they are applying for in the subject line.

Youth & Adolescent Development Specialist at NOC Level: United Nations Children’s Fund
Deadline: 9 May 2011

Based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:08

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 Job:

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Communications, provides support in the conceptualization, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of child and youth participation strategy to promote respect for children’s’ and women’s’ rights and support UNICEF’s mission in Zimbabwe with approx.

Major Tasks to be accomplished:

* Actively contributes to the development and implementation of a Government of Zimbabwe/UNICEF child and youth participation strategy that will accelerate the realization of children’s and young people’s rights in Zimbabwe.

* Liaises and advocates with parliamentarians, civic society, private sector and independent providers on the benefits of, and need for, children’s participation as key stakeholders in social development and political agenda. e.g. participation in the legislative and Constitutional reforms; policies and programmes.

* Identifies and creates opportunities for child and young people’s meaningful participation where children’s and young people’s views, experiences and beliefs are heard, considered and acted upon. Explores the use of regional communication platforms, such as “Speak Africa” – Speak Zimbabwe to encourage dialogue and learning among children and young people.

* Provides technical support to strengthen the capacity of child and young people’s national structures and representations in government, civil society and children’s organizations e.g. child parliament, junior councilors, child protection committees, child participation clubs and other school based participation programmes.

* Works with children and young people to appreciate the regional and international legal and policy instruments on children and young people.  These include the UNCRC; ACRWC; African Youth Charter; A call for accelerated action on AFFC.

* Support operational research, documentation, information sharing and dissemination of good practices on child and young people’s participation, with government; civil society; young people and children, private sector and other partners.

* Facilitate coordination of child and young people’s participation within UNICEF country programme; UNCT and Government, civil society and other partners.

* Contributes to fundraising strategies for overall communications and advocacy, with special focus on child and young people’s participation.

* Draft relevant chapters for Annual Reviews; Reports on child and young people’s participation.

Qualifications and Competencies:

* Advanced university degree in social/ political sciences, or equivalent professional work experience in the child and young people’s participation area, or in related field.

* At least five years progressively responsible professional work experience in child and young people’s development and participation programmes, of which two years should be in developing countries.

* Good analytical and organizational skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

* General ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form, specific skills in writing policy briefs and position papers on children’s rights, child and youth participation.

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. Zim/2011:08)

UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,

P O Box 1250

Belgravia, Harare

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Communication Officer at NOB Level
Deadline: 9 May 2011

Based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:09

Purpose of the Job:

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Communications, undertakes the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating of an advocacy and communication strategy to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen donor and political will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives in Zimbabwe, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.  The Communications Officer also extends support to the co-ordination and dissemination of communications message through the local and international media and is responsible for the website of the Zimbabwe country office.

Major Tasks to be accomplished:

* Works on the production of communication products, including the country office website.

* Drafts background information, fact sheets, communication and other promotional advocacy materials for briefing visits, media, Goodwill Ambassadors and other special interest groups.

* Supports the development, drafting and maintenance of information and relationships with journalists and media outlets

* Writes articles, speeches, press releases, other public information materials and reports, as well as contributes to development of communication messages and materials for the traditional and web based media outlets

* Distribution and dissemination of advocacy materials from NY, Geneva, the Regional Office and the country office to identified partners and other target audiences. Helps to identify the need for additional materials/activities, such as radio and television programmes, publications, photographs, websites, etc., to advocate and promote organizational goals within the country.

* Facilitates engagement with nationally known personalities and helps to organize special events and activities to support country programme goals.  Generates public support for special events.

* Supports social mobilization and media through organizing community participation of key players and through organising field visits and media training events; photo coverage and TV Footage, using both the traditional and web based media as appropriate.

Qualifications and Competencies:

* University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area, combined with an advanced university degree in a related discipline

* At least five years progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media, of which two years should be in developing countries.

* General ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional, electronic and new media.

* Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas, as well as impart knowledge and teach skills

* Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

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. Zim/2011:09)

UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,

P O Box 1250

Belgravia, Harare

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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