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NGO job vacancies in Zimbabwe

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Tuesday, June 28th, 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.

Project Officer – Makoni Food and Livelihood Security Support Project: GOAL
Deadline: 1 July 2011

Applications are encouraged from individuals with suitable qualifications to fill the following position within the organisation.

General description of role:

The Project Officer is responsible for the overall implementation of the project in line with the project documentation and agreements signed between GOAL and the institutional partner in the district assigned. S/he actively guides the physical implementation and on going monitoring of the project. S/he also contributes to the continuous review of the project with a view to improving the anticipated project outcomes. The Project Officer support and line manages the Field Officers and the data capture clerk who work on the project.

Qualifications and skills:

-    A minimum of a degree in Agriculture/Social Science or equivalent related field
-    2+ years’ solid experience in a middle senior capacity in managing livelihoods projects
-    Proven experience of using participatory methodologies such as Training for Transformation and/PRA techniques with rural communities
-    Good understanding and previous experience of using monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies
-    Proven human resource management, organizing and planning skills
-    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
-    Motor bike riding experience an added advantage

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only candidates meeting the criteria will be called for an interview. Interested candidates should submit an application letter, a CV with names and addresses of contactable referees and certified copies of certificates. Please indicate the post on the application envelope and submit no later than 1st July 2011 to:

The HR Co-ordinator, GOAL Zimbabwe, 3 Lezard Avenue, Milton Park, Harare or P. O. Box 4370, Harare.

Laboratory Technician: MSF
Deadline: 4 July 2011

Based in Beitbridge

-    Degree/Diploma in Medical Lab Sciences
-    Specialist Diploma in Immunology is an asset
-    Current registration with Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe
-    Minimum 2 years’ work experience post-qualification
-    Knowledge of HIV/AIDS screening and diagnosis is a must
-    Fluency in English is a must
-    Knowledge of Ndebele, Shona or Venda is an asset
-    Proficient knowledge of MS Office

Send CV to: Admin – MSF-SPAIN, 165 Tower Lane Baobab, Beitbridge or MSFE-beitbridge [at] barcelona [dot] msf [dot] org

Several (41) positions: Population Services Zimbabwe
Deadline: 4 July 2011

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

Opportunities have arisen in the following areas:

Programme Assistant – Harare

Job Summary:

Under the overall supervision pf the Country Director, the Program Assistant is responsible and accountable for providing technical, clerical and administrative support for assigned programme areas; and coordination procedures for scheduling and monitoring programme related activities.

Key duties:

-    Provides effective support to the Country Director in all aspects of program budgeting, implementation, monitoring, including country support activities related to programme management
-    Management of Country Director’s daily and monthly itineraries, drafting of routine correspondences, presentations, faxes, memoranda and reports in accordance with Country Director’s requirements
-    Assists on preparing work plans and budgets for all program activities
-    Provision of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports outlining results of specific programs

Qualifications and experience:

-    Degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences, or related field
-    A minimum of two years’ work experience in programme or personal assistant role
-    Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills
-    Experience in development and implementation of policies and procedures for all administration procedures

Centre Team Leader – Harare

Key duties:

-    Ensures the clinic’s team has adequate stocks, equipment and staff for smooth delivery of service
-    Ensures clinical standards are being followed at the centre and offer high quality services
-    Markets PSZ products and services in liaison with the Marketing department
-    Provides consultation, counseling of clients and advice on various methods of contraception to enable the client to make an informed decision
-    Dispense drugs to clients

Qualifications and experience:

-    BSc in Nursing Science
-    Post graduate qualification in Midwifery
-    Forensic Licence (M.C.A.Z)
-    Diploma in Health Administration/Community Nursing an added advantage
-    Family Planning training
-    At least 5 years post qualification experience, of which 2 years’ must have been in a supervisory position
-    Computer literacy
-    Clean Class 4 driver’s licence

Outreach Team Leader x 2 – Masvingo and Chinhoyi

Key duties:

-    Ensures the clinic’s team has adequate stocks, equipment and staff for smooth delivery of service
-    Ensures clinical standards are being followed at all outreach sites
-    Markets PSZ products and services in liaison with the Marketing department
-    Provides consultation, counseling of clients and advice on various methods of contraception to enable the client to make an informed decision
-    Dispense drugs to clients

Qualifications and experience:

-    BSc in Nursing Science with post graduate qualification in Midwifery
-    Diploma in Community Nursing
-    Forensic Licence (M.C.A.Z)
-    Diploma in Health Administration advantageous
-    Family Planning training
-    At least 5 years post qualification experience, of which 2 years’ must have been in a supervisory position
-    Computer literacy

Administrator Assistant – Mutare
Locum Administrator Assistant x 12 – Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Kadoma, Gokwe

Duties:

-    Welcomes clients and/or visitors to the clinic and attend to inquiries
-    Receipts and banks all income on a daily basis
-    Manages the clinic’s petty cash
-    Records performance statistics as required
-    Maintains client records, to be organized and available as necessary
-    Orders clinic supplies to ensure proper
-    Stock management and voucher filing

Qualifications and experience:

-    3 ‘A’ Levels with Maths and English at ‘O’ Level
-    Secretarial Diploma
-    2-3 years post qualification experience
-    Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office Packages

Locum Nurse Provider x 12 – Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Kadoma, Gokwe

Key duties:

-    Assesses client’s reproductive health needs
-    Counsels clients and provide advice on family planning, sexually transmitted infections and other sexual reproductive health services
-    Maintains accurate and confidential client records
-    Provides cover for Centre Team Leader inn their absence

Qualifications and experience:

-    Diploma in Nursing, preferably a Degree in Nursing Science
-    Forensic Licence (M.C.A.Z)
-    2-3 years post-qualification professional
-    Certificate in Basic Life Support is an added advantage
-    Family Planning training

Locum Nurse Aide x 12 – Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Kadoma, Gokwe

Duties:

-    Provides cleaning services, including laundry and storage of linen
-    Sterilization and preparation of instruments before use in treatment rooms
-    Safe disposal of all clinical waste

Qualifications and experience:

-    5 ‘O’ Levels with Maths and English
-    At least 3 years experience in a hospital environment
-    Current First Aid Certificate with a recognized institution
-    Knowledge of family planning methods is an added advantage

If you would like to be considered for any of these roles, please submit a covering letter and CV, outlining your experience to date and the location you wish to be considered for, to:

The Human Resources Officer
Population Services Zimbabwe
9 Bisley Circle
Belvedere
Harare

Or send an email to: recruitment [at] pszim [dot] com quoting the job title in the subject line.

Interview date is week commencing 25 July 2011. Start date is ASAP.


Country Representative: Zimbabwe Hand in Hand Southern Africa
Deadline: 8 July 2011

Hand in Hand Southern Africa is an NGO affiliated to Hand in Hand International and shares the same focus targeting the poorest of the poor in its aim to create sustainable and replicable poverty reduction models. Hand in Hand Southern Africa welcomes applications from appropriately qualified and experienced people for the position of Country Representative in Zimbabwe.

Key responsibilities:

-    Set up HiH operations in Zimbabwe
-    Provides strategic leadership of HiH SA’s program in the country
-    Takes the lead in representing HiH SA within the country (including media and lobbying and advocacy work)
-    Builds relationships and develops networks
-    Analyses policy and policy environment in Zimbabwe and its impact on the country programme
-    Manages the country: staff, budget, funding and the program
-    Works with Country Leadership Team to ensure that minimum standards are met in the country: for program, program management, HR, finance, security, health and safety etc
-    Write proposals and design logical frameworks for a variety of donor requirements and indicators
-    Co-ordinates with the Regional Leadership Team, to identify new funding sources and negotiate funding to support program implementation

Skills and competencies:

-    Senior management experience in leading the development, and ensuring the delivery of organisational 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
-    Experience of fundraising from diverse institutions, both local and international
-    Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate

Qualifications:

-    A degree in Development Studies or Economics or Social science or Business Management is required
-    Professional qualifications in management or MBA is an advantage
-    Over 5 years experience in senior management position

To apply, please send a brief motivational letter and CV to info [at] handinhandsa [dot] org or P. O. Box FM790, Famona, Bulawayo. HiH SA will communicate with shortlisted candidates only.

Southern Africa Sub-regional Funding Officer (Malawi and Zimbabwe): Progressio
Deadline: 13 July 2011

Based: Harare, Zimbabwe, with occasional visits to Malawi
Contract: Full-time, two-year contract
Salary: US$2,000 gross per month

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

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

We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual with a genuine commitment and track record of fundraising for international development. The post holder will play a leading role in increasing the funding for Progressio’s programmes and advocacy work in the Southern Africa Sub-region (Malawi and Zimbabwe). The post holder will be responsible for researching new funding sources in the region and beyond, preparing specific funding bids/ reports for submission to institutional donors (this will involve liaising with the Fundraising Team, plus other staff in the UK, Malawi and Zimbabwe), donor relationship management, and maintaining up-to date information systems.

Educated to degree or with an appropriate qualification in a relevant discipline, the successful candidate will have had fundraising training; a successful track record in securing funding from institutional donors (based in the Southern Africa region and beyond), and proven experience of: networking/ building/ managing relationships with donors, writing successful funding proposals and reports, and report writing (narrative and financial).

Experience of maintaining grant management systems; a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines; sound knowledge of institutional regional and international funding sources and trends; excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills, including the ability to develop and manage effective relationships with current and new donors; demonstrable numeracy skills, including the ability to prepare and interpret financial information, and competence in spreadsheet accounting, and good team-building skills and consensus led approach to work are essential. As are excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines; excellent attention to detail, accuracy, ability to assimilate and analyse information quickly; flexibility, problem solving skills and ability to adapt to a changing environment and to approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; excellent oral and written skills in English and Shona and/ or Ndebele; full employment rights in Zimbabwe; strong personal commitment to Progressio’s vision, values and goals, and ability to put them in to practice; openness to work with different partners (eg secular, faith-based) and to work with diverse and marginalised groups; cultural sensitivity and ability to work as a member of a multicultural team spread across different countries, and the ability and readiness to undertake road travel in the region and for short stays, and to work outside office hours and during weekends.

It is essential that you complete Progressio’s application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview.

For further information and an application form visit www.progressio.org.uk/jobs

Interviews: Week of 18 July 2011 in Harare

Please return the completed application form to: Recruitment [at] progressio [dot] org [dot] uk

Governance & Human Rights Programme Assistant – Zimbabwe Office: Trócaire
Deadline: 14 July 2011

Trócaire is a Development Agency of the Irish Catholic Church.  The Agency works in Zimbabwe under an MoU with the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference. A vacancy for a Governance & Human Rights Programme Assistant has risen within its Zimbabwe Office. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the GHR Programme Officer. The key deliveries for the position include supporting the Governance & HR Programme in Zimbabwe to ensure it is implemented to the highest standards possible.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Supporting the Governance and Human Rights Programme Officer in:

-    Developing a strategically focused programme on Governance and Human Rights in Zimbabwe, which is coherent with the Zimbabwe Country Strategy.
-    Constructively supporting partners’ management of Governance & Human Rights projects.
-    Managing EU co-financed projects and other co-financed projects that may come up.
-    Building partners’ capacity individually and collectively through training and accompaniment in areas of programme development, organizational governance, institutional development and financial management.
-    Ensuring that partners provide timely and quality reports to Trócaire; both narrative and financial and reviewing these reports.
-    Developing policy & advocacy positions for Trócaire, working in collaboration with partners and like-minded organizations and networks as appropriate.
-    Working with the country representative to deliver advocacy on Governance and Human Rights relevant to Zimbabwe, working with the Regional Office and Trócaire head office to reach advocacy targets in the Southern Africa region, in Ireland and in the EU.

The ideal candidate will have:
-    Third level qualification in Development Studies, International Relations, Human Rights Law or similar.
-    Minimum 1 year development experience  -preferably in a partnership context.
-    Participated in advocacy initiatives on Governance & Human Rights issues.
-    Experience in Governance /Human Rights programming.
-    Excellent written, oral and presentational communications skills (for purposes of reporting, advocacy and sharing learning).
-    Strong commitment to human rights and social justice.
-    Commitment to Trócaire values.

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

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

To apply: Email your cover letter and detailed CV to ntaderera [at] trocairezw [dot] org with “Governance & Human Rights Programme Assistant” in the subject line.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th July 2011

Beginner’s guide to fire extinguishers

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Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 by Amanda Atwood

So, for months now my colleagues have been forced to listen to my complaints about the latest Road Traffic Regulations and the requirements that we must keep things like reflective vests, safety triangles and Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) fire extinguishers in our cars, starting Friday 1 July.

I won’t go into the many, many reasons why I think this whole thing is a load of bollox again, but I am concerned that this fire extinguisher I am now forced to carry won’t actually do much of anyone a heap of good.

First off, it’s about the size of my forearm. Useful, I suppose, if my kettle spontaneously combusted. But my engine? I drive a small car, but even my micra-march I think could produce a bit more flame than this could handle. And, actually, my fire extinguisher is a full 250g larger than it even is required to be.

Even more worryingly, do I even know how to use the darn thing? Fortunately, it comes with instructions! Unfortunately, they’re also not very confidence inspiring.

Find below, a direct transcription with “sic” written all over it (that is, all errors are the errors of the manufacturer):

1. Shake the cylinder more times. Pull safety pin

2. Aim nozzle at the base of fire.

3. Squeezee Handle . Sweep side to side

Other points to note:

-    Every refilled or 5 year later the extinguisher could be reused only by the condition of passing 2.5 Mpa hydrostatic test every two years .
-    Check up this fire extinguisher and pressure gauge once a week it must be refilled once is discharge or if the pointer gauge is out of the green area.

Yeah. I look at the condition of half the cars in Harare, but with my SAZ approved fire extinguisher to hand I feel better all ready.

Help Zimbabwean theatre get to the Edinburgh Festival

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Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 by Bev Clark

Rituals (A look at Zimbabwe’s rituals of violence)

Venue: British Council, 16 Cork Road (off Second Street), Harare
Date: 29 June 2011
Time: 6pm

Brought to you by Rooftop Promotions

Useless US$ Coins

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Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 by Natasha Msonza

So, where are US$ coins actually accepted for retail in Zimbabwe? I find it interesting that having adopted a multi-currency system as a country – some retailers neither recognise nor accept US$ coins.  Picture this; you want to purchase a product that costs $3, 25. You hand over three US$1 notes to the teller and when you give them a quarter, they look at it, frown and say they don’t accept that but R2 (two Rand) would do instead. I mean what the bollocks?

Ever since I returned from the States, I have been carrying around a wallet full of what I realise now are essentially useless coins here. I just don’t get it. Yesterday evening while making a few purchases at the Bridge Spar, I tried my luck again with the coins. The till attendant looked at me squarely and said it was after 6pm therefore she could no longer accept US$ coins. I demanded an explanation as to what it being after 6pm had anything to do with what choice of coins was acceptable. The till attendant mumbled something along the lines of the shop being unable to give them to other customers as change or ‘cash’ them, whatever that means. I drew surprised stares when I thought aloud that that was one of the stupidest things I had heard all week.

It is bad enough we are not using our own currency, but to have selective use of the foreign currency that we do use is an unnecessary inconvenience. I think it is high time for whoever’s job it is to start working towards a more sustainable currency solution. I mean for how long can a country live under all sorts of speculation. The Short Term Emergency Recovery Programme (STERP) stipulates that the temporary use of multiple currencies terminates in 2012. Then what next? In last week’s Standard, the IMF was quoted in an article as having cautioned the Zimbabwean government against re-introducing the Zim-dollar. They said the country should rather extend the life span of the multi-currency system and also continue using the US dollar till 2014. The IMF Article IV report on Zimbabwe stipulates that the inclusive government has failed to put in place adequate conditions for the re-introduction of the Zim-dollar.

Last year there were speculations that the government attempted to join the Rand Monetary Union (currently consisting of Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho and South Africa). Big wonder what happened to that idea. The media reported that Cabinet for the most part feared rejection. Now I hear old Zimbabwean coins are being purchased for long cash and selling like hot cakes on the streets. I wonder if like in 2008 the RBZ governor might just once again resuscitate old currency. I sure am holding on to whatever original Zimbabwean notes and coins I still have, all together with my currently useless US$ coins.

Save the Rhino Fun Walk

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Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 by Amanda Atwood

Support the family fun walk/run/ride to save the rhino

Date: Saturday 23rd July 2011
Time: Registration 8.30 – Start 9.30am
Venue: Mukuvisi Woodlands
Prizes: For First 5 People Home
Theme Colour:  Green and Brown
Price: $5 per adult/$2 per child

Please bring a picnic or braai and feel free to stay afterwards. There will also be food and drinks on sale.

All money made will go towards saving the rhino. Organized by:  Stephanie Bagshaw, Brittany Selby & Hannah Roberts from Chisipite Junior School

Michelle Obama at Young African Women Leaders Forum

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Monday, June 27th, 2011 by Lenard Kamwendo

The First Lady of the United States of America is currently on a six-day tour of southern Africa. She is accompanied by her family. On her trip to South Africa, she talked about women’s development and youth development. On June 22, 2011 Mrs Obama made a keynote speech at a conference of the Young African Women Leaders’ Forum, which brought together 75 women aged 16 to 30 who have leadership roles across the continent.

As part of her speech at Young African Women Leaders Forum, Mrs Obama also paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives during apartheid era. In her remarks she said:

“You can be the generation that holds your leaders accountable for open, honest government at every level, government that stamps out corruption and protects the rights of every citizen to speak freely, to worship openly, to love whomever they choose.

You can be the generation to ensure that women are no longer second-class citizens, that girls take their rightful places in our schools.

You can be the generation that stands up and says that violence against women in any form, in any place – including the home – especially the home – that isn’t just a women’s rights violation. It’s a human rights violation. And it has no place in any society”.

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