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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

Media Roundtable Discussion
The Media Against Gender-Based Violence

Date: 30 November 2012-11-27
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: The Book Café, 139 Samora Machel Avenue cnr 6th Street

On November 30, the Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ), in partnership with Pamberi Trust, presents a media roundtable discussion entitled: The Media Against Gender-Based Violence. The public is invited to attend this stimulating discussion, which will also be attended by significant, print, digital and broadcast media. The media have often been criticized for their erratic coverage of gender-based violence, and their focus on these issues has the potential to have a huge impact. The responsibility of the media in addressing these issues is encouraged to go beyond the 16 Days of November activism period. The goal for this event is to discuss the media’s role in shaping the discourse around this issue.

This discussion will be moderated by Pamberi Trust Information and Communications Projects Officer, Extra-Blessings Kuchera.

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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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Advocacy And Networking Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 30 November 2012

Basic Function
The Advocacy and Networking Officer will be part of a team implementing the Organisation’s Public Advocacy, policy based Advocacy, Campaigns and other programs, as well as maintaining and increasing the Coalitions network density.

Terms Of Reference
-Assist with the Development and implementation of lobby and advocacy strategies to achieve the organisations objects.
-Lead and Participate in the planning and organisation of key Public and Policy based advocacy initiatives.
-Participate in the development and implementation of campaigns around the organisations key objectives.
-Together with other officers assist with the strategic public positioning of the organisation.
-Take responsibility for the servicing and maintenance of the organisations networks and strategic linkages with varied stakeholders, including members.
-Assisting with designing advocacy tools for use in the organisations work and regional and advocacy work.
-Engaging in the full cycle of project development and implementation – from conceptualisation and writing to reporting and evaluation.
-Assisting with the production of in-house organizational publications

Selection Factors
1) Education: Possession of relevant University Degree (Social Science or Law degree’s preferable), certification in projects management, an added advantage. (20 points)
2) Prior Work Experience: 2 years expirience with project implementation and management work in an advocacy field. Previous expirience with implementing campaigns is desirable. (30 points)
3) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (50 points):
Language Proficiency: High profiency levels of written and spoken English is required. Fluency in other national languages is an advantage.

Knowledge
Candidates must possess a thorough knowledge, and understanding of lobby and advocacy work at various levels. Knowledge on managing value-based projects will be an asset. Candidates must also demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of political developments in Zimbabwe and the region. Knowledge of and belief in Democracy and Good governance as well as the ability to interpret various developments using these frameworks is a must for candidates for this position. An understanding of political transitions is also desirable.

Abilities and Skills
Candidates for this position must possess the ability to think outside the box/creatively and possess demonstrable networking and communication skills at various levels. Candidates with organising and or mobilising skills will be considered favourably. Project management skills and abilities will be a key factor in considering successful candidates. Candidates for this position must be effective communicators, with clear thought leadership abilities. Ability to lead and participate in teams will be a considered as part of the selcetion process.

To Apply
Please read this section carefully and follow the instructions closely. Interested applicants must address all the above qualifications in their application. An application should be addressed to the Finance & Administration Manager and include:

1. An application letter, detailing how the applicant meets the above minimum qualifications. Please type your response to each item, e.g Education, and state how you meet the requirement. Failure to do so 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)

Relevant documentation supporting the minimum requirements listed above should be available upon request, if called for an interview, but do not have to be attached to the application.

Selection Process: The Organisation will screen and short-list the most promising candidates for the above stated positions. Short listed candidates will be invited to an interview process, which may include an oral, and/or written exercises to test knowledge and skills.

Please Note: The Organisation will not be able to contact all applicants.

Please follow these instructions for submission
Please submit email applications via email to: vacanciesopen [at] gmail [dot] com
Position being applied for must be clearly marked as the subject of the email.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

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Three (3) positions: Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA)
Deadline: 23 November 2012

Start date will be immediate

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is one of the leading organizations working in mine action worldwide.  70 countries are affected by landmines, cluster munitions and other Explosive Remnants of War, NPA works in 28 of them. NPA is starting a new mine action programme to be based in Mutare, Zimbabwe and is looking for dynamic people to join the organization.

Recruitment is currently being conducted for the following positions:

1) Supervisor

Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Mutare
Start Date: Immediate
End Date: 31.12.2012

General Description: The Supervisor is responsible for daily management of operational tasks assigned to his/her group.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operations
-Conduct and supervise non technical survey, technical survey and demining activities
-Carry out the operational activities according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
-Make sure the team leaders, surveyors and deminers comply with their duties and responsibilities and work according to the SOPs
-Produce the operational plan according to the tasks given
-Make sure the information is recorded correctly
-Establish good relations with Local Authorities, Local Communities, Non Governmental Organizations and other stakeholders in the area of operation

Reporting
-Submit non technical and technical survey reports as well as clearance and other operational reports to the Operations Manager
-Submit monthly progress reports with respective maps to the Operations Manager
-Provide updated information regarding operations and personnel to the Operations Manager

Other tasks
-Brief the visitors
-Look into all aspects concerning discipline and well fare of personnel under his/her responsibility
-Make sure the field personnel is highly motivated and cooperate with one another
-Other tasks assigned by the Operations Manager

2) Survey Assistant

Reports to: Supervisor
Location: Mutare
Start Date: Immediate
End Date: 31.12.2012

General Description: The Survey Assistant is responsible for gathering the information regarding the areas contaminated by mines, ERW and sub-munitions and their socio-economic impact on affected communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operations
-Conduct survey interviews and record the information
-Identify the target groups and assess the socio-economic impact on the affected population
-Give Mine Risk Education to the affected population as a part of the survey task
-Mark the identified suspect mined areas
-Conduct the survey task according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
-Know the medical evacuation procedures

Reporting
Produce survey reports with respective maps and submit them to the Supervisor

Other tasks
Other tasks assigned by the Supervisor

Skills Requirements
-Demining background preferably with survey experience
-Ability to communicate effectively with the local community

3) Paramedic

Reports to: Medical Coordinator
Location: Mutare
Start Date: Immediate
End Date: 31.12.2012

General Description: The Paramedic is responsible for the medical assistance in the field and must be always prepared for any accident involving NPA Mine Action personnel and if necessary follow the patient to the hospital or clinic in case of a medical evacuation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Medical evacuation (medevac)
-Plan and coordinate the medical evacuation procedures
-Make sure the trauma kit is always complete

Hygiene and health care
-Make sure a high standard of hygiene is maintained in the field camps and operation site
-Provide medical assistance to NPA MA staff in the field

Personnel
-Open personal files medical for the staff in the field team and record all information medical personal information (sicknesses, treatments etc)
-Assist the team leaders and supervisors to keep good relations and a good psychological atmosphere with the team (eg Moral support, psychological interviews etc.)

Reporting
-Provide the Medical Coordinator with monthly reports and incident reports
-Submit the documents regarding treatment of staff and others to the Medical Coordinator

Other tasks
Other tasks assigned by the Medical Coordinator

To apply, please write a full CV with traceable references and submit by email to marionu [at] npaid [dot] org and sheilam [at] npaid [dot] org

NPA is an equal opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.