Check out  Baynham Goredema’s info graphic called The Daft Constitution.

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Check out an analysis of Presidential power and Zimbabwe’s draft Constitution by Derek Matyszak, Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) to help you broaden your knowledge before voting in tomorrow’s Referendum.

The political environment that is hostile to democratic engagement still exists. – Ozias Tungawara, Director of the Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project on there being a misplaced perception that a Yes vote for the draft constitution will deliver a credible election. (on SW Radio Africa)

The clampdown on dissent that is being witnessed in Zimbabwe currently is entirely at odds with the expanded bill of rights proposed by the new constitution. – Noel Kututwa, Amnesty International.

Let me say something about the draft constitution. There is nothing wrong with it, nothing at all. – Robert Mugabe (Deutsche Welle online)

We are going into the referendum to vote for it because local political and traditional leadership have said we must vote ‘Yes’ and this is what we will do. We also like the document because it limits presidential term limits and this is something positive given where we are coming from. – Jack Jimu, Talking Harare, CORAH’s newsletter

We hear that our children will go to primary schools without paying anything and this is very positive. – Miriam Manjoro on why she is voting Yes in the Referendum, Talking Harare, CORAH’s newsletter

Whilst it is good that there is a new constitution, I do not think it is going to change anything because we have seen good laws in the country being ignored when it comes to implementation. For example we have seen people being arrested, detained for a long time and then discharged without charge yet the country’s laws prohibit this. What is needed is to have leadership that respects its people first and then everything will follow. – Stephen Murefu, on why he is voting No in the Referendum, Talking Harare, CORAH’s newsletter

This constitution did not come from the people, I think you still remember people were forced to attend the meetings and coached by politicians on what to say. Even after that, the so-called principals went on to make unilateral changes to what had come out and so clearly, this is not a people’s document. – Maxwell Marembo on the Referendum, Talking Harare, CORAH’s newsletter

The message for Zimbabweans from this pen is that every patriotic son and daughter of the soil should become a watchdog against these pikinini politicians among us who want to feel big by working for and being bankrolled by imperialist powers that want to keep a stranglehold on Zimbabwe politically and economically. – The Herald

The government does not seem interested in this referendum. They only want it rubberstamped so they can have elections. – Clifford Mashiri

All we want to say is that his (Tsvangirai) closeness to Mugabe has become a problem. – MDC spokesperson Nhlanhla Dube

If the new constitution is to guarantee a free and fair election, there must be a political will by all the players. Without political baptism of the constitution, baptism by an observable change of our political behaviours, the whole exercise is futile. – Sondon Stalin Mugaradziko, the Secretary of International Relations in the MDC led by President Ncube

The words of the UN secretary-general, urging that last week’s Kenyan elections should be “credible and peaceful” have set a tone. No one is talking “free and fair”. If Zimbabwe’s referendum on Saturday is credible and peaceful, the UN, the Commonwealth, the southern African region and many others will breathe a sigh of relief. – Stephen Chan

I can’t believe that there are young Zimbabweans, particularly born frees, who think that its hip to wear clothes with an R G Mugabe label. I mean how far out of touch with real politics can you be? What’s the state of the UZ like, where are the jobs, what does your future look like – selling airtime at traffic intersections? These kids might look sharp, but they certainly aren’t sharp. And doesn’t this quote, from the person behind the House of Gushungo, make you want to roll about: “The president does not want to make money.”

Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) … it’s all fair and fine to come out and declare whether you’re a Yes or a No in regard to the referendum but it’s disappointing to see WOZA jump on the “we’ve decided yes so you come along and vote yes too” bandwagon. “WOZA call on Zimbabweans to turn out in their millions and exercise their right to vote peacefully and to vote YES for the parliamentary select committee draft constitution.” WOZA – democracy 101: it’s about choice … full stop after peacefully, please.

Until we challenge this ridiculous notion that there is only One Way and its The Way, we’re in trouble. It is unacceptable that a Zimbabwean gets arrested for putting up a Vote No poster. Meanwhile there is encouragement to Vote Yes every which way you look. In Zimbabwe the regime criminalizes people for thinking differently. This has to stop.

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Project Accounting Assistant: Centre for Sexual Health, HIV and AIDS Research (CeSHHAR) Zimbabwe
Deadline: 15 March 2013

Based in Harare

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is expanding its activities and is looking for the following position to start working with the team immediately.
The position is fixed term contract with possibility of extension.
 
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting in program financial management and management accounting. Reporting to the Accountant, the incumbent’s duties will include:
-Assisting in general grants accounting for CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
-Assisting in production of monthly reconciliations and management reports
-General implementation and monitoring of project accounting systems (eg Imprest System, Procurement system, financial systems) and policies
-To ensure compliance with plans and offer advice where deviations are discovered
-Preparation of organisational payroll and tax computation
-Any other duties as needed by the Project.

Qualifications and experience
-Diploma in Accounting/Professional courses such as Part C CIS, SAAA
-At least 2 years experience and knowledge of donor – funded projects funds management
-Good interpersonal skills
-Fluency in English and Shona

Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should submit full curriculum vitae with a cover letter stating clearly which area you would like to be considered for, copies of certificates and the names/contact information for three referees to:

The Finance &Administration Manager
21 Rowland Square
Milton Park, Harare

Or email: admin [at] ceshhar [dot] co [dot] zw

The successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Driver: UZ-UCSF
Deadline: 20 March 2013

Background
UZ-UCSF Collaborative Research Programme on behalf of I-TECH is seeking suitably trained and qualified applicants to fill the position of Driver. The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) is collaboration between the University of Washington and the University of California, San Francisco. It is a center in the University of Washington’s Department of Global Health and has offices throughout Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.

Qualifications and Experience
-A minimum of 5 “O” level passes including English
-Clean class 4 drivers licence
-Clean class 1 will be an added advantage
-Defensive driver’s licence
-Minimum of five years experience in driving
-Experience in working in research projects is an added advantage
-Fluent in both English and Shona or Ndebele
-Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics desirable
-Good knowledge of the country roads and routes.

Responsibilities
-Ensures the provision of reliable and safe driving services
-Drives the Country Office personnel and other authorized personnel as directed
-Transports authorized passengers, deliver and collect mail,  documents, banking and other items as directed
-Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs for the planned maintenance of the vehicle
-Ensure daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely change of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing etc
-Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
-Taking note of any faults that may develop on the vehicle and bringing them to the attention of the transport department as soon as possible
-Ensuring that the vehicle has the necessary accessory tools as should be equipped, e.g. jack, and wheel spanner and spare wheel
-Responsible for a project cell phone and ensuring that calls are restricted to business only
-Any other duties as assigned by the superior.

Interested candidates should forward four copies of their application letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates to below mentioned address. Also email your CV to: hr [at] uz-ucsf [dot] co [dot] zw

Human Resources & Logistics Manager
UZ-UCSF Research Programme
15 Phillips Avenue
Belgravia
Harare

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.  Canvassing candidates will be disqualified.

Field Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 21 March 2013

Duration of Contract: One Year
Applicant to start work immediately

An NGO working with youth on a peace-building project seeks applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Field Officer to be based in Buhera.

The Project
The project seeks to organize young people in communities to work together, despite the various divisions that may exist, in order to develop their communities, improve their livelihoods and curb violent conflict amongst the youth and their communities at large. The project promotes greater youth participation and incorporates various methodologies policy dialogue, livelihoods activities, leadership development and life skills activities.

The Candidate
The Field Officer shall be responsible for
-Recruiting youth to take part in the project
-Facilitating training in various themes of the project, among them, peace building, leadership and business skills
-Facilitating dialogue initiatives between the youth and the traditional, government and political leaders, both at local and national level
-Undertake follow-ups and monitoring of field activities
-The candidate must possess the following qualifications
-A degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized university
-Demonstrated experience working with the youth
-Possess a valid driver’s license
-Should be under the age of 35 years.

Priority may be given to applicants from Buhera and the regions around. Young women who qualify are encouraged to apply.

Please send your applications to pbvacancy [at] gmail [dot] com

Applications should include an updated CV including 3 contactable references, copies of qualification documents and a motivation letter.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.