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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 by Bev Clark

Work in and for Zimbabwe. Help grow our nation. Check out the vacancies 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 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

NGO job vacancies in Zimbabwe

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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 by Bev Clark

Work in and for Zimbabwe. Help grow our nation. Check out the vacancies 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 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)

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, 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

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. 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)

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:

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

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. 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)

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:

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

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. 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

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Work in and for Zimbabwe. Help grow our nation. Check out the vacancies 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 job vacancies we carry are related to the NGO and civil society sectors only.

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.

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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.

Consultancies available in the NGO sector in Zimbabwe

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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

NGO Job Vacancies in Zimbabwe

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Project Engineer: CARE International Zimbabwe
Deadline: 9 June 2011

Job summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Engineer is primarily responsible for smallholder irrigation schemes designs, stakeholder relationship management, technical backstopping of field staff and staff coaching and mentoring, project information for the PRIZE Project. This position directly coordinates with the relevant local authorities departments and the communities. The Project Engineer will be responsible for the establishment of community micro-irrigation systems. S/he will be responsible for stakeholder relationship management (meeting and liaison with stakeholders and partners in the implementation of project activities, capacity building on irrigation development, information sharing intervention updates with stakeholders) s/he shall also be responsible for the supervision of civil works. The Project Engineer will be expected to conduct site inspections, monitor construction work and issue certificates of completion. S/he will also be expected to monitor data base development and produce accurate project reports.

Minimum qualifications and experience

1. Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

2. At least one year’s experience in community development

3. Experience in community works

4. Excellent interpersonal communication, organisation and report writing skills

5. A clean Class 4 driver’s licence

6. Knowledge of local languages (Ndebele, Venda)

Interested applicants can submit their applications together with copies of CV to: The Human Resources and Legal Co-ordinator, 8 Ross Avenue, Belgravia, Harare or P. O. Box HG 937, Highlands, Harare. Or vacancies [at] carezimbabwe [dot] org

Three (3) vacancies: Fintrac
Deadline: 11 June 2011

Fintrac Inc, a leading international agribusiness development consulting company, is currently accepting expressions of interest from experienced professionals for a Donor-funded Agribusiness Project in Zimbabwe. Successful candidates will be expected to be based in Harare and regional locations.

1. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

2. Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

3. Field Agronomist

Required qualifications:

- Degrees in related field of expertise preferred

- A minimum of 5 years’ of relevant work experience in the field of interest (M&E, high value crops with emphasis on potatoes)

- Prior experience working on donor funded agricultural production projects is an advantage

- Commercial private sector agribusiness experience (management, production etc) highly desirable

- Valid driver’s licence and ability to ride a motorbike

- Computer literate

- Fluency in English Language (reading, speaking and writing)

To apply:

Email current CV, salary history and three references to zimrecruit [at] fintrac [dot] com

Please list the position for which you are applying in the subject heading

Three (3) vacancies: Zimbabwe Young Women’s Network for Peace Building (ZYWNP)
Deadline: 12 June 2011

Zimbabwe Young Women’s Network for Peace building (ZYWNP) is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of promoting young women’s meaningful contribution to peace building, curbing violence, economic empowerment and development. The themes that guide the organization’s work are democracy and good governance, peace building, economic empowerment, training and capacity building. ZYWNP believes in the strength of networking and works collaboratively with other organizations of all facets – to achieve its purpose of peace building.

The organization is currently broadening its community based initiatives and is therefore urgently looking for the following dynamic team players to start working with the ZYWNP Team immediately.

The positions will be based in Harare.

1) Programmes Officer

Reporting to the Programmes Coordinator, the duties will include:

- To assist in the mobilization and coordination of the ZYWNP’s programmes

- Assist with fundraising initiatives in the organization

- Developing, maintaining and upgrading a database for youth and women’s organizations

- Programme Reporting

- Community mobilization and facilitation

- Participate and represent the programme and organization at various levels

- Organizing conferences, workshops, and seminars

- Preparing department’s monthly, quarterly and annual reports

- Carrying out research on young women’s issues

- Developing advocacy and lobbying positions for the organization

- Facilitating networks nationally, regionally and internationally.

Qualifications and skills

1. A relevant first degree in social sciences

2. At least three years’ experience in women’s rights work or a related field

3. Experience in fundraising and liaising with funding partners

4. A keen understanding of the women’s movement, national, regional and global political and social dynamics

5. Excellent experiential networking and relationship skills especially with young women from rural areas

6. Demonstrated team working qualities, and ability to deliver result

7. Excellent communication skills with demonstrated verbal and written skills in English and Shona

8. Curiosity and passion to learn

9. Ability to take thoughtful risks and get things done

10. Demonstrated strong work ethic

2) Finance and Administration Officer

Reporting to the Programmes Coordinator, the duties will include:

- Development, implementation and management of systems and procedures to ensure accurate and valid financial information is available at all times

- Budget management (synthesis of a system to develop, implement and manage ZYWNP budgets)

- Cash flow management

- Adherence to policies, procedures and prevailing legislation

- Adherence to statutory requirements

- Maintenance of documentation relating to ZYWNP activities

- Provision of accurate company secretarial information for stakeholders as appropriate

- Ensure the finance department team delivers the services required

- Ensure finance department team activities are in line with the ZYWNP strategy

- Transfer of skills and knowledge to ZYWNP team

- Input into the strategic development of ZYWNP

Qualifications and skills

- University degree in accounting, business administration, economics or financial management

- Membership or enrolled for membership to a recognized professional accountancy body

- At least three years of relevant professional work experience in the field of finance and administration

- Good analytical and organizational skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment

- Team player

- Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision

- Should be able to work in rural settings with young women

- Good work ethic

- Clean, traceable work record

3) Programmes Intern

Reporting to the Programmes Coordinator

- Manning the organisation’s database

- Maintenance and updating of the organisation’s website

- Maintaining a mailing list for our key stakeholders

- Organize meetings, workshops and seminars for partners

- Assist Programme and Administration Staff in administrative tasks

- Report writing and minute taking

- Assist with the communication strategy of the organisation

Qualifications and skills

- Degree/ Diploma in social sciences

- Ability to work in rural communities

- Experience in community mobilization and ability to work with people from various backgrounds

- Excellent communication skills that includes fluency in both written and spoken Shona and English

- Good and proven work ethic record

- Team player

- Experience in media and communication would be an added advantage

If you meet any of the above profile and want to contribute to the transformation of young women’s rights in Zimbabwe, email your application to the following email address stating which position you are interested in, kindly include three contactable references, your CV and a cover letter: zywnptoday [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates who are being considered will be contacted

Microfinance Manager: Mercy Corps
Deadline: 12 June 2011

Duration of contract will be 4 months

Mercy Corps Zimbabwe is currently seeking applications from qualified and experienced candidates for this position.

As a partner under the USAID-funded Zim-AIED program, Mercy Corps is implementing activities that increase access to finance by smallholder farmers in remote rural areas.

Central to the strategy is to:

1. Work with farmers and the private and public sectors to develop more competitive and inclusive agricultural market chains, and

2. Work with financial institutions to expand access to innovative and appropriate financial services, particularly tailored to the demands of the agriculture sector

The Microfinance Manager is responsible for providing technical guidance, management and reporting of the financial services component of the Zim-AIDE program being implemented by Mercy Corps. The Microfinance Manager will also represent Mercy Corps to external partners, such as MFIs, banks, NGOs, donors and government offices. The position will be responsible for the implementation of the agricultural finance component of the program while working closely with staff implementing the agricultural production and market development activities. Additionally, the Microfinance Manager will lead the development of long-term strategy that successfully positions Mercy Corps for further fundraising and program development in the financial services sector. As Mercy Corps leads efforts to expand market and economic development amongst the poorest communities in Zimbabwe, the Microfinance Manager will act to build these areas of expertise at all stages of implementation.

Qualifications required:

- MBA, Master’s of Finance, or Master’s of Agricultural Economics or equivalent in relevant field

- 5-10 years of technical and management experience in the micro-finance, smallholder farmers’ agriculture finance, investment, and/or banking/financial services sectors, including interaction with and development of diverse staff, project design and assessment, implementation and evaluation of an entire program

- Excellent data collection, management and accounting abilities

- Preferred experience working with administrative and compliance guidelines of US and/or other donors

- Strong understanding/familiarity of the political, social and cultural issues in Zimbabwe

- Excellent networking, leadership and interpersonal skills

To apply, please send a covering letter describing your interest, qualifications, salary requirements, references and all official documents including your CV to Mercy Corps Human Resources to hr [at] zw [dot] mercycorps [dot] org or drop off your application to Mercy Corps, 73 Harare Drive, Mt Pleasant, Harare. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deputy Chief of Finance & Administration
Deadline: 13 June 2011

Location: Pretoria Reporting to: Chief of Finance and Administration

Number of Subordinates: 4 people

Job Purpose: To ensure the smooth functioning of the financial and administrative management of the Cooperation Office of the SDC Regional Programme Southern Africa under the overall supervision of the Chief of Finance and Administration.

Main Functions:

a) Management and coaching of the Finance & Administration (F&A) team, assurance of information flow, organization of training, exchange with other agencies. Management of COOF credit and small actions projects.

b) Finance: Appropriate and efficient funds management and its documentation (planning, payments, liquidity, reporting, analysis), quality assurance of contract implementation, audit organization, data provision.

c) Administration:  Assurance of conformity of internal control system procedures (ICS) and HR management with local law and SDC rules, maintenance and further development of ICS, maintenance of a proper documentation system (flow, filing and archiving), assurance of optimal working conditions, optimized management of office procurement, infrastructure, cars, IT systems and consumables, assurance of infrastructure, information security both for the staff and the SDC assets.

Activities:

- To produce timely and accurate financial reports for management. Implement and ensure compliance with SDC procedures, accounting policies, evaluate financial results and make recommendations to achieve overall objectives. To coordinate, prepare and review annual budget and other financial and statistical reports and assist in overall strategic planning.

- To provide human resources advice, develop and implement policies and procedures and ensure that these underpin the HR policy of SDC and FDFA. Ensure the effective use of SDC RPSA personnel by devising and implementing appropriate policies and procedures.

- To ensure the provision of an efficient SDC Financial and Administrative services to the Regional Director of RPSA. Control and monitor the administration of all human resource activities and policies. Manage remuneration, benefits, staffing, diversity, employee relations, training/development functions and legal compliance.

- To implement an Internal Control System (ICS) and ensure security for staff and SDC assets including vehicles.

Responsibilities:

- To control the finances of SDC RPSA to ensure the preparation of plans, budgets, reports & accounts to meet SDC statutory requirements. Ensure compliance with the South African Laws and regulations required in terms of accounting, Human resources, taxes etc.

- Oversee contract implementation, cash and bank financial management, accounting, budget and audit. Provide financial information, interpretation and advice to the Management of SDC.

- Establish and direct the financial controls for SDC internal operations in Southern Africa, and ensure their operation conforms to legal and statutory requirements.

- Ensure a safe working environment, both at SDC location and wherever SDC staff operates.

- Oversee the IT systems and network ensuring secure and effective functionality.

Education & Experience:

- Experience of working at a managerial level in finance

- Experience of working for a governmental organization

- Experienced at handling international financial transactions

- ACA or ACCA (or equivalent) qualified Accountant

- Experience and knowledge of HR policies, procedures and legal requirements

- Previous Company Secretary Experience desirable

- Good understanding of Microsoft software and systems and financial software

- Project development and management experience

Skills and Competencies:

- Organized and methodical with good attention to detail

- Flexible self-starter and able to manage own workload to meet organizational priorities with willingness to use initiative

- Able to remain calm under pressure

- Good communication skills both written and verbal

- Ability to lead and work as part of a team

- Interest in development activities desirable

Interested candidates please view the advertisement and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Monday 13th June 2011 to Olivia [at] actionappointments [dot] co [dot] za

Senior Programme Officer, Markets and Value Chain Development: Christian Aid
Deadline: 14 June 2011 (12 noon)

Christian Aid is looking for a Senior Programme officer, a country level position for its Programme Partnership Arrangement (PPA) and other donor funded programmes. The role is part of the Zimbabwe programme team. The role holder will directly manage and support partner programmes and externally represent Christian Aid in the area of value chain and market development and lead on ensuring compliance to PPA requirements. In addition, the post holder will provide technical guidance and support to other programme staff and partners and especially ensure that monitoring, evaluation and programme reporting for value chain and market development are carried out in accordance with Christian Aid’s and donor requirements. This post is key in supporting staff, partners and programmes on market and value chain development. The position is also key to contributing to the development of Christian Aid policy and strategy on working with private sector.
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Two (2) vacancies: Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project
Deadline: 16 June 2011

Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, a Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe project is looking for suitably qualified and motivated individuals to fill positions that have fallen vacant, based in Harare.

1) Assistant Accountant

Contract: 5 Months (with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds)

Reporting to the Finance Officer

Duties And Responsibilities:

- Processing all payments for the project.

- Ascertaining that all supporting documentation is compiled and that all approvals are in place prior to processing payments

- Maintaining files of financial records

- Recording and maintaining accounting transactions in Pastel Evolution

- Bank reconciliation, fuel usage and stock reconciliations

- Providing logistics support to the Harare office

Qualifications and Experience:

- Must have a minimum of a Higher National Diploma in Accounting, or part CIS/ACCA/CIMA/ SAAA

- Must have knowledge of Accounting Software, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

- At least 1 year working experience

- Clean class 4 drivers’ licence

- Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision

2) Program Assistant/ Driver

Reporting to the Program Officers

Duties And Responsibilities:

- Assist the Program Officer to identify and make appointments at workplaces / industry, churches, schools and colleges for PMTCT education activities

- Assisting in organizing education and training activities for the PMTCT program

- Assisting in the efficient day-to-day performance of the drama group and running of the psychosocial support centers

- Assist with the mother-infant follow up

- Assisting in compiling reports and the documentation of program activities

- Transporting staff and distributing resource materials from ZAPP-UZ offices to PMTCT sites in Chitungwiza and specimens from PMTCT sites to the laboratory

- Ensure program vehicles are in good working condition and serviced according to schedule

Qualifications and Experience:

- Must have a diploma in teaching, nursing or social work

- At least 5 years working experience

- Clean class 4 drivers’ licence

Skills:

- Good interpersonal and communication skills in English and local languages

- Good report writing skills

- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel

Applications, quoting the position being applied for, including curriculum vitae with three referees should be received at:

The Manager, Zimbabwe Aids Prevention Project-University of Zimbabwe, 92 Prince Edward Road, Milton Park, Harare, Zimbabwe or email: hr [at] zappuz [dot] co [dot] zw

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Administration Secretary: Zimbabwe Women’s Bureau (ZWB)
Deadline: 17 June 2011

A vacancy has arisen within a local grassroots organization, Zimbabwe Women’s Bureau (ZWB). This is a membership organization, which promotes socio economic empowerment of women in Zimbabwe. The organization is looking for suitably qualified person to fill in the post of Administration Secretary.

Responsibilities:

- Attending to office communication.

- Recording incoming and typing outgoing mail.

- Typing office reports, conference reports and correspondence.

- Receipting all ZWB money paid and maintaining the petty cash float.

- Controlling and supervising all ZWB vehicle operations.

- Keep a record off all membership subscriptions.

- Any other duties assigned.

Qualities and qualifications:

- Five O level Subjects including English and Mathematics.

- A minimum of a Diploma in Secretarial.

- Three years experience in a similar position.

- Experience working in an NGO environment.

- Capable of working long hours.

Interested persons should submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae and certificates. Send the documents to: Zimbabwe Women’s Bureau, Box CR 120, Cranborne or 43 Hillside Road, Harare, or Email: zwbtc2 [at] gmail [dot] com or ronikamumbire [at] gmail [dot] com

The incumbent should be able to start on the 1st of July 2011. Please note communication will be done to short listed candidates.

Project Officer
Deadline: 17 June 2011

An international non-governmental organisation that works with a network of affiliates and partners in over 50 countries wishes to recruit a Project Officer who will be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

The job holder will:

- Be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and supporting the evaluation of an EU funded project which aims to contribute to poverty eradication and the prevention of avoidable blindness by year 2020 in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

- Ensure delivery of quality project in line with the project’s strategic objectives and planned activities. He/She will also identify potential areas of programme growth and development in line with agency’s regional mandate and share good practices with collaborating partners.

The ideal candidate will be a Zimbabwean resident with a Bachelors degree and experience in an NGO environment.

To get a more detailed job description write an email to: hr [at] helpage [dot] co [dot] ke

To apply, send a cover letter explaining how you meet the above criteria to: helpage [at] helpage [dot] co [dot] ke

Two (2) vacancies: Cordaid
Deadline: 17 June 2011

SECOND and adapted CALL: Candidates who responded to the first advert should not apply again.

Introduction

Improving Maternal and Neonatal health is one of the key objectives of the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MoHCW). In line with this, the World Bank is supporting a results based financing program (RBF) which seeks to accelerate the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality health services at district and health centre level. The RBF program will provide subsidies, directly linked to services delivered at primary health care level, i.e. rural health clinics, and to a minor extent at district hospitals. The MoHCW and the World Bank have appointed an international NGO, to manage this Results Based Financing (RBF) program in rural districts in Zimbabwe. In the start-up phase the project starts in two frontrunner Districts.

For the INGO’s Head office in Harare the INGO will acquire the service of two experts:

1. Public Health Programme Manager

2. Assistant Public Health Manager

1. Public Health Programme Manager

Position & responsibility:

He/She will report to Head of Mission and will become a member of the Management Team after a successful probation period of 3 months. The main responsibility of the Public Health Programme Manager will be the overall quality of the program, in particular from a public health point of view. General objective of the posting The position of Public Health Programme Manager will be occupied by a senior public health expert whose primary task is to ensure that the RBF program will effectively contribute to the realization of the aforementioned MoHCW ambitions in respect to maternal and child health care.

Specific objectives of the position:

Main tasks

- Develop and maintain contacts with government authorities at national and provincial/district level.

- Representation of Cordaid in technical working groups.

- Promote the RBF approach, its main features, ambitions and (would-be) results among relevant stakeholders.

- Oversee overall quality of the programme and work closely with MOHCW to ensure quality of care.

- Supervise and support the Cordaid’s Local Purchasing Units from a public health point of view

- Supervise the Assistant Public Health Manager.

- Supervise and advice on a variety of training activities that will be undertaken in the course of the program implementation.

- Verification of all contracts that are signed with health facilities or stakeholders.

- Analyse progress reports and suggest options for improvements or corrections.

Qualifications

- University degree in public health and preferably in medicine

- Experience of at least 10 years in the field of health (and more in particular maternal and child health) and project management.

- Familiar with health data analysis.

- Extensive experience with various forms of capacity building.

- Discreet, honest, trustworthy (trusted), communicative, proactive, methodical, diplomatic, task-oriented, and proven managerial capacities.

- Experience in working with the government and international (donor) organizations.

- Experience in preparing reports, representation and advocacy.

- Excellent oral and written English, excellent report writing skills.

2. Assistant Public Health Manager

Position & responsibility:

He/She will report to the Public Health Programme Manager. The main responsibility will be organizing training activities and monitoring the program, in particular from a public health point of view. General objective of the posting The position of Assistant Public Health Manager will be occupied by a public health expert whose primary task is to assure that implementation follows the planning, identify capacity building needs and propose training activities accordingly.

Specific objectives of the position:

Main tasks

- Support Cordaid staff and MOHCW structures in the Provinces in monitoring the programme at health facility level.

- Organise a variety of training activities that will be undertaken in the course of the program implementation.

- Oversee the quality of RBF trainings and capacity building interventions at all levels of the program.

- More specifically attend to capacity building needs at various levels (province, district, facility and community) associated with technical and policy issues in the area of maternal and child health.

- Prepare progress reports and suggest options for improvements or corrections.

- Install a robust monitoring and evaluation process in cooperation with the data manager.

Qualifications

- University degree preferably with a specialization in public health and/or sufficient work experience.

- Experience of at least five years in the field of health (and more in particular maternal and child health) and project management.

- Training management diploma, or a proven track record in facilitating training for public health workers. Having graduated from a TOT program in public health an added advantage.

- Strong health data analysis skills.

- Extensive experience with various forms of capacity building.

- Good organizing skills.

- Discreet, honest, trustworthy (trusted), proactive, methodical, diplomatic, task-oriented, and proven managerial capacities.

- Experience in working with the Government and international (donor) organizations.

- Experience in preparing reports, representation and advocacy.

- Excellent oral and written English.

Workplaces: Both experts will be based in Harare, with expected travel to provinces and districts for 30% of the time.

Contract Period: The successful candidate will be offered an attractive performance based contract, subject to review after completing the first three months.

How to apply: Applications including a cover letter and a CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be sent only by e-mail to: harare.office [at] cordaid [dot] net

Mention the vacancy number in Subject line, MTP002 for the Public Health Expert and MTP003 for the Training/M&E Expert

A health data analysis test will be part of the application procedure. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held between the 22nd June and the 29th June 2011 The INGO is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive remuneration package.

Country Director: Oxfam
Deadline: 24 June 2011

We particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zimbabweans – either living in Zimbabwe currently, or in the Diaspora.

Work base: Harare, Zimbabwe

Position details: 3 year fixed term contract

Salary: $52,800-$69,700 per annum net

Job purpose:

- To lead Oxfam’s work in Zimbabwe, managing the Country Leadership Team to deliver agreed results and to bring about change through Oxfam’s strategic plan and influence

- To work with the In- Country Affiliates and the Regional Centre (RC) to contribute to the design and delivery of Oxfam’s programme within the region

- To work with the Program Governance Group (PGG) to ensure the Single Management Structure (SMS) benefits are realised in Zimbabwe (Impact/cost efficiency/ brand risk managed)

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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 by Bev Clark

Hello out there . . .

We might not have regular power supply or water, and you might have to hone your driving skills to negotiate the potholes, but we have Sun, Humour and a Lot of Love.

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Regional Finance and Administration Manager, Southern Africa: CAFOD
Deadline: 24 March 2011
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe
3-year international contract

CAFOD, one of UK’s major international aid agencies, is presently looking for a Regional Finance and Support Manager for its office in Harare. Our work in Africa includes programmes with partner organisations in Southern Africa to combat poverty and injustice with a focus on building a strong and dynamic civil society.

In Zimbabwe CAFOD is part of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference.

The regional programme currently comprises of work in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Swaziland and Mozambique.

As part of the Southern Africa team, the Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for:

·    All aspects of financial management in the office, in compliance with CAFOD standards and procedures, providing information to enable effective management for the country and/or region
·    Oversight of programme finances, including compliance with standards of donor organisations, and providing oversight or direct support to partner organisations in their financial management
·    Developing a new finance team ensuring financial management and support to all programmes within the region
·    Support to the Finance Officer in the Mozambique office
·    Management of finance staff and office managers as well as other office support staff
·    Ensuring all legal processes are followed
·    Overseeing local HR processes

You will be a qualified accountant or have substantial management as a Finance Manager with at least a degree in accounting, finance or similar qualification. You should have knowledge and hands-on experience of accounts, bookkeeping and budgeting as well as financial management with experience of multi donor funded programmes. You will be competent in accounting software packages and spreadsheets and have hands-on experience of office IT systems, including MS Office. You will have excellent written and spoken English and experience in managing others – ideally in an administrative or office management capacity.

This is an International post with a competitive salary and benefits package.

To read more and apply, please visit http://www.cafod.org.uk/jobs by 24 March 2011

Media and Advocacy Officer: ZEPAD
Deadline: 25 March 2011

Position Description

This post is based in Harare with travel around the country. The officer will work under the supervision of the National Coordinator and will be responsible for the implementation of all project related activities. Specifically, the position will involve the following:

-    Organise a baseline survey: identify local experts to conduct the survey according to specific criteria, monitor its implementation;
-    Facilitate parliamentary literacy training for the media/ journalists so as to strengthen the role of the media to report on issues of political accountability and transparency;
-    Facilitate media literacy training for parliamentarians and policy makers;
-    Facilitate dialogue between media freedom groups, policy-makers and journalists;
-    Establish a press centre in or close to parliament to facilitate the exchange of information and networking amongst journalists and politicians;
-    Coordinate media and advocacy work for ZEPAD and partner CSOs on the constitutional reform and elections with the goal to influence policy;
-    Strengthen ZEPAD’s and partner CSOs’ ability to effectively engage with the media;
-    Advise the National Coordinator on all matters to do with the media;
-    Coordinate partners’ work on supporting victims of political violence, security training and healing projects;
-    Design and follow-up on a monitoring and evaluation framework for all ZEPAD and partner-related activities;
-    Draft weekly narrative reports, due each Friday at close of business;
-    Draft other reports/position papers/briefings as necessary;
-    Maintain a weekly work plan and providing updates on progress on a regular basis;
-    Provide quarterly narrative reports on the aforementioned activities;
-    Provide ZEPAD’s Financial Officer with regular financial information related to the aforementioned activities.

Qualifications  of successful candidates

University degree in Journalism, Degree in Communication or related degree.
A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of a university degree.

Required skills/Experience

-    At least two years of progressive experience working for Civil Society Organisations and/or the media;
-    Experience working with parliamentarians, good knowledge of Zimbabwean political landscape;
-    Sound experience in project and program design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing;
-    Ability to conduct high-level discussions and negotiations in a productive manner with senior government officials, civil society groups and experts in related fields.

Attributes/ Desirables

-    Knowledgeable on the current media and political affairs of Zimbabwe.
-    2-year drivers license.
-    Computer literate with web skills highly desirable.
-    Good reporting skills.
-    Personal qualities: independent, self-starter, reliable, team player with good diplomatic skills.

How to apply

Email current CV and letter of motivation addressed to the National Coordinator to: programs [at] zepad [dot] org

Assistant Project Manager: CARE International Zimbabwe
Deadline: 25 March 2011

Based in Harare and reporting to the relief Co-ordinator (RC), the Assistant Project Manager (APM) will provide support to Country Office (CO) Relief Operations. The incumbent is expected to be well versed with the humanitarian assistance issues, sectoral and geographical activities of other NGOs, government priorities, and donor interests. S/he will assist in the identification of programming opportunities and development of proposals using donor specific formats. The incumbent will further participate in the development of procurement and implementation plans and follow-up to ensure effective/timely implementation of the plans. S/he will review and consolidate periodic and final project reports, relating to proposed and actual activities and inputs to measured outputs/results and forecasting longer-term outcomes and submit as directed by the RC.

This position requires 35% field travel essential to gain insights on implementation problems and work with the RC in addressing identified problems. S/he will attend programme meetings at various levels in the field and Harare and submit summaries of deliberations to the supervisor and other audiences as appropriate. The incumbent will also verify procurement, distribution of information, transport and WFP VGF invoices, participate in recruitment of programme staff, review of project spending and provide timely logistical support to the programmes in the field. S/he will work closely with the RC in the development and rollout of the Emergency Preparedness Plan for the CO.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences or equivalent
- Five years’ experience in food programming/humanitarian work at middle management level, preferably with an NGO
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Microsoft Outlook and ability to develop statistical packages and data analysis
- Strong co-ordination and team approach, staff development skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication including report-writing skills
- Ability to identify and solve problems, prioritise work/multi-task and meet specified deadlines
- Demonstrated capacity to work under pressure and produce quality tangible results
- Familiarity with the GoZ policy protocols/policies in respect of NGO operations
- Demonstrated organisational values of professionalism, probity, integrity and commitment to humanitarian principles

Interested candidates who meet the stated qualifications should submit applications and updated Curriculum Vitae by 25th March, 2011 to: vacancies [at] carezimbabwe [dot] org or The HR and Legal Co-ordinator, 8 Ross Avenue, Belgravia, Harare
Or PO Box HG 937, Highlands, Harare

4 (Four) Vacancies: Population Services International Zimbabwe (PSI)
Deadline: 25 March 2011

Population Services International Zimbabwe (PSI) is a leading global health organisation with programmes targeting HIV and reproductive health, malaria and child survival. Working in partnership with the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the market, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical and behaviour change communications that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

Opportunities have arisen for suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below:

1. Research Coordinator – Head Office

Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the design of quantitative and qualitative research projects
- Designing data entry templates using specialized computer software
- Collecting and interpreting data and writing reports. Conducting quality control of field data collection
- Coordinating and conducting data entry, data transformation and proofing. Supervise data entry staff and data entry agencies
- Documenting MIS reports to ensure prompt reporting. Preparation and submission of monthly research reports required
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements
- Degree in Statistics, demography, Public Health, mathematics or other related field
- A Masters Degree in any of the above fields is a distinct advantage
- Demonstrated computer skills are necessary, mainly SPSS and spreadsheets
- Ability to accurately and completely enter data, extrapolate data and create reports and summaries
- Ability to train and assist other staff particularly vendors in the use of SPSS
- Ability to perform complex, detail-oriented tasks and to work with clients/subjects and colleagues
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and a desire to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Minimum 2 years experience in quantitative research is preferred
- Clean Class 4 diver’s licence and prepared to drive in rural areas

2. Management Information & Systems (MIS) Officer – Head Office

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain program databases to provide essential program information for department heads, PSI/Z donors, stakeholders and partners
- Ensure correct and consistent use of distribution monitoring tools to monitor PSI/Z product and service delivery performance
- Ensure effective use of MIS based data collection monitoring tools to monitor performance of interpersonal communication initiatives
- Work closely with the sales accounting to figure the MIS to meet program information needs
- Utilize GIS applications to ensure efficient collection of GIS data for mapping and to establish a priority setting mechanism for enhancing targeting of PSI/Z health products and services
- Verify and ensure correct reporting of monthly distribution, IPC and T&C outreach data

Requirements
- Degree in Management Information Systems/Informatics/Business Management/IT/Statistics/Mathematics or equivalent
- Excellent knowledge of database management, knowledge management and data collection techniques
- Excellent programming skills and use of MS Excel, MS Access and Crystal Reports
- Demonstrable knowledge of GIS applications (Arc View, Health Mapper applications)
- Minimum 3 years work experience
- Valid driver’s licence and clean driving record and willingness to travel

3. Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Training and Quality Assurance Officer – Head Office

Key Responsibilities
- Works with SRH Coordinator in developing and reviewing quality assurance tools for monitoring quality services in line with MOH&CW and PSU guidelines
- Organise and lead training for public and private sector family providers to build provider skills, knowledge and motivation
- Compile and maintain quality assurance, assessment, training and overall staff and supervision reports for public and private sectors partners
- Represent PSISRH/HIV service integration program at different fora
- Frequent travel to all implementation public and private partner sites in the network to monitor quality of care and provide on spot support/guidance
- Collaborate with the research department to develop appropriate research activities
- Any other duties assigned by the SRH Coordinator

Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing or equivalent medical background
- Certificate in Counseling and/or Clinical family planning
- Registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe
- At least 3 years experience working with HIV programs including counseling and testing and sexual reproductive health services
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and use of Outlook Express
- Must possess a valid drivers licence and at least 5 years driving experience

4. HIV Services Training and Quality Assurance Officer – Head Office

Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and reviewing quality assurance and training tools for monitoring service delivery in the programs
- Organise and lead New Start and New Life staff training to build provider skills, knowledge and motivation
- Compile and maintain quality management assurance assessment, training, overall site and staff supervision for the whole network
- Represent PSI, training and quality assurance activities at various fora
- Frequent travel to the network sites to monitor quality of care and provide on spot support/guidance to site staff
- Collaborate with the research department to develop appropriate research activities such as survey questionnaires and qualitative tools to assess quality of service provision
- Any other duties assigned by the HIV Services Manager

Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing or equivalent medical background
- Certificate in Counseling and/or Clinical family planning
- Registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe
- At least 3 years experience working with HIV programs including counseling and testing and sexual reproductive health services
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and use of Outlook Express
- Must possess a valid drivers licence and at least 5 years driving experience

Applications clearly stating the job title in the subject line and detailed CVs should be sent to: recruitment [at] psi-zim [dot] co [dot] zw or to the Director Human Resources & Administration Population Services International, Block E, Emerald Office Park, 30 The Chase West, Harare.

Medical Team Leader Medicins Sans Frontieres
Deadline: 30 March 2011

Based In Beitbridge

Requirements
-    Medical Degree (MBChB or MD)
-    Master’s/PHD in Public Health will be an asset
-    Broad experience in HIV/AIDS (PMTCT, OI, TB-HIV, Pharmacy and Data Management)
-    Proficient knowledge of HIV/AIDS protocols and guidelines (MoH and WHO)
-    Experience in team Management and Staff development
-    Minimum 3 years experience in similar position
-    Proficient knowledge of MS Office

Send CV to:HR Administrator MSF-Spain, 3 Natal Road, Belgravia, Harare, Zimbabwe Or email Msfe-harare [at] Barcelona [dot] msf [dot] org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Centre Director: Legal Resources Foundation
Deadline: 8 April 2011

The Legal Resources Foundation a local legal services NGO invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the post of Centre Director that has arisen in Gweru.

Duties and responsibilities:
-    Administering the programmes and activities of the Centre;
-    Supervision and management of Centre staff;
-    Preparation of regular reports on Centre activities; and
-    Engaging in fundraising, including drawing up funding proposals and budgeting;

Qualifications and experience:
-    Applicants must be registered legal practitioners with at least five years’ post-registration experience.
-    Background in civil society, particularly legal services, NGO, and computer literacy will be great advantages.
-    Applicants must be self-motivated and have a demonstrable ability to lead a team, and to work with minimal supervision.

Package: The positions carry a competitive package, which will be disclosed to successful applicants.

Applications with full contact details, accompanied by comprehensive curriculum vitae, and clearly marked “Centre Director Gweru” should be sent to:

The National Director
P. O. Box 918
Harare

Or they can be sent by e-mail to:

pa [at] lrf [dot] co [dot] zw

Closing date for applications is close of business on Friday 8th April 2011.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.