Australia is lifting sanctions against various ZPF officials. Why? Because the constitutional referendum has been announced. Makes you wonder whether they live down under or on another planet altogether. Maybe its the same thing because they seem to have conveniently chosen to ignore the assault on human rights defenders in the run-up to the referendum. They’re a bit of a cheap date if all they need is an “announcement”.

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Project Coordinator-Conflict Mitigation: Catholic Relief Services – Zimbabwe Program (PVO: 6/2002)
Deadline: 13 March 2013

Location: Harare

The Project Coordinator will lead CRS’ efforts to support people-to-people conflict mitigation and reconciliation projects and activities, which bring together individuals to address the causes of conflict and instability. To this end, CRS and its local implementing partners seek to enhance dialogue and cooperative action for peace and engagement at the grassroots community level. The primary responsibility of the Project Coordinator is to supervise overall planning, implementation, and evaluation of the conflict-mitigation project and ensure, together with partner staff and stakeholders, the strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet technical quality standards. The job entails provision of capacity building support both technically and managerially to partner staff as well as meeting donor requirements and adherence to compliance and financial standards.

Requirements
-Master’s Degree in conflict resolution or peace-building; or, bachelor’s degree in related field with additional commensurate experience
-Knowledge of and experience with standard and cutting-edge theories and practices of peace-building required, with specific knowledge of people-to-people theories and practices preferred
-Experience with advocacy and community-level mobilization and facilitation of technical-related information preferred
-At least five years managing internationally-funded, similar programs required
-Minimum three (3) years experience in budget management
-Proven experience with policies, procedures, and priorities of Bilateral Donors, UN agencies, and other donors
-Proven leadership, inter-personal and analytical skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
-Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages required
-Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences in formal and informal settings
-Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required, with knowledge of Catholic peace-building structures and Catholic Social Teaching preferred
-Public relations skills and flexibility to work both in a team and independently
-Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required
-Excellent reporting (both narrative and financial) skills
-Excellent oral and verbal communication skills in English
-Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive, ability to work long hours under pressure, a feel for the way CRS operates and our partners and clients.

Those who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their applications together with a motivational 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 email: taurai.musakaruka [at] crs [dot] org

Communications Manager: Plan
Deadline: 15 March 2013

Location: Harare

Founded more than 75 years ago, Plan has global presence in 68 countries and is one of the largest children’s development organizations in the world. Plan promotes child rights and lifts millions of children out of poverty, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, through high-quality programs that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan commenced operations in Zimbabwe in 1986 and has active development programs in child protection and participation, education, food and income security, child survival and health sectors. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity. Plan Zimbabwe is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position on a renewable 2 year fixed term contract basis.

Job purpose
Reporting to the Country Director, the Communications Manager will be responsible for the promotion of a positive image of Plan Zimbabwe through the development and implementation of an effective communications strategy. This includes, raising Plan’s profile and image with key development stakeholders and the general public; compilation, packaging and publishing of program and corporate communications; providing strategic communication direction for all program related activities; development of in country communication policies and systems; developing social marketing strategies for development programs; and building media networks to increase Plan’s visibility as a leading child centered development organization.

Entry qualifications and experience
-A university degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
-A post graduate degree in the related field is desirable
-Proficiency in MS office suite and social media marketing
-At least 5 years relevant experience in development work
-Knowledge of events management and video production
-Writing and editing skills for mass media communications
-Excellent communication, facilitation and networking skills
-Strong research, analytical and crisis solving skills
-Strategic thinking skills

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & covering letter outlining their suitability for the position to: zwe.recruitment [at] plan-international [dot] org

Plan is committed to keeping children safe from abuse, neglect and any forms of exploitation. In this regard, reference & background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

2 (Two) vacancies – Caritas Zimbabwe
Deadline: 15 March 2013

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for two positions which have arisen. Caritas Zimbabwe – Diocese of Chinhoyi is the development arm of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Chinhoyi which covers districts in Mashonaland West and Central provinces.

1. Sustainable Agriculture Field Officer
Project Location: Mt. Darwin and Rushinga districts

Overall Purpose
The Sustainable Agriculture Field Officer is responsible and accountable to the Programs Officer for effective planning; budgeting, implementing monitoring and evaluating community based sustainable agriculture and livelihoods interventions. Other duties include, enhancing communities’ capacities in conservation farming, vegetable production, storage and marketing; small livestock production and savings and income lending initiatives.

Profile Specification
-Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Development with at least 2 years experience in implementing conservation farming or food security or livelihoods programmes.
-Conversant with sustainable agro ecological approaches, micro-irrigated nutrition garden set up and management and a good working knowledge of savings and income lending committees.
-Traceable experience in mainstreaming gender, HIV, disability and risk reduction.
-Excellent analytical and report writing skills
-Excellent computer skills
-Ability and willingness to work in remote and challenging areas
-Class 4 and 3 driver’s license or ability to ride a motorcycle is a must.
-Good team player, flexible and able to work within a Catholic environment.

2. Office Assistant
Location: Chinhoyi

Overall purpose: The Office Assistant is responsible and accountable to the Finance and Administration Officer in undertaking basic administrative, financial and human resources tasks. Key responsibilities include office administration function which includes management of assets, procurement of project and office supplies; cash keeping, recording and reconciling; records keeping and preparation of payment source documents.

Profile Specification:
-Administration/Accounting/Bookkeeping qualification with 2 years relevant experience
-Excellent interpersonal and computer skills
-Strong organizational skills, initiative and creativity in carrying out assignments.
-Working knowledge of Pastel Accounting package an added advantage.
-Good team player, flexible and able to work within a Catholic environment.

Please send CV with covering letter to: The Development Coordinator; Caritas Chinhoyi, 28 R. Manyika Drive, Chinhoyi; or email to: caritasjobs [at] yahoo [dot] com

Applications will not be acknowledged and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Two (2) vacancies: Royal Trust
Deadline: 8 March 2013

1. Finance Assistant

Duties
-To keep and maintain books of accounts for the International project
-Process all expenditure and income for the fund
-To do the respective reconciliations for the fund
-Reports to the Finance and Admin Officer

Qualifications & Experience
-A levels in the relevant accounting subjects
-At least 2 years working experience in accounting for Donor funds

2. Programming Officer

Duties
-To do programming for the project
-To communicate with the Programmer of the Donor project with regard to training activities
-To work closely with the director for policy guidance on all matters for this project

Qualifications & Experience
-A recognized diploma in the field of training
-Knowledge and experience in adult training
-Training experience in Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) will be an added advantage

Interested candidates should submit their applications and CVs to:
info@royaltrust.co.zw and copied to rmukamba@royaltrust.co.zw

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer: Mashambanzou Care Trust
Deadline: 8 March 2013

Part-Time Position

Job Purpose: Monitoring and Evaluation of all Mashambanzou Care Trust Projects

Person Specification
-A holder of an M&E Diploma
-A First Degree and a Qualification in Project Management is an added advantage
-Mature, 30 years and above
-The person must have 2years experience in Monitoring & Evaluation of Donor Funded Projects
-Strong Report Writing and Analytical Skills
-A decisive Team Player and Results Oriented
-Drivers License is a prerequisite.

Job Specification
-Monitoring and Evaluation of all MCT Projects
-Develop and Maintain effective M&E Tools and Systems; to collect, review and analyze program related data and indicators for each Project
-Produce M&E Reports for each Project
-Assist with the writing of Project Proposals
-Conducting filed visits for Assessment of Outreach/Community Based Projects

To apply
Interested candidates must send applications and CVs to the HR and Admin Officer, 40 Sandown Rd, Waterfalls, Harare or email: max [at] mashambanzou [dot] co [dot] zw

Various vacancies: The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
Deadline: 10 March 2013

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is recruiting for an upcoming CDC HIV/AIDS program focusing on clinical training and mentoring for treatment and prevention services in Zimbabwe. This program seeks to provide technical assistance to strengthen the government of Zimbabwe’s ability to provide high quality training and mentorship in HIV and ART/OI prevention, care and treatment.

Available positions under this program include program Director, Finance Manager, Clinical Training Officer and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. Applicants should have a minimum of a first degree and not less than 5 years experience in program management in their respective fields.

Please send your CV plus motivation letter to: theunionzim [at] gmail [dot] com

Police bar NCA Constitution meeting in Chipinge. So we can vote in the Referendum 16 March but we mustn’t talk about it before then?

The basic qualification for voting in the Referendum is stated in section 6 of the Referendums Act: “Any person who satisfies the presiding officer of a polling station that he or she is eighteen years or above and is eligible to be registered as a voter on the voter’s roll” is eligible to vote.

It is not necessary to be a registered voter. Eligibility to be registered as a voter is all that is required. Voters’ rolls will not be used in the Referendum.

Documents Needed to Vote in the Referendum
At the polling station a voter must be able to provide proof of eligibility to vote. The new regulations stipulate what documents are needed [Regulations, section 3]. All the voter needs to do is to produce one of the following documents, on which “it is legibly shown that that the person is a citizen of Zimbabwe of or over the age of eighteen [18] years”:

Zimbabwe national identity document [except IDs of non-citizens - see more below] issued in terms of the National Registration Act [metal or plastic]

OR

“Waiting pass” which includes a photograph of the holder. A waiting pass is the document that one gets when applying for a national ID and that serves as proof of registration until the ID itself is received.

OR

A valid Zimbabwean passport.

Source: Veritas

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OVC Specialist: USAID
Deadline: 15 March 2013 (1pm Harare time)

Basic function of the position
The incumbent will serve as the second Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children (OVC) technical and program specialist for the USAID HIV and AIDS Team.  The incumbent’s primary tasks include (1) providing technical guidance on issues around reaching OVC in Zimbabwe with appropriate services and (2) managing the USAID/Zimbabwe’s OVC programs as well as other key elements of the USG’s HIV and AIDS strategy, as assigned.  The OVC Program Specialist reports to and is supervised by the HPN Team Leader.

Selection factors
Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field including Public Health or other social science field.
Prior Work Experience: The position calls for a highly experienced OVC specialist with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a donor environment managing OVC, or closely related activities. Prior work with international bilateral or local private voluntary, non-government, donor organization, will be given preference. (30 points)
Language Proficiency: Fluency in spoken and written English is essential, as well as the ability to communicate effectively (20 points)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following are required
-Demonstrated knowledge of donor-funded project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
-General knowledge of health issues, practices and OVC in Zimbabwe
-The ability to acquire quickly knowledge of laws, customs and constraints in Zimbabwean society
-A thorough knowledge of HIV and AIDS, public health or related programs
-Experience in working with OVC Households in Economic Strengthening activities
-Familiarity with or ability to acquire or learn OVC legislation, strategic priorities, and technical management as well as administrative and procurement requirements. (50 points)

Application Process
Applicants who fail to follow all application requirements will not be short listed.  Interested applicants must address all the above qualifications in their application.  An application should be addressed to the Human Resources Office and include:

1.  An application letter, detailing how the applicant meets the above minimum qualifications. Please type in the letter your response to each item, e.g. Education, and state how you meet the requirement. Failure to do this will result in you not being shortlisted.  Your letter must address each of the qualifications listed above.

2.   A current resume relevant to the position (no more than 2 pages)

Selection Process
After an initial application screening, the best qualified applicants may be invited to a testing process, which may include an oral interview and a written exercise. The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period of one year. Medical and security clearances are also required before employment can begin.

Please note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted with the results of the final selection. Due to the great number of applicants, if you do not hear from us by April 30, 2013, you were not short listed.

Instructions for application submission
1.Both email and hand delivered applications are accepted. Please submit email applications via email to: zimrecruit [at] usaid [dot] gov (Please note: Applications should not be more than 1MB in size if emailed.)
2.Please indicate Reference: 13-11 OVC Specialist in the subject line of the application email and in the subject line of your application letter.

Hand delivered applications should be addressed to the Human Resources Office and submitted to 1 Pascoe Avenue, Belgravia, Harare, no later than the due date March 15, 2013 at 1pm Harare time.