UN WOMEN NATIONAL GENDER RESPONSIVE BUDGETING (GRB) SPECIALIST
Deadline: 26 December 2012

Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) is one of UN Women’s goals constituted within the development results framework. UN Women strategic plan (2011 – 2013) includes development results framework goal 5: To strengthen the responsiveness of plans and budgets to gender equality at all levels. At an outcome level and in line with the principles embodied in the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness and the Accra Agenda for Action anticipated results include more gender responsive national development strategies, strengthened capacity of different branches of government for gender responsive planning and budgeting and increased resources to address the priorities of women and girls at sector level and raise the status for national machineries for women.

UN Women has been supporting GRB initiatives through programming, global advocacy and building strategic partnerships with national governments, civil society, UN agencies and other multi-lateral development organizations. In this process, UN Women Zimbabwe is supporting national partners, the government of Zimbabwe and women’s organizations to contribute towards the economic empowerment of women through capacity building of government to mainstream gender in social and economic sector ministry policy, programmes and budgets in line with National Gender Policy to contribute to poverty reduction. The GRB programme is built on Millennium Development Goals (MDGSs) 1, 3 and 6 on poverty reduction, gender equality and HIV and AIDS which are also the national priority goals.

The expected outcomes of the programme are: (i) improved capacity of government officials and policy makers in mainstreaming gender into legislation, policies, strategies and budgets  (ii) Increased demand for accountability from government by CSO’s on national and international commitments for advancing gender equality (iii) improved access to services and resources for women and girls (iv) increased active participation of women in economic and public finance forums at local and national level.

The GRB Specialist will be based at UN Women Harare reporting to the Country Representative.

For more information and to apply please click here

Zanu-PF declared at its recent annual conference that latest technology gadgets and wireless telephone applications embraced globally are the work of detractors out to get Zanu-PF. In resolutions passed at the close of the 13 Zanu-PF annual people’s conference in Gweru at the weekend the party appears petrified by the spread of social media which has hooked the young generation.
– Daily News, Thursday December 13, Pg 5

Here’s a very cool campaign …

Last week, the internet was shocked and pleased to learn that Victoria’s Secret had launched a new line of consent-themed underwear. Instead of a thong reading “SURE THING,” these panties said things like “NO MEANS NO” and “ASK FIRST.” Even more exciting, they were modeled by a beaming curvy woman of color. “I’m the first person to go on a tirade about how much I hate VS, but this is awesome,” wrote one blogger — a sentiment that echoed throughout the Tumblr/Facebook/Twitter-sphere. Pretty shortly, though, the campaign was revealed as a sophisticated hoax perpetrated by a group of radical Baltimore feminists.

More here

Two (2) Infrastructure Project Managers: UNFPA
Deadline: 12 noon on 27 December 2012

Duty Station: UNFPA; Harare, Zimbabwe

Overall Responsibility
Under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Specialist, Reproductive Health (UNFPA), effectively coordinates refurbishment of Maternity Waiting Homes under the EU MDG initiative. The officer will work closely with the Operations Specialist, the Deputy Director Reproductive Health in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare and the Department of Public Works

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
·Implement MWHs refurbishments in the MDG initiative under the guidance of the Operations Manager and Programme Specialist, RH in collaboration with Deputy Director Reproductive Health in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare and the Department of Public Works.
·Prepare work fiscal and delivery/construction program in line with  project objectives
·Come up with works specifications for individual health facilities and generate bills of quantities and approximate cost for the repairs per facility.
·Participate in the tendering process and evaluation of  technical bids, submitted by construction companies, and make recommendations
·Advise on contract preparation and award procedure ensuring conformity with UNFPA procurement and financial rules and regulations
·Handing over of works to contractors
·Regular site visits at all stages of refurbishment in order to verify and confirm quality of the refurbishment work. Quality control to  be verified using proven instruments particularly on reinforced concrete, finishes, wiring, plumbing, framing and joinery
·Through site visits guide the site supervisors in construction/refurbishment supervision and contract administration in accordance with relevant contract conditions and specifications
·Certifying completion of the work
·Handover of works to Ministry of Health and Child Welfare
·Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly reports and submit summary of relevant information with recommendations to the supervisor
·Represent the project as required in Inter-Agency mechanisms, with appropriate Government authorities and donors
·Ensure effective coordination with all stakeholders

Minimum requirements for the post
Only candidates satisfying all of the following should apply:
·At least a Diploma in Quantity surveying and Construction Engineering or equivalent.  Degree in infrastructure related discipline; Civil Engineering, Quantity survey or equivalent and added advantage. Relevant demonstrated experience can be substituted for academic qualifications.
·Experience in in quantity surveying and construction project management.
·Minimum 5 year experience out of which preferably 3 at managerial level
·Hands-on experience working with  Government structures
·Strong communication skills, both spoken and written and ability to work with various implementing partners at national , provincial and district  levels
·Computer literacy skills in MS Office applications

Please send your CV and cover letter no later than 12 noon on 27 December 2012  to: UNFPA Representative, Ref: Infrastructure Project Manager, Block 7, 1st Floor, Arundel Office Park, Mt. Pleasant, PO Box 4775, Harare; or by e-mail to: mailzwe [at] unfpa [dot] org

NOTE: THIS IS A PROJECT POST FUNDED BY UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA)

Administration Assistant: Zimbabwe Opportunities Industrialisation Centres (ZOIC)
Deadline: 12 noon on 20 December 2012

Duty Station: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
One year contract, with possibility of renewal

Zimbabwe Opportunities Industrialisation Centres (ZOIC) is in the process of expanding its offices to cover Matabeleland specifically in Bulawayo, therefore the need to employ an Administration Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration Duties
·Provide the Administration and Accounting support necessary to support the Zimbabwe OIC   Bulawayo office
·Ensures proper filing of all ZOIC documents, including e-filing
·Receiving and passing on tele messages, reception duties and carrying out assigned duties from the Project Officer and Head Office
·Relieve Project Officer of office duties
·Petty cash handling
·Cash keeping, recording and reconciling

Program Duties
·Assist the Project Officer to review the work plans
·Assist the Project Officer in the development and production of reports
·Ensures that all data is collected and submitted to the Head Office timely
·Support the Project Officer and Head Office during planning and implementation of the organisation’s programs
·Ensure strong visibility of the ZOIC in Matebeleland
·All other duties assigned by the Project Officer

Qualifications and Experience

Only candidates satisfying all of the following should apply
·A Degree in Social Sciences, Political Administration, Business Studies or Social Work (must be registered with the Council of Social Workers)
·Fluency in English, as well as Ndebele and/or Shona.
·Ability to write clearly and concisely
·Proficiency in computer use
·Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with other staff members and members of the society from different national and cultural backgrounds
·Be a Zimbabwean national

Please send your CV and cover letter stating expected salary no later than 12 noon on 20 December 2012 by email to:
vchikwavarara [at] oici [dot] org
nmasikati [at] oici [dot] org
pbohwasi [at] oici [dot] org