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Project Officer – People Up Project: Practical Action Southern Africa
Deadline: 6 May 2011
Practical Action Southern Africa is part of an international technology development organisation headquartered in the United Kingdom, seeks to recruit a Project Officer for the People up Project based in Harare.
Key performance areas will include inter alia:
-Conducting quality control management on the project activities being undertaken.
-Participating in Monitoring and Evaluation of project progress against the original intention and design.
-Facilitating relevant thematic workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
-Producing monthly reports to assist in project implementation so as to ensure successful completion
-Producing material for publication and documentation, to inform all stakeholders on progress and challenges.
-Conducting field research for the People Up project.
-Assisting in lobbying and advocacy activities to build the endorsement of Practical Action.
-Recruiting beneficiaries with the assistance of the supervisor.
-Engaging in public relations and networking to identify synergies and strengthen existing partnerships
-Participating in fundraising activities in support of Practical Action opportunities’ so that Urban Services are met.
Person Specifications:
-Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma in Rural & Urban Planning, Engineering, Development Studies or any related discipline.
-2 years NGO experience,
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Excellent computer skills
-Excellent communication skills a must i.e. both written and spoken
Send applications and detailed CVs to: Human Capital and Administration Manager, Practical Action, 4 Ludlow Rd, Newlands, Harare or email to: hc [at] practicalactionzw [dot] org
Four (4) vacancies: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Deadline: 6 May 2011
Location: Mutare
IRC intends to implement a project to mitigate risks of water borne disease outbreaks focusing on community adoption of households’ water treatment practices. The project will focus mainly on community behavior change through social marketing of Point of Use (PoU) water treatment products, promoting grassroots distribution systems of retail and kiosk owners in remote rural areas and creating demand of the products through community awareness raising. Four (4) positions have arisen and all will be based in Mutare with job responsibilities covering Manicaland Province. The contract is for a period of twelve (12) months
1. Project Manager – WASH
The Project Manager WASH plays an important role in the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) field office management structure and is responsible for the supervision of four officers.
Job Responsibilities
-Responsible for the overall management of the project which includes staff and the design of appropriate tools to spearhead community education on PoU water treatment techniques while working with the local authorities, government departments, schools authorities and traditional leaders.
-Prepare timely work plans and promote quality in project deliverables.
-Represent IRC and collaborate, plan and liaise with key local government officials, NGOs and community members in the implementation of project activities.
-Monitoring and documenting achievement of project outputs and objectives.
-Prepare and submit timely quality internal and donor project reports on field activities with indicators tracking.
-Participate in needs assessment activities.
-Manage project assets and budget management (Budget vs Actual expenditure tracking).
-Represent IRC in WASH Cluster Provincial coordination meetings to foster positive interaction and good working relations with all partners.
Skills and Qualifications
-Degree in Public Health, Health Education and Promotion or Social Studies with a strong bias on community development in WASH.
-Two years of professional experience managing WASH programs and experience in implementing OFDA funded projects is an added advantage.
-Strong understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation of WASH programs.
-Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
-Capable of training staff and motivating community support.
-Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of GIS mapping a plus.
2. Social Marketing Officer (SMO) x 2
Job responsibilities
-Responsible for organizing the provincial, district and ward level stakeholder inception/launch workshops/meetings.
-Identifying, assessing and listing down potential grassroots distributors of household PoU water treatment products in remote areas.
-Training the identified grassroots distributors on social marketing, business management and promotion of linkages with distributors and transporters.
-Rebranding places like kiosks, retail shops with household PoU water treatment products promotional materials and organize the grassroots household PoU water treatment products distributors to form buying clusters.
-Carrying out community based educational sessions on promotion of household PoU water treatment products at schools, business centers, market places etc.
-Develop & implementing a monitoring system to measure residual chlorine levels of treated water at household level.
-Monitoring and documenting achievement of use of PoU water treatment products as a project output.
-Prepare and submit timely and quality internal project reports on activities.
Skills and Qualifications
-Diploma in Marketing with a strong bias on community social marketing.
-Experience implementing WASH programs and experience in implementing OFDA-funded projects is an added advantage.
-Strong understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation of WASH programs.
-Capable of training communities and motivating community support.
-Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of GIS mapping a plus.
3. Hygiene Promotion Officer (HPO)
Job responsibilities
-Responsible for identifying existing and establishing new school hygiene clubs, supporting their functioning and roll out their plans as vehicle for hygiene promotion.
-Carrying out training to School Hygiene Club Coordinators and community hygiene club leaders.
-Support the setting up of a Healthy Corner at school events such as soccer and athletics competitions.
-Spearheading community based educational sessions on promotion of behavior change.
-Supporting District WASH commemoration events.
-Monitoring and documenting achievement of behavior change project output and objective.
-Prepare and submit timely quality internal project reports and indicators tracking.
-Represent IRC in WASH coordination meetings/forums at district level to foster positive interaction and good working relations with all partners.
Qualifications
-Diploma in Environmental Health, Public Health Promotion with a strong bias on community development in WASH.
-Two years experience implementing WASH programs and experience in implementing OFDA funded projects is an added advantage.
-Strong understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation of WASH programs.
-Capable of training communities and motivating community support.
-Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of GIS mapping a plus.
Qualified candidates should send their detailed CVs and cover letters to Zimbabwe [at] theirc [dot] org and write title of the position they are applying for in the subject line.
Youth & Adolescent Development Specialist at NOC Level: United Nations Children’s Fund
Deadline: 9 May 2011
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)
Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:08
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 Job:
Under the general guidance of the Chief of Communications, provides support in the conceptualization, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of child and youth participation strategy to promote respect for children’s’ and women’s’ rights and support UNICEF’s mission in Zimbabwe with approx.
Major Tasks to be accomplished:
* Actively contributes to the development and implementation of a Government of Zimbabwe/UNICEF child and youth participation strategy that will accelerate the realization of children’s and young people’s rights in Zimbabwe.
* Liaises and advocates with parliamentarians, civic society, private sector and independent providers on the benefits of, and need for, children’s participation as key stakeholders in social development and political agenda. e.g. participation in the legislative and Constitutional reforms; policies and programmes.
* Identifies and creates opportunities for child and young people’s meaningful participation where children’s and young people’s views, experiences and beliefs are heard, considered and acted upon. Explores the use of regional communication platforms, such as “Speak Africa” – Speak Zimbabwe to encourage dialogue and learning among children and young people.
* Provides technical support to strengthen the capacity of child and young people’s national structures and representations in government, civil society and children’s organizations e.g. child parliament, junior councilors, child protection committees, child participation clubs and other school based participation programmes.
* Works with children and young people to appreciate the regional and international legal and policy instruments on children and young people. These include the UNCRC; ACRWC; African Youth Charter; A call for accelerated action on AFFC.
* Support operational research, documentation, information sharing and dissemination of good practices on child and young people’s participation, with government; civil society; young people and children, private sector and other partners.
* Facilitate coordination of child and young people’s participation within UNICEF country programme; UNCT and Government, civil society and other partners.
* Contributes to fundraising strategies for overall communications and advocacy, with special focus on child and young people’s participation.
* Draft relevant chapters for Annual Reviews; Reports on child and young people’s participation.
Qualifications and Competencies:
* Advanced university degree in social/ political sciences, or equivalent professional work experience in the child and young people’s participation area, or in related field.
* At least five years progressively responsible professional work experience in child and young people’s development and participation programmes, of which two years should be in developing countries.
* Good analytical and organizational skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
* General ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form, specific skills in writing policy briefs and position papers on children’s rights, child and youth participation.
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. Zim/2011:08)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare
Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Communication Officer at NOB Level
Deadline: 9 May 2011
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)
Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:09
Purpose of the Job:
Under the general guidance of the Chief of Communications, undertakes the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating of an advocacy and communication strategy to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen donor and political will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives in Zimbabwe, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand. The Communications Officer also extends support to the co-ordination and dissemination of communications message through the local and international media and is responsible for the website of the Zimbabwe country office.
Major Tasks to be accomplished:
* Works on the production of communication products, including the country office website.
* Drafts background information, fact sheets, communication and other promotional advocacy materials for briefing visits, media, Goodwill Ambassadors and other special interest groups.
* Supports the development, drafting and maintenance of information and relationships with journalists and media outlets
* Writes articles, speeches, press releases, other public information materials and reports, as well as contributes to development of communication messages and materials for the traditional and web based media outlets
* Distribution and dissemination of advocacy materials from NY, Geneva, the Regional Office and the country office to identified partners and other target audiences. Helps to identify the need for additional materials/activities, such as radio and television programmes, publications, photographs, websites, etc., to advocate and promote organizational goals within the country.
* Facilitates engagement with nationally known personalities and helps to organize special events and activities to support country programme goals. Generates public support for special events.
* Supports social mobilization and media through organizing community participation of key players and through organising field visits and media training events; photo coverage and TV Footage, using both the traditional and web based media as appropriate.
Qualifications and Competencies:
* University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area, combined with an advanced university degree in a related discipline
* At least five years progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media, of which two years should be in developing countries.
* General ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional, electronic and new media.
* Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas, as well as impart knowledge and teach skills
* Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
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. Zim/2011:09)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare
Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
