Zanu PF has put up election adverts in all sorts of places. Rocks, trees, rubbish bins, walls. They’ve even bought formal advertising space and put up full scale billboards and other smaller fixed structure advertising. Makes me wonder if a civic organisation wanting to share slogans like Stand Up For Your Rights, would have been allowed to do the same.

Zimbabwe’s CSOs have over the past 13 years or more been saddled with the Herculean task of highlighting government excesses and brazen breaches of democratic processes.

The long road has however inevitably inspired cynics to question their (CSOs) relevance if not to continue getting funding and blowing the moolah because poverty weary Zimbabweans have rightly looked up CSOs to lead or even catalyse the birth of a new nation, and as this logic goes, if it has taken them forever despite all the money they splash, they must be getting it wrong somewhere!

It is unfortunate therefore that the quest, like that of Zimbabweans and political parties yearning for a fresh beginning after a virtual one-party domination of political space has dragged for so long, and like Tsvangirai’s own for whom his delayed anointing has only given “the masses” ample time to scrunitise him more closely and ultimately doubting his capacity and competence. Time is such an ass.

Along the long way however, like typical fanatics who double their efforts and lose sight of their goal, the CSOs find themselves in a quandary of what happens after July 31 in the much awaited event that Zanu PF becomes history.

That is one of many thought-provoking questions raised yesterday by McDonald Lewanika, Crisis Coalition Director at a Food for Thought session at the US Embassy Public Affairs Section.

Because the CSOs have for long been criticized by the former ruling party as “running dogs of imperialism” who have turned social activism virtually into a million dollar industry, how they shape Zimbabwe’s post-Mugabe discourse has become a legitimate point to ponder, and for Lewanika, the fact that CSOs have morphed from their original ideal as “speaking truth to power” to unwittingly becoming more driven by the perks that accrue from that activism, it is a reality that their relevance becomes compromised.

However, as Lewanika pointed out, the success of CSOs in their agenda to hold State actors accountable and champion democratic transitions can in fact lead to their decline, which can be imagined as a post-Mugabe Zimbabwe.

And the same has been raised since the chaos began here concerning the media who stood vigilante in the “speak truth to power” discourse. What happens to them after Mugabe goes, and this is apparently asked in light of what is seen as skewed coverage that favours one political party.

One thing that Lewanika raised that made that self-criticism of a movement he is part of some kind of daring honesty was the issue of activists who have become no different from the State actors they criticize, for example telling Mugabe off for refusing to quit when the CSOs activists themselves are afflicted by the same delusions of seeing themselves as permanent faces of the revolution.

That some CSOs virtually have “life presidents” has been an irony lost to the anti-Mugabe crusaders and it cannot be dismissed that this has made their relevance questionable, what with characters like Jonathan Moyo ever on the ready with unsavory epithets.

As Lewanika put it, bureaucratisation has been the death of some CSOs because now the focus is on positions and the perks that come with those positions, and some activists could in fact be positioning themselves for co-option into the “new MDC-T government” after July 31!

But that can never be reason to change generals during the war, as Lewanika put it!

The struggle continues and July 31 high noon beckons.

SNV Junior Professionals Programme
Deadline: 22 July 2013

SNV is now looking for high potential and motivated candidates who are ready for a professional career as a development practitioner. The SNV Junior Professionals Programme (JPP) provides the right foundation for a challenging and rewarding career in an international development environment.

What is a Junior Professional?
The programme aims to grow a Junior Professional into a future senior practitioner with a solid grounding in the technical foundation of one of SNV’s sectors: Agriculture, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) or Renewable Energy. You are offered a 2-year fixed-term appointment in one of the countries where SNV works. During this period, you will gain practical ‘feet-in-the-mud’ experience while you work and learn alongside a well-qualified SNV senior advisor in one of our sector programmes. You will be exposed to SNV’s approaches and encouraged to engage with the latest developments in the sectors.

Am I eligible for the Junior Professionals Programme?
-Do you have an advanced degree in Agriculture, WASH or Renewable Energy?
-Do you have less than 3 years of relevant work experience?
-Do you possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills?
-Are you self-driven and hard working?
-Are you committed and passionate about the international development sector?
-Are you culturally sensitive?
-Do you have an excellent command of English and preferably French?

What are the salary and benefits?
SNV offers a compensation and benefits package that is internationally competitive and comparable with other non-profit organisations. You will be recruited by SNV Head Office for a fixed term appointment for two years, following which, based on performance and organisational needs, you may wish to pursue your career at SNV or another international development organisation.

How to apply?
SNV is now accepting applications for 2013 until 22 July 2013. Candidates who are interested in the JPP can apply here

What is the selection procedure?
The JP Programme will select a limited number of international, highly qualified and motivated juniors from both the Netherlands and the countries where SNV works. Shortlisted applicants will go through a thorough selection procedure in which we will seek to establish learning and growth potential to become a high performing development practitioner. Newly appointed Junior Professionals will be expected to be on board by latest October 2013.

Contact
For further information, please don’t hesitate to email us at SNVJPP [at] snvworld [dot] org

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Finance and Administration Officer: WiPSU
Deadline: 12 July 2013

WiPSU has a Finance and Admin Officer vacancy in the organization; this is a female environment and hence men will not be considered.

The job description will among other things involve managing the organisation’s finances, preparing for internal and external audits, prepare monthly financial statements for the board and Director, prepare and sent to donors financial reports as per requirements and meeting deadlines, submit a monthly narrative report on the status of funding in the organisation. A detailed job description will be made available to the short listed candidates.
 
To apply
Submit your applications to the WiPSU Acting Director by email: wipsudirector [at] gmail [dot] com or patriciawipsu [at] gmail [dot] com

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer: Zimbabwe Aids Prevention Project Department Of Community Medicine University Of Zimbabwe
Deadline: 8 July 2013

Based in Mashonaland Central Province

The Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, a Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe project has funding to conduct a PMTCT program in Mashonaland Central Province.  The program is aimed at strengthening health facilities as well as increasing ANC uptake through enhancing community level knowledge of PMTCT.  PATH is funding the program through Population Council, South Africa.

The M&E officer will be in charge of all monitoring and evaluation data collection activities, survey work and analytical sessions for the ARISE PMTCT program. The M&E officer should be a team player expected to work closely with MHCW, ZAPP-UZ and Population Council.

Responsibilities and key duties
-Conducting Provincial and district training on M&E for HW and Community Mobilizers
-Review collate and analyze data from sites for accuracy and completeness
-Prepare quarterly progress reports
-Liase with NMRL to ensure EID test and results reach the Laboratory and facilities
-Participate in tools development
-To perform any other M&E tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and attributes
-Minimum degree in statistics, demography or public health
-3 years experience in setting up and implementing M&E activities for HIV/AIDS, RH or MCH
-Knowledge of operational research in HIV and Reproductive health programming
-Highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills
-Proficiency in using the following packages SPSS, STATA and MS ACCESS
-Willingness to travel in the Province

To apply
Please send your application including detailed CV, copies of qualifications to the Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention-University of Zimbabwe, by post, email or hand delivery using the following address:

The Project Coordinator (Arise Project)
ZAPP-UZ
92 Prince Edward Street
Milton Park
Harare

Or email: hr [at] zappuz [dot] co [dot] zw

Please note that only short listed candidates will be notified.

Human Resources Coordinator: World Education
Deadline: 8 July 2013

Job Category: Mid-Level Management
Department/Group: Finance & Human Resources    
Reports to: Director, Finance & HR
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe     
Position Type: Fixed Term Contract
Grade level: 3    

Purpose of position
Under the supervision of the Director, Finance& HR responsible, for providing human resources services in support of the country program.

Major responsibilities
-Assist in the development, implementation and review of the HR strategy and ensure consistency with overall country program strategy
-Assist in the regular review and roll out of HR policies, employment policies and procedures compliance to WEI standards and the country’s national Labour law requirements
-In collaboration with managers, assist in the development of staffing and recruitment plan ensuring that each team is staffed appropriately according to need and funding availability
-Assist in the design, development and implementation of the overall staff learning and development strategy
-Ensure staff hiring is executed efficiently and in compliance with the WEI’s policy and national Labour law   Ensure that pre-employment requirements are submitted and a personnel file with documentation according to HR checklist is opened for new staff on a timely basis
-Ensure that all new staff have undergone orientation and on-boarding
-Ensures the timely and efficient payroll preparation with accurate data
-Ensures the proper and accurate tracking of leave
-Assist in the periodic salary review and analysis, and review and revision of new salary structure, as appropriate
-Ensure the timely processing of new contract, contract extension, staff transfer, promotions, acting capacity, and other change of status
-Manage processes related to disciplinary actions, staff separation, termination, including liaising with the Ministry of labour
-Respond to employee relations related queries and provide service to all HR related inquiries and requests on a timely manner
-Conduct regular assessment for all field offices; assess the filing systems/HR documentation in each field site and undertake immediate corrective measures

Qualifications and education requirements
-A degree in Human Resources or a related field is required
-Post graduate qualification in HR or administration
-A minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in a similar position required
-Experience with USAID funded programs is preferred
-Demonstrated people management experience an added advantage
-Knowledge of local labor laws
-Fluency in English, Shona and Ndebele

To apply
Interested applicants should apply to: recruitment [at] worlded [dot] co [dot] zw submitting a motivational letter and current CV.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Administrator/Bookkeeper/ Logistician: Institute of Creative Art for Progress in Africa
Deadline: 3 July 2013

The Institute of Creative Art for Progress in Africa (incorporating Women Filmmakers of Zimbabwe and Nyerai Films) is looking for a qualified and experienced candidate to fill in the post of Office Administrator/Bookkeeper/Logistician.

Location: Harare

Key Result Areas
-General office administration
-Bookkeeping to trial balance
-Office management
-Event coordination
-Writing financial reports
-Reporting to the Board

Send your CVs to: wfoz [at] icapatrust [dot] org or call 04-862355/0775553273

Information Officer: Institute for Young Women Development
Deadline: 6 July 2013

The Institute for Young Women Development is a young-women development oriented organization working in the fields of advocacy and lobbying on young women’s issues and rights, capacity development and livelihoods. The organisation which is headquartered in Bindura and operating in Mashonaland Central Province is looking for a young, dynamic and creative person for the post of Information Officer.

The Officer will report directly to the Director.

Key responsibilities

The incumbent will be expected to support the organisation’s information management and internal and external communications functions through:
-Developing the organisation’s communications strategy
-Development of communication materials and coordination of organisational publications, dissemination of information to members, partners and stakeholders
-Writing and editing reports, newsletters, generation of website content, etc
-Managing and updating the organisation’s social media sites
-Coordination of the organisation’s projects information on implementation and impact
-Handling of external information requests
-Assist in development of project proposals, organising projects activities, facilitating meetings and workshops, monitoring of activities and effective communication of updates from the meetings
-Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director

Qualifications and skills
-A degree in journalism, media and mass communications or any other social sciences/related fields
-Experience in young women/youth development issues in Zimbabwe and ability to work with rural communities
-Good communication and report writing skills
-Strong organizing, planning and management skills
-Computer proficiency
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Ability to work under pressure

To apply
If you meet the above criteria, please forward your current CV and relevant certificates via email to: hr.iywd2011 [at] gmail [dot] com