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NGO Job Vacancies in Zimbabwe

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 by Bev Clark

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Please note that the job vacancies we carry are related to the NGO and civil society sectors only.

Two (2) positions: National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe
Deadline: 7 October 2011

National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe, NCDPZ seeks to employ the services of an Agronomist and Project Manager with relevant professional qualifications and experience on a three year fixed term contract. National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ) is an organisation of persons (men, women, boys and girls) with disabilities.

1. Project Manager

Reports to the Executive Director.

This is a senior position that requires a mature professional of high integrity.

Duties
-Oversee the implementation of the project and ensure that stated goals and objectives are met
-Prepare program work plans, budgets in co-ordination with the agronomist
-Work with the agronomist to ensure that the project is implemented in conformity with the project goal
-Regular monitoring of the project budget to ensure the budget is spent on time with no overspending
-Preparation of periodic project reports relating to the progress of the project
-The Project manager should be able to liaise and communicate with the Agronomist on updates, developments and any information considered relevant to the project

Qualifications attributes and Relevant work experience
-Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences
-At least 3 years experience at senior level in project management in development work
-Excellent English writing and communication skills
-Good analytical and project management skills
-Experience in working with people with disabilities

2. Agronomist: Based in Zezani, Beitbridge

Reports to the Project Manager

Duties
-Provide regular reports on the project activity implementation status against the project goals and objectives
-Document all project activities and reports
-Organize and conduct training in horticulture, technical agronomic skills and conservation farming for 200 households
-Prepare and produce training materials
-Facilitate linkages between agro dealers, potential markets and farmers

Qualifications, attributes and relevant experience
-University Degree in Agriculture or relevant discipline from a recognized institution
-A minimum of 3 years experience managing a sustainable agricultural programme
-Excellent agricultural skills including the ability to manage time, set priorities and meet deadlines
-Class 4 Driver’s License a must
-Understanding of food security programmes, disability and gender issues
-Be computer literate
-A readiness of working with people with disabilities

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (including referees) and copies of University degrees and professional certificates to: ncdzim [at] mweb [dot] co [dot] zw or hand deliver to: Freedom House, Opposite Mpilo OI Clinic, Old Victoria Falls Road, Bulawayo

Please note that only the highest quality applications will be considered. In the case of a successful candidate being found, NCDPZ will perform reference & background checks. NCDPZ is an equal opportunity employer. It particularly encourages applications from people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people.

Programme Manager
Deadline: 7 October 2011

Two international organisations are partnering in Zimbabwe to implement a programme that will facilitate the creation of employment through self-help and practical tools which strengthen the individual and society for sustainable development. The programme is being implemented in 10 districts across Zimbabwe.

We are seeking applications from appropriately qualified and experienced people for the position of Programme Manager Zimbabwe.

Work base: Harare, Zimbabwe
Position details: 2 year fixed term contract
Salary: Negotiable

Job purpose: To lead the national implementation of the programme and managing the programme team and resources to deliver agreed results within the set timeframes and budgets. The Programme Manager, who will be fully responsible for the implementation of the programme, will report to the Steering Committee comprising SCC and HIH senior managers.

Key Responsibilities

-Responsible for managing the implementation of the foundational and growth phases of the job creation processes, including Self-Help Group formation, training, access to finance, markets, skills and promotion of small, micro enterprises.
-Provision of leadership to staff
-Recruitment and performance evaluation of programme staff
-Management of the programme budget
-Monitoring and evaluation
-Responsible for stakeholder engagement and management
-Responsible for representing the programme
-Co-ordination of the progress on the field
-Builds relationships and develops networks

Key requirements

-Senior management experience in leading the development and ensuring the delivery of programme strategy
-Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically
-Experience in leading and motivating multi disciplinary, geographically remote teams, a high degree of self-awareness
-Experience in representing an organization with partners, government agencies, private sector organizations and donors
-High level financial management skills to steer the operational budget
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate
-An advanced degree in Development Studies or Economics or Social Science or Businesses Management is required
-A valid driver’s licence
-Fluency in English and at least one local language
-Computer literacy
-Over 10 years’ experience in senior management position

To apply, please send a brief motivational letter and CV to both of the following email addresses: recruitzim [at] yahoo [dot] com and jwara.lungile [at] gmail [dot] com

Country Controller: SNV
Deadline: 7 October 2011

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is working in over 33 developing countries across the world in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. The emphasis of our work is on poverty reduction and promotion of good governance through (1) increasing production, income and employment and (2) increasing access to basic services in the sectors of water, sanitation & hygiene, education, health and renewable energy. The East and Southern Africa (ESA) Region of the SNV includes Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

This position is located in Harare, Zimbabwe. The Country Controller is a member of the Country Management Team; s/he functionally and hierarchically reports to the ESA Regional Controller while providing finance and control services to the Country Director, SNV Zimbabwe and the Country Management Team.

Purpose

The Country Controller position exists to provide support for all SNV Zimbabwe based activities. S/he implements (Finance) policies along the five pillars (Finance and administration, planning and control, audit, ICT and procurement) for the country and functionally carries out supervision of Portfolio Administrators located in the portfolio offices. In addition, s/he provides (financial) advice to the Country Director and Portfolio Co-ordinators. S/he is responsible for adherence to compliance and in this capacity the guardian of SNV rules and regulations. S/he oversees all Key Qualitative Indicators (KQIs) and reports on a monthly basis to the Regional Controller and CMT.

Major responsibilities

Financial strategy
-Contribute to the formulation of the Financial and ICT strategy of the region
-Develop Country Finance strategy as well as contribute to development of the Country strategy

Financial Management and Control
-Establishing procedures, guidelines and work instructions concerning administration of portfolios within the country
-Monitoring procedures, administrations and data of portfolios on quality, compliance, consistency and effectiveness and taking action if necessary
-Overseeing the budget preparation process by budget holders, monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance to budget procedures and providing timely feedback reports

Financial Accounting and Administration
-Carrying out accounting at country level
-Checking and consolidating data of portfolios, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and monitor progress and exhaustion on monthly basis
-Carrying out necessary reconciliations and adjustments between existing administrations
-Responsible for liquidity Management within the country
-Archiving all relevant documents, monitoring reporting by portfolios
-Responsible for payment to suppliers and monitoring actual delivery
-Being in charge of salary and tax related issues at country level
-Being in charge of Fixed Assets Management from a financial and economic perspective
-Manage logistics & purchasing for the Zimbabwe office

Information Services
-Providing financial and administrative reports, ensuring quality of outsourced ICT services
-Checking financial and non-financial data on accuracy, completeness and timeliness
-Supporting Human Resources reporting to country offices, portfolio offices and Finance

Resource Mobilisation
-Coordinate risk assessments, contract signing, budget formulation and funds flow for resource mobilisation initiatives in line with the Partnership and Resource Mobilisation guideline. Ensure revenue accruals are done on a monthly basis
-Provide monthly financial reports to management and lead advisors on partner funds exhaustion
-Provide financial reports to partners on the agreed dates in line with the partnership agreements

Financial Training Partners
-Provide support to SNV clients on financial issues as and when required by the advisory practice

Human Resource Management
-Assist in recruitment of Finance staff
-Coach junior employees for optimal performance

Qualifications

Education
-Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or related fields (MBA preferably)
-Professional accounting qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc)
-Qualifications in information systems and especially SPA an added advantage

Work experience and knowledge
-Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in a similar position
-Fluency in written and spoken English
-Computer literate, proficient with MS Word, Excel and financial applications

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

Applications should be emailed to: Zimbabwe [at] snvworld [dot] org and rshamu [at] snvworld [dot] org

SNV is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. For more information visit the website: www.snvworld.org

Country Directors: VSO
Deadline: 13 October 2011

VSO has a new strategy and we’re looking for country directors in Africa to help us breathe life into it. This is your chance to play a decisive role in shaping the way our operations in Africa look for years to come. Are you ready for the challenge?

The jobs
We want people to head up our programme offices and we have a number of vacancies in countries across Africa. Working together with a highly motivated team, you’ll translate our new strategy into lasting, meaningful improvements in the lives of the country’s poorest people. You’ll work with our strategic partners to shape our goals, create national strategy, raise our profile, network with government agencies, donors and other international agencies, and generally be a walking, talking embodiment of our values and vision. You’ll also support our volunteers, manage our people, take responsibility for financial and resource management and legal compliance. Easy, right?

You
You’re an experienced senior manager and you’ve successfully managed development or humanitarian programmes at a country level before. You have excellent leadership, negotiation and relationship-building skills. And your project-management skills need to be second to none, because you’ll be using them to plan, resource and implement our innovative programmes Oh, and you’ll need to find the cash to run some of those programmes too, so experience securing external funding and grants is essential.

Us
We’re a development organisations that’s been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than fifty years. We blush when we admit it, but we’re the leading organisation in the field. We work in almost 50 countries and we’re constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference. Even if you know us, it’s worth checking out our website – we might not be the organisation you think we are.

The package
OK, so nobody works for an NGO to make a fortune, but you still deserve to be paid properly. As well as a competitive salary, the package includes comprehensive health benefits, accommodation, children’s education and relocation costs, plus we’ll match pension contributions up to 5% of your salary.

Ready to apply?
Find out more

Deputy Logistics Sub-Unit Manage: JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc
Deadline: 14 October 2011

Key functions

The overall purpose of the Deputy Logistics Sub-Unit Manager is to work closely with the Logistics Sub-Unit (LSU) Manager, Upstream Logistics Co-ordinator and Data Analyst to highlight any gaps in supply and work to ensure these gaps are filled. As a member of the LSU, work to ensure the continuous supply of essential medicines including HIV & AIDS commodities wherever they are needed in the MOHCW public sector.

The Deputy LSU Manager will:
-Deputize the LSU Manager
-Supervise HIV & AIDS and Essential Medicines Logistics Officers and PMTCT Focal Person

Specific responsibilities/tasks

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Carry out duties of the LSU Manager in his/her absence
-Work with the LSU Manager to develop annual work plans for the LSU
-Work closely with NatPharm to co-ordinate health commodities distribution systems and logistics management information systems
-Provide pharmaceutical technical advice to the LSU team
-Forecast and quantify essential medicines and HIV related commodity needs
-Prepare technical and status/progress reports on logistics system performance and implementation activities
-Monitor the timelines and completeness of deliveries of commodities within the country
-Generate regular stock status and logistics system progress reports to be presented to programme managers, donors and other stakeholders
-Conduct a regular pipeline analyses and monitoring of commodity supplies at the national and facility levels
-Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with NatPharm, PMDS, ZNFPC, HIV & AIDS commodity donors, NGOs, NAC and other agencies
-Assist in conducting logistics management training and other related trainings and workshops
-Serve on donor co-ordination and commodity management committees as requested
-Perform any other duties as necessary

Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (preferred), Public Administration, Logistics or related field
-Five years’ progressively responsible experience in logistics management
-Very good reporting and writing skills in English
-Ability to conduct effective public presentations
-Demonstrated skills in representation, liaison and collaboration with government, private and non-governmental organizations
-Demonstrated skills in word processing and use of spreadsheets
-Demonstrated knowledge of the Zimbabwe public health sector
-HIV & AIDS work experience
-Police clearance
-Good physical and mental health

Competitive salary and benefits. Interested applicants please submit application letter and complete resume and contactable references to: JSI Country Director, Southwest Wing, Room SW 07, Agriculture House, No. 1 Adylinn Road, Corner Marlborough Drive, Marlborough, Harare. Fax: +263-4-309830. Email: info [at] jsizim [dot] co [dot] zw

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Information Officer: local NGO
Deadline: 20 October 2011

Background
A non-profit making local non-governmental organization in Zimbabwe working on capacity building and advocacy with youth at national level seeks to employ an Information Officer to start 1st November 2011. The Information Officer will support the organization for its information management and internal & external communications functions. The Information Officer will support programme departments and will be responsible for developing effective information exchange and communication, collecting and disseminating documentation about program impact. The officer will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager.

Responsibilities

* Develop communication materials and coordinate the organization’s publications while maintaining quality standards: writes and edits reports, brochures, newsletters, website content etc.
* Set up and manage the organization’s resource centre;
* Develop and manage internal information resources and networks
* Conducting research
* Develop a strategy and policy for the utilization of new media (including social media) for the organization’s information and advocacy activities;
* Support the organization’s information and advocacy activities through maintaining a database of partner organizations and communicating with these regularly ;
* Ensure the handling of external requests for information;
* Develop and implement an effective communication strategy for YET;
* Assist in distribution of YET publications;
* Assist in development of project proposals, organizing and facilitating training workshops and monitoring of activities for effective communication of results;
* Perform any other relevant tasks/duties as assigned by the Programme Manager or Director

Qualifications and Experience

* A degree in Journalism, Information Management or any other Social Science degree plus post-graduate studies in a communications related field
* At least 3 years experience working in youth development work and understands the dynamics of the youth sector in Zimbabwe
* Excellent English writing and communication skills
* Ability to work in a youthful and dynamic team
* Effective planning and organisation skills
* Good project management skills
* Excellent computer skills
* Ability to work under pressure

Prospective applicants should email their CV and cover letter to: yetrecruitment [at] gmail [dot] com

Managing Editor: Journal Of Public Policy In Africa (JoPPA)
Deadline: 31 October 2011

The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) and Institute of Peace, Governance and Leadership (IPLG) based at the Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe has an exciting position for an energetic Managing Editor. The two organisations are in the process of developing a uniquely African Journal on Public Policy to be known as the Journal of Public Policy in Africa (JoPPA). The Journal will play a catalyst role on the continent in the generation and dissemination of new ideas in developing public policy for democratic development.

Overview of Key Responsibilities

The Managing Editor will report to the Editor-in-Chief, who in turn reports to an Advisory Board made up of a panel eminent African scholars and academics. The Managing Editor will be responsible for:

1. Overseeing all phases of the production process ensuring production and distribution of the JoPPA in a timely manner, coordinating efforts with other editors and with authors.
2. The Managing Editor is responsible for developing and/or implementing and maintaining sound business procedures consistent with prevailing Africa University policies pertaining to overseeing and coordinating the production and publication of the Journal.
3. Procedures for efficiently coordinating all logistics pertaining to publication of journal articles.
4. Procedures for efficiently coordinating all logistics pertaining to book reviews for eventual publication in the Journal.
5. Procedures for maintaining accurate, auditable records for interactions with contributors, copy editor(s), and subscribers to the Journal.
6. Administration of all contracted relations with publishers, printers, subscription management services, and other vendors/service providers.
7. Coordination of the compilation and preparation of accepted materials for copyediting;
8. Proofreading of copyedited materials as required at various stages of the publication process.
9. Supervision of such part-time student personnel as may be hired by the Journal for specific purposes and of such IPLG clerical staff as may be temporarily assigned.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree and five years relevant publishing experience in proofreading academic prose and in-house production editing. Must be proficient in APA style documentation. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Acrobat. Excellent communication skills including scholarly vocabulary, knowledge of academic footnoting and bibliography form, ability to enter corrections in foreign languages (French and Portuguese) with correct accents and presentation of translated material.

Previous experience in marketing and subscription management will be beneficial.

The position will be based in Mutare, Zimbabwe. An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience applies. The job is offered on a two-year (renewable) contract.

Interested applicants should forward a letter of interest and a detailed CV to:

The Assistant Registrar Personnel and Administration
Africa University, Box 1320, Mutare, Zimbabwe
c/o Mrs. Susan V. Musiyiwa
Secretary to Director
Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance
Africa University
Iplgsec [at] africau [dot] ac [dot] zw

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NGO Job Vacancies in Zimbabwe

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 by Bev Clark

Please note that the job vacancies we carry are related to the NGO and civil society sectors only.

Project Assistant: HWA-Zimbabwe
Deadline: As soon as possible

HWA-Zimbabwe has been implementing humanitarian relief and long-term development projects in Zimbabwe for 12 years. The objectives of the trust are to promote social, economic, democratic and ecological development, alleviate destitution, poverty and hunger and to create livelihood opportunities in order to improve food security.

We respect the culture, history, structures, traditions and customs of the communities and countries where we are active. We provide help for all people regardless of their heritage, gender or religion. The planning and realization of our projects always take place in conjunction with our local partners. HWA-Zimbabwe is a dynamic and innovative organization that believes in mobilizing local potentials and local knowledge.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. This is a local position.

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Duration: 3 months contract with possibility of extension

A. Scope Of Services

Assist in all project related activities (implementation as well as administration) such as:

- Preparation of new projects: assessments, proposal writing, information on new calls
- Monitoring of current projects: data collection, data entry, data analysis
- Establishment of baseline studies
- Financial management: cash book and book keeping in an accurate and transparent manner and according to HWA regulations
- Maintaining a transparent filing system
- Reporting on project progress
- Attending monthly NGO meetings such as UN Clusters, Head of Agencies etc.
- Networking and collaborating with NGOs, local authorities, donors, etc.
- Represent HWA in absence of Head of Mission

B. Overall Requirements

- University degree in economics, business administration or development cooperation
- Minimum of 3 years proven experience in a similar position
- 3 years experience in managing and developing pro-poor economic growth projects
- Project Management skills in development aid and humanitarian projects
- Financial Management skills and good computer skills
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relations
- Prior USAID program management experience is a plus
- Must be a good organizer, pro-active and dynamic with the right portion of common sense

Please send CV, Motivational Letter, Salary History and Three References to Head of Mission at: silvia.weninger [at] drei [dot] at

Assistant: Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA)
Deadline: 30 September 2011

Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA) is looking for an Assistant to the DIWA Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities

The DIWA Coordinator Assistant supports the DIWA Coordinator in:

-Strengthening the institutional and programmatic structures of DIWA;
-Enhancing the institutional building of organizations of Women with Disabilities;
-Conceptualising, designing, planning and implementing activities for women with disabilities;
-Facilitating the implementation of gender policies in the disability movement of Africa;
-Co-operating and networking with Disabled People’s Organizations at continental level and beyond;
-Lobbying and advocating for the human rights of disabled women;
-Raising awareness and doing public relations work on disabled women’s demands;
-Fund-raising and writing proposals, including budgeting, for DIWA;
-Reporting to donors about DIWA projects.

Qualifications:

The applicant must have exceptional talents in conceptual, logical and creative thinking and be able to work with a minimum of supervision. Experiences in outcome oriented programming and financial and narrative report writing are highly appreciated. Knowledge of the Pan-African Disability Movement would be favourable. The capacity to work on an international level is required. Excellent communication skills in English are imperative. French or Portuguese skills would be of advantage. The applicant should be willing to move to Malawi within the next 3 years.

The contract will be limited up to end of June 2012. The contract will be prolonged if the collaboration has been successful and funding is secured.

Applications should be directed to the DIWA Chairperson, Mrs Rachel Kachaje, and be sent to globalfield [at] africa-online [dot] com

Request for Expression of Interest for Health Economist Specialist: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Deadline: 30 September 2011

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an independent humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and internal disturbances is supporting the City of Harare Health Services (CHS). The CHS together with the ICRC would like to conduct an analysis of the health system particularly the financial aspect and would like to contract the services of a Health Economist Specialist with experience in Health System assessment in developing countries.

Duration: 7 weeks mission starting mid-October 2011

Interested candidates can collect the Terms of Reference (TOR) from the: Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, 9 Downie Avenue, Belgravia, Harare, or by email from: har_health [at] icrc [dot] org

Wash Coordinator: Merlin – REF.091109
Deadline: 30 September 2011

Applications are invited to fill in the following job opening, which have arisen at Merlin Zimbabwe. This position is only open to Zimbabwean nationals.

Overally responsible for management of WASH programs and professional technical contribution to programme, project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy. This includes drafting programme budgets inclusive of concrete steps to enhance emergency preparedness and response. Assist the Country Director on the preparation of internal, donor reports and stakeholder reports.

Requirements:

-A degree in Engineering, preferably in Water and Sanitation
-3 years experience in managing WASH programs including staff management, budget management and development of WASH proposals
-A minimum of 3 years working experience, with experience in Environmental Health, Water and Sanitation Project Management, water treatment, water quality
-Ability to analyse and write clear and concise reports and proposals
-An understanding of WASH related issues in humanitarian and development contexts and a proven understanding and appreciation of the importance of hygiene promotion and community participation in water and sanitation activities
-Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
-Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office and Excel

Interested candidates are required to submit their application letter and CV only via email: vacancy.merlin.zw [at] gmail [dot] com and please include the reference number in the subject field. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. For more information you can visit our website www.merlin.org.uk

Programme Manager: Arts Lab
Deadline: 30 September 2011

Reporting to: Programme Director

Aim of the Job:

To support the Programme Director in the management of a training, performance, touring and workshop programme; to plan, promote, manage, deliver and evaluate project events and activities in support of the Arts Lab’s overall aims and objectives.

Main Tasks of the Role:

-Providing administrative and financial management support to the Programme Director
-Logistical support and production management
-Fundraising, marketing and partner liaison, on behalf of the programme
-Programme communication
-Managing programme participants
-Promoting performances & acts
-Collating necessary arts-management information for Zimbabwe’s context
-Maintaining programme database
-Supporting monitoring and evaluation processes
-Development of reporting requirements and management of programme reports: narrative and financial

Experience:

-At least 5 years experience in a management role in the arts or relevant sector
-Sound knowledge of the arts industry in Zimbabwe
-Sound knowledge of the donor community or demonstrable ability to gain
-Proven track record of successfully marketing and managing events, programmes and/or arts related activities
-Combined knowledge of planning and implementing donor or NGO projects, and arts activity is preferred
-Proven track record of securing financial support for projects an bonus

Education: BA degree or equivalent

Competencies:
-Excellent record of achievement and proven ability to sustain energy in the face of obstacles
-Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
-Excellent writing skills
-High level of analytical and strategic thinking
-Ability to work alone, manage a large workload and meet deadlines under pressure
-High level of organisation, ability to plan, think ahead and problem solve

This is a post for a someone with excellent organisational and management skills who has an ambitious vision of their career, and would like to see themselves becoming a leader in the arts sector in Zimbabwe.

Applicants who can demonstrate vision for the Arts in Zimbabwe, and an understanding of theatre and dance in particular will be prioritised. The programme manager is recruited to work on the pilot of The Arts Lab programme, as such the position is initially part time and on a renewable short term contract of 3 months. Salary between 600 and 800 US a month, with review on contract renewal.

Applications including CV and motivational letter to Programme Director, artslabafrica [at] gmail [dot] com or Arts Lab c/o Savanna Trust, 10 St Dominic Road, Milton Park, Harare

The Arts Lab – Pilot Programme

A professional development programme for Zimbabwe’s Performing Arts sector supported by The Culture Fund and The British Council.

The programme provides training and an experimental performance space for professional artists in the performing arts sector: actors, directors, writers, dancers, poets, choreographers, comedians, musicians . . .

A space to create: a place to perform

A supportive structure to develop, promote and tour new work of artistic excellence.

The programme also aims to provide the arts, education and development sector with a pool of outstanding, versatile talented professionals who can market, manage, facilitate diverse arts based programmes.

The Arts Lab aim to achieve this by diversifying the skills of performers through arts leadership and management training directly related to production. The programme combines training with creating, producing and touring new work, and provides a platform and supportive framework for emerging talent. In the pilot, the Arts Lab provides professional development opportunity to 3 arts leaders and 20 leading professional performance artists through:

- Intensive performance training, devised & physical performance
- Work-in-progress sharings and critical forums for developing ideas and artistic visions
- Hands on training in creative arts leadership, management, producing: linked directly to product
- Hands on training in diversifying income base through applied arts: using the arts for development, for marketing & commercial events
- Artistic mentorship, production and touring.

The Arts Lab is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Programme manager: CADS
Deadline: 30 September 2011

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the above post.

Requirements:

-Masters in agriculture or relevant discipline from a recognized institution
-A minimum of 2 years experience managing a sustainable agriculture programme
-Good management and co-ordination skills, with documented experience in technical project implementation and monitoring
-Experience in writing project proposals, developing programs and management plans
-Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines
-Strong planning, problem-solving, coordination and negotiation skills
-Proficient with a variety of software programs; and willingness and flexibility to undertake a variety of tasks
-Willingness to participate in field activities and travel
-Driver’s Licence – Class 4 essential

Responsibilities:

-Conducting and managing projects from project design, fundraising, project implementation and evaluation.
-Leading analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and areas of improvement.
-Provide regular reports on the project activity implementation status against the project goals and objectives to the director.
-Documenting all the project activities and periodic reports, which will guide the project in pursuing the mandate.
-Generating project related research data to inform future programming.
-Ensure that all sub activities are aligned to the project’s main goal.
-Guide, coach and mentor field officers.

Deadline and application procedure:

Applicants must submit CVs with certified copies of academic, and professional qualifications, giving date of availability, employment and experience, contact telephone numbers, names and contact details of three referees from previous jobs.

Applications to be submitted to:

The Director, No. 1 Wembley Crescent, Eastlea, Harare
Email: cadshr [at] cads [dot] org [dot] zw or cadsprojects [at] cads [dot] org [dot] zw

Responses will be made to the short-listed candidates only.

Three (3) positions available: Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA)
Deadline: 30 September 2011 (4:30pm)

Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) is a leading mass based Residents movement, with a growing membership of more than 20 000 registered members. The Association is proud to invite C.Vs from suitably qualified individuals who want to be part of a program that seeks to foster human development and enhance good governance to fill in the following posts:

1. Finance Officer

Job Description:

-Making timeous payment of bills
-Receipting and banking
-Preparation of pending payments for the week/ month (listing of creditors)
-Timeous preparation of cashbooks
-Timeous preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
-Creditors control
-Maintaining daily update of bank balances
-Preparation of various accounting journals
-Preparation of requisitions for payments – Compilation of full payment packages before sending in for review
-Execute any other functions as may be delegated by the CEO and Finance and Admin Manager
-Reports to the Finance and Admin Manager

The ideal incumbent should be in possession of the following:

-Degree in accounting
-Extensive knowledge of computer packages
-Excellent communication
-Good writing and analytic skills
-Preparedness to work long hours
-Knowledge in latest accounting packages
-A Masters Degree will be an added advantage

2. Admin Assistant

Job Description:

-CEO’s diary upkeep
-Minute taking
-Making phone calls
-Assisting in administration
-Handling petty cash
-In charge of daily cleaning of offices by the interns
-Prepare refreshments and serve visitors as assigned
-Execute any other functions as may be delegated by the Administrator/CEO
-Reports to the CEO

The ideal incumbent should be in possession of the following:

-Diploma in secretarial or any other equivalent qualification
-Extensive knowledge of Ms word, excel and power point
-Good communication skills
-Good public relations
-Shorthand will be an added advantage

3. Advocacy Officer

Job description:

-Advocacy work on transparent and efficient local governance
-Prepare monthly reports on the Association’s advocacy programmes
-Conducting workshops and ward public meetings to raise consciousness and public participation in local governance
-Providing technical input to Standing Committees
-Designing and implementing advocacy tools to achieve the organization’s strategic objectives
-Developing training guidelines to meet the organization’s needs and activities
-Developing advocacy information materials that can be used to raise public awareness on local governance issues
-Liaison work with relevant stakeholders to create awareness on the organization’s advocacy work
-Working horizontally hand in hand with the information officer (Department)
-Perform any other duties as delegated by the CEO
-Reports to the Programs Manager

The ideal incumbent should be in possession of the following:

-Be a holder of a degree related to local Governance or any other related social science degree
-Three years working experience in a Senior position
-Ability to monitor and evaluate running projects
-Good computer knowledge, i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Internet
-Have distinct knowledge of CHRA Activities and its operational environment
-Background exposure of working in a membership organization is an added advantage
-Masters degree is an added advantage as well

All interested individuals should forward their CVs to: info [at] chra [dot] co [dot] zw

Finance Manager: World Vision Zimbabwe
Deadline: 30 September 2011

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position of Finance Manager for the National Office reporting to the Finance, Administration and IT Director. The main purpose of the position is to manage the day to day running of the financial function of World Vision Zimbabwe (WVZ).

Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

* Financial Reporting – Oversee the production of monthly Consolidated Financial Reports for the entire office and ensuring that reporting requirements are met in accordance with World Vision Field Financial Manual, GAAP, Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRs), and other required standards.
* Treasury Management – Manage the treasury functions to ensure smooth implementation of ministry by both Relief and Long term Development projects/grants.
* Financial Management – Ensure financial systems and controls are established and maintained in order to provide appropriate levels of security and controls over financial resources of the organization.
* Financial Planning and Control – Consolidating of the entire WVZ budgets in accordance with budget guidelines and ensure the office spending is within the budget guidelines.
* Financial Analysis – Perform financial analysis on WVZ financial performance for executive strategic decision making.
* Risk Management – Review and monitor financial procedures, internal controls, policies and manuals as well as improve on financial systems, procedures and internal controls and advise Finance, Administration and IT Director on policy changes to mitigate against weaknesses in control environment.
* Capacity building of staff – Enhance capacity of finance and non-finance staff on the procedures and systems of World Vision Finance.

Knowledge, Skills and experience:

* A qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
* Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Banking, or related field; a Masters will be a distinct advantage.
* 3- 5 years experience in Accounting, Auditing, Banking, within the NGO sector.
* Intensive application of Sunsystems accounting package.
* Incumbent must possess exceptional financial management competency and strong problem solving.

Interested candidates with the required qualifications should submit their applications to the People & Culture Director, Box 2420, Harare or email to hrd_Zimbabwe [at] wvi [dot] org

Programme Manager: Computers for Zimbabwe Schools Trust
Deadline: 30 September 2011

About Computers for Zimbabwean Schools (CZwS)

CZwS is a recently formed not-for-profit trust whose mission is to transform IT education in Zimbabwe by providing schools with affordable computers and associated software, training support and connectivity. The Trust distributes refurbished computers sourced from the UK to state and other not-for-profit schools. This year the Trust will distribute over 3,000 computers.

The Trust is overseen by an independent Board of seven Directors and to date has worked in close partnership with another Trust, World Links Zimbabwe, for development and delivery of its services. While maintaining the close partnership with WLZ, the Board now wishes to appoint an executive Programme Manager to implement the Trust’s development programme, undertake day to day management, and build CZwS’ identity as independent entity. This is the first staff position at the Trust, but it is anticipated that further appointments may be made in the coming months.

About the Programme Manager

Objectives of role:

* Provide day to day operational and financial management of the Computers for Zimbabwean Schools (CZwS) programme.
* Implement the programme development plan for CZwS as agreed with Board.
* Be the principal point of contact for CZwS, representing the NGO to schools and other stakeholders.
* Provide researched input to the strategic direction of the CZwS programme assisting the board in identifying emerging trends, opportunities and practices within the IT in educational arena.

Key responsibilities:

Customer/stakeholder relations

* Principal day to day contact for schools.
* Represent CZwS to key stakeholders, e.g. Ministry of Education, Beit Trust etc
* Develop a stakeholder register, identifying key contacts, their interests and how the Programme will manage the relationships.

Service

* Provide the primary contact between CZwS and service/product provider(s).
* Manager and monitor the performance of service providers.

Development

* Work with the Board to develop and maintain CZwS’s strategy and associated implementation plans, to include clear objectives and measurable milestones achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation.
* Implement the strategy and work programmes.
* Maintain a fundraising/donor relations database of potential local/international funding partners (private, Development Assistance, public tenders) and compile funding concept notes and proposals that address any funding gaps in the organisation.

Promotion

* Promote the programme through appropriate media, e.g. website, press etc.
* Develop and maintain appropriate marketing materials.

Financial

* Prepare, manage and monitor budgets for the programme.
* Scrutinize the service/product providers’ invoices.

Reporting

* Provide regular operational and financial reports to the Board.

Qualifications, and experience:

Essential

* A degree in Education, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field. Advanced post graduate qualifications an added advantage.
* Good standard of written English – able to prepare concise, well-structured reports.
* Good presentation skills – able to deliver confident and engaging presentations.
* Reasonable knowledge of computers, i.e. familiar with key specifications, principal components and common software.
* Proven experience of project management – able to prepare a detailed, structured project plan and deliver it. Able to manage project scope, project risks, procurement and quality issues.
* A good standard of basic financial knowledge – able to prepare a budget and a cashflow forecast.
* Experienced use of MS Software Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Email, Internet
* A dynamic, self-starter, able to work with the minimum of supervision.
* Able to multi-task and deliver to tight deadlines

Desirable

* Some background or experience within the education sector, e.g. familiar with the Education structures and stakeholders in Zimbabwe, some teaching experience
* Knowledge of education technology and related education transformation policy discourse
* Experience within the NGO sector,
* Experience of fundraising and donor relations.
* Supervisory experience, i.e. able to manage others.

Reporting: The Programme Manager will report to the Chair of the Board of Directors.

Contract type: 12 month fixed term contract, possibility of renewal on completion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage suitably qualified women to apply.

A competitive salary and normal basic conditions of employment will be offered to the right candidate.

Applications need to be submitted to: Chairman of the Board, Dr. Gary Brooking, c/o World Links Zimbabwe, ETC Building, Upper East Road, Mt Pleasant, Harare or email: gbbrooking [at] POSAfrica [dot] com
Cell: 0772-221315

Financial Manager: Tree Of Life Trust
Deadline: 4 October 2011

Background

The Tree of Life is a group-based approach to the healing and empowerment of survivors of organized violence and torture. It is facilitated by survivors themselves who have been trained and supervised in the methodology. It uses the metaphor of the tree to provide a framework for understanding the trauma experience, and, through a series of inter-related processes, leads the survivor into an appreciation of his or her strengths and the support of the community in surviving.

The Tree of Life has shown itself to be a proven, non-professional, cost-effective and culturally appropriate method of providing psychological assistance to the victims. One of the most important aspects of healing is to break these patterns of isolation and to rebuild a sense of belonging. Thus, in the Tree of Life, participants go through a process of reclaiming; reclaiming personal power, reclaiming their sense of body, reclaiming connections with nature, and reclaiming connection to the community.

Organisation – Tree Of Life

There are currently 7 full-time members of staff: Coordinator, Administrator, and 5 Facilitators, with plans being implemented to increase this number to 10. Part time support is provided by Research and Advocacy Unit, in particular for financial management and for research and advocacy. Work is very much team based and in the field. Tree of Life is working with 2 urban communities (Epworth and Whitecliff) and more generally in Harare, and with 3 rural communities (Mutoko, Murewa and Chishawasha) and more generally with Mashonaland East. Plans are being implemented to extend this work into Manicaland and elsewhere. Tree of Life is connected through RAU to civil society generally, and is networked to its own Partners, to the Peace Builders Network (PBNZ) and to an emerging network of agencies engaged in healing work. Tree of Life is currently supported by three international funding agencies. Tree of Life works at the interface between emergency, fear and polarization on the one side, and renewed social activity and community development on the other. There are 4 categories of inter-related activities: healing workshops for victims, training for and supervision of workshops for partner organizations, community follow-up and support, and research & advocacy.

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for:

-All aspects of financial management, in compliance with standards and procedures, and providing information to enable effective management
-Oversight of programme finances, including compliance with standards of donor organisations, and providing oversight or direct support to partner organisations in their financial management
-Ensuring all legal processes are followed
-Overseeing appropriate HR processes
-Developing and implementing financial plans
-Sharing in the organising and co-ordination of fundraising events and presentations to potential donors
-Attending relevant fundraising and financial management events and meetings
-Managing the administrative, staffing and resource needs of the position
-Reporting to the Coordinator and Board of Trustees
-Generally sharing in the management and aims of the Tree of Life

Requirements:

A professional, mature and articulate person with at least 5 years experience in an NGO or similar environment where managing multiple donor funds and partnership development formed part of the core job. Ability to think and act strategically and to generate credible and considered plans and information. Intermediate or advanced computer literacy skills, especially in the Microsoft Office Suite. A team player personality with the presence and poise to interact at boardroom, senior government, banker and donor agency level. Commitment to meet challenging targets on time and consistently. Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

A competitive salary will be offered and terms of employment and remuneration will be notified to selected candidates.

To Apply: Submit an application by email with Financial Manager in the subject line, your full CV and covering letter, with 2 contactable references to Coordinator at wildcahi [at] zol [dot] co [dot] zw

Grants/Contracts/Project Manager
Deadline: 15 October 2011

Nathan Associates is beginning the implementation of the USAID-funded Strategic Economic Research and Analysis project (SERA). The project is designed to improve the economic policy environment in Zimbabwe. To support the project field operations in Harare, Nathan Associates is seeking a full-time Grants/Contracts/Project Manager. This position will begin in mid-October.

Responsibilities:

The Grants/Contracts/Project Manager will be responsible to, and will collaborate closely with the SERA Chief of Party for the following tasks:

-Grants Management, including developing existing manuals for contracts and grants, coordinating the grant process, managing and administering awards, leading compliance visits to grant recipients, and ensuring adherence to USAID regulations
-Contracts management, including preparation and review all local procurement documentation subcontracts and local consulting agreements, for accuracy and adherence to Nathan’s and USAID’s procurement policies and procedures
-General project management support, including overseeing and managing the local project staff consisting of an Administrative Assistant, a Bookkeeper, a Training and Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant, and a Project Driver
-Other related tasks as required by the Chief of Party.

For more details, see the job listing on our website at: http://www.nathaninc.com/careers/open-positions

Qualifications:

-At least 10 years of experience in project administrative and financial and contractual management
-Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing grants; including preparation, negotiation, and compliance
-Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities, paying attention to detail under tight deadlines and heavy workloads
-Demonstrable knowledge of USAID policies and procedures and rules pertaining to grants and contracts
-Degree in business administration, finance, or law, or the equivalent in relevant job experience
-Fluency in English, including clear writing skills
-Familiarity with Zimbabwe business environment and local laws and regulations

Application:

To apply for this position, please visit our consultant registry website at http://recruitment.nathaninc.com/apply

Under Current Open Positions, select “SERA Grants/Contract/Project Manager.”

No phone calls, please. Only finalists will be contacted. Nathan Associates is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on the company, please see our website at: www.nathaninc.com

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NGO job vacancies in Zimbabwe

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 by Bev Clark

Please note that the job vacancies we carry are related to the NGO and civil society sectors only.

Twenty two (22) jobs: local NGO
Deadline: 5 August 2011

An NGO is looking for the following personnel:

6 posts: Assistant Field Officers
3-year project
District based (Chimanimani, Guruve, Lupane, Wedza, Zvimba)

10 posts: Assistant Field Officers
1-year project
District based (Chimanimani, Hwange, Lupane)

Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or Environmental Management

Duties:

Train communities, partners and staff on sustainable development and related themes. Provide technical advice to stakeholders and communities on beekeeping, nutrition gardening, conservation farming, cash transfers, ISALs, borehole rehabilitation and market linkages. Coordinate, promote and assist with implementation of community projects and utilization of resources. Liaise with stakeholders, communities and relevant authorities on programme activities. Report writing on project activities. Monitor and evaluate project implementation.

Relevant work experience:

-2 years work experience as a Field Assistant.
-Training experience with communities.
-Ability to ride a motorcycle mandatory.

3 posts: Field Officers
1-year project
District based (Harare, Lupane, Mutare)

3 posts: Field Officers
3-year project
District based (Lupane, Mutare, Victoria Falls)

Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or Environmental Management.

Duties:

Provide technical advice /guidance to stakeholders and communities in bee keeping, nutrition gardening, conservation farming, cash transfers, ISALs and borehole rehabilitation. Assist in project field activities. Organize and prepare community trainings and visits. Prepare training programmes, materials, facilitate trainings, meetings, workshops and information sharing forums. Provide technical guidance and support to target groups. Supervise Assistant Field Officers. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Monitor project implementation. Liaise with stakeholders, communities and relevant authorities on programme activities.

Relevant work experience:

-2 years work experience as a Field Officer.
-Training experience with communities.
-Clean Class 4 driver’s licence mandatory.

If you qualify and are interested, please email Application letter, Motivation letter and CV, indicating district of interest, to jobs071.11 [at] gmail [dot] com

Information Technology Assistant: CARE
Deadline: 5 August 2011

Area of operation: Masvingo

Job summary:

Reporting to the IT Admin Manager, the IT Assistant will be responsible for the administration of IT systems and co-ordination of all IT related issues at the CARE Masvingo sub-office. S/he will be responsible for general systems analysis, integration and optimisation, configuration and maintenance of network equipment, monitoring of network usage and traffic patterns. Administration of Windows based server systems, Active Directory, Exchange and SQL server. In addition, the IT Assistant will ensure maintenance of network security, management of anti-malware systems, assessments of security risks, malware infection prevention and removal, maintenance of network OS update services. The IT Assistant will also train users on applications use (OSes, Office suite, Email and internet technologies), computer hardware handling and IT policies.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

-Diploma in computer science or equivalent
-Technical, network or system certification highly desirable
-3 years’ post qualification experience working with similar technologies preferably in NGO environment
-Must be bale to work under pressure with minimum supervision

Interested and well qualified candidates should submit applications and updated Curriculum Vitae to vacancies [at] carezimbabwe [dot] org or the HR and Legal Co-ordinator, 8 Ross Avenue, Belgravia, Harare.

Two (2) positions: Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, Department Of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe
Deadline: 5 August 2011

Positions to start as soon as possible

The Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, a Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe project has funding to conduct baseline research prior to expanding its National Sex Worker Programme. The Programme is aimed at reducing HIV acquisition among sex workers thereby reducing HIV transmission to their clients. Sex workers are one of the key populations currently targeted through the National Behaviour Change Strategy as part of the recommendations of the Zimbabwe National HIV Strategic Plan. The GIZ (formerly GTZ) has funded the programme to run a baseline survey whose overall goal is to describe the characteristics of sex work populations in Mutare, Hwange and Victoria Falls in order to determine the risk factors for HIV infection among the women and, in particular to explore how structural and contextual factors influence this risk.

We are therefore looking for the following positions to start working with the team immediately. The positions will be for two months based in Hwange and Victoria Falls. Candidates should be Ndebele speakers.

1. Outreach Worker

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring good communication with programme communities, and assisting with recruitment of sex workers to the research programme. This will involve working closely with the communities, district and provincial officials to introduce the programme and keeping them well informed about the progress of the research.

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, the Outreach Worker’s duties will include:

-Working with the sex worker peer educators to identify and recruit sex workers for inclusion in the baseline research according to GCP and Ethics guidelines.
-Working with sex worker peer educators to identify all the various communities working in a given geographic location.
-Assist in mobilization of sex workers to come for the survey.
-Dissemination of programme related information.
-Participate and represent the programme in related Provincial and Districts HIV forums

Qualifications and experience:

-A professional Diploma in a relevant field, preferably teaching, social sciences or nursing.
-Counselling diploma and experience in HIV/AIDS counselling and added advantage.
-Demonstrable experience and interest in community outreach work, ability to do community mobilization, create rapport with personnel from collaborating or associate institutions and work independently but within a team framework.
-Current and valid certificate in GCP and Ethics an advantage.
-Training experience an advantage.
-Experience working with vulnerable populations (sex workers) an added advantage.
-Fluency in English and Ndebele.

2. Assistant Social Scientist

Duties:

The post holder will be responsible for all qualitative data collection activities within the survey, transcription and translation of data in a timely fashion and data analysis and report writing of the final results. The assistant social scientist will be involved in writing up the results for peer-reviewed publication. The assistant social scientist will work closely with the lead social scientist to ensure that interview quality is maintained.

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator the following will be Assistant Social Scientist core duties:

-Conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with sex workers according to GCP guidelines.
-Transcribing and translations of all data collected from focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.
-Data entry, coding and analysis using NVivo 8 (QSR International Ltd, Melbourne, Australia) and Stata 10 (Stata Corporation, Texas, USA).
-Report writing on the results

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

The Programme Coordinator (Sex Worker Programme)
Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project (ZAPP)
21 Rowland Square
Milton Park
Harare

Email: admin.rds [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Programme Officer – People & Culture
Deadline: 6 August 2011

Purpose of position:

Responsible for writing funding proposals and provision of technical oversight in planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of respective programme operations.

Major accountabilities/responsibilities:

1.Identifying and soliciting for funding opportunities with the donor community (such as UN agencies, USAID, DFID, EC) and other support offices
2.Designing programme proposals, implementation frameworks that are in line with donor and other support offices requirements
3.Establishing and maintaining networking partnerships with like minded organisations
4.Conducting field visits, for the purpose of assessing if and ensuring that programmes are managed in accordance wit internal procedures and principles as well a sin a manner that will promote good practice and maximise programme impact
5.Ensuring good relationships with donor community and international support offices through ensuring that the organisation meets all contractual obligations and achieves high quality planning and implementation levels
6.Liaise with the M&E team and knowledge centre in conducting monitoring and evaluation, research and documentation
7.Developing monthly, quarterly progress and annual programme reports

Knowledge and skills:

-In depth knowledge and skill in project design and proposal writing
-At least three years experience working in an NGO sector
-Good understanding of the workings of major donors, such as USAID, UN, CIDA, AusAid, DFID, ECHO, WFP, etc
-Good understanding of Humanitarian Standards such as Sphere relief standards, Humanitarian Accountability Standards, Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct
-Ability to pursue thoroughness and appropriate attention to detail under pressure

NB: Please indicate the position being applied for

All applications should be addressed to:

The Manager, People & Culture, No. 7 Birkenhead Road, Belmont, Bulawayo
Email to relief_recruitment [at] wvi [dot] org

Four (4) Programme Research Assistants: AFRODAD
Deadline: 8 August 2011

A Regional Research and Advocacy organisation is looking for career -minded Research Assistants who are self-motivated and results oriented.

The successful candidate will, among other duties, be responsible for the following:

-Assist the Programme Officer to initiate, commission, and analyse desk and field researches on debt and development related issues. This includes drafting research concepts, proposals for funding and drawing terms of references.
-Review existing material on the subject, such as books, newspapers and journal articles, Internet resources, published data and creating summarized reports.
-Analyse the data gathered and compile summarized reports, graphs and tables.
-Assist the Programme Officer to analyse, synthesise and disseminate research findings and other information from a range of sources on debt and development related issues.
-Assist the Programme Officer to plan and organize validation meetings and policy dialogue events with stakeholders such as workshops, conferences, meetings and seminars on related debt and development issues.
-Assist the Programme Officer to maintain up-to-date information and data systems on research themes.
-Perform any other duties assigned by superiors.

Skills and requirements:

-Have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with strong research abilities.
-In depth knowledge of economic, debt, aid, trade issues and how they affect development in Africa.
-Superior computer and data analysis skills.
-Analytical and reasoning skills are essential.
-Able to carry out research with competence in both qualitative and quantitative methods

Job Location:

AFRODAD Offices
31 Atkinson Drive, Hillside
Harare, Zimbabwe

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email your applications to: afrodad [at] afrodad [dot] co [dot] zw

Office Clerk/ Driver: Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project
Deadline: 9 August 2011

Reporting to Administrative Assistant

Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, a Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe project is looking for a suitably qualified and motivated individual to fill a position that has arisen in our Administration Department.

Duties and responsibilities:

-Compiling, copying, sorting and filing records of office activities, business transactions and human resources.
-Delivering messages and running errands.
-Banking duties.
-Ensuring vehicles are in good working condition.
-Controlling stock of stationery and other office consumables using the approved system.
-Providing clerical support for the Administrative Assistant.

Qualifications and experience:

-Must have Certificate in Accounting/Business Studies/ Human Resources.
-At least 2 years working experience.
-Clean class 4 driver’s licence.

Skills:

-Good interpersonal and communication skills.
-Computer literacy in Microsoft word and excel.

Deadline and Application Procedures:

Applications, quoting the position being applied for, including CV with three referees should be received at the address below:

The Administrative Assistant, ZAPP-UZ 92 Prince Edward Street, Milton Park, Harare or email: hr [at] zappuz [dot] co [dot] zw

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Finance Assistant (HACT): UNICEF
Deadline: 14 August 2011

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:19
GS6 Level based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

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 supervision of Finance Officer (HACT), the successful candidate will maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports, vouchers, to ensure accuracy of computation and completeness of documents. Ensure that all payment requests for Cash Transfers to Implementing Partners are properly and correctly prepared including training to UNICEF staff and Implementing Partners.

The candidate will also ensure payment request, cash transfer requests and all supporting documents prepared by Programme Section and IPs are in accordance to the Programme Operations Guidelines. He or she will prepare necessary database to conduct the assessment of implementing partner’s financial management capacity. The role also involves proposing appropriate procedure for the provision of cash transfer to address the findings and risks management.

Qualifications and Competencies:

-Completion of secondary education. Additional commercial training in bookkeeping, business or accounting at diploma or degree level is desirable.
-Six years of general accounting clerical experience.
-Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
-Ability to work effectively 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. 19: Zim-2011)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Finance Assistant: United Nations Children’s Fund
Deadline: 14 August 2011

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:18
GS5 Level based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

Purpose of the Job:

Under the supervision of Finance Officer, the successful candidate will perform moderately specialized tasks in the accounting and finance functions. The candidate will maintain financial records for projects or other office. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for codes and records receipts and payments whilst assuring accuracy of computation and completeness of documents, and maintains continuing status of allotments against obligations.

The Finance Assistant will prepare recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts. This role also involves calculating and compiling cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assists in preparation of budget statements. They will also brief and assist newly arrived international staff, experts and consultants on basic financial procedures and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking and currency provisions and other requirements relating to accounts and finance.

Qualifications and Competencies:

-Completion of secondary education. Additional commercial training in bookkeeping, business or accounting at diploma or degree level is desirable.
-Five years of general accounting clerical experience.
-Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
-Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

HR Specialist
(Vacancy Notice No. 18: Zim-2011)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Operations Specialist (Quality Assurance): UNICEF
Deadline: 14 August 2011

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:20
NOC Level based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

Purpose of the Job:

The post holders will work closely with the Operations Chief to update office’s standard operating procedures, ensure staff understands them, and subsequently to test a sample of transactions to verify that the procedures are being properly implemented. They will support various office committees in reviewing relevant documentation against financial guidelines and work processes as well as provide assurance follow up in the implementation of recommendations.

This Quality Assurance role will have substantive scope, providing training and orientation to newly recruited and exiting staff on UNICEF’s policies and procedures, review of contracts etc, prior to the commitment of UNICEF’s funds. They will also manage various internal databases relating to contracts and agreements. They will assist in the follow-up on the implementation of the audit recommendations.

Qualifications and Competencies:

-Advanced University degree in accounting, business administration, economics or financial management and membership – or enrolled for membership – of recognized professional accountancy body
-At least five years of relevant professional work experience in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply and administration and/or other related fields.
-Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
-Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

HR Specialist
(Vacancy Notice No. 20: Zim-2011)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Reports Officer: UNICEF
Deadline: 14 August 2011

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:21
NOB Level based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

Purpose of the Job:

The successful candidate will be under the supervision of the Reports Officer (L2), and will assist in the monitoring and writing of all Donor Reports for Programme funds. He or she will assist to ensure that all donor reports are submitted in a timely and accurate way as per donor and UNICEF reporting requirements. This includes gathering of information, writing, editing and production of interim and final reports. The person will also assist in updating and maintaining information on all the donor and programme reporting requirements. The role also ensures Section Heads and field offices are updated on these requirements and follow up as required.

In collaboration with the Reports Officer, the person will develop fundraising proposals for Harare Programme in line with the overall fundraising strategy. The role also ensures contribution to the compilation and editing of humanitarian and programmatic updates. This also involves compiling and editing monthly programmatic updates based on inputs from sections.

Qualifications and Competencies:

-An advanced university degree in social sciences or related technical field.
-Two years of progressively responsible professional work experience, preferably with a humanitarian organization.
-Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
-Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

HR Specialist
(Vacancy Notice No. 21: Zim-2011)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Zimbabwe Country Director: International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Program Background:

Since the start of its operations in 2009 in Zimbabwe, International Medical Corps has established a community-based emergency health and water and sanitation (WASH) program that benefits more than 220,000 people living in Mashonaland Central Province.

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Country Director is to source funding and ensure appropriate coordination of in-country activities and effective program implementation. S/he will spend a significant portion of time on business development and expansion. S/he will also act as the major liaison with donor organizations, other international and national coordination mechanisms, and government bodies.

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NGO job vacancies in Zimbabwe

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 by Bev Clark

Field Officer: The Youth Forum
Deadline: 28 July 2011

Based in Masvingo

The Youth Forum, a leading youth organization with its headquarters in Harare seeks the services of a field officer. The incumbent should be based in Masvingo. The Youth Forum is a legally registered youth servicing organization whose overall objective is to promote active and informed youth participation in policy dialogue and political decision-making. The organization also seeks at its core to facilitate youth economic empowerment.

General description of role:

The Field Officer will be responsible for running Youth Forum fieldwork in Masvingo in line with our organizational goals. The incumbent will be expected to contribute towards physical project implementation and on going monitoring of the project. S/he will also be expected to contribute towards continuous review of the project with the view to improving anticipated project outcomes.

Qualifications and skills:

-A minimum of a diploma in the social/behavioural sciences or related fields
-Good understanding of using monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies
-Sound organizing and planning skills
-Good analytical skills and ability to think strategically
-Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Evidence of maturity and good community approach skills
-Computer literate in Microsoft products i.e. Word and Excel

Qualified female candidates and students seeking attachment are encouraged to apply.

Only candidates meeting the criteria will be called for an interview. Short-listed candidates will be given an in depth orientation of project goals and overall organizational expectations.

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, a CV with names and addresses of contactable referees and certified copies of certificates. Submission of the relevant documents can be done via e-mail, post or hand delivery to:

Attention: The National Coordinator, Youth Forum, 305 3rd Floor, Travel Centre, Cnr. Speke Avenue/Third Street (opp. Meikles Hotel), Harare or via e-mail to: youthforumzim [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk and cc youthforumpublicity [at] gmail [dot] com

Finance Officer: Chiedza
Deadline: 29 July 2011

* Reconcile all financial transaction in a prescribed accounting package, capture pastel cashbooks and journals and update the system once having ascertained accuracy of data that has been posted
* Reconciliation of all the bank and ledger accounts on a monthly basis
* Maintain a proper filing system of receipts, invoices, vouchers, and bank statements
* Produce monthly financial and management accounts for presentation to the board (this will include production of cash books and the analyzed cash flows for the office)
* Ascertain that the monetary values placed on donations in kind are realistic
* Follow up with the bank on outstanding statements
* Process all internal requisitions and ensure that all procedures and controls are implemented. Disburse/Process all authorized cash requisition for purchases and payments on time
* Compilation of year end schedules and liaise with external auditors
* Prepare monthly payroll using Belina pay roll package
* Up-date and maintain asset register and keep a record of all office keys
* Keep a record of all stock in the organization
* Assist programmes staff in the development of funding grants/proposals/budgets
* Assist in preparation of financial reports to donors
* Fleet management: vehicle insurances/licence/regular service
* Ensure that centre repairs are dealt with timeously
* To do any other duties as assigned by management

Person specification:

1. Accounting qualification
(a) A Bachelor’s degree holder, minimum 2 years’ experience in Finance, preferably NGO experience
(b) Full CIS qualification
(c) Computer literacy and knowledge of Pastel version 10 or higher is a pre-requisite
(d) Experience in conducting compliance checks and also ability to work with people from different backgrounds and nationalities

2. Personal attributes
(a) Attention to detail
(b) Self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
(c) Have the capacity to train community groups in financial management aspects

Send your applications to: admin [at] chiedza [dot] org

Health Programme Manager: Save the Children
Deadline: 29 July 2011

To ensure the implementation and development of the health programme for Save the Children in Zimbabwe. The Health Programme Manager supports the field teams, health officers and health co-ordinators to develop monthly and quarterly work plans to ensure that project activities are delivered to time. The position will also include networking with strategic partners in the Country Health delivery system.

Main duties and responsibilities

-Oversee the implementation of health projects and ensure that stated goals and objectives are met
-Participate in proposal writing by leading the health team in the assessment of health needs and the development of concept papers and projects
-Prepare program work plans, budgets and manage grants in co-ordination with Programme Director and Grants Manager
-Assess unmet needs in the health sector and determine the potential for other Save the Children health projects
-Work with field teams to ensure that the health programme is implemented in conformity with the Save the Children’s programmatic approach; promoting and protecting rights, participation, capacity building, partnership and holistic programming
-Regular monitoring of health projects budgets to ensure budgets are spent on time with no overspending on health budgets
-Engagement with communities and beneficiaries on programmes related issues
-Co-ordination with local authorities, MoCHW, NAC on health related issues and other government departments; other NGOs, CBOs in Zimbabwe on programme related issues
-Co-ordination with UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA and WHO) on programme related issues and health policies
-Represent Save the Children child Protection Policy and IASC Guidelines and action Plan to prevent sexual exploitation are both understood by staff and all partners and they are being effectively implemented
-Provide ongoing support to the health team for development of skills
-Work with the health team to set their performance objectives and routinely monitor these objectives

Key competences

-Degree in Community Health and Master’s of Public Health (desirable) with bias towards maternal and neonatal health
-5 years’ relevant experience of working with an INGO in the field of health
-Experience in team building, be able to solve staff problems, staff development and proven management skills
-Ability to work in close collaboration with local health authorities and other partners
-Excellent computer skills; MS Office, Epi-Info/SPSS, Internet

A detailed Job Description will be given to applicants before the interview.

The applications should be clearly marked ‘Health Manager’ and submitted to the Country Director, Save the children, 221 Five Avenue, Harare or email to recruit [at] savethechildrenzw [dot] org

Various positions: GRM International
Deadline: 29 July 2011 (5pm CAT)

GRM International is a leading international development management agency specialising in the provision of project design and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. In Zimbabwe, GRM International manages a number of donor funded programmes and is currently seeking applications from highly qualified candidates for the following short term positions:

-Senior Grants Officer (15 months)
-Food Security Advisor (15 months)
-Inputs Manager (75% LOE over 12 months)
-Inputs Coordinator (12 months)
-Procurement Officer (7 months)
-Field Monitors x 2 (8 months)
-M&E Coordinator (14 months)
-M&E Officer (14 months)
-Communications Officer (15 months)

All positions will be based in Harare, some with extensive domestic travel. Competitive salary packages will be negotiated with the successful candidates.

For Terms of Reference and the application process, please refer to the GRM Website: www.grminternational.com

Applications will be short-listed as they are received. CV’s are requested urgently. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted. GRM is an equal opportunity employer; and we actively encourage interest form women, and those with disabilities to apply. Selection is on merit.

Several (6) positions: Mashambanzou
Deadline: 31 July 2011

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions within a Welfare Organization in Waterfalls, Harare. The individuals should be able to join the organization from the 1st of September 2011.

Duties & Responsibilities: Remuneration and other relevant information to the positions will be communicated to the short listed candidates.

1) Nurse Manager

Qualifications and Experience

1. The individual should be a qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN) and also a holder recognized Management/Administration qualification.
2. Strong Management and Report writing skills.
3. Experience in working with community based HIV programmes
4. Ability to use Microsoft (excel & word) and email
5. Clean class four (4) drivers’ licence

2) Registered General Nurse

Qualifications and Experience

1. The individual should be a qualified Registered General Nurse (RGN).
2. Diploma/Certificate in Counselling
3. Contemporary understanding of HIV management
4. Experience in working with community based HIV programmes
5. Good report writing skills.
6. Clean class four (4) drivers licence (manual)

3) Social Worker

Qualifications and Experience

1. BSW degree
2. Experience in working with children in community based programmes
3. Good Report writing skills.
4. Ability to use Microsoft (excel & word) and email
5. Clean class four (4) drivers licence (manual)

4) Pastoral Counsellor

Qualifications and Experience

1. Diploma/ Certificate in Counselling
2. Strong Christian background backed by church leadership recommendation.
3. Experience in working with children in community based programmes
4. Good report writing skills.
5. Computer proficiency
6. Clean class four (4) drivers’ licence

5) Child Protection Officer

Qualifications and Experience

1. A BSW or any Qualification in Community work with children
2. An understanding of the Children’s Act and other Child Protection issues
3.Strong Management and Report writing skills.
4.Experience in working with children in community based programmes
5.Computer proficiency
6. Clean class four (4) drivers’ licence

6) Community Development Worker (Part-time)

Qualifications and experience

1. BSW/ Degree in Community Development
2. Experience in facilitating sustainable community centered development projects with urban communities
3. Good communication and report writing skills
4. Strong management skills and computer proficiency

If you meet the above minimum requirements kindly forward your applications to:

The Administrative Assistant, PO Box W190, Waterfalls, Harare
(OR) email to max [at] mashambanzou [dot] co [dot] zw

Child Health Technical Officer: MCHIP Zimbabwe
Deadline: 1 August 2011 (close of business)

The Maternal Child Integrated Program (MCHIP), a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded technical assistance project that is managed in Zimbabwe by John Snow, Inc. (JSI), is recruiting the following position:

Child Health Technical Officer (CHTO)

The CHTO will be responsible for planning and implementing MCHIP activities related to child health, including contributing to relevant national technical working groups, review training materials, health worker training and community child health interventions. The CHTO will serve as the project’s primary technical expert and will represent MCHIP on national technical working groups and committees, as appropriate. In addition, MCHIP’s focus is on improving the quality of care provided by health care workers. In supporting child health work, the CHTO will work with the MOHCW and other national/international partners to plan, implement, monitor and report on issues including integrated management of newborn and childhood illness (IMNCI), routine immunization, nutrition and other interventions to prevent and treat the most common causes of childhood deaths. This position is based in Harare with approximately 40% travel to support activities in selected learning sites.

Qualifications/work experience

-Paediatrician, medical officer or post-diploma Nurse
-A Public Health degree or equivalent training and experience is an added advantage
-10+ years’ experience delivering and teaching others to deliver quality child health services
-Demonstrated planning, managing, co-ordination, supervisory and group facilitation skills
-Ability to work independently and as a team leader/member with diverse staff
-Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
-Experienced speaker on topics related to child health
-Fluency in English and Shona and/or Ndebele
-Excellent computer skills and experience working with MS Office
-USAID experience a plus

Principal duties and responsibilities can be made available upon request.

Competitive salary and benefits are on offer. Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants please submit application letter, complete CV and references to: The Country Directors, MCHIP Office, No. 4 Fairman Close (Off Quorn Avenue), Mount Pleasant, Harare. Or email Dorothy [at] mchipzim [dot] org

Teach For All: Senior Director – Regional Growth Strategy & Development for Africa
Deadline: 1 August 2011

Teach For All is an international nonprofit organisation that coordinates a network of nonprofits providing excellent education to all students while simultaneously building a movement for education reform.

Teach For All has fielded increased demand from social entrepreneurs across Africa who are eager to bring the model to their own countries in order to help address the educational inequities that exist. It has received interest from groups in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Liberia and Sierra Leone, among others. To manage the growing demand from the region, Teach For All seeks a results-oriented, entrepreneurial team member who will provide comprehensive support to aspiring entrepreneurs and will help galvanise a base of local champions in the region.

Teach For All seeks a Senior Director, Regional Growth Strategy and Development for Africa, based in Johannesburg or Nairobi.

Find out more

Nutrition Consultant: MCHIP Zimbabwe
Deadline: 1 August 2011 (close of business)

MCHIP/Zimbabwe is seeking a long-term consultant to provide technical assistance in the area of nutrition. MCHIP/Zimbabwe supports the Government of Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCW) in improving maternal, newborn and children health at the national, provincial and district levels.

Specifically, MCHIP/Zimbabwe will:

-Provide support to the MOHCW infant and young child feeding (IYCF) research and a program review in the following areas, as needed: reviewing the design and instruments for the study and assessment; assisting with any field work; assisting with the analyses of the study and assessment; and reviewing the final report
-Provide support for the development of an IYCF BCC package
-Provide support to the MOHCW National Nutrition Department for the development of a nutrition strategy and implementation plan, which supports the goals of the multi-sector National Food and Nutrition Security Policy (NFNSP)
-Provide support in MCHIP/Zimbabwe districts (Mutare and Chimanimani) to test approaches proposed in the MOHCW’s nutrition strategy implementation plan for integrating nutrition into MOHCW activities, and linking these activities to other sector programs that support change in nutrition indicators

The Nutrition Consultant will be based in the MCHIP/Zimbabwe Harare office and will work closely with the MOHCW National Nutrition Department, UNICEF, and other stakeholders. The Nutrition Consultant will travel as needed to select districts supported by MCHIP/Zimbabwe and will provide assistance in any identified activities such as testing the IYCF BCC package, or testing approaches proposed in the nutrition strategy implementation to integrate nutrition into MOHCW activities and provide strong links to livelihood and agriculture programs. The Nutrition Consultant will report to the MCHIP/Zimbabwe Country Director and will liaise with MCHIP Team Leader in Nutrition and other nutrition staff.

Principal duties and responsibilities can be made available on request.

Qualifications/work experience

-Master’s degree in nutrition or public health related fields or relevant clinical degree
-5+ years’ experience in nutrition programming, particularly related to community-based activities and facility-based activities to prevent malnutrition in women and children
-3+ years of experience in giving technical assistance to developing BCC strategies, designing BCC campaigns and activities, developing BCC materials, messages and campaigns to support nutrition programming
-Experience with research methodologies and conducting at least qualitative research, particularly on infant and young child feeding
-Experience in writing nutrition strategies or implementation plans
-Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and work collaboratively
-Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
-Ability to travel to rural areas, as needed
-USAID experience a plus

Duration of assignment: 1st September 2011 – 28th February 2012 (subject to extension pending availability of funding).

Competitive salary and benefits are on offer. Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants please submit application letter, complete CV and references to: The Country Director, MCHIP Office, No. 4 Fairman Close (Off Quorn Avenue), Mount Pleasant, Harare. Or email Dorothy [at] mchipzim [dot] org

Country Representative, Zimbabwe: American Friends Service Committee
Deadline: 5 August 2011

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization, which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.

Position Summary
The Country Representative is responsible for the overall management and program direction, legal obligations, reporting, and stewardship of all AFSC resources. The Representative serves as official representative of the AFSC; manages contacts in Zimbabwe with government ministries, UN agencies, and local and international NGOs. He/she reports to Regional Director for Africa, supervises Zimbabwe program staff; consults and collaborates with Philadelphia based staff and others as appropriate, and serves as a member of the AFSC Africa Region Leadership Team. Find out more

Two (2) Full-Time Positions are immediately available: Bulawayo-Based Non-Governmental Organisation
Deadline: 30 August 2011

We need organized, confident women to join our administrative team. Good salaries are on offer to mature, experienced candidates, who must be able to work without direct supervision. Should be able to adapt easily to a dynamic working environment, be good team players and have the ability to relate to different audiences.

1. Information Officer

We are looking for computer literate lady to manage the information for to inform programming and prepare reporting

Basic Requirements:

At least three years working experience in a similar field; ICDL, email literate and database programme an advantage; English-speaking (Ndebele and Shona language skills a strong advantage); education qualifications commensurate with the position being applied for.

Key Responsibilities

-Assist with analysis of written reporting for programmatic report preparation.
-Maintenance of membership database on a monthly basis.
-Website management/ maintenance and other media updating.
-Filing of new releases and media liaison.
-Research/ documentation and lobby and advocacy report preparation.

2. Finance Officer

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. Have the ability to balance conflicting priorities and work calmly and effectively under pressure.

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.

Key Responsibilities

-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
-Identification and liaison with suppliers as appropriate

Should you be interested in applying we request that you email the following to sisterhoodzimbabwe [at] yahoo [dot] com – please be sure to clearly state the position you are interested in.

Please make sure you do the following:

1. Submit a covering letter explaining your suitability for the position you are applying for
2. State your salary expectations
3. Attach a C.V.

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Consultancies available in the NGO sector in Zimbabwe

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 by Bev Clark

Work in and for Zimbabwe. Help grow our nation. Check out the consultancies below. If you’d like to receive this sort of information, as well as civic and human rights updates, by email each week drop us a note saying “subscribe” to info [at] kubatana [dot] net Please note that the consultancies we publish are related to the NGO and civil society sectors only.

Expert On Gender Responsive Constitutions: UNDP
Deadline: 22 July 2011

Period: 3 months
Start date: 1 August 2011

Under the overall supervision of UNWOMEN Country Program Manager, with day-to-day supervision from the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, the consultant hired to achieve objectives will be responsible for providing high quality technical support to ZWPC, the Committee of 20 Women Leaders and other structures aimed at ensuring gender responsive constitution. A joint work plan will be developed in the first week of the assignment, approved by UNWOMEN and ZWPC, to ensure the support of the expert is relevant and timely. The consultant will possess a good knowledge of regional and international examples of gender responsive constitutional reform processes. Find out more

Lead Consultant: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Deadline: 22 July 2011 (12 noon)

Eliminating new HIV infections in children and keeping mothers alive: Zimbabwe National Conference

Background:

The Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, in collaboration with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and other key partners plans to hold a one-week conference in September 2011 with the overarching theme of eliminating new HIV infections in children and keeping mothers alive. This event will build on the highly successful national HIV conference held in 2004, representing an opportunity for the nation to reflect on progress and mobilize round common goal of eliminating news HIV infections in children and keeping mothers alive.

Aim of conference: To provide a national platform for reflection, planning and high level advocacy around elimination of HIV in children and keeping mothers alive.

Specific objectives of conference:

1.To share lessons around a comprehensive approach to elimination of HIV in children and keeping mothers alive
2.To build capacity, collaboration and communication among stakeholders in Zimbabwe’s HIV response towards elimination of HIV in children and keeping mother alive
3.To identify opportunities for ongoing multisectoral action towards an HIV free generation in Zimbabwe
4.To create awareness and demand for all HIV services within the Zimbabwe population

Overview of relationships: The lead consultant will report to EGPAF and the Task Force organizing the conference, chaired by the MOHCW. The lead consultant will be responsible for sourcing and managing their own administrative support. The consultant will also be supported by the technical expertise from collaborating partner agencies.

Roles and responsibilities of the Lead Consultant:

The lead consultant is tasked with ensuring the conference takes place successfully and documenting the proceedings. This is expected to include the following specific roles and responsibilities:

-Produce a detailed, time-bound workplan to include all roles and responsibilities, from the onset of the consultancy to submission of the final report
-Source and manage administrative support
-Finalise a detailed budget to ensure all aspects of the conference are adequately budgeted
-Devise and implement a strategy for resource mobilisation in line with the final agreed budget, and adjust plans for conference according to resources raised
-Develop a detailed description and plan for the conference and its programme in line with the given concept note, including technical/scientific content; exhibition space; community village and associated IEC/media activities
-Design branding and messaging for conference
-Devise a call for abstracts in accordance with conference theme and define and implement a strategy to circulate through multiple channels
-Manage the abstract submission process including organisation of materials submitted, review and selection of abstracts, communication with authors and compilation of abstract book
-Develop and implement a strategy for a mass media campaign to accompany the conference, including organizing media briefings, press releases and use of sponsored billboards
-Design and implement a plan to sell exhibition space to local businesses, NGOs and other stakeholders
-Develop a plan for the community village, and network with community groups and stakeholders to ensure a vibrant community space during the conference
-Implement other proposed activities for “Elimination Week” from the MOCHW National Communications Strategy to support the elimination of HIV in children and keep mothers alive
-Work with MOHCW to develop IEC materials to accompany the conference in line with the chosen theme and branding strategy
-Ensure high-level participation in the conference by producing an invitation list, issuing timely invitation through relevant protocol and making all necessary follow ups and logistics arrangements for high level participation
-Develop and implement a strategy to ensure general participation at capacity, potentially to include targeted individuals, advertising for open access registration, etc.
-Produce a final conference programme in time for print deadline and ensure printing of adequate copies
-Ensure production of conference materials/package for all participants
-Lead and co-ordinate the organization of all logistics for the week of the conference
-Act as the main co-ordinator/focal main point during the week of the conference to ensure sooth running of the overall event
-Ensure all proceedings are documented both in writing and visually (photography and video)
-Write up the final conference report and submit within 2 weeks of end of conference

Qualifications and experiences of the Lead Consultant:

The consultant must posses the following attributes:
-Familiarity with public health and HIV in Zimbabwe especially the PMTCT programme
-Experiences project manager (minimum 10 years)
-Expertise in developing and managing budgets and resource mobilisation
-Strong networking ability and knowledge of Zimbabwe’s HIV and health care architecture
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, preferably including strategic communications and mass media
-Excellent written skills including in report writing
-Self-starter and ability to “make things happen”
-Ability to lead a diverse team of stakeholders

Timeframe: +/- 30 days beginning 26 July

Application procedure: All interested applicants that meet the above mentioned requirements should submit detailed CV and supporting letter in an envelope clearly marked “LEAD CONSULTANT: ELIMINATING NEW HIV INFECTION IN CHILDREN AND KEEPING MOTHERS ALIVE: ZIMBABWE NATIONAL CONFERENCE”

Submissions should be made to:

The Country Director
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
107 King George Road, Avondale, Harare
Telephone: 04-302625, 04-302144

Only shortlisted organisations/persons will be contacted.

Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WcoZ) Capacity Strengthening – Developing Code of Conduct
Deadline: 22 July 2011

1.Background

The WCoZ is a network of women rights activists and women’s organizations with national structures. The WCoZ is a forum where women meet to engage in collective activism on issues affecting women and girls in Zimbabwe. Its central role is to provide a focal point for activism on women and girl’s rights. WCoZ brings females from diverse backgrounds to collectively advocate for the attainment and enjoyment of their rights. The organisational members of the Coalition work in diverse fields including health, legal aid, access to education, gender based violence, torture, skills training, poverty reduction, research, property rights and governance issues. WCoZ has chapters in Bulawayo, Masvingo, Kariba, Gweru, Gwanda, Bindura, Marondera and Mutare.

WCoZ’s goal is to achieve gender equity and equality through the creation of space for women and girls to collectively initiate and participate in strategies and actions that lead to their empowerment. Its mission to coordinate women and girls for collective action through lobbying and advocacy, capacity building, information dissemination and resource mobilization and its vision is a Zimbabwean society where women and girls fully enjoy their rights.

The key result areas of WCoZ are coordination, lobbying and advocacy, resource mobilization, information and publicity and the creation of strategic alliances and partnerships.

2.Terms Of Reference

The consulting company will be responsible for the development of WCoZ code of conduct for WCoZ board, staff and membership. This will be done in close consultation with the board, staff and membership for their consent and buy in. The Code of conduct will be in three parts that will include a code relevant for board members, membership including chapters and WCoZ staff. It will define the behavior and conduct expected of three categories for the wellbeing of the organization and spell out consequences for conduct that puts the network into disrepute.

Code of conduct

The Code of Conduct will give relevant and useful set of guidelines to ensure the professionalism among the WCoZ Board, membership and staff. It will also give guidelines for unacceptable behavior in all the three categories. This should be developed in close collaboration with membership of WCoZ.

3.Output

WCoZ Code of conduct for the board, membership and staff

4.Duration

The contract period is from 30th July 2011 to 30th August 2011 and consultant should state period required to finish the assignment.

5.Qualifications

Qualifications required
-University Degree in Social Sciences, Development, Politics and Administration, Women’s Law or related field. Masters an added advantage.
-Excellent computer skills

6.Submission of expressions of interest (2 pages maximum)

Expressions of interest from interested consultants should include:
-A rewording of their understanding of the task
-A work plan indicating dates, amount of time to be spent on the job
-Expertise offered, including CV of consultant
-Number of days of work and cost per day
-Examples of work of this nature previously undertaken would be an added advantage;

Members of the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) are particularly invited to submit expressions of interest. Proposals should be submitted by e-mail to coalition [at] zol [dot] co [dot] zw and netsaimushonga [at] yahoo [dot] com or delivered by hand to

The National Coordinator
Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe
9 Edmonds Avenue
Belvedere
Harare

Consultant to develop Zimbabwe Child Rights Policy for the National Programme of Action for children: Government of Zimbabwe
Deadline: 28 July 2011

The Ministry of Health and Child Welfare is seeking a full-time Consultant to lead the process of developing a Zimbabwe Child Rights Policy in collaboration with other Government Ministries, United Nations Agencies and Civil Society Organisations.

The Republic of Zimbabwe is a party to the United Nations (UN) Conventions on the Rights of the Child (CRC); and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC). Zimbabwe ratified the CRC in September 1990 and the ACRWC in January 1995. The National Programme of Action for Children (NPAC) in Zimbabwe was established in 1990 under the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, aimed at achieving goals for children and translating state obligations into a concrete framework for action.

The Ministry of Health and Child Welfare is the Secretariat for the NPAC and as such is mandated to co-ordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, strategies and programmes addressing cross-cutting children’s issues, in close collaboration with all other Government ministries, departments, UN Agencies and NGOs within an overall framework. Although working with all Ministries and stakeholders, the consultancy will be housed and report to the same structure where the NPA is housed for ease of co-ordination, i.e. in the MOHCW.

The goal of this consultancy is to develop the Zimbabwe Child Rights Policy that spells out the vision of the government of Zimbabwe, statues, structures, roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders addressing the totality of the child agenda in a well co-ordinated manner.

Methodology:

This assignment will be undertaken by a consultancy using desk review and participatory consultations. A critical element of the assignment will be to ensure inputs from all relevant stakeholders are incorporated into the final Zimbabwe Child Rights Policy. The consultant will be expected to plan how the assignment will be undertaken, draft the documents and work under the close guidance of a supervisory Task Force.

Time Frame:

-The consultant will be recruited by the end of July 2011
-The consultancy will be full time for a period of 3 months

Qualifications, skills and experience of the consultant

The consultant must possess the following attributes:

-At least have a higher degree in Social Sciences, with a bias towards research on Government Policy and Policy development processes
-At least 5 years’ progressive experience working in Zimbabwe’s social context with demonstrable in-depth understanding of a wide range of issues relating to children
-Experience and ability to analyse large amounts of documentation and have ability to synthesize them into strong written outputs
-Ability to convene, manage and document meetings involving a wide variety of stakeholders
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven report writing and editing skills
-Proven track record of developing similar policy documents
-Strong leadership and networking skills
-Sensitivity addressing interests of wide variety of stakeholders and skills negotiation/consensus building
-Fluency in one or both of Zimbabwe’s local languages (Shona/Ndebele) would an added advantage.

Applications: Detailed Terms of Reference and instructions for application are available from:

Ms A. Musiwa
Email: annesjireh [at] yahoo [dot] com

Secretary to Dr. Mhlanga (Mrs. Sachiti)
Office 52, 4th Floor, Kaguvi Building
Ministry of Health and Child Welfare

Lead International Writer / Researcher: UNDP
Deadline: 29 July 2011

Start date: 1 August 2011
Period: 40 Days (August – November)

The lead international writer/researcher will work closely with two senior researchers to undertake the study and will specifically be responsible for the infrastructure cluster in addition to compiling the final document. The team of researchers will be supported by GSP staff, a Reference Committee (established to provide technical guidance and direction to the team of researchers and chaired by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Gender and Community Development and will include representation from the donors of the GSP, select members of the GSP and renowned member from the academia) and will work under the overall supervision of the Country Programme Manager. Find out more

Senior National Researcher – Economist: UNDP
Deadline: 29 July 2011

Start date: 1 August 2011
Period: 30 Days (July – October)

The senior national researcher – economist will work closely with lead international consultant and senior national researcher – social scientist to undertake the study and will specifically be responsible for the economic cluster. The team of researchers will be supported by GSP staff, a Reference Committee (established to provide technical guidance and direction to the team of researchers and chaired by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Gender and Community Development and will include representation from the donors of the GSP, select members of the GSP and renowned member from the academia) and will work under the overall supervision of the Country Programme Manager. Find out more

Call For Expression Of Interest For The Programme Performance And Sustainability Study: Norwegian People’s Aid
Deadline: 31 July 2011

Norwegian People’s Aid is looking for expression of interest and proposals from consultants to conduct a Programme Performance and Sustainability study for the Child Supplementary Feeding and Food Security Programme which has been implemented in Masvingo Rural District over the past three years. The overall objective of this study is to make an analysis of the performance of the programme and look at how best the results of the programme and which programme results can be developed into more sustainable interventions.

Interested individuals / companies are hereby invited to submit an expression of interest for Consulting Services required for the study/assessment.

A brief description of the Assignment and its objectives are given in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The terms of reference will only be given to those companies or individuals who would have expressed their interest in the job.

A brief outline of recent experience on assignments of a similar nature should be included in the expression of interest.

Female Candidates Are Encouraged To Submit Proposals

Interested candidates should send their proposals to penniam [at] npaid [dot] org or bettym [at] npaid [dot] org
OR send to 50 Somerset Drive, Eastlea, Harare
Phone: 04-746689/86 or 0712-234326

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NGO job vacancies in Zimbabwe

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 by Bev Clark

Monitoring and evaluation National Expert: German International Cooperation
Deadline: 22 July 2011

Duty station: Mutare

Period: 4 months (with possibility of extension)

The Agricultural Input Supply Project (AISP) implemented by German International Cooperation (GIZ) in Manicaland and Masvingo Provinces is looking for a national M&E expert to complement their advisory team. Main tasks will include the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, viable, manageable and adapted impact monitoring system that includes agricultural production, extension and training, marketing of agricultural products and access to market information, crosscutting issues such as Gender and HIV/AIDS.

Minimum requirements
-Advanced degree (Bachelor or Master) in a related field
-Minimum of 4 years of experience in M&E, particularly the development and maintenance of M&E systems, including indicator and data items development, data collection, processing and analysis, data validation, and audits, impacts and performance reporting and documentation of results
-Broad thematic knowledge about agricultural development in communal areas, farming systems, conservation agriculture, market linkages and crosscutting issues
-Must have a good knowledge of all relevant statistical programs and relevant survey methods
-Excellent written and oral communication skills excellent presentation skills

GIZ offers attractive conditions of employment. Interested candidates should send their applications and summary CVs including qualification, experiences, reference persons and list of publications to:

Agricultural Input Supply Project (AISP)
9 Hosgood Avenue
Mutare

Finance Officer: Childline Zimbabwe
Deadline: 25 July 2011 (4pm)

Location: Harare

Childline is a local Private Voluntary Organisation looking for a qualified professional to take up the position of Finance Officer.

We seek an individual with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, motivation and passion for achieving best outcomes for children and tackling issues of child abuse in Zimbabwe.

Key Responsibilities:
-Monthly trial balances and assisting compilation of Organisation monthly reports
-Managing debtors & creditors
-Maintaining Cash books & Reconciliations
-Stocks controls
-Payroll, & other monthly bills
-Purchase, receipting and distribution of consumables and other resources

Qualifications & Experience required:
-Experience of Pastel version 7/8
-Experience of Bellina Payroll system
-Diploma in Accounting
-Minimum 5 years working experience (previous NGO experience is of benefit)
-Team player
-Clean driver’s license
-Must have traceable references.

Correspondence will be entered into with short listed candidates only & Childline Zimbabwe reserves the right not to fill the position

All short-listed candidates will need to provide proof of police clearance indicating no criminal record.

All applications should include a covering letter, CV and names of at least two contactable references.

Applications to be sent to The Director at: 31 Frank Johnson Avenue, Eastlea, Harare or email reception [at] childline [dot] org [dot] zw

Water and Sanitation Officer: Caritas Zimbabwe Diocese of Chinhoyi
Deadline: 25 July 2011

Project location: Mt. Darwin and Rushinga districts

The water and sanitation component of the programme includes: the provision of water through borehole drilling and rehabilitation, protection of water wells; latrine construction, establishment of water user committees and training on PHHE.

Overall Purpose:

The WATSAN Officer is responsible and accountable to the Programs Officer for effective planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating community based WATSAN projects. Other duties include, strengthening the community’s capacity to adopt water, sanitation and hygiene practices, and operate, maintain and manage in a sustainable manner the installed infrastructural facilities

Profile Specification:

-Diploma/Degree in Water and Sanitation/Environmental Health or any other relevant discipline with at least 2 years experience in implementing rural WATSAN project
-Ability and willingness to work in remote and challenging areas for extended periods of time
-Excellent computer skills
-Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a Catholic based organization.

Please send CV with covering letter outlining reasons for applying; date of availability; current salary to: The Development Coordinator; Caritas Chinhoyi 28 R. Manyika Drive Chinhoyi; P. O. Box 680, Chinhoyi or email to: cadcchin [at] mweb [dot] co [dot] zw

Business Manager: Local arts organization
Deadline: 29 July 2011

Business Manager wanted for lively café and restaurant venue, Harare, to take a primary role in growing the business by developing income streams, viability and business planning, training, supervising, creating and maintaining effective systems and solving ‘trouble spots’. A hands-on management role. Needs to be experienced, proactive and competent to handle all commercial operations. Salary negotiable but commensurate with experience. Apply with CV to afactory2011 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Programme Assistant: Centre for Community Development In Zimbabwe (CCDZ)
Deadline: 29th July 2011

The Centre for Community Development In Zimbabwe, a local NGO working in the area of democracy and governance invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the post of “Programme Assistant” that has arisen.

Duties and responsibilities:

-Writing and editing reports, publications and website content.
-Designing the organizational website and upload information generated from advocacy and community outreach activities.
-Overseeing the development of new information systems to enhance the organization’s work.
-Designing media and advocacy material (e.g. leaflets/ fliers, posters, banners, billboards etc) on citizen participation, democracy and governance.
-Writing news articles for monthly bulletin and other internal publications.
-Liaising with the media, donors, NGOs and government institutions to popularize and publicize the work of the organization.
-Writing project proposals for funding.

Qualifications and experience:

-Applicants must have a Social Science/Journalism/Mass Communications diploma/degree passed in the category of Upper Second Class (2.1)
-Thorough knowledge of computers including the ability to load information on website is an added advantage
-Background in the NGO sector will be an added advantage
-Applicant must be a team player and self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Package: This is will be disclosed to short listed candidates.

Applications with full contact details, accompanied by comprehensive curriculum vitae, and clearly marked “Programme Assistant” should be sent to: director [at] ccdz [dot] co [dot] zw

Project Manager: CESVI
Deadline: 31 July 2011 (12midnight)

Based in Harare
Contract duration: 4 months
The collaboration will start on August 2011

Work context:

Cesvi has been operating in the Country since 1998, in three key areas: environment, health and the social sector. As regards social sector, Cesvi has defined and put into practice its own intervention strategy, which finds its basic expression in the House of Smiles. Through the House, Cesvi gives support to local associations, namely Streets Ahead, Mashamabanzou Care Trust especially in terms of youth prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The management of the Houses is entrusted to the local partners who are responsible for coordinating the activities and the relations with beneficiaries, in accordance to the principle of enhancement of the resources present on the territory.

The Project Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

-General coordination, technical direction and activities supervision
-Project implementation as per approved proposal
-Administrative and financial supervision
-Monitoring and evaluation
-Fund raising and relationship with the private sector for the sustainability of the House of Smiles

Qualifications:

-Degree or previous experience in management of social projects with focus on youth
-Previous experience in administration and management of cooperation projects
-Fluency in spoken and written English

Desired:

Previous experience in Africa developing countries
Previous experience in Zimbabwean context
Private-Public partnership experiences
Team working oriented M&E experiences
Fund raising experiences

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