HIV and AIDS Information, Education and Communication Advise: The HIV and AIDS Management and Support Organisation in Zimbabwe (THAMASO – Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 13 February 2012

Harare, Zimbabwe

Three-month placement (with the possibility of renewal)

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.

Please note that for this placement we are only able to consider applicants who are fluent in English, as well as Shona, Ndebele and/ or Tonga and able to start before the end of March 2012.

The Development Worker (DW) will work as HIV and AIDS Information, Education and Communication Adviser. S/he will offer technical support in Braille and sign language material development and interpretation. The DW will also assist in the development of HIV and AIDS Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials at both organisational and project levels. S/he will also assist THAMASO – Zimbabwe in developing an effective communications and marketing strategy.

The successful candidate should have a degree and or post graduate qualification in the area of Journalism, Media Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or in any other relevant discipline.

A minimum of at least five years’ experience developing IEC materials in Braille and ability to interpret sign language is essential, as is a minimum of three years’ experience in HIV and AIDS related community development work – involving research, documentation, knowledge management as well as writing, designing and editing of publications. You should also have demonstrable experience in: the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in community development work, particularly HIV and AIDS-related initiatives; developing, implementing and monitoring effective communication strategies, and training/ facilitation methodologies.

You also need competency in sign language and Braille; knowledge of new and emerging ICTs; demonstrable ability to design electronic and print IEC materials and other communication items; the ability to transfer skills and knowledge through formal or informal training in ICTs, and proven understanding of HIV and AIDS as a developmental and human rights issue.

You must have an understanding the implications of gender when working with issues relating to HIV and AIDS; excellent team building, interpersonal, communication and networking skills; initiative, proactivity, time-management and organisational skills, and analytical, report writing and presentation skills.

A readiness to work with people with widely differing belief systems and personal circumstances, including people living with HIV; demonstrable commitment towards the aims and objectives of THAMASO – Zimbabwe and Progressio and willingness to undertake road travel in Zimbabwe are also essential.

It is essential that you complete the 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

Closing date: 13 February 2012

Interviews: 17 February 2012

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

FES Youth Leadership Training
Deadline: 5 March 2012

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Zimbabwe, a non-profit making, public-interest institution, is offering leadership training for young adults. The training will target young leaders with proven social and political interests and abilities from political parties, trade unions and youth organizations. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. The training shall provide young leaders from the full political spectrum of Zimbabwe with leadership skills and the opportunity for political networking. This process will run for about 8 months. FES will meet the cost of the actual training for the selected participants while any other associated costs will have to be borne by the participants. No sitting allowances or per diems will be paid. Interested candidates should fulfill the following criteria:

1. Between 20-35 years of age
2. Team player
3. Proven political and social interests
4. Ability for political analysis and knowledge of political developments in the country
5. Be part of the programme throughout the whole training period

Please send your CV, and half a page justification why you should participate in the training to the following email address:
info [at] fes-zimbabwe [dot] org

Front Line Defenders: Internship at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Deadline: 15 March 2012

The purpose of the Internship is to support the work of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). It is a 12-month position based in Banjul, the Gambia. Candidates should be able to work in English and French. Front Line will prioritise the recruitment of interns who have experience as a human rights defender in Africa. Honorarium: $850 per month. Applications comprising a cover letter and CV should be sent to Tara Madden, Program Manager Front Line, by 15 March 2012 for an internship starting 1st June 2012. Applications can be sent by email to recruit [at] frontlinedefenders [dot] org

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Hydrology Engineer/Hydrologist or Civil Engineer: Africare
Deadline: 10 February 2012

-BSc. Hydrology or Civil Engineering with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in the WASH sector.
-Experience in the installation of new water points, rehabilitation of old ones and the construction of BVIPs for institutions.
-Experience working with, or leading a team of public health promoters.
-Monitoring and evaluation expertise, as well as the ability to compile detailed programme reports.
-The flair for project and organisational representation at all levels.
-Team player, working closely with local stakeholders such as local government, local authority, ministries of Health and Education, and the District Development Fund.
-A clean class 4 driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience.

Interested but suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CVs and letters of motivation to lmlotshwa [at] africare [dot] co [dot] zw copying tkamusewu [at] africare [dot] co [dot] zw

Only short listed candidates will be responded to.

Two (2) Project Officers: The Catholic Social Teachings
Deadline: 10 February 2012

Location: Masvingo and Chinhoyi Dioceses

Applications are invited form suitably qualified and practicing Christians for the posts of project officer based in Masvingo and Chinhoyi Dioceses. Successful candidates will be based in Chinhoyi and Masvingo.

Qualifications and experience

Experience
-Knowledge and experience in conflict management and mitigation
-Documentation and report writing skills
-Facilitation skills
-Experience in logistical or organization skills
-Computer literacy
-Ability to work under pressure
-Ability to work with minimum supervision
-Knowledge and experience of working with communities
-Mature and a team player
-Highly motivated and honest
-Comfortable with rural settings

Qualifications
-A degree in social sciences or related field
-Peace building experience will be an added advantage
-Minimum experience of 3 years in development work
-Monitoring and evaluation experience
-A clean class 4 drivers licence

Applicants must submit certified copies of professional and academic certificates and CVs. Applicants must also indicate preferred area of work. Applications should be forwarded to the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace: 51 Robertson Street, Masvingo or email: ccjpmsv.diocese [at] gmail [dot] com and to the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace, 28 Robson Manyika Drive, Chinhoyi or email: cpmura [at] gmail [dot] com

Public Health Co-Ordinator: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Deadline: 13 February 2012

IRC Zimbabwe Program has an immediate vacancy for a Public Health Coordinator. The Public Health (PH) Coordinator will be the focal point for Public and Environmental Health programs in Zimbabwe providing technical oversight to the Environment Health Team and developing and implementing a Public and Environmental Health Sector Strategic Plan. The PH Coordinator will ensure the implementation of a quality environment health program in accordance with accepted national and international standards. S/he will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with all partners and supervise PH program staff

Main responsibilities
-Program Quality – Oversee project cycle management processes, provide technical support to the PH program, oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of program work plans and design and undertake environment health assessments
-Program Development, Planning and execution
-Representation and Communication – Responsible for liaison with and technical collaboration/communication with the designated technical unit and external stakeholders

Desired qualifications and experience
-Degree in Public Health, Civil Engineering or Environmental Sciences (MSc is an advantage)
-Experience as a water and sanitation professional, preferably in both urban and rural settings
-Five years experience in developing sector strategies and designing, coordinating, implementing and managing public/environmental health assessments and program implementation
-Background in situation analysis, environmental health assessments and program implementation
-Additional qualities: ability to multi task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions, good management and communication skills

Qualified and interested candidates should send their detailed CVs and cover letters to Zimbabwe [at] rescue [dot] org

Communications Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 13 February 2012

Reports to: Country Director for Zimbabwe.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Contributing to the development and implementation of a work plan that will successfully promote the organisation’s development and capacity building initiatives.
-Coordination, editing and production of the organisation’s bi annual newsletter, IEC material (includes information pamphlets, flyers, booklets, training manuals) and other updates meant to promote the organisation’s communication and advocacy initiatives.
-Editing and production of the organisation’s annual report.
-Events management (includes finding sponsors for specific events, coordination of partner participation in relevant events, coordination of exhibitions (eg displays at EXPOs), compilation of speeches etc).
-Hosting of the organisation’s annual general meeting (AGM).
-Media relations management. This includes hosting media editors’ breakfast seminars, media workshops, media tours etc.
-Managing the organisation’s website and proactively seeking new resources for featuring the organisation’s work.

Qualifications and Experience

-University Degree in Communications or related fields.
-At least 2 years work experience in communications or advocacy related communication.
-Experience in editing and proof reading corporate communication documents for public dissemination.
-Skilled and confident use of such office applications as Ms Word, Excel, Power Point, email etc. Familiarity with relevant information technology is important.

Required competencies

-Good written and oral communication skills at all levels.
-Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders from various institutions and communities.
-Ability to maintain, nurture and develop existing and new media contacts.
-Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.

The remuneration package will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

To apply, submit a CV with a motivation letter to zwcommsjob [at] gmail [dot] com

NB: While we value all applicants, we regret that we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

This is a second advert and we thank all those who responded to our first advert. However, those who responded to the first advert need not respond to this one again as we have already considered their applications.

Programme Support Officer / Monitoring And Evaluation: CAFOD
Deadline: 17 February 2012 (5pm)

Competitive salary with benefits

Based in Harare, with frequent travel

CAFOD works with partner organization to combat poverty and injustice and to build a strong and dynamic civil society.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated programme support officer for monitoring and evaluation

-To review and analyze M&E data from partners
-To strengthen capacity of partners to use the M&E framework and tools
-To develop and/or revise programme monitoring and evaluation tools
-To assist in the delivery of external evaluations and baseline assessments
-To support internal and external communications
-To keep up to date with new developments and best practices in M&E

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years experience working in the M&E field and should be able to demonstrate analytical and documentation skills as well as proven experience at working in partnership.

Please note that this is a local post where national terms and conditions apply.

If you are interested in applying for this post, please download the full job description and an application form from our website www.cafod.org.uk

Please do not send CVs.

Completed application forms should be sent to general [at] cafod [dot] org [dot] zw

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer

CAFOD is the official development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation

Regional Director: IPS Africa
Deadline: 17 February 2012

Inter Press Service (IPS) is looking for a dynamic media leader to oversee its Africa Office. This is a full- time position and will be based in Johannesburg. Bilingual (fluent in English and French) would be an advantage. For a complete list of TORs please contact Tafadzwa Rafemoyo on trafemoyo [at] ips [dot] org

Interested candidates should submit their CV and covering letter to the same address. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Three (3) positions with Medecins Sans Frontiers
Deadline: 17 February 2012

Location: Tsholotsho

1. PMTCT Co-ordinator

-Qualified and fully registered nurse
-Post basic qualification in midwifery will be an advantage
-Knowledge about HIV/AIDS, particularly antiretroviral therapy is mandatory, particularly PMTCT regimen
-Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in performing PMTCT services to individuals and family members
-Rapid HIV testing qualification is a must
-Good reporting writing skills; good work and management skills
-Good command of MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point
-Fluent in English and local languages
-Experience working with PLHIV is an advantage
-Experience in community education and mobilization is an advantage
-NGO working experience is an advantage

2. PMTCT Nurse

-Qualified and fully registered general nurse
-Mandatory qualifications in midwifery
-Knowledge about HIV/AIDS, particularly antiretroviral therapy is mandatory, particularly PMTCT regimen
-Mandatory minimum 3 years experience post qualification
-Rapid HIV testing qualification is a must
-Counseling qualification will be an added advantage
-Able to work independently and to use initiative in decision making
-Good communication skills, patience and diplomacy
-Responsible and flexible
-Fluent in English and local languages
-NGO working experience is an advantage

3. Data Officer

Supervising a team of Data Encoders will be responsible for the comprehensive management of patient data in the project, providing support to our medical activities

-Secondary education essential
-Degree in information and technology (IT) desirable
-Essential knowledge of use of computer including processing of documents (word, excel, and power point)
-Good communication skills
-Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of a patient information and all registered data
-Fluent in English and local languages
-NGO working experience is an advantage

Send CV to
HR admin, MSF-SPAIN
Lusinga Complex
P.O Box 209
Tsholotsho
Zimbabwe

or

Msfe-tsholotsho [at] Barcelona [dot] msf [dot] org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Senior Research Fellow: Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis And Research Unit (ZEPARU)
Deadline: 19 February 2012

The senior research fellow is expected to:
-Undertake empirical macro and micro economic policy analysis and research
-Lead and supervise teams
-Monitoring and evaluating research output from research fellows
-Undertake training assignments
-Develop Funding Research Proposal

Qualifications

The candidate should have:
-A Masters Degree in a relevant field of economics with a strong background in statistical analysis; mathematical and/or econometric modelling. A PHD would be a distinct advantage.
-Competence in empirical macroeconomic and sectoral policy analysis.
-The candidate should have proof of first authored and peer reviewed articles.
-Practical experience in proposal writing and proof of successfully funded proposals would be an added advantage.
-Ability to work under tight deadlines and be self motivated.

A competitive remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Suitable candidates are invited to forward their CVs to the Executive Director on the following email address: administration [at] zeparu [dot] co [dot] zw

Research assistants: Local development consulting firm
Deadline: 24 February 2012

A local development consulting firm is looking for qualified people to work on a part time basis as research assistants on upcoming short term assignments in Zimbabwe. If you have experience and/or skills in conducting research (qualitative and qualitative), report writing, documentation, training/facilitation and M&E please send your CV to: hrpoolcrs [at] gmail [dot] com

Resource Mobiliser/Fund Raiser: Improved Rural Areas Programmme (IRAP)
Deadline: 28 February 2012

Improved Rural Areas Programmme (IRAP) PVO No 09/2009 is a local NGO working with rural communities in the areas of water and sanitation, health, education and agriculture.

IRAP wishes to engage the services of an experienced Resource Mobiliser/Fund raiser. The incumbent should have (a) Proven experience in resource mobilisation/fund raising. (b) Track record of programme management. (c) Experience in working with local and international funding organisations. (d) Excellent project proposal writing and report writing skills. (e) Experience in community developmental programmes in an NGO set up. The incumbent should be a holder of at least a degree/diploma in development studies, community development, economics or any relevant discipline.

Send your detailed CV and a covering letter to: jsango [at] econet [dot] co [dot] zw

Harare to ration water in wealthy suburbs as typhoid cases rise

Maybe they’ll start with the homes of government ministers, and Mugabe’s Mansion.

Yeah right.