Here are some questions raised in Parliament recently:

HON. MUDIWA asks the Co-Ministers of Home Affairs if they are aware that the people in Mutsago, Mukwada and Chiadzwa are walking distances of 20km to get to and from their homes when travelling to and from Mutare because the police are denying public transport entrance into these areas.

HON. S.S. KHUMALO asks the Minister of Energy and Power Development to state: i) the Ministry’s position regarding ZESA’s actions in forcing un-metered clients to pay bills in full yet there would be receiving no electricity due to load shedding; and ii) the Ministry’s position on the high electricity tariff rates which are unaffordable to many Zimbabweans considering their meagre incomes.

HON.SARUWAKA asks the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development to explain to the House when the rockfall that covered the Jombe Road, in the second week of January 2011, is going to be cleared as the boulders still lie on more than one lane of the road which makes driving on the road a real hazard for cars , especially lorries and buses that ply this steep and winding route in the Mutasa Central Constituency and whether the Ministry was waiting for an accident to happen before responding to the numerous pleas that have been lodged with Provincial Offices in Mutare.

Excerpts from SOUTHERN AFRICAN PARLIAMENTARY SUPPORT TRUST (SAPST)

Reading through The Zimbabwean as part of my daily morning dosage, the story of the Buy Zimbabwe Campaign by Ngoni Chanakira caught my eye. A ‘”Chief Executive’s Walk” across Harare to Africa Unity Square’ … the campaign is meant to encourage Zimbabweans to buy local goods as opposed to the cheap imports that currently flood the market. A noble idea, right? But this is utter hogwash.

The stupidity manifests from two angles. First, is it really feasible at this point to ask a Zimbabwean to stop buying imports, and second, who is doing the campaign?

If there are executives in the campaign I hope there is no one coming from the retail industry because all of what they are selling is mostly, if not all, imported goods. I am not even sure if there is any sector that has recovered enough to supply the market with at least half their demands. I wonder which Zimbabwean goods they would encourage us to by?

If Zimbabwean goods can be found their cost is far higher than the average worker’s pocket can afford. Media has been running awash with debates of pay increases for civil servants, which is now more of a political issue than life and death. Assuming that Gibbs Dube report has some elements of truth, it emerges that civil servants have had their salaries increased by about $90 or lets say $100 dollars to be polite. Now they earn within the region of $300. Given the high costs of rentals, utilities and food, how much will be left for the worker to buy expensive imported products. Yes as a worker, I want to promote my country, but where are the goods? The few products on the market are just too expensive to afford. We buy Chinese products, Japanese second hand cars and the like. But everyone knows that the Chinese products on the market are not as durable as we want. We just buy them as a matter of convenience or to at least keep ourselves going. We are desperately waiting for that day when our businesses are back to full swing. Unfortunately the day is taking forever to come.

It would be absurd for one to waste time and effort to search for a Japanese car on the Internet if a new car was reasonably affordable at Willowvale. The losses that local companies are making are not because people are not buying their products as such but mainly because they are not manufacturing enough, or that the spirit of over pricing products is still haunting them. It is true that the cost of production could still be too high for now, but it would not be possible to buy a shoe that costs half my salary simply because it has been manufactured in Zimbabwe. Yet Mr Jiang has a weak Beijing brand of the same shoe costing $5. I better buy 13 pairs of his shoes. Perhaps they might even last longer.

When executives march to encourage people to buy local goods, it’s not bad if they too sell local goods at a price that we can afford, or at least with the payment conditions that are flexible enough for the poor worker.

That brings me to the second point. Today these executives are blaming the end consumer for being unpatriotic. Are they not the same executives who tasted prisons for what we called unethical business practices which fueled inflation? I even remember Econet selling its 0913 sim card for a $100, which was unjustified profiteering. They now sell this product for $2. Are they not the same business people who trebled their prices whenever the worker got an increment? What it points to is the fact that we do not trust the business people any more or at least we were made not to. They do not happen to have the very same patriotism, which they want customers to have when it comes to buying their goods, do they? History shows otherwise. Responding to their call is like a group of sheep that responds positively to a jackal’s call for a meeting.

I encourage Mr. Muyaradzi Hwengwere to go ahead and organise a meeting of executives on the 3rd of August. It is allowed for executives to walk together, share ideas, and even bask in the Africa Unity Square sun, enjoying the green lawn and that flamboyant fountain if it is still works. However making noise about that event, claiming to be having a purpose of making us buy their local goods is just a fallacy. Discouraging the buying of foreign goods is not bad for an economy with some threads to function on its own. Our dear country heavily relies on imported products both directly or indirectly. Stuff as basic as food, soap etc are all imports. Of late there have been talks to ban second hand car imports from Japan. Do we ever bother to know how much ZIMRA is making out of that process? The popular toll gates are all harvesting from the cheap cars around here, and the poor transport system is being supplemented, illegally though, by those cars.

The Buy Zimbabwe Campaign is a brilliant idea at the wrong time by the wrong people.

A bottle of Jameson, and 3 hooves on my desk this morning.
She knows me well.

Book Café Gender Forum

Topic: Unveiling the unspoken realities of women’s reproductive health
Date: Thursday, 21 July 2011
Time: 5.30-7pm
Venue: The Book Café

Speakers: Mrs Masiyiwa (WAG), Mr Chiware(Gynaecaologist), Min of Health (TBA)
Chaired by: Sally Dura

In a report, Dr. Nafis Sadik, Executive Director, UN Population Fund says “The importance of good health and education to a woman’s well-being – and that of her family and society – cannot be overstated. Without reproductive health and freedom, women cannot fully exercise their fundamental human rights, such as those relating to education and employment.”

What are the current trends of reproductive diseases affecting women in Zimbabwe? Are there institutions and mechanisms in place to inform and offer affordable and quality health care for women?  If they are there what strategies for improving knowledge, access and affordable quality health care for women have been put in place?

This meeting seeks to demystify some of the reproductive threats affecting women in Zimbabwe as well as highlight interventions that have been developed to allow women to fully understand their bodies. The Right to Reproductive and Sexual Health is fundamental as Dr Sadik says but how far is the Zimbabwean woman availed this right?

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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

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Monitoring and evaluation National Expert: German International Cooperation
Deadline: 22 July 2011

Duty station: Mutare

Period: 4 months (with possibility of extension)

The Agricultural Input Supply Project (AISP) implemented by German International Cooperation (GIZ) in Manicaland and Masvingo Provinces is looking for a national M&E expert to complement their advisory team. Main tasks will include the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, viable, manageable and adapted impact monitoring system that includes agricultural production, extension and training, marketing of agricultural products and access to market information, crosscutting issues such as Gender and HIV/AIDS.

Minimum requirements
-Advanced degree (Bachelor or Master) in a related field
-Minimum of 4 years of experience in M&E, particularly the development and maintenance of M&E systems, including indicator and data items development, data collection, processing and analysis, data validation, and audits, impacts and performance reporting and documentation of results
-Broad thematic knowledge about agricultural development in communal areas, farming systems, conservation agriculture, market linkages and crosscutting issues
-Must have a good knowledge of all relevant statistical programs and relevant survey methods
-Excellent written and oral communication skills excellent presentation skills

GIZ offers attractive conditions of employment. Interested candidates should send their applications and summary CVs including qualification, experiences, reference persons and list of publications to:

Agricultural Input Supply Project (AISP)
9 Hosgood Avenue
Mutare

Finance Officer: Childline Zimbabwe
Deadline:  25 July 2011 (4pm)

Location: Harare

Childline is a local Private Voluntary Organisation looking for a qualified professional to take up the position of Finance Officer.

We seek an individual with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, motivation and passion for achieving best outcomes for children and tackling issues of child abuse in Zimbabwe.

Key Responsibilities:
-Monthly trial balances and assisting compilation of Organisation monthly reports
-Managing debtors & creditors
-Maintaining Cash books & Reconciliations
-Stocks controls
-Payroll, & other monthly bills
-Purchase, receipting and distribution of consumables and other resources

Qualifications & Experience required:
-Experience of Pastel version 7/8
-Experience of Bellina Payroll system
-Diploma in Accounting
-Minimum 5 years working experience (previous NGO experience is of benefit)
-Team player
-Clean driver’s license
-Must have traceable references.

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

All short-listed candidates will need to provide proof of police clearance indicating no criminal record.

All applications should include a covering letter, CV and names of at least two contactable references.

Applications to be sent to The Director at: 31 Frank Johnson Avenue, Eastlea, Harare or email reception [at] childline [dot] org [dot] zw

Water and Sanitation Officer: Caritas Zimbabwe Diocese of Chinhoyi
Deadline: 25 July 2011

Project location: Mt. Darwin and Rushinga districts

The water and sanitation component of the programme includes: the provision of water through borehole drilling and rehabilitation, protection of water wells; latrine construction, establishment of water user committees and training on PHHE.

Overall Purpose:

The WATSAN Officer is responsible and accountable to the Programs Officer for effective planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating community based WATSAN projects. Other duties include, strengthening the community’s capacity to adopt water, sanitation and hygiene practices, and operate, maintain and manage in a sustainable manner the installed infrastructural facilities

Profile Specification:

-Diploma/Degree in Water and Sanitation/Environmental Health or any other relevant discipline with at least 2 years experience in implementing rural WATSAN project
-Ability and willingness to work in remote and challenging areas for extended periods of time
-Excellent computer skills
-Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a Catholic based organization.

Please send CV with covering letter outlining reasons for applying; date of availability; current salary to: The Development Coordinator; Caritas Chinhoyi 28 R. Manyika Drive Chinhoyi; P. O. Box 680, Chinhoyi or email to: cadcchin [at] mweb [dot] co [dot] zw

Business Manager: Local arts organization
Deadline: 29 July 2011

Business Manager wanted for lively café and restaurant venue, Harare, to take a primary role in growing the business by developing income streams, viability and business planning, training, supervising, creating and maintaining effective systems and solving ‘trouble spots’. A hands-on management role.  Needs to be experienced, proactive and competent to handle all commercial operations.  Salary negotiable but commensurate with experience. Apply with CV to afactory2011 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Programme Assistant: Centre for Community Development In Zimbabwe (CCDZ)
Deadline: 29th July 2011

The Centre for Community Development In Zimbabwe, a local NGO working in the area of democracy and governance invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the post of “Programme Assistant” that has arisen.

Duties and responsibilities:

-Writing and editing reports, publications and website content.
-Designing the organizational website and upload information generated from advocacy and community outreach activities.
-Overseeing the development of new information systems to enhance the organization’s work.
-Designing media and advocacy material (e.g. leaflets/ fliers, posters, banners, billboards etc) on citizen participation, democracy and governance.
-Writing news articles for monthly bulletin and other internal publications.
-Liaising with the media, donors, NGOs and government institutions to popularize and publicize the work of the organization.
-Writing project proposals for funding.

Qualifications and experience:

-Applicants must have a Social Science/Journalism/Mass Communications diploma/degree passed in the category of Upper Second Class (2.1)
-Thorough knowledge of computers including the ability to load information on website is an added advantage
-Background in the NGO sector will be an added advantage
-Applicant must be a team player and self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Package: This is will be disclosed to short listed candidates.

Applications with full contact details, accompanied by comprehensive curriculum vitae, and clearly marked “Programme Assistant” should be sent to: director [at] ccdz [dot] co [dot] zw

Project Manager: CESVI
Deadline: 31 July 2011 (12midnight)

Based in Harare
Contract duration: 4 months
The collaboration will start on August 2011

Work context:

Cesvi has been operating in the Country since 1998, in three key areas: environment, health and the social sector. As regards social sector, Cesvi has defined and put into practice its own intervention strategy, which finds its basic expression in the House of Smiles. Through the House, Cesvi gives support to local associations, namely Streets Ahead, Mashamabanzou Care Trust especially in terms of youth prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The management of the Houses is entrusted to the local partners who are responsible for coordinating the activities and the relations with beneficiaries, in accordance to the principle of enhancement of the resources present on the territory.

The Project Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

-General coordination, technical direction and activities supervision
-Project implementation as per approved proposal
-Administrative and financial supervision
-Monitoring and evaluation
-Fund raising and relationship with the private sector for the sustainability of the House of Smiles

Qualifications:

-Degree or previous experience in management of social projects with focus on youth
-Previous experience in administration and management of cooperation projects
-Fluency in spoken and written English

Desired:

Previous experience in Africa developing countries
Previous experience in Zimbabwean context
Private-Public partnership experiences
Team working oriented M&E experiences
Fund raising experiences

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