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The Rain That Washes

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Tuesday 29th September 2011 – Saturday 8th October

An epic journey through Zimbabwe’s turbulent history. A true story that is poignant, political and personal, this beautifully realised one-man show brings to life the human drama behind the history and the headlines.

Following the dream of majority rule, one man sees Ian Smith’s Rhodesia become Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe.

From refugee camps in Botswana to air strikes in Zambia via Marxism in Bulgaria, he returns to Zimbabwe, only to witness the greatest betrayal of all.

Age Recommendation: 12 plus
Running Time: Approx. 60 minutes
Tickets: £8 (£6 concs)

Venue: Chickenshed Theatre (Studio)
Address: Chase Side, Southgate,London, N14 4PE

Box Office: 020 8292 9222

Nearest Tube: Oakwood/Cockfosters.

More here

Protection Intern  – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Deadline: 21 September 2011

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe with some travel within Zimbabwe.

Duration of assignment: 3-6 months, starting end of November 2011.

Compensation: PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP. There is no possibility of compensation or reimbursement of expenses. Interns are expected to cover all travel costs to and from Zimbabwe (if based abroad) as well accommodation, living, and other related costs once they are in the country. The Office will provide documentation of the Internship to educational institutions and other appropriate bodies, as needed.

Note Well: There should be no expectation of employment at the end of the Internship, and per UNHCR rules, an intern may not apply for a position with UNHCR until six months have elapsed from the end of their internship.

Supervision: The Intern will be supervised by an international staff member in UNHCR’s Protection Unit in the Branch Office Harare.

Duties and Responsibilities

To support the Office in implementing the UNHCR protection and durable solution activities in Zimbabwe for refugees, IDP’s and refugee returnees by:

* Assisting UNHCR staff with individual counseling of urban refugees and ensuring appropriate follow-up after counseling sessions;
* Assisting in updating files and profiles in UNHCR computerized database system;
* Drafting relevant communications with UNHCR partners and government counterparts under the direction of UNHCR staff;
* Conducting visits to Waterfalls Transit Center in Harare to follow-up on cases of refugees with special protection needs;
* Assisting with durable solutions reviews of and recommendations for refugees’ cases;
* Assisting with legal review of individual refugee claims;
* Assisting with identification of refugees with special needs and profiling exercises;
* Occasionally undertaking field missions to the Tongogara Refugee Camp;
* Assisting the office with training for beneficiaries, authorities and partners on Refugee Law, Human Rights, Resettlement and other related topics;
* Assisting with IDP issues as required and
* Performing other duties as may be required by the Office.

Qualifications

Required:

* A university degree in Law, Human Rights, Forced Migration/Refugee studies or other related field, including social sciences.
* A basic working knowledge of Refugee law;
* Fluency in spoken and written English, including excellent English-language writing skills;
* The adaptability to work in an international and multicultural environment;
* The ability to work with vulnerable and victimized individuals;
* The ability to act professionally and to deal with confidential and sensitive information; and
* The availability to work in Zimbabwe for a minimum of three (3) months.

Desired:

* Advanced degree in a relevant field;
* Work experience with refugees and/or IDPs;
* Knowledge of French, Swahili, or languages from the Great Lakes Region and local Zimbabwean languages.
* Female candidates are encouraged to apply

To Apply: Please send an updated CV, a current writing sample (maximum 5 pages), and a cover letter stating your reasons for applying for the internship to DAUN [at] unhcr [dot] org

Please note that only complete applications will be considered and only candidate(s) selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline: The deadline for applications is 21 September 2011. No applications after this date will be considered.

Call for Small Grant Applications: Zimbabwe Media Access and Professionalism Program

IREX is an international non-profit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $60 million and a staff of 500 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver crosscutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 100 countries.

IREX is re-opening a grant competition for small grants to projects supporting media access and professionalism in Zimbabwe. Projects and activities eligible for consideration should fall under one or more of the following categories:

-    Journalism Training: Supporting the professional development of independent journalists
-    Alternative Media: Developing or expanding alternative or new media approaches to gathering and distributing news and information to underserved audiences
-    Media Management: Improving the capacity of media professionals to manage small and medium traditional and alternative media operations
-    Content Production and Distribution: Development of relevant and informative news and information to audiences with limited access to professional media
-    Media Law, Rights and Advocacy: Efforts to reform media laws and regulations, improve implementation of laws or regulations, support journalists, educate journalists and citizens on media law.

IREX anticipates awards ranging from $2,500 to $20,000. Applicants interested in smaller or larger grants should contact IREX before completing an application. Applicants may request training or consulting from IREX or other sources as a component of the grant. Grants should run for up to six months.

This grants program employs a two-part process. First, interested applicants should submit a statement of interest and illustrative budget, according to the guidelines on the following pages. From the statement of interest, IREX will select a limited number of projects and request a completed application.

Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until funds are expended. Questions regarding this grant application should be submitted to ZMAPPgrants [at] irex [dot] org

Eligibility Criteria:
-    Applicants must be legally registered entities.
-    Zimbabwean organizations are strongly encouraged to be the prime applicant. Partnerships with other organizations are acceptable.
-    Project activities must fall under the topics described above.

Evaluation Criteria for Applications
These criteria are intended to serve as the standard against which all applications will be evaluated. The following criteria are listed in descending order of importance:

-    Ability of project to improve the media environment in Zimbabwe
-    Capacity of applicant to carry out proposed project in personnel, equipment, and experience
-    Efficient use of sub grant resources
-    Ability to leverage other funds to multiply impact

This request for grant application does not commit IREX to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a grant application not funded or contract for the services or supplies described herein. IREX reserves the right to reject any or all applications received.

Please return the grant application and address all inquiries to: ZMAPPgrants [at] irex [dot] org

In the office there are so many thing that we throw away everyday, without batting an eyelash. Lots of paper, boxes and other office waste are tossed in the trash without an attempt to reuse or recycle. I want to put an end to this mindless wastage and challenge you all!

Maybe you’re an environmental warrior, green artist, engineer or an artist in a creative rut, struggling for inspiration for you next masterpiece? Whoever you are I challenge you to find a creative, innovative and lasting use for these empty CD cases.

I have taken some of the plastic lids home in a bid to reduce the waste. I made a few small holes in the bottom of the lids, turned them over, and am now using them as seedbeds for my flower and vegetable seedlings in the garden. My 3-year-old son – with a little inspiration from his mum – has also started his own mini-garden using the lids. But this is just me … an “unartistic”, “uncreative” person. I’m sure all the colourful, creative-geniuses in our local artistic community will come up with something even better, and more interesting.

So go on … get creative … go green. I DARE YOU!

Sometimes you just have to ask yourself about the frequency of knee-jerk reactions of government officials each time there is a political scandal that the mandarins invariably blame on the media for being “beamed’ to the public. The latest of course is the WikiLeaks excitement that has Zimbabwe in suspended animation to see what happens next as Mugabe fumbles for loyalists. Webster Shamu has responded rather predictably by threatening to shoot the messenger – the private press who are understandably having a field day reporting the explosive contents of the cables from US diplomats in Harare.

Like always, Shamu is dealing with fringe players who have nothing to do with the leaks. And this at a time when the relevance of the private media has never been so pressing as Zimbabwe heads for polls anytime in the not-so-distant future. The private media and proponents of unfettered access to information have reason to sit up and take notice and can only ignore Shamu’s pronouncements about effectively outlawing “Fleet street” to their own peril well knowing of course there is precedence to these threats to press freedom.

Someone mentioned the other day that Zimbabwe is now ripe for another printing press bombing, and when people start talking like that, you have to ask yourself if our politics is really that antithetic to democratic conversations. But then, you can ignore Zanu PF threats only if your name is Johnny Bravo! That of course is not any attempt to treat the country’s political and media relations as a laughing matter – remembering of course that a miffed Shamu once called some folks Andy Capp-types! Shamu typifies the straw-man fallacy in that, instead of addressing the real issues, he chooses to attack a constituency that has nothing to do with the matter at hand: he has chosen to attack the media, effectively telling the messengers not to deliver what no doubt has so far become 2011’s biggest political story here.

After all, in the aftermath of these leaked cables, everyone (at least in my world, every sensible Zimbabwean!)  is already celebrating the  first public signs of the demise of Shamu’s party and creatives are busy crafting pun-filled epitaphs. And now that Jonathan Moyo has said it loud and proud and after sleepless nights that these presidential back-stabbers must own up to their utterances, we wonder then why the heck Shamu is getting so volcanic hot under the collar and getting all puffed up inviting the wrath of cardiac arrest and at the wrong people! But then when you have SpongeBob Squarepants-types in charge of managing political information and attempting to hide behind very thin fingers, you can bet your ass you will be engaging in a dialogue with a bunch of morons.

Instead, let them eat each other, no one will mourn.

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.

Paid Online Innovation Internship: MoveOn.org

MoveOn.org is looking for creative, hardworking, and self-motivated Online Innovation Interns to join MoveOn Labs, a small team with one clear, ambitious charge: Figure out the next big online organizing breakthrough by running a series of tech-enabled experiments that could truly transform MoveOn – and help us win big – on the Web, on mobile phones, and via social media. No idea is too bold or crazy. The internship is paid, and you can be located anywhere: We have a virtual office and collaborate online. Each internship will run for three months from start date, but may be extended if it works out. To apply, read the full description and instructions here

Project Co-ordinator: International organisation working in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 16 September 2011

A non-profit making International Organisation in Zimbabwe working with partners on long-term development, human rights and grass root organization seeks to employ a Project Co-ordinator with effect from 1st October 2011.

Position Summary
This is a senior position that requires a mature professional of high integrity. He/She analyses and assesses political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to program formulation, evaluation and joint programming initiatives. He/She reports to the Programme Manager.

Responsibilities
- Project Administration (Identification, Planning & Management and Policy Analysis: To prepare appropriate project proposals together with estimated budgets, Monitor projects and production of project and monitoring visit reports, Attend to phasing out of projects and selection of new projects to be considered for implementation, Project evaluation and phasing out plans
- Preparation of periodic project reports relating to the progress of the project and some regular project visits to the sites.
- To strengthen and recommend the capacity of the partners that will be implementing the project on behalf of the organization.
- The Project Co-coordinator should be able to network with government, local government officials and to liaise with personnel of other Non-Governmental organizations with similar objectives to that of the organization or which are involved in developmental issues affecting communities.
- To liaise and communicate with the Programme Manager on updates, developments and any information considered relevant to the projects and the organization’s area of work.

Qualifications
- At least 5 years experience working at senior level in programme management in development work
- Degree in Social Sciences
- Excellent English writing and communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Good analytical and programme management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good monitoring and evaluation skills
- Good computer skills
- Experience in financial management, budgetary work and personnel management
- Experience from networking, lobbying/advocacy and long term development assistance
- Post graduate degree/diploma
- Gender analytical skills
- Interest in youth development
- Understanding of Results Based Management
- A clean class 4 driver’s licence
- Added Advantage – Background of Information Systems or Media Information Management.

The organization promotes gender equality and none discriminatory practices. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Applications with detailed CV’s and certified copies of qualifications should be sent to:
The Programme Manager
P. O. Box 4669
Harare

Email address: npazim [at] gmail [dot] com

Program Manager / Provincial Focal Point (Matabeleland South)
Deadline: 16 September 2011

REF. 091105

Program Manager 75% (scope)
- Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of the field projects consistent with the project management cycle

Provincial Focal Point 25% (scope)
- Overall responsibility for effective collaboration with the Provincial Medical Directors and PWSSC offices and other key stakeholders in the province to coordinate and support all emergency response activities to potential disease outbreaks and manmade/ natural disasters.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies:
oMedically qualified (doctor, clinical officer or senior nurse) and strong post qualification practical experience
oQualified Nurse or Environmental Health Officer with strong post qualification practical experience
oA minimum of three years relevant previous experience in a transitional or development environment with proven experience in Liaison and coordination with government officials, local authorities, NGOs, civil society groups and donors. Also experience in managing team and strong communication skills.
oFluent in English, Ndebele and Shona
To apply for this position:

Please download an application form from our website www.merlin.org.uk

Completed form should be emailed to vacancy.merlin.zw [at] gmail [dot] com

This position is only open to Zimbabwean nationals.

Programme Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 16 September 2011

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the above post.

Requirements
-University degree in agriculture or relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
-A minimum of 2 years experience managing a sustainable agriculture programme.
-Good management and co-ordination skills, with documented experience in technical project implementation and monitoring.
-Experience in writing project proposals, developing programs and management plans.
-Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
-Strong planning, problem-solving, coordination and negotiation skills.
-Proficient with a variety of software programs; and willingness and flexibility to undertake a variety of tasks.
-Willingness to participate in field activities and travel.
-Driver’s Licence – Class 4 essential

Responsibilities
-Conducting and managing projects from project design to project implementation and evaluation.
-Leading analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and areas of improvement.
-Provide regular reports on the project activity implementation status against the project goals and objectives to the director.
-Documenting all the project activities and periodic reports, which will guide the project in pursuing the mandate.
-Generating project related research data to inform future programming.
-Ensure that all sub activities are aligned to the project’s main goal.
-Guide, coach and mentor field officers.

Deadline and application procedure
Applicants must submit CVs with certified copies of academic, and professional qualifications, giving date of availability, employment and experience, contact telephone numbers, names and contact details of three referees from previous jobs.

Applications to be submitted to:
The Director
No. 1 Wembley Crescent, Eastlea
Harare

Or email: cadshr [at] cads [dot] org [dot] zw or cadsprojects [at] cads [dot] org [dot] zw

Responses will be made to the short-listed candidates only.

Director of Programmes & External Relations: Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ)
Deadline: 19 September 2011 (12 noon)

Duration: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Be at the heart of an organisation that’s at the heart of the community.

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

As Director of Programmes and External Relations, the main purpose of your role will be to take overall responsibility for providing and developing high-level associations with key stakeholders, whilst ensuring the effective management of donor-funded projects.

You will also lead in raising awareness of our organisation, and leverage additional large-scale funding to support the organisation’s continued growth.

This will involve compiling a comprehensive external relations plan annually, that is aligned with PSZ’s objectives, and managing contact with journalists from a variety of media in Zimbabwe and overseas, thereby ensuring awareness of PSZ’s presence at country as well as international level.

You will also support the Country Director in ensuring effective financial management and accounting systems, ensuring MSI Global Partnership, national and international systems and standards are established, used and maintained. Additionally, you will monitor cash flow and expenditure against budget.

It is critical that you have extensive experience of managing multiple programmes, budget management, with an understanding of financial information and business processes. Your robust and demonstrable experience of operating at a senior level in programmes, fund-raising and external relations will be key to this role.

In order to qualify for this opportunity, you must have the following:

Qualifications:
Minimum of a full Master’s Qualification in Social Sciences, Development Studies or related discipline

Experience
-At least 5 years’ senior management experience
-At least 2 years’ management in an international context
-Significant programming and business experience in a developing country context
-Substantial senior management experience of developing and maintaining working relationships with donors, foreign governments, development partners, civil society, national and international organisations
-Extensive project cycle management experience
-Significant external relations experience

Skills
-Strong overall leadership qualities
-Robust financial management skills
-Demonstrable experience in securing high-value contracts from bilateral and multi-lateral donors, foundations and trusts
-Understanding of the issues surrounding provision of reproductive health care services internationally
-    If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit a covering letter and CV, outlining your experience to date, to:

The Team Development Manager
9 Bisley Circle
Belvedere
HARARE

or send an email to recruitment [at] pszim [dot] com quoting the job title.

Program Manager: AusAID
Deadline: 23 September 2011

AusAID, the Australian Government’s Agency for International Development, is seeking an experienced, dynamic and innovative Program Manager to help implement Australia’s aid program in Zimbabwe. Based in the Australian Embassy, Harare, the successful candidate will be engaged for two years, with the possibility of an extension.

Key Performance Areas will include supporting the design, implementation and review of Australia’s aid program in Zimbabwe; Providing policy input to program development and review across a range of sectors; Liaise with government and non-government stakeholders, other international donors and multinational organisations and manage AusAID’s relationships with regional and international organisations and programs.

Requirements:
-Experience in aid delivery, development aid program management while working for a donor government, multilateral agency, or international NGO at national and regional level.
-Highly effective representation and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to cultivate productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
-Demonstrated ability to achieve results, including in the management of people, resources, projects and financial management.
-Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and provide high-level policy advice.
-Highly developed communication skills, particularly in written and spoken English, including strong computer literacy and well developed negotiation, liaison and representation skills.
-Demonstrated personal drive and integrity.
-Relevant educational qualifications in development, social sciences, international relations or economics.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

View the full job description and application instructions on the vacancies page at www.zimbabwe.embassy.gov.au and email your application to Harare.Zimbabwe [at] ausaid [dot] gov [dot] au

Two (2) Programme Officers: Harare and Lusaka
Deadline: 23 September 2011

A regional NGO is looking for 2 highly skilled Programme Officers to join its Zambia and Zimbabwe Offices. Both posts require an all rounder, able to provide programme support in a number of programme areas and able to work effectively, independently and as part of a team.

1) Programme Officer: Harare, Zimbabwe

Requirements

-Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Health sciences, Health Education or other relevant field
-At least 6 years experience in HIV programming
-Excellent project management skills including proposal writing and budgeting
-An in-depth knowledge of HIV issues (policy, gender, SRHR, MCH, TB and OVC) is essential
-Experience in communication, public and media relations is essential
-Excellent writing skills. The incumbent must be able to write project briefs, project reports, marketing brochures, newsletters, speeches, press releases, scripts for documentaries and conference presentations
-Ability to coordinate national and regional campaigns or events
-Must have some research experience, basic M & E knowledge and excellent analytical skills
-Demonstrated experience in training and facilitation, particularly of media personnel, is essential, as is the ability to design training programmes
-Advocacy skills would be a distinct advantage
-Excellent ICT skills
-Previous work experience in a regional organisation would be an added advantage.

2. Programme Officer: Lusaka, Zambia

Requirements

-Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Health sciences, Health Education or other relevant field
-At least 6 years experience in HIV programming
-Excellent project management skills including proposal writing and budgeting
-An in-depth knowledge of HIV issues (policy, gender, SRHR, MCH, TB and OVC) is essential
-Experience in communication, public and media relations is essential
-Excellent writing skills. The incumbent must be able to write project briefs, project reports, marketing brochures, newsletters, speeches, press releases, scripts for documentaries and conference presentations
-Ability to coordinate national and regional campaigns or events
-Must have some research experience, basic M & E knowledge and excellent analytical skills
-Demonstrated experience in training and facilitation is essential, as is the ability to design training programmes
-Advocacy skills would be a distinct advantage
-Excellent ICT skills

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer: People living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

We offer the right person an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to responses to the HIV epidemic in the region, competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested applicants should e-mail their application and CV, information on current salary, benefits and contact details of three referees to: salomecheuka [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.