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Eight (8) vacancies: Locally based International organization
Deadline: 31 January 2013

A locally based International Organisation in the democracy and good governance field seeks to fill vacancies that have arisen in their Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare offices.

Regional Co-Ordinator (2 posts)
(Bulawayo and Mutare)

Key Competencies and qualifications
-Dynamic and self-driven individual with an excellent track record of delivery
-He or she must have strong fundraising skills, programme development and financial management competencies to lead the program team
-Articulate and conversant of the socio and economic issues affecting Zimbabwe
-Should be able to manage anti-corruption programmes to address the problems
-Must have at least 2 years managerial experience and at least 1 year NGO experience. Should have sound managerial and people skills
-At least a First Degree in Social Sciences, Politics and Administration
-Must be fluent in written and spoken Ndebele for Bulawayo post only
-Knowledge of other vernacular languages an added advantage
-Clean class 4 drivers licence a must

Legal Officer (2 posts)
(Bulawayo and Mutare)

Key Competencies and qualifications:
-Must have a thorough appreciation of legal issues related to corruption in the country with experience in drafting legal briefs and litigation
-Should have knowledge of Zimbabwean law and the relevant law enforcement agencies
-Minimum LLBS Honours Degree, registration with the High Court and certification by the Law Society of Zimbabwe. A minimum of one year practicing experience
-Must be fluent in spoken and written Ndebele for Bulawayo post only
-Knowledge of at least one or more vernacular language will be an added advantage
-Clean class 4 drivers licence an added advantage

Advocacy Officer (2 posts)
(Bulawayo and Harare)

Key Competencies and qualifications:
-An individual with impeccable oral and written capabilities, must be able to design and coordinate community based and outreach projects
-Ability to conduct community meetings and mobilizing citizens for a cause
-Must possess a minimum qualification of a Degree in Community Studies, Social Development Studies or equivalent
-At least one year working experience in grass roots community advocacy a must
-Must be fluent in written and spoken Ndebele for Bulawayo post only
-Knowledge of other vernacular languages an added advantage
-Clean class 4 drivers licence a must

Legal Assistant (Harare)
Key Competencies and qualifications
-Individual should be able to provide legal advisory services to communities and other relevant groups
-Should also help citizens pursue corruption related complains and suggesting advocacy for broader reform
-Ability to conduct community meetings and mobilizing citizens for a cause
-Should have impeccable oral and written capabilities
-At least a Degree in Law with one year working experience or at least 2 years internship experience
-Knowledge of at least 2 vernacular languages a must
-Clean class 4 drivers licence an added advantage

Administrative Assistant (Harare)
Key Competencies and qualifications
-Minimum Diploma in Business Administration /Institute of Administration Diploma (IAC)
-Must have at least 2 years NGO working experience
-Must have good interpersonal skills
-Must be computer literate and very proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of Packages
-Must have proven event management experience and skills
-Must be very resourceful and quick to learn
-Must be able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Application Process
Interested persons should submit your current CV, an application letter indicating the position being applied for, and your current salary to the Recruitment Officer on or before the 31st of January 2013.

Please do not apply for more than one post. All applications should be directed to recruitmentzimbabwe [at] gmail [dot] com

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

One comment to “Eight (8) job vacancies with Zimbabwean NGO”

  1. Comment by kudzaijavangwe:

    Happy to note that there are some job vacancies at the very beginning of the year. I Wish good luck to all applicants for the posted posts.