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Programme Officer: Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA)
Deadline: 8 February 2013 (430pm)

EISA is a regional not for profit section organisation located in Johannesburg, South Africa with field offices in Chad, Kenya, Mozambique, Madagascar and Zimbabwe. EISA strives for excellence in the promotion of credible elections, participatory democracy and the strengthening of political institutions for sustainable democracy in Africa.

The EISA Zimbabwe office has a vacancy based in Harare for the position of Programme Officer. EISA offers a competitive enumeration package based on qualification and experience.

Responsibilities
-Assist the Country Director in the implementation and management of EISA’s Zimbabwe programmes
-Conceptualise, coordinate and evaluate projects in the areas of elections and political processes
-Coordinate and manage logistical arrangements for workshops
-Facilitate workshops and design material in EISA’s field of work
-Liaise with donors and draft reports and proposals
-Prepare regular reports, analysis and assessments
-Maintain and establish collaborative relationships with partner organisations in the election and democracy fields
-Support and assist short term consultants that EISA engages

Qualifications
-Graduate degree in political science or related field will be strongly preferred
-At least five years of experience in elections and governance field
-Project management, organisational skills, proposal and report writing and financial management experience
-Experience with training, facilitation and organisation of conferences/workshops
-Familiarity with academic and research networks in Africa
-Ability to relate diplomatically at the highest levels
-Good analytical skills
-Ability to work under deadlines and set priorities
-Working knowledge of PC based word processing and e-mail technology
-Good writing and analysis skills
-Hold a driver’s licence

How to apply
Applications, including a resume with three referees and their contactable telephone numbers and email addresses should be sent to email: gamuchirai [at] eisa [dot] org [dot] za

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. EISA reserves the right not to appoint.

Programme Accountant: Trócaire
Deadline: 11 February 2013

Trócaire is a Development Agency of the Irish Catholic Church.  The Agency works in Zimbabwe under an MoU with the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference.  A vacancy for a Programme Accountant has arisen within its Zimbabwe Office. The successful candidate will be managed by the Finance and Admin Manager and work in close collaboration with the Programme Manager as well as Programme Officers. The key deliveries for the position are monitoring and supporting  Finance and Governance  in Partner Organisations, Financial Control and Reporting and Budgeting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Finance and Governance in Partner Organisations:
-Support the work of the programme team in reviewing partner financial and narrative reports ensuring consistency of information provided and that Trócaire and donor requirements are being met
-Review Trócaire records ensuring that partner financial reporting is up to date and properly maintained, in accordance with Trócaire and donor requirements
-Lead an ongoing process to appraise partner organisations financial controls and systems in line with the Trocaire Partner Governance and Finance manual.  Ensuring recommendations are implemented in agreement with the partner.
-Provide support to the Finance/Accounts Departments of partner organisations to enable them to produce and submit accurate expenditure reports. Support will include design of accounting and reporting systems, design of spreadsheets, training and on-going financial guidance.
-Participate in all programme team meetings to ensure a full understanding of all programme work and any financial implications arising.

Financial Control and Reporting:
-Guided by the Finance and Administration Manager, ensure that the relevant Trócaire organisational financial policies and procedures are adhered to and implemented in a standardised manner across all of the country programmes.
-To ensure that the programme department finance activities meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines as specified by the Finance and Administration Manager
-Closely monitor all programme activities, and keep the Programme Manager and Finance Manager advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial management performance
-Assist with donor, external and internal control audits as required
-Assist with investigations into alleged fraud or irregularities at partner organisations
-Ensure a monthly Partner and Capacity Building Assessment Report is submitted to the Finance and Administration Manager and to Finance in HQ.

Programme Staff Capacity Building:
-To facilitate and provide basic training, technical support and guidance to the country program staff for skills improvement in the areas of budget preparation and monitoring, budget revision, reporting, and internal control
-Assists in improvement of work processes and increase efficiency within the programme function.

Budgeting:
-Assist the Programme Manager and other budget holders in conducting the budget process for the country programmes, ensuring that appropriate levels of technical support and guidance is provided to all budget holders during the process of  preparing  the  budget and subsequent revisions
-Assist budget holders with preparation of donor budgets; ensure compliance with donor regulations and to ensure incorporation into the country annual operating budget & budget revisions
-Review with all programme budget holders monthly reports as available on Agresso Business World and facilitate with programme staff follow up of any issues/variances arising
-Any other related duties assigned by Country Director or Finance and Admin Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:
-A relevant Accounting diploma/ degree
-Minimum 3 years experience in an Accounting and/or Finance position – preferably in an NGO
-Experience of working within an organisation that promotes a partnership model
-Expertise in Word and Excel and online Financial Management systems
-Commitment to Trócaire values
-Excellent communication skills and be a team player.

In return we offer a competitive salary and package commensurate with education and experience.

Full job description available on request from fshereni [at] trocairezw [dot] org

To apply: Email your cover letter and detailed CV to dmazingaizo [at] trocairezw [dot] org with “Programme Accountant” in the subject line.

Interviews will be held in February with a start date of March 1st pending availability of the successful candidate.

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Finance Assistant: Childline Zimbabwe
Deadline: 1 February 2013 (4pm)

Childline is a local Private Voluntary Organisation looking for a qualified professional to take up the position of Finance Assistant in the Harare Branch. We seek an honest individual with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, motivation and willingness to work within a child-centred, not-for-profit organisation.

General Purpose
The Finance Assistant is responsible for day to day transactions; preparing accurate and timely monthly bank reconciliation statements and ensuring proper maintenance of records.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
-Process payment requisitions
-Receipt and bank all cash received promptly
-Maintain up-to-date cash books
-Issue fuel and maintain up-to-date fuel coupon stock records
-Verify vehicle consumables register with the driver – weekly
-Attach relevant support documents to requisitions in an orderly and sequential manner
-Code transactions for posting into Pastel
-Maintain up-to-date asset register
-Update office inventory register
-Maintain up-to-date records stock/consumables records
-File all departmental records (requisitions, stock records, correspondence)
-Any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager

Education and Experience
- At least a Diploma in accounting
-Knowledge & experience of Pastel & Excel spread sheets, is  a must
-At least 1 year knowledge and experience in NGOs
- Clean class 4 drivers’ licence

Key Competencies
-Attention to detail and accuracy
-Planning and organizing
-Strong communication skills
-Honest and reliable
-Ability to work under pressure

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

National Finance & Admin Manager: Childline Zimbabwe
Deadline: 4 February 2013 (4pm)

Childline is a local Private Voluntary Organisation looking for a qualified professional to take up the position of National Finance & Admin Manager, based in Harare. We seek an honest competent individual with a clear ability to lead and manage the financial administration of the organisation.

General Purpose
Managing the organisation’s financial and administration operations which include directly managing staff and the implementation & review of the organisation’s financial policies and procedures.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
-Preparation of monthly, quarterly & annual financial reports
-Ensure organisation’s finances are audit ready at all times
-Payroll administration and personnel records administration
-Control, management & maintenance of organisation’s assets
-Verification & monitoring of payment requisitions, postings in Pastel & reconciliations
-Maintain up-to-date projects’ variance analysis reports to ensure expenditure is in line with approved budgets
-Conduct financial monitoring & compliance visits to Childline’s Branches and Drop-in Centres
-Manage & supervise the Finance & Admin personnel
-Ensure transactions are compliant with the financial policies & procedures of the organisation, as well as implement auditors and funding partners recommendations & requirements
-Provide technical support & assistance to management & staff in relation to financial matters, including reporting to the Branch Committees and Board of Trustees
-Any other duties as assigned by the Director.

Education and Experience
-At least a Degree in Accounting
-Knowledge & experience of Pastel & Belina is a must
-At least 5 years knowledge and experience in NGOs
-At least 2 years personnel management experience
-Clean class 4 drivers’ licence.

Key Competencies
-Leadership and management skills
-Attention to detail and accuracy
-Planning and organizing
-Strong communication skills
-Honest and reliable
-Ability to work under pressure

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

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Position: Programs Officer
Deadline: 31 January 2013

Purpose Of The Job
The Programs Officer is responsible for facilitating palliative care and related training for Home Based Care organizations. He or she is also responsible for providing support for the provision of quality care to people living with HIV and AIDS.

Overall Responsibilities
-Plan for and conduct palliative care and related home based care training activities for partner organisations
-Participate in development and distribution of Palliative Care and Home Based Care IEC materials
-Prepare appropriate training materials
-Provide information whenever necessary, to trainers and caregivers
-Plan, coordinate and hold regular mentoring and support meetings with partners on HIV treatment, care and support
-Assist with the preparation of budgets for programme activities
-Conduct follow up visits and document
-Facilitate networking of project partners and sharing of information among stakeholders
-Represent the organization at provincial and district levels on matters relating to Palliative Care, Home Based Care and project activities
-Promote community awareness on Palliative Care, ART and Psychosocial Support for PLWHA
-Facilitate linkages and information sharing between organizations within the district
-Participate in developing monitoring tools for the projects
-Ensure maintenance of accurate records
-Present written reports to the Training and Support manager at stipulated times
-Participate in activities to disseminate programme evaluation findings

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Nursing Diploma/ Degree
Experience in Palliative Care is an added advantage
A minimum of five years’ experience in nursing
Experience in training and facilitation in home-based care issues
Highly innovative and a self starter
Experience in HIV and AIDS, home based care and community health care
Good written and verbal communication skills
Clean class four driver’s licence a must

If you are interested and meet the above requirements please send your application letter, detailed CV and copies of your certificates to the following: programs13 [at] hotmail [dot] com by no later than January 31, 2013. Successful candidate to start immediately.

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Director of Clinical Services: Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ)
Deadline: 31 January 2013

Be at the heart of an organization that’s at the heart of the community!

Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ), an affiliate of Marie Stopes International, is a market focused, result oriented nongovernmental organization. We develop efficient, effective and sustainable family planning and reproductive health programmes, with particular emphasis on the lower income and disadvantaged communities in Zimbabwe. What we do makes a real difference to people’s lives, so it’s absolutely crucial that we fill our organization with passionate people.

An opportunity has arisen in the following area:

Role: 1 x Director of Clinical Services
Duration: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

General Purpose
Reporting to the Country Director, the Director of Clinical Services is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective development, management and steady growth of high-quality, cost-effective family planning and reproductive health services through static and mobile outreach service facilities, ensuring PSZ services adhere to Ministry of Health guidelines, as well as to MSI Partnership standards. S/he provides professional, high-quality and effective clinical and management leadership and guidance to the team; and ensures that staffs understand and follow current MSI protocols. The post involves frequent travel.

Key Result Areas
-Quality Assurance: Client’s needs are met promptly and efficiently with the provision of high quality, professional services at all times. Develop, improve and monitor service delivery standards and client satisfaction
-Training and capacity development of medical teams: Assesses the training needs of the staff and ensure timely training is provided to staff for delivering quality services. Ensure that skill requirements are identified and that Medical Team members receive appropriate training to support them in performing well in their roles
-Internal Controls and Monitoring: Ensure robust information and control systems are in place and used to provide feedback and stimulate action
-Develop mechanisms for clinical controls and MIS systems for clinical services are in place and being implemented effectively
-Partnerships: Liaise with MoH/ZNFPC officials. Ensuring strong, professional relationships between PSZ and MoH/ZNFPC are maintained
-Programme implementation: Oversee the development and implementation of annual operational plans and working budgets, in conjunction with the medical team.

Qualifications
-MBChB Registration with the MDPCZ (Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe)
-Medical Doctor as a recognized clinical qualification
-Management / business qualification
-Have technical / clinical competence for SRH & FP services
-3-5 years of management experience in similar or allied roles in previous organization.

Submit CV plus covering letter clearly marked “DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES” to: Team Development Manager to: No. 9 Bisley Circle, Belvedere, Harare

Or email to: recruitment [at] pszim [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Social Worker/Counsellor: Local NGO
Deadline: 31 January 2013

Location: Tongogara Refugee Camp, Chipinge, Zimbabwe
Reporting to: Project Director – Tongogara

Key Responsibilities
-Provide direct counselling services & therapeutic support to the secondary school children and more so to the vulnerable children such as unaccompanied minors (UAMs), orphans and children staying with single or elderly people
-Work closely with the school administration and teachers to identify children that need counselling and to follow up on progress of the children
-Work jointly with other stakeholders in the field of children’s services including making referrals and networking
-Compile monthly reports of all the cases handled
-Maintain accurate case records of all correspondence and activities on individual children’s records
-Raise awareness at the camp and in the school of children’s rights and issues of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV)
-Work as part of the JRS team towards achieving our mission and vision.

Qualifications & Experience
-A degree/diploma in social work, counselling, social sciences or community development
-Registered with the Council of Social Workers as a Social Worker, prerequisite but not a must
-Previous experience of counselling and working with children
-Good networking skills
-Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
-Fluency in written and spoken English
-Ability and willingness to work in difficult and isolated conditions
-Enjoyment in working with refugees/displaced and vulnerable people.

Emails to be addressed to Tendai Makoni on: tindo32 [at] gmail [dot] com

Four (4) District Behaviour Change Support Officers: Zimbabwe Aids Prevention And Support Organisation
Deadline: 1 February 2013

Locations: Mt Darwin , Mbire, Guruve and Bindura  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the 4 posts of District Behaviour Change Support Officers, which have arisen in the organisation. The District Behavior Change Support Officer will report to the District Behaviour Change Programme Officer.

The Support officer will
-Provide necessary assistance to the Programme Officer in dissemination of the national BC strategy in the District through dissemination meetings involving all relevant stakeholders and leaders
-Advocate with traditional, religious, administrative and other leaders in the district on issues of behaviour change promotion
-Provide technical and administrative support to the setting up of a district behavioral change forum
-Co-facilitate, in close collaboration with the District BC officer the development of a district behavioral change action plan in all wards
-Participate in monthly advocacy and support visits to all wards in the districts
-Oversee and support the volunteers’ behaviour change promotion activities
-Co-facilitate in the district level trainings of traditional and religious leaders as well as different types of volunteers
-Co-ordinate the District Officer’s meetings and workshops
-Make payments for specific programme costs under the guidance of the Finance Officer
-Assist the BC Programme officer to maintain financial and programme records as per NAC-UNFPA financial, accounting and programme rules, regulations and policies and ensure compliance
-Assist in the compilation of district quarterly narrative and financial progress reports

We are looking for candidates who have
-Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
-Initiative and is result oriented
-Attention to detail
-Ability to work under pressure
-Good computer skills
-Ability to work with all groups in the community
-Tact, advocacy, diplomacy, and consensus building skills

Requirements
-Diploma in an area related to Programme Management, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, Counseling or equivalent.  Degree is an added advantage
-Minimum 3 years experience at professional level
-Sound knowledge and understanding of HIV prevention programming
-Experience in HIV and AIDS Programmes, Public Health or Health Promotion an asset
-Experience in Training, counseling or project management an asset
-Experience and ability to interact with district leadership
-Hands on experience working with district and ward structures and added advantage.

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications should be forwarded to: The Director Zimbabwe Aids Prevention and Support Organisation, 4 Aberdeen Road, Avondale, Harare.

Or

P O Box CY1417
Causeway
Harare

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Organisational Development Adviser: Progressio
Deadline: 31 January 2013

Partner: The National Faith-Based Council of Zimbabwe (NFBCZ)
Placement length: Three-month placement (with the possibility of renewal)
Please note that for this placement we are only able to consider applicants who are fluent in Shona and/or Ndebele and able to start before 31 March 2013.

Progressio has been leading the way on practical international development issues for more than forty years. Whether through placing skilled professionals overseas, or in our policy and advocacy achievements, Progressio has a track record of making a difference. We work with people of all faiths and none.

The Progressio Development Worker (DW) will work as an Organisational Development Adviser with the NFBCZ in the development, capacity building and implementation of its Gender-Based Violence programme. S/he will provide technical support in the development and implementation of organisational development systems to enable the NFBCZ to effectively carry out gender-empowerment programmes, psychosocial and counselling support programmes for victims of gender violence, policy analysis, advocacy, and documentation and information dissemination on SGBV, HIV and AIDS and related issues from a faith perspective.

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Southern Africa Sub-regional Funding Officer: Progressio
Deadline: 31 January 2013

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe, with occasional visits to Malawi and potential visits to Zambia and South Africa
Full-time, two-year contract
Salary of USD$2,000 gross per month

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to speak and write fluent English and Shona and/or Ndebele.

We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual with a genuine commitment and track record of fundraising for international development. The post holder will play a leading role in increasing the funding for Progressio’s programmes and advocacy work in the Southern Africa Sub-region.

The post holder will be responsible for researching new funding sources in the region and beyond, preparing specific funding bids/reports for submission to institutional donors (this will involve liaising with the Fundraising Team, plus other staff in the UK, and in the Sub-region), donor relationship management, and maintaining up-to-date information systems.

The successful candidate should have a degree or appropriate qualification in a relevant discipline, and fundraising training.

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Thirty-four (34) vacancies: Local NGO
Deadline: 17 January 2013 (12 noon)

A local NGO based in Harare is seeking the services of team supervisors and enumerators to participate in a nationwide evaluation exercise from 15 February 2012 to 14 May 2012.

1) Team Supervisors (2); Deputy Supervisors (2)

The supervisor will be responsible for facilitating and overseeing technical aspects of the project. The work involves the formulation of research instruments, planning, conducting field activities, and ensuring the production of relevant reports. Each supervisor will also be responsible for coordinating the capturing, processing and analysis of data at the data centre in Harare.

Specific roles of this position include
-Providing leadership and guidance to each enumeration team
-Daily planning and deployment of enumerators
-Co-ordinating accommodation, food, and transportation
-Carrying out the business enterprise survey: total of 360 meaning 4 per ward for the 90 wards
-Carrying out the Focused Group Discussions: 2 FGDs in each district giving a total of 12
-Carrying in-depth interviews of select households: 24 semi-structured households giving 4 per district
-Administer community questionnaires: one per ward giving a total of 90 questionnaires
-Ensuring daily briefings (planning and feedback) of the teams
-Liaise with the Team leader on a regular basis.

Competencies
1. Masters Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences or related fields.
2. Strong competence in Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis,  full knowledge of CSPro and added advantage
3. Strong competence and experience in Qualitative data collection and analysis
4. Proven leadership roles in various institutions and team settings
5. Interpersonal skills essential, knowledge of Ndebele and Tonga added advantage

Deliverables and Remuneration
These will be discussed with the successful applicant.

To Apply
-NB: Applicants must commit to avail themselves for the entire duration of the survey i.e. from 15 February 2013 to 14 May 2013 (continuous days)
-Applications should include cover letter and CV with traceable referees. Please submit full application set with “Supervisor” in the subject line to: evaluationsurvey2013 [at] gmail [dot] com
-Women are encouraged to apply

2) Enumerators x 30

Specific roles of this position include
-Collect data through household interviews
-Ensure timely completion and submission of allocated household questionnaires to respective team leader/supervisor
-Participate in daily de-briefing sessions

Competencies
1. First degree (working towards 1st degree) in Development Studies, Economics or Social Sciences
2. Strong competence in Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis,  full knowledge of CSPro and added advantage
3. Interpersonal skills a must, knowledge of Ndebele and Tonga added advantage

Deliverables and Remuneration
These will be discussed with the successful applicant.

To Apply
-NB: Applicants must commit to avail themselves for the entire duration of the survey i.e. from 15 February 2013 to 14 May 2013 (continuous days)
-Applications should include cover letter, CV with traceable referees. Please submit full application set with “Enumerator” in the subject line to: evaluationsurvey2013 [at] gmail [dot] com
-Women are encouraged to apply