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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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