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Programme Officer Transformative Justice Department: Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association
Deadline: 10th December 2012

Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association (ZWLA) is seeking to recruit a Programme Officer for the Transformative Justice Department.

Organisation
ZWLA is a membership organization of women lawyers. It was founded in 1992 to enable women lawyers to contribute towards women’s rights in general whilst addressing the professional interests of women lawyers.
ZWLA has grown over the years to a full-fledged woman’s organisation implementing programmes with the aim of facilitating women’s access to justice. ZWLA’s vision is justice and equality for all in society where women are empowered and assert their rights within a justice delivery system that treats women and men equally.

Job summary
Reporting to the National Director, The Programme Officer is responsible for overall implementation and management of the Transformative Justice Department programmes. She/he leads the day to day operations of ZWLA’s advocacy,legal education, policy and law reform programmes. Ensures the implementation of ZWLA’S advocacy strategy, coordinates and manages ZWLA’s communication strategy. Drafts legal documents and gives legal advice to government departments and other agencies and CSOs on the interpretation of  regional and International Human Rights Instruments related to women and children. Facilitates transformation of laws, policies, practices, institutions and attitudes. Oversees the department’s annual budgeting, programmatic planning, maintenance and development of key partners and relationships to ensure the effectiveness and impact of the organisation.

The Programme Officer, Transformative Justice is accountable to the Director for the performance of the organisation. She/he must build upon ZWLA’s accomplishments to date and further strengthen the relevance and profile of the organisation.

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated competencies and passion for women and children’s rights. Fund raising experience and exposure to the work of non-governmental organisations is a plus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

1. Leadership
-Excellent communication skills including public speaking and media capabilities
-Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with and lead executives and professionals at all levels of the organisation.

2. Strategy and Vision
-Experience formulating innovative strategies from concept through funding and execution.
-Strong facilitator and negotiator.
-Excellent networking in the field of women and children’s rights.

3. External relationships
-Experience forging relationships with funding partners, civil society organisations, private sector entities and government officials.
-Experience managing stakeholder relationships.

4. Understanding of Finance
-Experience and strong understanding of financial management
-Experience in managing budget, financial planning and project control,

5. Results-Oriented Change Leadership
-Demonstrated effective management skills with a track record of successfully tackling challenging projects.

6. Influencing and Interpersonal Skills
-Strong communication capabilities and a broad team orientation. She/he must have the ability to influence and work effectively with professionals and other levels of society.
-A self-motivated, enthusiastic individual who demonstrates a high degree of personal integrity, honesty, and respect for others as shown through strong personal values as well as consistency between words and actions.

Education and Experience
Ideal candidate should be a lawyer with at least 5 years of relevant experience. A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Application procedure
Applications should be submitted to the Director of ZWLA on the following addresses: emilia [at] zwla [dot] co [dot] zw and copied to the HR Committee Chairperson on szhou [at] citybyo [dot] co [dot] zw and clearly titled “Programme Officer Transformative Justice ZWLA”

Finance Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 15 December 2012

Only Women will be considered.
Bulawayo residents an advantage!

Basic Requirements
-At least five years working experience in a similar field; computer literate; English-speaking; education qualifications commensurate with the position being applied for.
-Have the ability to balance conflicting priorities and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
-Must be able to work without supervision.
-The applicant should be able to adapt easily to a dynamic working environment.
-Experience with budget preparation.
-Outstanding oral and written English communication skills and second language proficiency.
-Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat.
-Excellent organizational skills with a willingness to assume responsibilities and take initiative.
-Ability to be a team player.
-Strong time management skills, especially when facing tight deadlines.
-Applicants must possess the ability to think outside the box/creatively and possess demonstrable networking and communication skills at various levels.

Duties and Responsibilities
-The post holder will establish financial systems for the organisation and maintain and monitor these. As well as keeping all accounting records necessary as the organisation prepares financial procedures for audit.
-Set up and manage financial systems, procedures and controls.
-Maintenance of accounting records on a daily and monthly basis.
-Preparation of accounts for audit.
-Managing petty cash

Application Process
Please read this section carefully and follow the instructions closely. This is a short-term opening, as the position must be filled by first week of January 2013 so the deadline is 15 December 2012.

Please send a cover letter and resume to sisterhoodzimbabwe [at] yahoo [dot] com with the subject line as follows: your name and application for FINANCE position.

1.  An application letter, detailing how the applicant meets the above minimum qualifications and salary range expected.
2.  Please also respond to the following requirements.
3.  A current resume relevant to the position (no more than 2 pages of plain text please)
4.  A web link or a short example of the applicant’s written work.
5.  Relevant documentation supporting the minimum requirements listed above should be available during the interview process, please do not attach them.
6.  The selection process will be on 16 December and only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview.  During the interview an oral, and/or written exercises may be conducted so as to test practical knowledge and skills.
7.  We will not be in a position to notify all applicants of the result.

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Office Administrator (OA): Sport 4 Socialisation (S4S)
Deadline: 7 December 2012 (5pm)

S4S Zimbabwe is voluntary based non-profit organisation and has the aim to improve the quality of life and promote social inclusion of youth and children living with disabilities and their families in Zimbabwe. S4S Zimbabwe implements the holistic and family orientated Social Inclusion Programme.

Some of the activities within this programme are: adapted and inclusive physical activities, Parent Support Groups, livelihood development projects, physiotherapy and direct child assistance.

Location: Mutare, Zimbabwe

Key task and responsibilities
The Office Administrator (OA) shall in general be responsible for the financial management of the organisation’s activities and related tasks.

Therefore the OA shall
-Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s financial policy and internal financial control mechanism
-Establish and maintain procedures, guidelines and work instructions concerning administration within the organization
-Carrying out general accounting tasks
-Checking and consolidating data, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and administrative reports and monitor progress and exhaustion on monthly basis
-Manage logistics and purchasing for the Mutare office and payment to suppliers and monitoring actual delivery
-Be responsible for the organisation’s payroll
-Controlling budgets as per donor specifications
-Be responsible for the office and vehicle insurances
-Develop and manage the asset register
-Undertake any other activity that could be considered a task of the Office Administrator

Qualifications and experience Education
-Diploma (preferably Bachelor) in Business Administration and /or Accounting
-Professional accounting qualifications (Pastel and/or Twinfield).

Software knowledge
Pastel and Belina Payroll

Work experience and knowledge
-Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience in a similar position
-Fluency in written and spoken English
-Computer literate, excellent with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Pastel, Belina
-Having a valid and clean driver’s licence class 4 is an added advantage.

Personality
-Proactive
-Good and open communicator who is a critical thinker and has a strong personality
-A professional orientation to work
-Impeccable integrity

Duration of contract
1-year contract (possibility to renew). Start date 1 January 2013.

Remuneration
Start remuneration depends on qualifications and experience (US$600-US$650)

Applications
Cover letter and CV only via email to: office [at] sport4socialisation [dot] com with “OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR” in the subject line.

Only applications with both a cover letter and CV (2 separate documents) will be taken into consideration. The cover letter must clearly state why the candidate is interested in this position within the organisation.

Project Coordinator: Zimbabwe Aids Prevention Project-University of Zimbabwe (ZAPP-UZ)
Deadline: 7 December 2012 (1630 hours)

Zimbabwe Aids Prevention Project-University of Zimbabwe (ZAPP-UZ), a project under the Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe is inviting applications from qualified persons with relevant experience to fill the position of Project Coordinator/Trial Manager for the Friendship Bench Project : A cluster randomised controlled trial of a brief psychological intervention delivered by lay health workers in Harare.

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Summary of job: Provide technical support, coordinate and supervise an integrated and comprehensive Mental Health Programme within 20 City Health Clinics in Harare.

Key Duties
-To lead in the facilitation of all ethics applications together with study team.
-Provide technical support to all sites in the city of Harare for the expansion of the friendship Bench Project.
-Supervise the Friendship Bench Project senior counselors and community health workers.
-Ensure accurate documentation and compilation of all data generated from Friendship Bench Project.
-Assist the Principal Investigator and Study Team to document and disseminate program implementation experiences and lessons learnt to all stakeholders.
-Plan, organize and facilitate workshops and meetings for Friendship Bench Project activities.
-Participate in developing work plans, program budgets and reports.

Qualifications
-A relevant Masters Degree programme
-At least 4 years experience in Project Management
-At least 2 years experience in program planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation
-A good team player with the ability to work well with a wide variety of people with minimum supervision
-Good interpersonal, communication skills and fluency in local languages
-Good writing skills and computer literacy
-Holder of a clean class 4 driver’s license

Please send your application including detailed CV, copies of qualifications to the Principal Investigator Friendship Bench Project, by post at the following address:

ZAPP-UZ (Friendship Bench)
92 Prince Edward Road
Milton Park
Harare

Or email on the following address: hr [at] zappuz [dot] co [dot] zw

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National Project Doctor: MSF
Deadline: 5 December 2012

Based in Tsholotsho

Qualifications and skills
-Medical Degree essential: MBChB or equivalent (e.g. MD)
-Post graduate qualification in Public Health (e.g. MPH/MSc Clini Epi) is an added advantage
-Holder of current practicing certificate
-Excellent knowledge of: PMTCT as well as Adult and Paediatric HIV/AIDS Management including of Priority Opportunistic Infections like TB/HIV co-infection
-Essential: Working experience of at least two years in medical activities related jobs (direct patients care)
-Desirable: Working experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries
-Fluent writing, speaking and reading English and Ndebele. Shona skills are an added advantage
-Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities
-Defines, implements and follows up medical activities at Tsholotsho District Hospital (TDH)
-Ensure case management of patients according to National Treatment Guidelines
-Is responsible for the case management of all patients requiring the services of a doctor at TDH (OPD, IPD including maternity)
-Involved in providing training to other Health Workers including on the job training, Mentorship, Support and Supervision
-Involved in analysis of medical statistics and reports regularly to the Medical Team Leader (MTL)
-Is responsible for national staff health in the project be delegation of the MTL
-Participates in management of any emergencies and disasters
-Ensure clear link with Tsholotsho District Hospital
-Report writing of all activities

Applications are invited from genuinely qualified and experienced individuals to fill the above post to: The Administrator MSFE-Tsholotsho, Lusinga Complex, P.O. Box 209, Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe.

Email: msfe-tsholotsho-hr [at] barcelona [dot] msf [dot] org

Research and ICT Assistant: Silveira House
Deadline: 9 December 2012

Silveira House seeks to recruit an experienced and qualified research and ICT assistant to carry out economic and social research and analysis as well as maintain all information, communication and technology machines and assets for Silveira House. The successful candidate will start work on 7th January 1013.

Success in promoting justice, peace and development in Zimbabwe calls for understanding how tomorrow will differ from today and yesterday! From such insights comes opportunity. This is what Silveira House has always tried to do since 1964; and we want to continue this tradition.

The applicants must
-Be able to carry out field research and gather raw information about burning political, social, economic and cultural issues in Zimbabwe
-Be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of research and analysis
-Have a detailed understanding of the economics and politics of Zimbabwe
-Have strong appreciation of social policy, research methods, research data analysis
-Have good communication and writing skills
-Able to demonstrate knowledge of information, communication and technology (both software and hardware)
-Be fluent in English (fluency in either Shona and Ndebele and other Zimbabwean indigenous languages is an added advantage for understanding grassroots research information)

Qualifications and Experience
-BSc in Economics and Social Policy or equivalent which includes research as one of the modules/courses covered
-Diploma or first degree in ICT (necessary)
-Experience in economic, social and political analysis
-Experience in journalism will be an added advantage
-Experience in ICT repairs and maintenance.

Main Responsibilities
The successful applicant will assist to initiate research to track economic, social and political issues specifically affecting the lives of the people of Zimbabwe and provide us with thorough, in-depth analysis and forecasting. He/she will occasionally travel to the different provinces of the country and have regular contact with both local and national government, non-governmental organisations, business communities, media and most important of all, the ordinary citizens at grassroots level. The successful applicant will also maintain Silveira House ICT system (hardware and software), maintaining the website and ICT asset register for the Centre.

We offer the opportunity to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment where enthusiasm and creativity from the subject are the norm.

Salary is dependent on experience and qualification, and you will enjoy some excellent benefits.

Please send in your CV with a covering letter and details of current salary and employment to the Director at director [at] sliveirahouse [dot] org or by post to: Box 545, Harare.

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Five (5) vacancies: OPHID
Deadline: 25 November 2012

OPHID charitable trust, a local organization established in 2007, supports the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare in Zimbabwe in the implementation and management of maternal and neonatal child health (MNCH), early childhood development, sexual and reproductive health, prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and paediatric ART activities.

OPHID seeks to fill the following positions for a 5-year USAID funded program designed to expand current national Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services. The award aims to (1) provide technical and other assistance to the national level of the PMTCT programme; (2) strengthen the provision of clinical services for comprehensive PMTCT; (3) strengthen paediatric HIV services; (4) conduct operations research and (5) strengthen the continuum of care for mother, infant and family.

1) Human Resources Manager

Summary of Position
Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for all aspects of the human resource function within the organization.

Main responsibilities
-Staff recruitment and retention
-Employee relations, HR policies, compliance and practices
-Compensation and benefits administration
-Performance management and employee development
-Management and administration of staff records

Requirements
-Recognized degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline
-5 years of work experience in a similar position
-Comprehensive knowledge of HR principles, labour laws and regulations
-Good communicator, an ability to function as a catalyst and coach, guiding people at all levels of the organization to facilitate their learning and development
-Strong work ethic coupled with enthusiastic and passionate approach to work with an ability to multi-task and to work with limited supervision
-High degree of professionalism and integrity and ability to demonstrate good judgment, discretion and confidentiality at all times
-Proficiency in usual desktop software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) a requisite and website management a bonus.

2) Finance Officer

Summary of the position
Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer is responsible for attending to the daily accounting functions.

Responsibilities
-Payments to suppliers of goods and services
-Posting of all accounting transactions in Pastel accounting package
-Daily monitoring of project bank balances and querying any anomalies
-Management of project field advances and maintaining a register to monitor clearance thereof
-Preparation of bank reconciliations
-Preparation of daily/monthly journal vouchers and posting into pastel accounting package after approval
-Filing all vouchers and journals on a daily basis
-Management of the payroll and attending to all statutory payments by due date
-Any other duties as may be delegated by Senior Finance Officer

Requirements

Minimum
-Diploma in Accounting, CIS part B or equivalent
-Three years NGO experience in similar position

3) Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation Officer x 2

Summary of Position
Based in the provincial office (Mashonaland Central or Manicaland) and reporting to the Provincial Coordinator, the Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will support the data collection and quality control for monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities.

Responsibilities
-To assist the OPHID provincial team in the development (and maintenance) of a sound M&E system including implementing procedures for the timely collection, compilation and analysis of programme data
-To sensitize and train PMTCT related staff in the application of M&E system
-To review monitoring reports to assess interim impacts and identify potential programme barriers to inform implementation
-To respond to information needs of project management, implementing partners, primary stakeholders and donors
-To assist in data management for operational research projects
-To assist the Provincial Coordinators in preparing regular programme related documents/reports

Requirements
-Degree in relevant discipline
-At least two years experience in: participatory assessment and monitoring, data processing and analysis and computer experience, training, facilitation and communication skills and M&E design experience

4) Operational Research Officer

Summary of Position
Reporting to and working in close collaboration with Operational Research Coordinator on a variety of quantitative and qualitative research projects.

Main Responsibilities
-To plan and develop operational research/programme implementation proposals as per donor requirements in close collaboration with the Operational Research Coordinator, field and management team
-To design, carry out, analyze and summarize the results of operational research projects (including surveys, cohort studies, monitoring and evaluation strategies)
-To supervise and coordinate research project team members including consultants, university students, work experience attachments, data collectors and data entry clerks as applicable
-To provide public health expertise to ongoing operational research projects/programme implementation within OPHID’s programme portfolio
-To support project coordinators in the operationalisation and correct implementation of research results
-To document best practices and ensure national, regional and international dissemination of ensuing operational research results

Requirements
-MPH/MSc Epidemiology +/- background in health related field
-Competence in research design (quantitative + qualitative methodology)
-Ability to work independently (coordinate implementation of research project) without direct supervision
-Proficiency in statistical packages/data management/data analysis
-Excellent communication skills (documentation, report writing, proposal writing, publications).

To apply for any of the above positions, send a cover letter, CV, with three (3) current references to: recruitments [at] ophid [dot] co [dot] zw

Clearly specify the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and on the cover letter.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

OPHID is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

Programme Assistant: United Nations Children’s Fund
Deadline: 26 November 2012

Vacancy Announcement No. Zim/2012:33
GS5 Level (on secondment to ZIMSTAT)
Based in Harare (Temporary Appointment Post)

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.

Purpose of the Job
This post is created to provide support to ZIMSTAT to carry out second phase of the household targeting survey. The post will be placed at ZIMSTAT.

Major Tasks to be accomplished
-Assist the Project Manager of ZIMSTAT to liaise with all stakeholders
-Ensure the stakeholders have the same level of information on the progress of the targeting survey
-Provide logistic support for the targeting survey in close cooperation with the Programme Officer
-Conduct regular field monitoring of enumeration, minimum 5 days per month and immediately alert the Project Manager of any bottlenecks or issues of concern in the process

Qualifications and Competencies
-Completion of secondary education and ability to operate financial programmes and software
-Additional commercial training in accounting or finance is desirable
-At least 5 years of administrative experience, including record-keeping and processing of information
-Demonstrable proficiency in computer application packages
-Good communication and organizational 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 letter together with curriculum vitae quoting vacancy notice number to the following address.

Human Resources Manager
(Vacancy Notice No. 33: Zim-2012)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

Or email: hararevacancies [at] unicef [dot] org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well-qualified candidates, particularly women are especially encouraged to apply.

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Country Funding Coordinator: Oxfam
Deadline: 21 November 2012 (Close of business UK time)

Job Reference no. INT5819

This position is open to candidates with the right to work in Zimbabwe

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
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

Post holder reports to: The post holder is directly accountable to the CLT and reports to the Oxfam Novib Associate Country Director in Zimbabwe.

Works with: All three Oxfam Affiliates in Zimbabwe

Interviews to be conducted: between 26 November 2012 – 7 December 2012

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

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Four (4) vacancies: Catholic Relief Services – Zimbabwe Program
Deadline: 21 November 2012

Catholic Relief Services – Zimbabwe Program (PVO: 6/2002), an international humanitarian and development organization seeks qualified candidates for a USAID-funded, multi-year food security, nutrition and agricultural development project in Zimbabwe.

1) Gender Specialist (50% field office, 50% Harare)

The Gender Specialist will be responsible for integrating a comprehensive gender strategy across activities and overseeing the implementation of that gender strategy for the project. S/he must effectively manage relationships with project and partner staff to establish and oversee implementation of a comprehensive gender strategy for the program. S/he will also serve as the point person for gender with the donor and be responsible for coordinating and preparing all required reports.

Requirements
-Minimum bachelor’s degree in gender & development studies, social sciences and five years’ experience working in gender and development. Masters degree preferred
-Experience working in one or more sectors including food security, rural finance, micro-finance, agriculture, nutrition, and social marketing preferred
-Strong technical capacity in gender including knowledge of best practices and guidelines
-Understanding of donor expectations and trends related to gender
-Demonstrated ability managing project grants, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting; experience working with USG grants preferred
-Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with partners and transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training, meetings, and participatory methods
-Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills in MS Office Package
-Ability to work both independently and in a team
-Willingness to travel approximately 25% of time within country
-Excellent English oral and written communication skills required; knowledge of one or more relevant local languages preferred

2) Senior Agricultural Production Specialist (50% field office, 50% Harare)

The Senior Agro Production Specialist will be responsible for leading all agricultural production and farmer mobilization activities and overseeing the implementation of a comprehensive and quality agro-enterprise strategy for the project. S/he will oversee and guide all agricultural production and farmer mobilization activities for the program. S/he must effectively manage relationships with CRS and partner staff to establish and oversee a comprehensive agro enterprise strategy for the program.   S/he will also serve as the point person for agro-enterprise with the donor and be responsible for coordinating and preparing all required reports.

Requirements
-Masters degree in agriculture or a related field
-Minimum five years’ experience working in international development or agricultural production programs; farmer mobilization; experience working with USG grants preferred
-Strong technical capacity in agricultural production, with knowledge of best practices and guidelines
-Demonstrated experience in addressing gender equity in agriculture/food security programming
-Understanding of donor expectations and agricultural production trends and farmer mobilization
-Demonstrated ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting
-Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with communities, partners, and transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training, meetings, and participatory methods
-Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills in MS Office Package
-Ability to work both independently and in a team
-Willingness to travel approximately 25% of time within country
-Excellent English oral and written communication skills required
-Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture

3) Senior Agro-enterprise/Markets Specialist (50% field office, 50% Harare)

The Senior Agro-enterprise Specialist will be responsible for leading all agro-enterprise activities and overseeing the implementation of a comprehensive and quality agro-enterprise strategy for the project. S/he will oversee and guide all agroenterprise activities for the program. S/he must effectively manage relationships with CRS and partner staff to establish and oversee a comprehensive agroenterprise strategy for the program.   S/he will also serve as the point person for agro-enterprise with the donor and be responsible for coordinating and preparing all required reports.

Requirements
-Masters degree in agro-enterprise, marketing, agriculture, or a related field
-Minimum five years’ experience working in international development or agro-enterprise programs; experience working with USG grants preferred
-Strong technical capacity in agroenterprise, with knowledge of best practices and guidelines
-Demonstrated experience in addressing gender equity in agriculture/food security programming
-Understanding of donor expectations and agro-enterprise trends
-Demonstrated ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting
-Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with partners, and transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training, meetings, and participatory methods
-Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills; skilled in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access
-Ability to work both independently and in a team
-Willingness to travel approximately 25% of time within country
-Excellent English oral and written communication skills required
-Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture

4) Senior Health and Nutrition Specialist (50% field office, 50% Harare)

The Health and Nutrition Specialist will be responsible for integrating a comprehensive Health and Nutrition strategy across activities and overseeing the implementation of that strategy for the project. S/he will oversee and guide the integration of health and nutrition throughout project interventions. S/he must effectively manage relationships with project and partner staff to establish and oversee implementation of a comprehensive strategy for the program.   S/he will also serve as the point person for health and nutrition with the donor and be responsible for coordinating and preparing all required reports.

Requirements
1. Masters degree in nutrition and five years’ experience working in public health, nutrition, and development
2. Experience working in one or more sectors including food security, health, nutrition, and social marketing preferred
3. Strong technical capacity in gender including knowledge of best practices and guidelines.
4. Understanding of donor expectations and trends related to health and nutrition, food security
5. Demonstrated ability managing project grants, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting; experience working with USG grants preferred
6. Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with partners and transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training, meetings, and participatory methods
7.  Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills; skilled in MS Office Package.
8. Ability to work both independently and in a team
9. Willingness to travel approximately 25% of time within country
10. Excellent English oral and written communication skills required; knowledge of one or more relevant local languages preferred

* Note: these positions are contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.

Those who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their applications together with a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae that includes the names and contact details (plus email addresses) of three traceable references.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please submit to: The Country Representative, 95 Park Lane, Harare or 33A Duncan Road Suburbs Bulawayo or P.O. Box CY 1111, Causeway, Harare, or to: taurai.musakaruka [at] crs [dot] org