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Project Administrator MCHIP/Zimbabwe
Deadline: 26 April 2011

The Maternal Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP), a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded technical assistance project that is managed in Zimbabwe by John Snow, Inc. (JSI). MCHIP is currently recruiting for a Project Administrator.

-    The Administrator will ensure that the MCHIP Zimbabwe program has sound financial contractual and administrative systems and that its activities are conducted in compliance with the terms of the MCHIP agreement and USAID regulations.

-    S/he will oversee financial management, procurement, office services, information technology and human resources functions and staff, and will serve as the liaison to USAID/Zimbabwe on these matters.

-    S/he will work closely with the Country Director and JSI headquarters office to ensure that all activities are implemented in a timely and effective manner, costs are reasonable and appropriate, office services are responsive to the needs of program staff, and all financial reports are submitted on time and according to established procedures.

Qualifications

-    Graduate degree in Public Administration, Business Administration (MBA), Finance or equivalent combination of training and expertise and experience

-    At least 5 years’ financial and administrative management experience, preferably with USAID or other development agency programs

-    Knowledge of US government procurement regulations, as well as Government of Zimbabwe legal and financial requirements

-    Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills and a commitment to providing high quality services to internal and external clients

-    Experience setting up and managing mid-size office operations, preferably in Zimbabwe

-    Prior USAID program management experience is a plus

-    English fluency

-    Expert skills in Excel, QuickBooks or similar accounting software as well as Word.

For the full job description email: dorothy [at] mchipzim [dot] org

Competitive salary and benefits.  Interested applicants please submit application letter, complete CV and references no later than close of business on 26th April, 20011 to: Country Director, MCHIP Office, No. 4 Fairman Close (Off Quorn Avenue), Mount Pleasant, Harare or Email: dorothy [at] mchipzim [dot] org

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Two (2) MCHIP Community Maternal and Newborn Health (MHN) Programme Assistants: Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program
Deadline: 26 April 2011

MCHIP/Zimbabwe seeks to employ two (2) Community Program Assistants to work and support maternal and newborn interventions at 2 districts in Manicaland. The Community Programme Assistants will work in close collaboration with district level health workers, VHWs, the MCHIP technical team and communities to improve the lives of newborn infants and their mothers. These are Mutare and Chimanimani district positions with occasional travel to Harare and other districts.

Qualification and experience

-    Community Nurse, Social Worker or Health Promotion Officer with at least 5 years experience in community health programmes may apply;

-    Skills should include training, developing and supporting community mobilization strategies for maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH);

-    Computer literacy and report writing.

Roles and responsibilities

-    Support Health Care Workers and Village Health Workers (VHWs) to implement MNCH community level interventions and strengthen the household to hospital continuum of care

-    Participate in community MNCH related assessments

-    Support training of health providers including VHWs

-    Support behaviour change communication interventions related to improving healthy MNCH behaviours in communities and households

-    Identifying strategic partners and engaging them to support MNCH activities

-    With the VHWs and community teams identify priorities and develop appropriate plans to meet the identified MNCH needs

-    Ensure regular documentation, monitoring and supervision as is necessary

-    Perform other community related MNCH activities as requested by the Newborn Technical Officer, Technical Director, CD

Competitive salary and benefits. Interested applicants please submit application letter, complete CV and 3 references no later than close of business on 26th April, 20011 to: Country Director, MCHIP Office, No. 4 Fairman Close (Off Quorn Avenue), Mount Pleasant, Harare or Email: dorothy [at] mchipzim [dot] org

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Management Accountant – Harare: Concern Worldwide
Deadline: 26 April 2011

Concern Worldwide, an Irish non-governmental organisation, is looking for an individual to fill the position of Management Accountant.

Profile specific to this post:

-    Degree in Accountancy with part CA, ACCA or CIMA;

-    Have worked as senior accountant or management accountant either in a leading firm or NGO sector for a minimum of 1 year;

-    Highly skilled in preparation of management accounts and budgets;

-    Knowledge of analytical review of financial documents and data;

-    Extremely skilled in the use of spreadsheets and generate reports;

-    Knowledge of working on accounting software;

-    Computer literacy is a must;

-    Knowledge of training non-financial managers;

-    Able to work to deadlines and take initiative in solving problems.

Concern encourages female candidates and people living with HIV to apply. A competitive salary is offered as per the experience required and the duties to be carried out in a new and challenging working environment.

Interested candidates should send their CVs as well as the following (Only candidates who meet the person profile above may be shortlisted):

-    Details of two professional referees of persons to whom they reported

-    A covering letter outlining reasons for applying and suitability of the candidate

-    Details of their current/most recent salary

-    Date of availability

Applications should be sent to: The HR Manager, Concern Worldwide. Email: Lucille.tapfumaneyi [at] concern [dot] net

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Accountant: Cordaid
Deadline: 27 April 2011

Improving Maternal and Neonatal health is one of the key objectives of the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCW). In line with this, the World Bank has decided to support the establishment of a results based financing program (RBF) which seeks to accelerate the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality health services at district and health centre level. The RBF program will provide subsidies, directly linked to services delivered at primary health care level, i.e. rural health clinics, and to a minor extent at district hospitals. The MoHCW and the World Bank have appointed an international NGO to manage this Results Based Financing (RBF) program in rural districts in Zimbabwe. In the start-up phase the project starts in two frontrunner Districts.

For the INGO’s Head office in Harare the INGO will acquire the service of an accountant

Position & responsibility:

The accountant reports to the Manager Finance and RBF payments. S/he is responsible for the smooth running of operations and financial transactions of the office and sub offices in accordance with appropriate fiduciary standards, which meets the requirements of the Government of Zimbabwe, the World Bank and Cordaid.

General objective of the posting:

The incumbent will collect, verify, process and file financial data and supporting documents; prepare financial transactions for endorsement by the Manager Finance and RBF payments; prepare financial reports and facilitate financial audits

Specific objectives of the position:

Main tasks:

-    Monitor all invoices and vouchers and enter all authorized transactions/payments in bookkeeping system (Pastel Sage) and do daily back up of the bookings

-    To prepare payment vouchers in conformity with WB/CORDAID required procedures and make sure that all transaction documents are filed chronologically as per recordings order

-    To make copies of all payment orders issued and payment transfer letters and file in Pastel Sage folder and daily update the cash book; to systematize the program incomes and the expenses of local purchasing units (Cordaid sub-offices) according to the budget and Cordaid administrative codes plan

-    To issue small payments from a petty cash and to perform a daily check on the physical petty cash balances and daily reconciliation of cash accounts and monthly of bank accounts

-    To maintain a minimum cash balance as agreed with the Manager Finance and PBF Payments.

Qualifications:

BBA Degree in Accounting from a reputable Zimbabwean training institute

Profile:

-    At least 5 years of professional experience in an International NGO setting

-    Independent and dynamic and capable of organising his/her own work, trustworthy, confidential and pleasant as required at all times and good team player with good communication skills

-    Strong Experience with relevant accounting software packages (Pastel Sage to be specific) and Excellent Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Especially Excel)

-    A Zimbabwe Nationality with a good command of English and the local language

Workplaces: The Accountant will reside in Harare, with frequent traveling to provinces and districts enrolled in the program.

Contract Period: The contract will initially run for six months from 1 June till 30 November with three months probation and an option for continuation depending on performance

How to apply: Applications including a cover letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be sent by e-mail only to kiziah.estone [at] cordaid [dot] net

Mention the vacancy number in Subject line, ACCT001

An e-assessment test can be part of the application procedure. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held between the 2nd and 6th May 2011. The INGO is an equal opportunity employer and offer attractive remuneration package.

National Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV Linkages Programme Co-ordinator: UNFPA
Deadline: 28 April 2011 (12 noon)

Vacancy number: VA-2011-04-07

Duty station: Harare, Zimbabwe

Duration: 1 year with possibility of renewal

Under the overall supervision of the Principal Director Preventive Services in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCW), the national SHR and HIV Linkages Co-ordinator shall liase with AIDS and TB Programme and Reproductive Health Units of the MOHCW and collaborate with NFPA, other UN agencies, multi and bilateral international development agencies and civil society organisations in facilitating Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV programme linkages.

Major duties and responsibilities:

-    Co-ordinate the overall implementation of SRH and HIV linkages including monitoring and reporting on progress in programme implementation;

-    Work with the MOCHW departments, implementing partners, quasi-government and private sector organisations (PVOs) and NGOs to overcome bottlenecks in SRH and HIV programme linkages;

-    Support the integration of SRH and HIV linkages in national health and development policies, plans system and service delivery;

-    Identify and document experiences and lessons learnt and facilitate sharing among implementing partners within and outside Zimbabwe;

-    Develop proposals to mobilize resources from major funding organization and development partners to support SRHR and HIV linkages;

-    Ensure proper management and co-ordination of programme including procurement of goods and services, monitoring and evaluation and the preparation and submission of required reports based on the procedures set forth in the signed Funding Agreement between EC and UNFPA;

-    Support and guide work of consultants and contractors within the programme to ensure good quality work and outputs in accordance with the funding agreement EC and UNFPA, including on-site monitoring and evaluation processes and accurate reporting;

-    Prepare regular analytical reports for MOHCW to be shared with UNFPA and other partners;

-    Serve as secretary to the National SRH and HIV Linkages Technical Committee chaired by the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare;

-    Undertake any other duties assigned by the Principal Director.

Only candidates satisfying all of the following should apply:

-    University degree in public health, nursing or other social sciences degree in a related field;

-    Master’s degree in Public Health or equivalent is an added advantage

-    At least 7 years’ experience in development, design and implementation of HIV and AIDS and Sexual & Reproductive Health and (SRH) programmes

-    Experience in collaborating with international donors is an asset

-    Fluency in English, Shona or Ndebele

-    Good writing, analytical, communication and staff management skills.

Please send your CV and cover letter to: The UNFPA Representative, Ref: SRH and HIV Linkages Programme Co-ordinator, Block 7, 1st Floor, Arundel Office Park, Mt. Pleasant, PO Box 4775, Harare or by e-mail to mailzwe [at] unfpa [dot] org

NB: This is a project post funded by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Financial Manager: Tree of Life
Deadline: 29 April 2011

Background

Tree of Life Trust

The Tree of Life is a group-based approach to the healing and empowerment of survivors of organized violence and torture. It is facilitated by survivors themselves who have been trained and supervised in the methodology. It uses the metaphor of the tree to provide a framework for understanding the trauma experience, and, through a series of inter-related processes, leads the survivor into an appreciation of his or her strengths and the support of the community in surviving.

The Tree of Life has shown itself to be a proven, non-professional, cost-effective and culturally appropriate method of providing psychological assistance to the victims. One of the most important aspects of healing is to break these patterns of isolation and to rebuild a sense of belonging. Thus, in the Tree of Life, participants go through a process of reclaiming; reclaiming personal power, reclaiming their sense of body, reclaiming connections with nature, and reclaiming connection to the community.

Organisation – Tree Of Life

There are currently 7 fulltime members of staff, Coordinator, Administrator, and 5 Facilitators, with plans being implemented to increase this number to 10. Part time support is provided by Research and Advocacy Unit, in particular for financial management and for research and advocacy. Work is very much team based and in the field. Tree of Life is working with 2 urban communities (Epworth and Whitecliff) and more generally in Harare, and with 3 rural communities (Mutoko, Murewa and Chishawasha) and more generally with Mashonaland East. Plans are being implemented to extend this work into Manicaland and elsewhere. Tree of Life is connected through RAU to civil society generally, and is networked to its own Partners, to the Peace Builders Network (PBNZ) and to an emerging network of agencies engaged in healing work. Tree of Life is currently supported by three international funding agencies. Tree of Life works at the interface between emergency, fear and polarization on the one side, and renewed social activity and community development on the other. There are 4 categories of inter-related activities – Healing workshops for Victims Training for and supervision of workshops for partner organizations Community follow-up and support Research & Advocacy

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for:

-    All aspects of financial management, in compliance with standards and procedures, and providing information to enable effective management

-    Oversight of programme finances, including compliance with standards of donor organisations, and providing oversight or direct support to partner organisations in their financial management

-    Ensuring all legal processes are followed

-    Overseeing appropriate HR processes

-    Developing and implementing financial plans

-    Sharing in the organising and co-ordination of fundraising events and presentations to potential donors

-    Attending relevant fundraising and financial management events and meetings

-    Managing the administrative, staffing and resource needs of the position

-    Reporting to the Coordinator and Board of Trustees

-    Generally sharing in the management and aims of the Tree of Life

Requirements:

A professional, mature and articulate person with at least 5 years experience in an NGO or similar environment where managing multiple donor funds and partnership development formed part of the core job. Ability to think and act strategically and to generate credible and considered plans and information. Intermediate or advanced computer literacy skills, especially in the Microsoft Office Suite. A team player personality with the presence and poise to interact at boardroom, senior government, banker and donor agency level. Commitment to meet challenging targets on time and consistently. Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

A competitive salary will be offered and terms of employment and remuneration will be notified to selected candidates.

To Apply: Submit an application by email with Financial Manager in the subject line, your full CV and covering letter, with 2 contactable references to Coordinator at wildcahi [at] zol [dot] co [dot] zw

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Refugee Counselor / Mental Health Worker
Deadline: 30 April 2011

A counselor/mental health worker is required to work with non-Zimbabwean refugees who have experienced trauma. The counselor will be working directly with the UNHCR and will be supported in their work by Counselling Services Unit (CSU).

The role will involve providing individual and group counseling/therapy for refugees for a range of issues including serious mental health issues. This will include assessment and high level report writing. They will also be liaising with UNHCR and providing support and development for staff members.

The counselor must have a strong commitment to human rights, particularly refugee rights, knowledge of refugee issues, and a commitment to ethical and professional practice. S/he must have formal qualification in counseling/psychotherapy/psychology/ clinical social work/psychiatric nursing, OR evidence of an extensive training and experience base in one or more of these areas. S/he will be experienced in providing counseling ideally in the area of trauma and or/refugee work. NGO experience and knowledge of a relevant refugee language would also be an asset.

The position will be based in Harare; however the counselor must be willing to travel and spend approximately 4 nights per month outside of Harare. There must also be will to work in a challenging environment with limited resources.

To apply please send your application to csu [at] medco [dot] co [dot] zw or contact Christopher on +263 4 772 883, 772 843, 773496.

Programme Officer – Women’s Empowerment: CAMFED
Deadline: 2 May 2011

Start Date: 9 May 2011 to 9 September 2011

Location: 6 Lanark Road, Belgravia, Zimbabwe

Job Purpose

To plan and implement a programme that enables young women to become leaders in their communities by addressing the needs of those young women on leaving school and unlocking their potential to become activists.

Accountable To: Head of Operations

Specific accountabilities

-    Organise leadership training and mentoring for young women school leavers

-    Facilitate the development of the Seed Money Scheme and Community Health Programmes as core strategies to promote young women’s economic independence and enable them to become activists in their communities

-    Oversee the development of CAMA, including building the capacity of CAMA committees

-    Develop partnerships with relevant line Ministries including Women’s Affairs

-    Facilitate young women’s participation in district and national forums

-    Facilitate exchange and learning with CAMA networks locally and in other countries

-    Monitor programme delivery and ensure quality and timely reports

-    Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Essentials:

-    5 ‘O’ levels

-    Relevant degree in Social Sciences

-    Experience in empowering and working with rural young women and communities

-    Motivated, innovative and dynamic

-    Good interpersonal and public relations

-    Excellent communication and knowledge transfer skills

-    Excellent report writing skills

Application details: Please forward your curriculum vitae and a covering letter to:

The Executive Assistant

CAMFED

6 Lanark Road

Belgravia

Harare

A friend of mine recently experienced a night in remand prison in Mutare. In the same cell as her was a woman who had been on remand for 4 months. She could not raise bail of $20. My friend paid the $20 bail.

Here’s some information from the Southern African Parliamentary Support Trust:

Thematic Committee on Human Rights

The Thematic Committee embarked on fact-finding visits to Mutare Central Prison, Mutimurefu Prison (Masvingo) and Whawha Prison to assess the conditions under which the prisoners were kept. The fact-finding visit was an eye-opener to Senators as they witnessed for themselves the deplorable and inhumane prison conditions. Below are some of the common highlights of the Committee’s findings;

• Uninhabitable conditions characterized by overcrowding and dilapidated infrastructure

• Plight of inmates with HIV and AIDS

• Erratic water supply

• Inadequate food provisions and poor diet

• Plight of Children of inmates

• Tattered uniforms and bed linen

• Shortage of learning materials (e.g. textbooks etc)

The Mutare Central Prison also houses refugees from five different countries including the DRC, Ivory Coast and Congo. These refugees asked Committee Members to talk to their embassies so that they could be returned to their home countries. The Committee also heard that a number of people have been on remand for a long time. The prison officials cited fuel and transport constraints as some of the reasons for the delay in getting the prisoners to court. In addition, the Committee heard that the prison also houses some mentally ill inmates.

The Youth Forum in a recent statement remind Zimbabwe’s authoritarian government that people power might well be coming to get them.

The capture and demise of Laurent Gbagbo, the Ivorian despot who refused to cede power after losing an election in November 2010 is testimony to the fact that dictators will not always have their way especially when the people have had their say as the people of Ivory Coast did in November 2010. While such news will obviously attract scorn and spite from like-minded dictators and sympathizers of despotic regimes, it is indeed sweet news for the people of Ivory Coast and other pro-democracy voices across the continent and the world.

As young people in Zimbabwe, we feel very inspired by the struggle of the people of Ivory Coast and take heart to the fact that even in the face of repression of the highest order, the forces of good always triumph against evil. We also feel encouraged that Gbagbo even after having sent his envoy to Harare to get a few notes on how to stay in power after losing an election, eventually could not have it his way. His capture while holed up in his fortified bunker reminds us of the same demise of Saddam Hussein, the former Iraq strongman.

As the Youth Forum, we take this opportunity to urge our politicians in Zimbabwe to be always mindful of the fact that real power lies with the people and it is the people who always have the final say. As the country gears for elections which shall signal the end of the current inclusive government, we urge all the political players in the country to genuinely work towards ensuring that the next elections are convened in an environment that allows the people to have the final say. We also urge SADC as the guarantors of the GPA to continue tightening the screws on our political players to ensure that the next election will not be fraudulent or is not again stolen by the loser. We again urge SADC to heed the winds of change that are sweeping across the African continent, long considered as the last den of dictators. The days of African ‘dictatorship’ disguised as African ‘brotherhood’ are long gone and the world as we know it has become less tolerant of dictators.

JCI Zimbabwe is inviting nominations for the 2011 Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Zimbabwe (JCI TOYP) program. The program formally recognizes young people between the ages of 18 and 40 who excel in their chosen fields and create positive change, raising the status of socially responsible leaders in this world. Nominations are being invited from individuals, professional bodies, associations, religious groups, Non Governmental Organisations, interest groups, the academia and quasi government institutions, in ten areas.

Each nominee must be entered in one – only one – of the ten categories below:

1.    Business, economic and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment
2.    Political, legal and/or governmental affairs
3.    Academic leadership and/or accomplishment
4.    Cultural achievement
5.    Moral and/or environmental leadership
6.    Contribution to children, world peace and/or human rights
7.    Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership
8.    Scientific and/or technological development
9.    Personal improvement and/or accomplishment and
10.  Medical innovation

Young men and women may be nominated in one of ten categories. The honourees will be selected by a panel of distinguished judges. Up to ten honourees will be selected from all nominations received, regardless of category entered, and will be announced and honoured with JCI TOYP trophies at a National Ceremony set for July 30, 2011.

Nomination forms must be submitted physically to any Innov8 Bookshop around Zimbabwe, by email to jcitoyz [at] gmail [dot] com on by filling out the online form by May 6, 2011. Once chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Zimbabwe, the honourees will be entered into the JCI International Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World competition where they will compete at international level against entrants from over 100 countries where JCI is represented. The top ten international winners will receive an all round trip, accommodation plus registration to attend the 66th JCI World Congress in Brussels, Belgium, 1 – 5 November, 2011.

For more information, questions or concerns, contact: Tinashe Nyaruwanga (Program Director) Phone: +263 772 750 133 Email: tinasheny [at] gmail [dot] com or jcitoyz [at] gmail [dot] com

Lloyd Ngwenya (JCI Zimbabwe National Public Relations Director) Phone: +263 774 302 442 Email: lngwenya [at] zol [dot] co [dot] zw

Work in and for Zimbabwe. Help grow our nation. Check out the vacancies below. If you’d like to receive this sort of information, as well as civic and human rights updates, by email each week drop us a note saying “subscribe” to info [at] kubatana [dot] net

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

Three (3) vacancies: PSI Zimbabwe
Deadline: 15 April 2011

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. Opportunities have arisen for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the positions in the Male Circumcision (MC) Program.

Reporting directly to the MC Manager, the 3 positions actively participate in the service delivery at MC implementing sites and work closely with the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, National AIDS Council structures and traditional and religious communities in the delivery of safe male circumcision services for HIV prevention. They will also be instrumental in program monitoring and evaluation of MC activities.

1. MC Training and Quality Assurance Coordinator – Head Office
- Quality assurance and control in the service delivery of male circumcision services
- Regular supervision and support of implementing MC sites
- Ongoing review of M&E tools and MC service delivery protocols
- Identify training needs in MC program and developing work plans to satisfy these
- Coordinate the training of doctors, nurses, receptionist, theatre assistants, etc
- Represent national MC program staff at different local and international fora
- Provide onsite mentorship to multi-disciplinary professionals at service delivery sites
- Assist in regional operations management of the MC program

2. MC Regional Coordinator – Head Office
- Assist Site Coordinators in coming up with and implementing periodic plans
- Participate in the coordination of operational issues from provincial to site level, including monitoring site performance and assisting in meeting set targets
- Support sites in supplies chain management
- Participate in MC data management and preparation of regular programmatic reports
- Participate in the assessment and preparation of static and satellite MC outreach sites for service delivery
- Coordinate MC static and outreach activities in all the provinces
- Identify and liaise with support structures for referrals of MC clients
- Participate in service delivery quality assurance, MC sites supervision and the training of MC staff such as doctors, nurses, theatre assistants and receptionists
- Participate in the conduct of operational research
- Monitor and evaluate MC sites performance and provide relevant support

3. MC Regional Officer – Manicaland
- Coordinate MC static and outreach activities in the province
- Identify and liaise with support structures for referrals of MC clients
- Coordinate scaling up of service delivery at MC static and outreach activities in the province
- Participate in service delivery quality assurance, MC sites supervision and the training of MC staff
- Monitor and evaluate MC sites performance and provide relevant support

Qualifications and experience for positions 1, 2 & 3
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing or Public Health
- Registered with professional bodies e.g. Nurses Council of Zimbabwe or Medical & Dental Practitioners Council
- Post basic training in community nursing, public health, theatre and midwifery an added advantage
- Clean class 4 driver’s licence with at least two years driving experience
- At least 3 years post qualification and experience in relevant fields

Detailed CV’s clearly stating the job title on the subject line, should be sent to: – recruitment [at] psi-zim [dot] co [dot] zw or submitted by April 15, 2011 to: The Director, Human Resources & Administration, Population Services International, Block E, Emerald Office Park, 30 The Chase West, Harare.

PSI is an equal opportunity employer.

Manager Training and Purchasing (Local health Expert): Cordaid
Deadline: 15 April 2011

Improving Maternal and Neonatal health is one of the key objectives of the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MoHCW). In line with this, the World Bank has decided to support the establishment of a Results Based Financing program (RBF), which seeks to accelerate the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality health services at district and health centre level. The RBF program will provide subsidies, directly linked to services delivered at primary health care level i.e. rural health clinics, and to minor extent district hospitals. The MoHCW and the World Bank have appointed an international NGO to manage this Results Based Financing (RBF) program in rural districts in Zimbabwe. In the start-up phase the project starts in two frontrunner districts.

For the INGO’s Head Office in Harare, the INGO will need to acquire the services of a Manager Training and Purchasing (Local Public Health Expert)

Position and responsibility
The Manager – T&P will report to the Head of Mission. He/she and will be a member of the Management Team. The main responsibility of the Manager Training and Purchasing will be the overall quality of the program, in particular from a public health point of view.

General objectives of the posting
The position of Manager Training and Purchasing will be occupied by a senior health expert whose primary tasks is to make sure that the RBF program will effectively contribute to the realization of the aforementioned MoHCW’s ambitions in respect to maternal and child health care.

Specific objectives of the position – Main tasks
- Develop and maintain contacts with government authorities at national and provincial/district level
- Representation of Cordaid in technical working groups
- Promote the RBF approach, its main features, ambitions and (would-be) results among relevant stakeholders
- Organise, develop and contribute to a variety of training activities that will be undertaken in the course of the program implementation
- More specifically attend to capacity building needs at various levels (province, district, facility and community) associated with technical and policy issues in the areas of maternal and child health
- Coach Zimbabwe PH experts engaged by Cordaid
- Verification of all contracts that are signed with health facilities or stakeholders
- Install robust monitoring and evaluation process
- Analyse progress reports and suggest options for improvements or corrections

Qualifications
- University degree in medicine with a specialization in public health or sufficient work experience
- Experience of at least five years in the field of health (and more in particular maternal and child health) and project management
- Extensive experience with various forms of capacity building
- Discreet, honest, trustworthy (trusted), communicative, proactive, methodical, diplomatic, task-oriented, careful and proven managerial capacities
- Experience in working with the government and international (donor) organizations
- Experience in preparing reports, representation and advocacy
- Excellent oral and written English

Workplaces
The Training and Purchasing manager will reside in Harare, with frequent traveling to provinces and districts enrolled in the program.

Contract period
The contract will initially run for three months from 1st May until 31st July, with an option for continuation depending on performance.

How to apply
Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be sent by email only before 15th April 2011 to kiziah.estone [at] cordaid [dot] net

Mention the vacancy number in Subject line, MTP001. An e-assessment test can be part of the application procedure. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be held between 20th and 22nd April 2011. The INGO is an equal opportunity employer and offers attractive remuneration package.

Programme Manager and Advisor: Irish Aid
Deadline: 18 April 2011
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe

The Irish Aid bilateral program in Zimbabwe has two components, which are to support the provision of quality care for those affected by HIV and AIDS, and to support Zimbabwe’s transition towards recovery.

The programme Manager and Advisor will provide advisory, technical, and managerial backstopping support in the implementation of Irish Aid’s Programme of assistance in Zimbabwe. Main functions will include programme planning, monitoring and overseeing of grants, capacity development and advisory and networking activities.

Requirements
A postgraduate degree in social science, health science, community development, management, education or law
At least 5 years experience working in a relevant professional capacity, as well as 5 years working experience in Zimbabwe. At least 2 years experience should have been spent in a developing country with a donor agency
Experience in the area of HIV/AIDS policy and programming with good understanding of the impact of the disease at household and community levels in Zimbabwe
A good understanding of the global and regional debate and support environment in the fight against HIV and AIDS
Excellent management skills relevant to aid delivery
Excellent interpersonal, networking, communications and computer skills
Ability to collate and distil large amounts of information

Applicants should email a CV and letter of motivation by Monday 18th April 2011 to Action Appointments, email: ruth [at] actionappointments [dot] co [dot] za

Terms of reference are available upon request. The successful candidate will be offered a major (3/4) time, two year contract post. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Messenger: Zimbabwe Olympic Committee
Deadline: 19 April 2011

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of messenger, which has arisen in the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee

Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Administration Officer, the incumbent must be diligent and trustworthy with a clean proven track record. Key tasks include:

- Cleaning and maintaining office facilities including staff canteen
- Carrying out office errands that include documents and mail deliveries and collection
- Driving ZOC delegates and staff on official duty

Requirements
- At least minimum 5 “O” Levels including English Language
- Clean class 3 and 4 Driver’s licence
- Defensive driving certificate will be an added advantage
- 2 years experience in a similar position preferably within a sporting organisation
- Physically fit and energetic

Interested candidates are required to submit their application letters with an updated CV via email to: admin [at] zoc [dot] co [dot] zw or info [at] zoc [dot] co [dot] zw or alternatively hand deliver to the ZOC Offices at No. 3 Aintree Circle, Belvedere, Harare (Close to Belvedere primary School). All applications addressed to the Chief Executive Officer must be received by Tuesday 19 April 2011.

Information Communication & Technology (ICT) Coordinator – Chipinge/Chiredzi Program Units: Plan International
Deadline: 21 April 2011

Plan is an international humanitarian, child centred community development organisation dedicated to working with and for children in need in developing countries including Zimbabwe.  Plan offers equal opportunity employment to suitably qualified applicants for vacant positions within the organisation. The Zimbabwe program is seeking services of a suitably qualified candidate to fill the following vacant position on renewable 2-year Fixed Term Contract basis.

Job Purpose
To coordinate and provide technical support for users; and to manage and administer local ICT infrastructure and corporate systems under the direction of the Program Unit Manager and the ICT Manager

Entry Qualifications and Experience
-A degree or equivalent in Computer Studies with 2 years working experience or Diploma in computer studies with 3 years working experience
-At least 3 years Experience of supporting LANs, SQL Server, and email server administration
-Experience of Microsoft Server administration
-Experience in managing and implementing information systems and supporting technologies
-Proven ability and experience in setting up LANs and telecommunications networks

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a comprehensive CV and motivational letter to: zwe.recruitment [at] plan-international [dot] org

Please note that reference & background checks will be performed for successful candidates including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 April 2011.

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011- 08: Senior Procurement Assistant (GS7 Level): United Nations Children’s Fund
Deadline: 27 April 2011

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 post:
Under the general supervision of the Supply Officer, prepares requests for proposals and purchase orders for goods and services, obtains quotations from local vendors for purchasing office and project supplies.

Your profile for the post:
-Contacts local vendors for price quotations, prepares summary of bids including information on price and conditions of offer and recommends the best offer.
-Drafts bid invitations and/or requests for price quotations; drafts fax/email solicitations and related correspondence.
-Coordinates meeting of the Tender Committee or Local committee on Contracts.
-Arranges CRC meetings by preparing and distributing files containing the cases to be presented.
-Prepares Contracts Review Committee minutes for approval by the Country Representative.
-Compiles purchase order documents for supervisor’s signature.
-Ensures distribution of signed purchase document.
-Records and keeps up to date the SAG table.
-Assists in following up of GR/SR. Keeps GR/SR file up to date.
-Maintains manual and automated procurement files and records.
-Provides purchase information to receiving and inventory staff.
-Maintains procurement supply and vendor reference library.
-Monitors and reports on shipments from local suppliers, offshore supplies and supplies from clearing agents and government warehouses.
-Verifies vendor invoices and prepares payment requests for settlement by the finance section.
-Researches and evaluates suppliers’ performance/competence based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities as well as the reputation and history.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:
-Minimum of first degree in any commercial subject, supplemented by courses in purchasing methods, supply chain management and logistics highly desirable.
-Seven years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative work, with specialized experience in purchasing a variety of materials and services.
-Experience with computer databases for the maintenance of procurement records.
-Knowledge of import/export, warehousing and purchasing techniques of supplies.
-Good negotiating skills.

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

Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com
Applications should be received by 27 April 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Regional WASH Advisor: Oxfam GB UK
Deadline: 21 April 2011
Ref.: INT4472
Job type: 2-year fixed-term contract
Salary: GBP23 090 to GBP29 954 net per annum (plus pension and medical)
Location: Zambia

Public health (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene or WASH) plays a central role in the poverty continuum of Southern Africa. The Regional WASH advisor will play a pivotal role in cementing water and sanitation as a core component of the Region’s Essential Services work and will ensure that Oxfam becomes a leading INGO in the SAF region in emergency WASH preparedness and response. Based in Zambia, the Regional WASH Advisor will be responsible for leading the Zambia WASH programme (50%) as well as regional WASH programme development and implementation support (25%) and regional WASH emergency preparedness and response (25%).

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in water engineering (or similar) and/or equivalent technical experience and training in the design and implementation of water hygiene systems in Africa. The successful candidate should also demonstrate sound experience in leading public health programmes, programme policy and strategy development as well as the monitoring and management of large budgets. Experience in assessing and responding to emergencies is essential, and the successful candidate should be willing to travel up to 30% of the time.

Please apply online through Oxfam’s web page: www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting the reference number INT4472.

Oxfam is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS, people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people.

Programme Analyst: Monitoring, Evaluation and Operations Research (MER): UNFPA
Deadline: 12 noon on 25 April 2011
VA-2011-04-06
Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe
Contract: Fixed term post

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Assistant Representative, the MER Analyst is responsible for the development and implementation of the planning, monitoring and evaluation strategy of the UNFPA Country Programme (CP) and its components (Reproductive Health Rights including HIV/AIDS and ASRH, Gender Equality, and Population and Development). S/he is responsible for providing timely and relevant information to programme staff and stakeholders (implementing partners, representatives from primary stakeholder groups, external consultants as well as Regional M&E or Thematic Advisors). UNFPA M&E system is based on the CP logframe and M&E plan and builds as much as possible upon existing national M&E mechanisms and systems.

Major duties and responsibilities include
- Design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of programme activities
- Promote a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts
- Co-ordinate the preparation of all statutory programme reports and guide CO staff in preparing these reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission
- Prepare TORs for specific programme research studies and all key CP evaluations in accordance with UNFPA guidelines and policies, support recruitment, guide and supervise consultants and organisations contracted for this purpose, and review research proposals and reports
- Support information needs of UNFPA’s implementing partners
- Review existing M&E and management information systems of implementing partners and identify where support is needed
- Provide technical support and training to implementing partner staff and primary stakeholders on specific MER and RBM issues
- Design and implement a system to identify, analyse, document and disseminate lessons learned

Only candidates satisfying all the following should apply:
- Advanced degree in Demography, Epidemiology, Economics, Statistics or related field
- At least 5 years of professional development related work experience at the national or international level. This must primarily relate to senior levels of planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and operations or applied research in public or private sector.
- Confirmed experience in the use of statistical analysis packages (SPSS, STATA, CsPRO, SAS, etc.)
- Fluency in English and Shona/Ndebele
- Experience in working with international donors and the UN system is an asset
- Good writing, analysis and communication skills

Please send your CV and cover letter no later than 12 noon on 25th April 2011 to: The UNFPA Representative, Ref: NPO MER, Block 7, 1st Floor, Arundel Office Park, Mount Pleasant, P. O. Box 4775, Harare; or by email to mailzwe [at] unfpa [dot] org

Applicants are requested to also fill out and submit a Personal History form (P11) available at http://mirror.undp.org/angola/LinkRtf/p11.doc or from the Operations Unit, UNFPA, Arundel Office Park, Mt Pleasant, Harare along with their applications.

Notice: there is no application, processing fee or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. UNFPA offers attractive compensation package commensurate with experience but reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower grade. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

N.B. UNFPA Zimbabwe reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying for this post for other positions within UNFPA Zimbabwe at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements.

Medical Officer – HIV Care and Treatment Programme: JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
Deadline: 12 noon on 27 April 2011

Background
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), contractor for the Supply Chain Management System Project (SCMS), a U.S. Government (USG)-funded global technical assistance project aimed at strengthening health supply chains in developing countries, is recruiting for the position of Medical Officer – HIV Care and Treatment Programme to be based at the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, AIDS & TB Unit in Harare, Zimbabwe. This is a one-year, full time contract position. The contract is renewable pending availability of funds.

Key functions
Work under the National HIV & AIDS Care and Treatment Programme of the AIDS and TB Unit/ Ministry of Health and Child Welfare for a Comprehensive response to the needs of PLHIV. The incumbent will primarily provide leadership and technical oversight in initiatives aimed at improving the Quality of HIV Care for PLHIV.

Responsibilities and tasks
- Work with the National ART Programme staff and MoHCW Quality department in strategic planning, while contributing to the development of evidence-based policies, strategies, and guidelines that will foster best practices in HIV-Treatment and Care
- Facilitate and support HIV Quality of Care Improvement and Monitoring activities at ART sites
- Support the roll-out of the clinical mentorship activities to foster quality care for PLHIV at ART clinics
- Contribute to strengthening of health care management at all levels by providing relevant training to health personnel in the area of HIV and AIDS (public and private sector)
- Monitor programme performance utilising established M&E protocols, prepare reports and documents when needed
- Perform any other related duties required

Qualifications
- Medical doctor with M.P.H.
- Minimum three years’ experience in HIV & AIDS program management
- Clinical experience in comprehensive management of HIV&AIDS patients including ART is desirable
- Excellent communication, report writing, computer and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability in liaison and collaboration with MoHCW, NGOs, and health institutions will be a distinct advantage
- Willingness to spend considerable time in travel outside Harare
- Police clearance
- Good physical and metal health

Competitive salary and benefits. Interested applicants please submit application letter, complete resume, and contactable references no later than 12 noon on Wednesday, 27 April, 2011 to: Country Director, Southwest Wing, Room SW07, Agriculture House, No. 1 Adylinn Road, Cnr Marlborough Drive, Marlborough, Harare. Fax: +263-4-309830. Email: info [at] jsizim [dot] co [dot] zw

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Publications Co-ordinator: Legal Resources Foundation (LRF)
Deadline: 3 May 2011

LRF Background
The Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) Zimbabwe is an autonomous charitable and educational Trust established in 1984 by trust deed and registered under the Private Voluntary Organisations Act [Chapter 17:05]. The LRF is a professionally run NGO with credibility in civil society in Zimbabwe, the courts and the judiciary. Programmes undertaken by the LRF are based on the understanding that facilitating access to the legal system can advance human rights in Zimbabwe. The LRF believes that disadvantaged people, particularly women, can be empowered to assert their rights through the legal system when they are provided with information and advice. It has a network of offices in 28 geographical locations throughout the country.

Publications and LRF
The publications unit of the LRF supports the organisation’s objectives and those of the various programmes. As well as developing resources for the legal system, specifically the legal profession, the courts, law students, the police and researchers, the unit also produces in-house stationary for its many offices and centres, IEC materials for programmes and more general publications for sale to the wider public in Zimbabwe and abroad. The unit has an equipped print room with capacity to print copy and produce two colour pamphlets and leaflets. In addition, staff have access to up-to-date publications’ hardware and software to support material design and layout.  The unit currently publishes legal and IEC materials, including Zimbabwe Law Reports as a central and in demand resource for the judiciary and others.

Duties and responsibilities of the Publications Coordinator

The Publications Co-ordinator will primarily:
Manage the unit and co-ordinate the day-to-day workload of the unit’s staff including the print room team;
Manage quality control to LRF standards of all LRF publications, IEC materials and stationery;
Commission the work of external resource people and printing / publishing services to comply with LRF standards and procedures;
Work with the LRF Publications Committee on policy and other LRF departments on publications issues that include but are not restricted to branding, design, marketing and training;
Network within the publication, printing and development sectors;
Network with relevant NGOs and businesses, matching their interests to those of the LRF in order to promote the LRF through its publications, increase the range and spread of its dissemination and increase print-runs through pre-selling, especially of its pamphlets;
Coordinate the LRF website committee ensuring the website is both a key online publication in itself and as a publications sales and marketing tool

Qualifications and Skills
A good first degree in the Arts and a good postgraduate degree in Publications, Journalism, Education, Law or related discipline will be an advantage
Minimum of 8 years editorial experience, managing books / magazines from conception to publication
Previous experience in managing staff and budgets
Strong computer skills; knowledge of Adobe systems such as In-design and DTP software such as Corel
Strong report writing and analytical skills
Good communication (spoken and written English especially) and interpersonal skills
Highly motivated, able to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams
Knowledge of and experience in the NGO sector will be an added advantage
Short listed candidates will be required to undergo tests of their writing and editing skills.

Package
The position carries a competitive package, which will be disclosed to successful applicants.

Applications with full contact details, accompanied by comprehensive curriculum vitae, and clearly marked “Publications Co-ordinator” should be sent to:

The National Director,
P O Box 918
Harare

Or they can be sent by e-mail to:

pa [at] lrf [dot] co [dot] zw

Closing date for applications is close of business on Tuesday, 3 May 2011.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We need some people like Nuhu Ribadu in Zimbabwe. Our health care system is in tatters yet Mugabe gets the best medical treatment. His children are in the best schools. His house could house a thousand homeless. Here’s an interview from Monocle magazine . . . really worth a subscription.

Clean Start

Nigeria’s first anti-corruption chief Nuhu Ribadu was so effective he was sacked and fled the country, fearing for his life. Now he’s back running for president.

When Nuhu Ribadu launched his presidential campaign at the end of last year, he took to the stage clutching a broom. This was a symbol of his pledge to clean up Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and the continent’s biggest oil and gas producer, where vast energy revenue have mostly been diverted into the pockets of the elite.

Ribadu says he is the country’s best chance for reform in an election due on 9 April (Since delayed to 16 April). Yet just one year ago, Ribadu felt unable to set a foot in Nigeria, let alone lead it. As the first head of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, set up in 2003, Ribadu had pursued corrupt politicians, civil servants and the country’s “419″ internet scammers.

But challengers to Nigeria’s “big men” are rarely tolerated for long. He was soon forced to take a year’s leave, suffered death threats and fled to the UK. He only returned home last year after the unexpected death of President Umaru Ya’Adua. He speaks to Monocle about his political ambitions.

Monocle: Nigeria is Africa’s giant, yet it is widely considered to fall short of its potential. What is holding it back?
Nuhu Ribadu: Corruption is at the root of everything. If the money that belongs to the state ends up in a few hands and is used for negative purposes, there will certainly be no money for development. Our presidential fleet has more than 10 aircraft, but the country doesn’t have a single good hospital.

M: How would you reform Nigeria?
NR: I would be an honest leader. This is a very top-down place, where corruption happens simply because leaders are doing it. Second, I will open up the oil industry and follow the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Third, I will clean up the justice system and police force and create laws to protect whistleblowers.

M: Nigeria’s ruling People’s Democratic Party has won every poll since army rule ended in 1999. Is there any chance for opposition candidates like you?
NR: The PDP has never won a proper election and this year we are taking steps to ensure that you cannot steal elections easily. This is a real chance for the opposition and the country.

M: How should the international community react if the poll is rigged? After the last polls in 2007, they criticised the widespread fraud but accepted the results.
NR: The time has come for the international community to insist that things are done correctly. If the outcome is not to their standards, they should not recognise the winner.

M: How will you run a clean campaign in a political system that relies on corrupt god-fathers and sponsors? Will you probe your own backers?
NR: I’m not a policeman anymore. I’m trying to lead. So I won’t say that, if you donate a car to me, I’ll start probing and checking and saying I must know where you get your money. But that also doesn’t mean that I’ll take big money from anyone who brings it.

M: Do you still fear for your life? What security measures do you take?
NR: It’s not my nature to travel in an armed convoy. I’m not 100 percent safe but neither is anyone who lives in a country like Nigeria. My situation is only a little worse than that of others.

Source: Monocle