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Administration Assistant: HelpAge Zimbabwe
Deadline: 27 May 2013

Location: Bubi
Reporting To: Finance Manager

Duration of Contract: 1 year with possibility of renewal

Duties
-Handle all office correspondence
-Maintain sub office payment system i.e. cause to be kept documents in support of all payments at sub office
-To keep, manage petty cash at sub-office and be prepared for surprise cash counts
-To file all sub office correspondence in a way that is simple to prepare justification and reports to donors
-Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports to the donor
-Maintain a sub office asset register and be responsible for asset administration at sub office
-Maintain a register of program inventories i.e. receiving and issuing out of program accessories
-Arrange office and program meetings and taking minutes
-Perform other related administrative, accounting and finance duties as may be assigned

Education/Professional Qualifications
-Degree/Diploma in Accountancy
-Studying towards a professional Qualification (Part C) e.g. IAC, CIS, etc
-Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of accounting and budget preparation and analysis

Ability to
-Interact effectively with the public and other employees
-Plan and direct the maintenance of the sub office financial records
-Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Experience
Typical experience would include two years progressive experience in accounting

To apply
Send applications via email only to: info [at] helpage [dot] co [dot] zw

Country Funding Coordinator/Institutional Funding Officer: OXFAM
Deadline: 31 May 2013

Location: Harare
Contract: 12 months

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

**NB we are re-advertising this position, those who previously applied need not to apply.

OXFAM Vision
Zimbabwean women, men and children are exercising their rights and accessing dignified sustainable livelihood opportunities within the context of a just, accountable and democratic political, legal and socio-economic environment.

Country Purpose
To significantly reduce poverty, inequality and suffering amongst the poor and marginalised people in Zimbabwe, Oxfam will work with partner organisations on:
-Strengthening local capacities
-Enabling communities and local CSOs
-Meeting humanitarian needs

In addition to developing and supporting the strategic and operational capacity its partner organisations, Oxfam will build alliances and knowledge networks, undertake research analysis to inform decision-making and influence local and global policy makers to facilitate and leverage change.

Team Purpose
-To raise funds for Oxfam’s program in Zimbabwe and effectively manage the funds
-To develop and maintain good quality and consistent relationships with donors
-To lead on contract management: To effectively support program teams to develop and plan concept papers and proposals in accordance with country strategy and donor requirements.

Job Purpose
This is a combination of 2 part time jobs both with different tasks and responsibilities
-To establish, implement and maintain the Oxfam country funding strategy including resourcing for development, humanitarian and policy/advocacy work in order to increase Oxfam income from institutional donors. This includes spotting funding opportunities, targeted donor relationship building and engaging in joint fundraising initiatives across Oxfam affiliates in Zimbabwe.
-To support directly the fundraising plans and efforts of Oxfam Novib through joint and individual funding initiatives.

To apply
To find out more about this role and to apply online, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT6234

30 April 2013

Harare International Airport

I was given a jolt at the check-in around 1500hrs when some dude said “nah mate we cannot let you through you gotta have a visa.” A flurry of emails between the WPFD organisers, and I’m back by the Internet cafe and the guy comes to me and says, “We have found a way to get around the visa thing. Since you are travelling through Germany you won’t be leaving the airport so, abracadabra, you can travel!”I be like, “Dude, that’s what I was telling you all the time!”

I am sitting at the Harare International departure lounge watching some TV and I’m like what the fuck, shouldn’t we be watching DSTV! But then I soon realize it would be deemed treasonous showing such content at a “strategic national treasure!” Somewhere in the distance I can hear “last night a dj saved my life” blasting from the radio and I be like wow, that gotta be some coincidence. I move to another end where I order a pint of lager and I sit in front of a screen showing BBC news.

Arrived in Zambia shortly after 1900hrs but departure was delayed due to some technical fault in the checking system, the pilot explained. Finally left at 2040 PM for Dubai. Bloody long, 5,793km to be exact … check out the entire diary here

Caretaker: Progressio
Deadline: 24 May 2013

(The interested candidates must be between 30-40 years of age, married, be a person of sober habits, honest, trustworthy and a practicing Christian)

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Program Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
-To undertake handyperson’s duties as outlined below:
-Manning the grounds and surrounding office environment.
-Ensuring the maintenance of a clean office through vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of floors, emptying all trash bins, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms and toilets, dusting and cleaning furniture, and ensuring the maintenance of a clean kitchen i.e., ensuring all kitchen utensils are always clean.
-Serving refreshments to staff and visitors.
-Ensuring Organization’s vehicles are clean at all times
-Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition
-Maintaining the security of the premises and its contents in accordance with the organization’s current requirements
-Perform any other duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.

Selection Criteria (Knowledge, skills and abilities)
-Good communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
-Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
-Ability to work effectively within a team.
-Ability to work independently as needed to support the group effort.

Qualifications
-At least 3 O levels, a very good command of written and spoken English.
-At least one year experience as a gardener, janitor or office assistant.
-Valid Zimbabwean Class 4 Drivers License an added advantage

Please send CVs to tsitsi [at] progressio [dot] org [dot] zw

Padare Discussion: Beyond organized hypocrisy – practical ways of working with men and boys to achieve gender justice in Africa

When: Wednesday 22 May 2013 from 530 – 7pm
Where: Book Café, 139 S.Machel Avenue / 6th Street, Harare

Speakers
Tapiwa Manyati, Sonke Gender Justice South Africa
Fredrick Nyagah, MENKEN, Kenya
Catherine Githae, MENKEN, Kenya
Hubert Lubambo Mashiriki, COMEN
Josephat Mutale, Zambia led prevention initiative

Moderator – Virginia Muwanigwa
Discussant – Professor Ezra Chitando

The Wednesday 22 May discussion is presented in partnership with Harare arts and development organisation Pamberi Trust. Pamberi Trust and Padare have enjoyed a long relationship working together in nation building over the years, and maintaining a high profile for ‘the gender agenda’.

The discussion is free, and all people are welcome.

An important book that takes a critical look at the state of democracy in Zimbabwe was published early this year and is an invaluable tool in assessing our political landscape as the country eyes elections later this year. Compromise or Compromised? An Assessment of Democracy in Transitional Zimbabwe published by the now defunct Institute for Democracy in Africa (Idasa) “is intended to set the benchmark for democracy to be measured against in the future” and “the hope is that citizens…can use the Democracy Index to assess and debate the state of their democracy” (p.1).

Kudakwashe Chitsike, who co-edits the book with Amy Eaglestone, writes that the “purpose of this book is to analyse the state of democracy in Zimbabwe since the signing of the Global Political Agreement” (p.2). It uses Idasa’s Democracy Index and scores each question addressed by contributors between 1-10:

1-4 / inadequate or falling short of the democratic ideal
5 / stable but insufficient
6 / stable and inadequate
7 / improving
8-10 / excellent and also close to the democratic ideal

It can only be hoped that as we approach elections, attitudes by political elites toward the electoral processes do change as scores in the Elections and Democracy Index did not inspire any confidence in these processes. For example the question “do all citizens believe that their vote is secret” scored 2 out of a possible 10! Then, “to what extent do citizens believe that the electoral system reflects the will of the people” also scored 2 out of a possible 10!

Chitsike explains that “this Index is different from previous democracy indices … as it looks at democracy in the perspective of gender… In Zimbabwe, participation in democratic processes for women is an uphill battle as the domination of women practiced at family level is carried into the public arena.” (p5).

This therefore is a welcome book especially now when the new Constitution seeks to mainstream gender and bring more female visibility to the country’s body politic. It is also a welcome addition to the body of knowledge of the country’s false steps to inclusive politics and democratic processes as it will be used a reference point for checks and balances in keeping vigilance on any false promises the political elites make to the citizens.

The book is divided into five sections, namely Participation and Democracy which scores a low 3.4 average, Elections and Democracy (2.9), Accountability and Democracy (2.2), Political Freedom and Democracy (2.9) and Human Dignity and Democracy (3).

The two editors and six contributors are drawn from diverse backgrounds that include human rights, law, development and their rich field experience offers refreshing insights into contemporary Zimbabwe’s political landscape. It will be a useful tool for anyone who seeks to steer the country from the opprobrium it has attracted in the past 15 or so years and make informed decisions that indeed seek to create a better Zimbabwe. It’s not too late.

Very fitting for Zimbabwe’s GNU, just replace Washington with Harare: “I once saw a snake having sex with a vulture, and I thought, It’s just business as usual in Washington DC.?” Jarod Kintz