In the Mail and Guardian I read that the Gauteng High Court has ruled that South Africa must prosecute Zimbabweans, accused of torture, if they ever appear in South Africa. This according to their obligations under the Rome Statute, which they signed (and which led to the founding of the International Criminal Court).

On the same page, Minister Chinamasa made some very strong comments. It is a “sad moment”, an “Ex-Rhodie plot”, and the South African justice system was now “in disrepute”. And he explains how it will happen, the steps that must be taken, to get a Zimbabwean criminal to South Africa.

However, he never says once that no crime was committed. That no torture was conducted. That the people here are innocent. So it would seem, by neglecting to bring up this first most obvious point, (their innocence), that he is admitting to the fact that torture took place in Zimbabwe in 2007 when the Harare headquarters of the MDC were raided by Zimbabwe authorities.

I stumbled into one of Harare’s 24 hour emergency clinics early on Monday morning. I arrived clutching a hot water bottle, hair like an aged rocker. I looked like a slightly upmarket boozer tramp. I was called through fairly swiftly. Then I waited awhile until a man came in. He looked quite cheery given the early hour. He asked me how I was and I said not very well and he said I can see that. So why ask, dumbnuts, I thought. Anyway he stuck a thermometer in my ear for a quick second and yanked it out again. No cleaning or anything. We’re cool and groovy sharing earwax here in the Sunshine City. Then he took my blood pressure. In the meantime I gave him a long and involved rundown of how I was feeling and what my body was doing (be afraid). And he nodded and grimaced in all the right places. Then he said, the doctor will be with you shortly. I’d been telling my life story to the orderly.

After about ten minutes the doctor came in and we went through the whole splurb again. I got two injections and there was an attempt at a drip which didn’t work out too well. The needle wasn’t in straight apparently. I’d had to give the doctor the low down on my “stool formation” (sadly lacking any hint of shape or form) so I was a bit surprised when he gave me a tiny container in which to place a stool sample. A bit like asking an old age pensioner with bad fitting dentures out to a lunch of biltong. Nevertheless I accepted this mission impossible and went off clutching my small receptacle.

In my hour in the clinic I’d probably spent about ten minutes being attended to by a “medical professional”. All the other time was spent waiting and wondering whether someone had remembered me in my fluffy slippers in cubicle number 1.

The next morning I went off to see a homeopath who spent an hour and a half with me, and who actually spoke. I forgot to mention that the emergency clinic doctor could barely muster a mumble. She heard me out and came up with a suggestion of what I might have – a viral infection – and sent me home with some remedies. The emergency clinic is covered by my medical aid but my homeopath isn’t. Who gave me the best treatment is undisputed.

In the meantime I’d managed the impossible and the unformed stool was captured and secured. I won’t say how. For a couple of days its been smouldering like some form of biological warfare in the corner of my bedroom. Now that I’m feeling better, and with the said stool dating back to Monday, I’m wondering if its beyond testing. So now what? I’m not keen on anyone doing juju on my poo so I’ll have to return it to the loo. A sharp reminder of how levelling it is dealing with your own shit.

How could the intro to the latest newsletter from the Parliamentary Monitoring Trust (Zimbabwe) not catch my eye. It said “we address issues of MPs who have gone Bananas.”

MPs Gone Bananas

Well well well, the season of political madness is upon us. It is not the elections, this or next year. It is mere madness that has been loosened upon our politicians and we as the people of Zimbabwe have a mandate to tell them that you have gone too far. From legislating prostitution, to free electricity through to sex toys in prisons then the KAPUT thesis to make women shabby to reduce spread of HIV/Aids. That aside, there was another sign of madness last week when MPs demanded that they get stands in the leafy suburbs. We call this madness! Becoming an MP is not a fulltime job. This is one big mistake most of these guys make. There is no job in this world where you attend a few sessions and break. The argument may be that they spend more time in the constituencies and who-ever accepts that would accept anything. This is not a fulltime job. One then questions the wisdom of having a duly elected MP, requesting a stand in a leafy suburb in Harare. It is syllogistic to say that when they get the stand, it will reduce the burden on government. We have 210 Members of the House of Assembly. Working on this figure, not including the senators, 210 stands will be availed. What will happen should all lose their seats in the next elections? We will have another batch of stands availed. Then what is the cycle continues? The whole issue smacks of selfishness. Something we have seen in our politics of late. They are there not to serve the people but their own interests. The issue is simple. If they have realised that housing is important, why are they not pushing for legislation that ensures all Zimbabweans have a right and means to housing? What makes them so special that they need housing in Harare even if they represent a rural constituency? It is a very simple matter. The legislators should have pushed for the establishment of a Parliamentary Village. One that would accommodate all of those outside Harare. It is a more focused and long term. This is one of the international best practices. After all there is talk of building a new Parly then this should be incorporated. Then there is what Prof Welshman Ncube is proposing. Moving Parly to Bulawayo, the country’s second largest city. If it happens that way, are we not having wasted resources? It has been realised these people are thinking of themselves to the detriment of our own welfare. Why not start with, like in sport, Yellow Cards, for their selfish showing. Should this continue, then we red cards them in the next election.

Operations Officer – PRIZE PMU – CRS
Deadline: 17 May 2012

Catholic Relief Services – Zimbabwe program (PVO: 6/2002), an international humanitarian development organization, seeks to fill the above named position.

As part of the Program Monitoring Unit, the Operations Officer will play a pivotal role in advancing the objectives of Promoting Recovery in Zimbabwe (PRIZE) project to improve commodity movement and loss management. S/he will be responsible for the timely submission of the Annual Estimate of Requests (AER) and Call Forwards. S/he will oversee transfer of the communities from the Prepositioning warehouses in Durban to in-country warehouses in Zimbabwe. S/he will oversee the secondary transport issues at consortium level, receive and consolidate consortium pipeline projections and will coordinate the disposal of unfit commodities. S/he will be responsible for compiling monthly receipts of all commodities, generates Foodlog reports, Damage or misuse of commodity (DMC) reports. In addition, s/he will maintain a record of commodities in physical inventory at all sites.

Qualifications and experience
-    Advanced Diploma in Administration or Logistics or any related field
-    At least 3 years of work experience in Food Aid and commodity reporting
-    Experience in Logistics and Shipping and Port Operations mandatory
-    Knowledge of Microsoft and Excel
-    Good communication and customer care skills
-    Possess a high degree of integrity and honesty
-    Fluency in English and a local language
-    Excellent oral and written communication skills
-    Class 4 driver’s licence

Those who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their applications together with a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae that includes the names and contact details (plus e-mail addresses) of three traceable references. Applications should be clearly marked “Operations Officer PRIZE PMU”. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please submit to: The Country Representative, 95 Park Lane, Harare or 33A Duncan Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo or P. O. Box CY 1111, Causeway, Harare or to taurai.musakaruka [at] crs [dot] org

National Gender Officer – SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe
Deadline: 18 May 2012

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following vacant position

Position title: National Gender Officer
Reporting to: National Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator
Location: National Office, Harare

Position summary

The National Gender Officer will coordinate, monitor and support the implementation of gender initiatives within the National Association, under the supervision of the National Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator (NFSPC).

Cooperation and Reporting Relationships

The National Gender Officer:
- Reports directly to the National Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator.
- Receives guidance and on-going support from the relevant members of the National Management Team.
- Supports and gives guidance to the implementation of gender mainstreaming activities in the National Association with special emphasis on Family Strengthening Programmes.

Priority tasks & responsibilities

1. Guide gender-sensitive planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of programmes
- Support the NFSPC and Field Officers with the planning of gender-related programme interventions.
- Monitor the implementation of gender related programme interventions (especially Grieg Challenge project) in terms of achievements, challenges and required areas of support.
- Support the NFSPC and Field Officers to address identified gaps.
- Support the adaption of existing organisational support systems and tools and/or develop new ones, for gender sensitive programming.
- Strengthen capacity of the NFSPC and the other programme co-workers in implementation of gender related interventions.  This includes capacity-building on how to engage girls, boys, women and men in all stages of programme development.
- Develop mechanisms for identification, documentation and dissemination of gender best practices for learning and advocacy purposes.

2. Support the capacity-building of community-based partners & other stakeholders on gender equality
- Advise on capacity assessment of community-based partners, in terms of gender issues, and provide additional support as required.
- Support training of community-based partners and other service providers to implement gender sensitive initiatives, providing facilitation if required.
- Guide and support programme co-workers in the mobilisation of community members to actively address gender issues.
- Facilitate the development of gender information, education and communication (i.e.) materials, based on community needs, to address gender issues within the scope of the programme.
- Promote sharing of best practices of how to address gender issues at community level.  For example, tackling gender-based violence or harmful cultural practices, and engaging more men in childcare.

3. Build partnerships with other organisations for the implementation of gender-related programme interventions
- Support the national and location management teams to develop strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders, for service provision, advisory support or best practice sharing.
- Support the national and location management teams to engage with networks and coalitions of like-minded organisations/institutions (donors, NGOs, government, FBOs, UN agencies), representing the organisation as required.
- Promote information sharing on gender-related issues with partners and networks.

4. Support gender mainstreaming within the National Association
- Promote and support capacity-building of board members and co-workers on gender, facilitating training and developing training materials as required.
- Lead the planning and budgeting of gender initiatives at a national level.
- Support gender focal points at each location, to enhance gender mainstreaming and accountability.

Educational Requirements

A Bachelors Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as developmental studies, gender studies or social sciences

Experience

- A minimum of three years working experience in community development.
- Experience in project management, monitoring, and evaluation
- Experience in facilitation of participatory processes within communities and organisations

Applications together with detailed curriculum vitae should be submitted to the following email address: resourcing [at] soszim [dot] org [dot] zw

2 (Two) Vacancies – Zimbabwe Land O’ Lakes
Deadline: 18 May 2012

The Zimbabwe Land O’ Lakes, IDD currently implementing a USAID funded Zimbabwe Livestock and Dairy project and preparing to start up another USAID sponsored project focusing on improving small-livestock agriculture seeks the following positions:

Posts A: Project Manager

Timeframes: The contract for the Project Manager should be 24 months.

Experience: For this post a minimum of 5 dealing with livestock agricultural work at a senior level is required.

Location: Mutare

Key responsibilities include:

- Provide leadership in the design, planning, management and implementation of technical activities in program areas;
- Oversee the overall management and monitoring of the program activities and expenditure in accordance with approved work plans and budget;
- Identify areas of priority according to the approved program document and develop field strategies and oversee their implementation;
- Coordinate periodic Planning and Review meetings for technical staff and partners, ensuring that objectives and outputs are being satisfactorily met;
- Keep the Country Director regularly informed of field activities, achievements, challenges and lessons learnt;
- Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and Assistant in provision of information required for the M & E system;
- Coordinate the activities of sub recipient partners under the program, ensuring that their activities are not only on course but also achieve the set objectives;
- Coordinate program objectives and activities with key partners, Government and other key stakeholders to ensure proper integration and harmonization of project with other related development efforts in program areas;
- Facilitate the preparation and submission of periodic performance and results reports as may be required by Land O’ Lakes or USDA;
- Actively participate in the monthly and quarterly budgeting processes;
- Participate in regular country team meetings with Zimbabwe staff and key implementation partners;
- Work with the administration team to facilitate the procurement of program equipment and other supplies required for program implementation;
- Provide leadership in the integration of such crosscutting themes as environment and gender into all program activities;
- Liaise and build partnerships with other stakeholders within the sector including millers, processors, farmers and service providers;
- Ensure that program implementation is in compliance with Land O’Lakes policies and USDA rules and procedures;
- Understand, respect and promote Land O’Lakes values and vision in the implementation of assigned duties; and
- Contribute in any other areas, as designated by the Country Director, that will enhance the efficacy of Land O’Lakes’ programs in Zambia.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements

- A Masters Degree in an Agricultural related field with good knowledge in Animal Husbandry
- Experience in livestock-based agriculture and knowledge of farm management
- Good written and verbal English required; Fluency in Shona and/or Ndebele desirable.
- Good organization and time management skills
- Reliable and trust worthy
- Good computer literacy desirable
- Must be a Zimbabwe citizen or permanent citizen with legal work permits for Zimbabwe
- Must be a team player with prior experience working in a team environment

Post B: Accounting Assistant

Timeframe – 24 months

Location – Harare

Key Responsibilities include

Assist the Project Accountant/Finance Manager with the following:
- Preparing vouchers, ensuring all relevant supporting documents are attached and allocating costs to the relevant budget lines.
- Prepare the relevant bank documents necessary for processing payments.
- Making entries in Costpoint
- Preparing salaries schedules and effecting the necessary statutory obligations including preparing and submitting PAYE, NSSA and Medical Aid returns.
- Preparing and submitting VAT refunds returns.
- Preparing monthly reconciliations for the project’s Balance Sheet items.
- Preparing of monthly Accounting Packs for submission to HQ.
- Track, monitor and prepare monthly reports on staff field advances.
- Supervise and assist the Administrator in timeously preparing the following reports: Fixed Assets Register, Inventory Register, Employees’ leave register, Motor Vehicles Usage Reports

Qualifications:

This is an ideal position for someone with at-least two years working experience and holder of an Accountancy Diploma from a recognized body (SAAA, HEXCO, ACIS, CIMA, etc)
- Good time management and willingness to travel as required
- A good communicator with the ability to work in a team
- Can take initiative in resolving challenges
- Prior administrative and accounting responsibilities for a US government or large non-governmental organization a plus
- Strong computer skills in MS Excel, Word or Outlook preferred.

Application letters and CVs clearly stating the position being applied for on the subject line should be addressed to the Country Director and send to:zimlolrecruitment [at] gmail [dot] com

2 (Two) Vacancies at Action Contre La Faim – Masvingo
Deadline: 18 May 2012

ACF is a registered charity, founded in 1979. Action Contre la Faim operates in 41 countries. The international network of Action Contre la Faim is represented in Paris, London, Madrid, New York and Montreal. Teams in the field combat hunger on four fronts: nutrition, food security, health, water and sanitation.

ACF is seeking to fill the vacancy of Nutrition Program Manager and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. The two positions will be based in Masvingo. The Program Manager reports to the Field Coordinator and the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer reports to the Deputy Program Manager Monitoring and Evaluation.

1. Nutrition Program Manager

Main objectives

-    Support the revival of the District level Food and Nutrition Security Communities (DFNSC) which is part of the overall strategy of strengthening the multi-sectoral response to malnutrition in the targeted districts
-    Strengthen the capacities of the DFNSC to facilitate timely food and nutrition security problem identification and prioritisation, district level coordination with regards to food and nutrition security and monitoring and nutrition surveillance aspects
-    Ensure high quality of activities conducted in the field through field visits, team management and coaching, coordination with stakeholders and advocacy at various levels
-    Facilitate coordination between actors working in Food Security, Agriculture, Local Government and Social Services and Nutrition in the target districts
-    Overall programme management at the field level
-    Collaborate strongly with Provincial and District authorities to achieve programme objectives
-    Produce regular reports documenting achievements, lessons learned and revised work plans
-    Respect HR, Logistics & IT and Finances procedures throughout the program

Qualifications and experience

-    A Bsc or Msc degree in Nutrition or Food Science or Public Health or Dietetics of HIV & other diseases or similar
-    Post graduate qualification in programme / project management

Required skills

-    At least 3-5 years professional experience in related fields
-    Experience in the humanitarian sector and/or field of nutrition necessary
-    Knowledge of Community Based Nutrition Care Program (CBNCP or CMAM or CTC) necessary
-    Strong Program Management skills (HR, finances, logistics etc)
-    Good analytical and reporting (in English) capacity
-    Strong training and team management skills
-    Good teaching and coaching skills
-    Computer knowledge necessary: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet Explorer
-    Knowledge in health data software (EPINUT, EPIDATA, HIS) a plus
-    Strong in planification and anticipation
-    Proactive
-    At ease with communication and representation in technical and non technical

2. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Main Duties

-    The M and E Officer will be ensuring the implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation activities at field levels across the targeted districts of programme implementation
-    Participating in data collection tools development and identification of best methodology
-    Validating and controlling quality of Data Collection Tools
-    Preliminary data analysis
-    Interpretation and draft report compilation

Qualifications and experience

-    Degree/Diploma in Social Sciences, Rural Development, Environmental Studies or other closely related field
-    Two years professional experience in humanitarian work
-    Data analysis / statistical packages (SPSS, SPHINX, EPI INFO…) experience
-    Knowledge of food and nutrition security a plus

Required skills

-    Knowledge of English and Shona / Ndebele
-    Data analysis / statistical packages (SPSS, SPHINX, EPI INFO…) experience

To Apply

Cover letters with up-to-date detailed CVs with at least three traceable referees should be forwarded to the undersigned. Please note this is an urgent post, where the successful candidate will be required to start immediately. Applicants should clearly indicate the post applied for on the envelope or subject line (for email).

The Human Resources Coordinator Action Contre La Faim (ACF), 29 Golden Stairs Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Or jobapplications [at] zw.missions-acf [dot] org

Applications bigger than 1MB will not be entertained.

Operations Research Assistant – Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Deadline: 20 May 2012

The Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) with its Family AIDS (FAI) implementing partners and in collaboration with the National PMTCT Unit of the MOHCW AIDS and TB programme, seeks to support virtual elimination of pediatric HIV in Zimbabwe. This will be done using the implementation of the WHO 2010 PMTCT guidelines as a catalyst. All implementation will be guided by national health strategy.

EGPAF is seeking to fill the post of Operations Research Assistant: – N.B
-    This will be a fixed term contract with possibility of renewal
-    EGPAF is an equal opportunities employer
-    All positions are full time

1. Background

Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) has been supporting the national PMTCT program since 2001. Currently, EGPAF support the implementation of the PMTCT program in 60 of the 62 districts including Hurungwe District. In order to be able to achieve the goal of elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS, there must be stronger community engagement to ensure that women access ANC services early and minimize losses along the PMTCT cascade. The Operations Research Officer co-ordinates the implementation of the operations research on the utilisation of peer-to-peer facilitators to improve PMTCT outcomes. The cadre will be responsible for the implementation of the project in Hurungwe including support, supervision, monitoring and co-ordination of the project. He/she will work closely with the peer facilitators, peer supervisors and the technical teams at EGPAF and will be reporting directly to the Technical Officer – Operations Research Lead.

2. Goal: To strengthen the capacity of the surrounding communities for the improvement of PMTCT outcomes through the peer to peer facilitated intervention.

3. Essential duties and responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Technical Officer – OR Lead, the Operations Research Assistant will perform the following duties, but are not limited to:

-    To provide district level oversight of the implementation of the peer facilitated project
-    To provide support required to start the implementation of this project in Hurungwe
-    To build capacity of peer facilitators by providing support in trainings and mentorship
-    To facilitate on job training for peer facilitators
-    To provide support and supervision to the peer facilitators and to sit in the support group meetings and ensure good quality peer facilitation
-    To collect monthly reports from peer facilitators supervisors and consolidate these reports into a monthly report submitted to EGPAF
-    To hold monthly meetings and to provide site support visits to each of the 8 communities of peer facilitator group at least once a month to ensure that the project is active in the community and that it is meeting its objectives
-    Provide administrative and logistical support to the peer facilitators
-    Requesting and keeping records of stationery and other utilities
-    Request and distribute all phone allowances to peer facilitators
-    Ensure all field based bicycles are properly maintained
-    Ensure that foundation assets are properly secured and kept in good working condition

Qualifications

-    The incumbent must be a Community Nurse or an Environmental Health Technician with at least 5 years experience of working in the community
-    Extensive knowledge of PMTCT, knowledge of Hurungwe district and its community structures
-    Experience working in the community in this district is a must
-    Experience in mobilizing communities for public health programs will be an added advantage
-    Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a clean class 3 licence

To apply email Cover Letter and CV to zimrecruiting [at] pedaids [dot] org

Driver – Christian Aid
Deadline: 22 May 2012

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision of an end to poverty and we believe that vision can become reality.  We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, race or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.

Christian Aid seeks to fill the position of a Driver based in Harare with frequent travel throughout the country, especially south-western Zimbabwe, to support large and complex donor-funded projects in both rural and urban settings.

You should be educated to Ordinary Level with 5 passes including English, possess a driving licence with a minimum 2 years’ driving experience including long distances and rough roads. You should also have the ability to perform clerical duties.

As driver, you will also assist the country office with logistical support and making day-to-day decisions regarding journey and routes. You will maintain the vehicles in good state.

To apply for this position, you need to submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to zimbabwerecruit [at] christian-aid [dot] org quoting the reference number for the post.

Preference will be given to capable Zimbabwe nationals with a full appreciation of the country context, and can speak local languages. If you have not been contacted by 31 May, 2012 please assume your application as unsuccessful.

Job reference: Zim/ DR-1213/ NR
Closing date: 22 May 2012
Interview date: Week commencing 28th May, 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Program Finance Officer (Sanzukwi ADP) – World Vision
Deadline: 23 May 2012

Major accountabilities/responsibilities

-    Prepare Annual budget for the ADP and other grants managed by the program
-    Submit timely purchasing requisitions and make periodic follow ups with the Procurement department
-    Maintenance of weekly petty cash allocation done through the Regional Office and ensure timely reimbursement
-    Ensure all documents and financial information source documents are compliant with the standard coding system for processing and capturing of payments at NO
-    Ensure timely submissions of Labour Distribution Reports and ensure that payroll allocations are in line with the LRDs and also as per approved budget lines
-    Preparation and submission of the ADP Cover memo, logframe report and MYPBAS reconciliation in line with the FFM and support office requirements after receiving the Financial Tables from the Regional Finance Officer on a monthly / quarterly basis. Analyse all over and under expenditures to enable stakeholders to know the performance of their projects
-    Coordinate the holding of Field Financial Reports (FFR) meetings on a monthly basis and provide management advice in such meetings
-    Review ADP staff employee expense reports before submission to NO for capturing and work closely with NO to ensure timely retirement of advances
-    Conduct monthly stock and asset counts for the ADP. Prepare bi-annual asset reconciliation for the ADP
-    Capacity building of external partners such as CBOs including documents and financial reports review as well as any other financial duties spelt out in the MOUs

Knowledge and skills

-    A degree in Accounting/Finance a must
-    A professional qualification would be an added advantage CIS, CIMA, ACCA
-    At least two (2) years working experience in the relevant field
-    Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of Accounting Packages i.e. Sun Systems
-    High report writing skills
-    Clean Class four (4) driver’s licence

Suitable candidates with the required qualifications should submit their applications to the People & Culture Officer email to relief_recruitment [at] wvi [dot] org

Deputy Director – International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Deadline: 25 May 2012

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is an international scientific organisation headquartered in Paris, France with 14 offices worldwide. Its office in Zimbabwe has a vacancy for a Deputy Director based in Harare.

The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) with the National AIDS and TB Unit of the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCW) in Zimbabwe through funding provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the TB CARE 1 Program.

S/he will have a medical degree or a post graduate qualification preferably public health, and extensive experience in a senior management position in an international not-for-profit environment. The post holder should also have proven knowledge of managing disease control programs, particularly TB and HIV.

For full details of the job and responsibilities, please visit The Union’s website, www.theunion.org

Condition of Employment – Initially one year contract subject to renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

Please send CV + motivation letter to hrzimbabwe [at] theunion [dot] org

Education Adviser – DFID
Deadline: 25 May 2012

Introduction

The UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) Zimbabwe, wishes to appoint an Education Adviser. This post will initially be for a fixed term of 3 years.

DFID is one of the largest bilateral donors in Zimbabwe, scaling up its support over a four-year period from £70m in 2010/11 to £95m in 2014/15. for more information on DFID’s programme in Zimbabwe, please go to: www.dfid.gov.uk/where-we-work/africa-eastern–southern/zimbabwe

Job description/responsibilities

-    Play a leading role in discussion with Government and other donors on education policy in Zimbabwe through engagement in formal and informal channels (approximately 50% of time)
-    Help to deliver, monitor, evaluate and design DFID-funded programmes (currently £50m) in the education sector to ensure they deliver strong results and value for money (approximately 30% of time)
-    Input as necessary on other programmes in DFID’s portfolio in Zimbabwe (health, watsan, livelihoods) or DFID education work further afield (20%)

Personal qualities, skills and competencies required (Person specification)

-    At lest 5 years experience of working in Zimbabwe or a similar context which has provided knowledge of education provision in state rebuilding situations
-    Good understanding of key governance considerations in public service provision and the political and institutional challenges of delivery
-    Knowledge and application of education policy analysis and sector planning and budgeting
-    Knowledge of how education and skills impact on delivering equitable outcomes for poor people
-    Knowledge and understanding of the global education context including international education architecture, with particular understanding of delivering support in fragile, non-budget support contexts and the Global Partnership for Education
-    Strong analytical and evaluation skills and familiarity with key economic and results’ concepts
-    Excellent oral and written communication skills in a wide range of contexts
-    Be an effective team-worker with DFID and external colleagues

Remuneration

A competitive salary starting at US$ 5,417 per month plus benefits is offered. The successful applicant will need to hold a Zimbabwean citizenship or have a valid work permit for Zimbabwe.

For an Application Pack (containing an Application Form, a full job description and the Core Competency Framework) please go here

Only applications made on the DFID Application Form and submitted in electronic copy will be considered. Application forms should be emailed to dfidzim-recruitment [at] dfid [dot] gov [dot] uk All completed application forms should state “A2 Education Vacancy” in the subject box.

Health Field Officer – Cordaid
Deadline: 26 May 2012

Introduction

The Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MoHCW) and the World Bank have appointed an international NGO, Cordaid, to manage the Results Based Financing (RBF) program, in close collaboration with the MoHCW and the World Bank. Cordaid has established an office in Harare that will roll-out the programme in close collaboration with the MoHCW. Cordaid is seeking to recruit a suitable qualified Health Field Offer as indicated below:

Position: Health Field Officer
Duty Station: Chegutu
Reporting to: Local Purchase Unit Co-ordinator

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

-    To conduct verification visits to each health facility contracted by the PU and verify the declared data from the facility registers
-    To compile verification reports
-    Work with and assist Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to conduct client satisfaction surveys
-    Provide feedback to health Facilities and LPU Co-ordinator on observations and gaps noted during verifications
-    Identify training needs and attend to capacity building needs of Health Facilities, Health Centre Committees (HCCs) and CBOs
-    Assist the LPU Co-ordinator in establishing and maintaining good relations with key stakeholders
-    Any other duties as and when assigned by LPU Co-ordinator

Qualifications and skills

-    Public health background, Degree/Diploma in Nursing, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Health Promotion and Education with at least 5 years’ working experience, of which one year working with the MoHCW
-    Independent, dynamic and capable of organizing his/her own work
-    Good command of English, and at least one local language
-    Good experience with relevant computer software packages (Ms Office Programmes)
-    Able and willing to use a motorbike for field visits

Contract duration: Initially 6 months (probation period three months) with the intention to extend for a longer period subject to performance and continuation of the program)

Application: Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be forwarded to hr.zimbabwe [at] cordaid [dot] net  Mention the vacancy reference number in subject line: e.g. for Chegutu Duty Station Health Field Officer the reference number is HV003-a-Chegutu)

For hand delivery, forward to the attention of The Human Resources Officer, 21 Argyle Road, Avondale, Harare. Indicate the vacancy reference number on the sealed envelope.

A written test will constitute part of the interview process.

A full job description will be made available to the shortlisted candidates and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Programme Officer Rights and Citizenship – Hivos
Deadline: 1 June 2012

The Regional Office for Southern Africa of the Dutch Humanist Institute for Cooperation with Developing Countries (Hivos) promotes economic and social empowerment of poor and marginalized people in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia

The job

The Rights and Citizenship programme aims to strengthen citizen agency to improve governance and to defend basic human rights. As a member of the global Rights and Citizenship (RC) team and reporting to the Regional Director, the programme officer contributes constructively and positively to the overall and regional Hivos policies in this field; positions Hivos in the region in line with its’ policies; initiates and coordinates innovative and creative programmes and intitiatives that contribute to Hivos R and C objectives, forges strong relationships and builds supportive networks with relevant stakeholders notably in civil society and takes responsibility for the administration and management of the Rights and Citizenship partner portfolio.

The person

You are a qualified individual with strong analytic skill and an ability to translate analysis into meaningful interventions. You are passionate about human rights and good governance without being dogmatic. You have a creative outlook on how human rights can be protected and good governance stimulated in a non-confrontational manner. You are entrepreneurial and not afraid to try something new. You have strong communication skills, both orally as in writing. You are a good networker with a proven ability to mobilize your network in support of the programme objectives.

Qualifications

-    An academic background, with a masters degree in a relevant field.
-    Verifiable experience in governance in at least two of the countries in the region.
-    Experience in downstream accountability is an asset.
-    A minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
-    Strong networking skill, ability to mobilize networks in support of the programme objectives.
-    Proven experience in project management and implementation.
-    Track record in programme development in the field of good governance and human rights.
-    Affinity with developmental, political and socio-economic issues
-    Preparedness and ability to travel.

Hivos offers a challenging position in an international environment. The regional office is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Hivos welcomes applications from citizens from South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia but only with a valid work permit for Zimbabwe and can only offer employment on local terms and conditions.

If you meet the above mentioned qualifications (please look carefully), send a letter  explaining your motivation and your CV to:
e-mail: chuma [at] hivos [dot] co [dot] zw
or deliver: 20  Phillips Avenue, Belgravia, Harare

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Call for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Service: Developing a public policy brief on issues affecting entrepreneurial development amongst the women of Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) and Women Alliance of Business Associations in Zimbabwe (WABAZ)
Deadline: 18 May 2012

The Assignment: To facilitate the development of a public policy brief that addresses the needs of women entrepreneurs and suggesting specific recommendations to the authorities. Based on the information collected during regional meetings and monthly meetings of representative leaders of women‘s business organizations, the consultant is expected to come up with a synthesised policy briefs that will inform the advocacy by WABAZ. Find out more

Terms of Reference: Procurement & Logistics Consultant – Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Deadline: 20 May 2012

Title: Procurement & Logistics Consultant
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Primary Manager: Senior Officer – Financial Analysis and Procurement
Period: June to September 2012

Note: This is a full time fixed term contract

Summary

Ensuring that all procurement activities for the foundation are done in compliance with donor rules and regulations, EGPAF policies and government laws. The activities include, among other things:

Terms of Reference

-    Facilitate the quantity and quality control of procured goods and services as per specification and arrangements set out in the Requisitions, Purchase Orders or consultancy contracts
-    Prepare procurement documentation with recommendations for approval by the relevant authority structures in line with the relevant procedures and guidelines
-    Assist in monitoring of deliveries (local) and shipment (import)
-    Hotel accommodation and conference bookings
-    Maintain purchase order tracker
-    Prepare detailed inventory list
-    Maintenance of stock bin cards
-    Perform other related duties and activities upon instruction from Senior Officer – Financial Analysis and Procurement

Knowledge, skills and abilities

-    Ability to work with limited supervision
-    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-    Computer literate

Qualifications

-    Degree in Accounting / Administration or equivalent
-    Minimum of 1 year working experience in a similar post

Application procedure

To apply email Cover Letter and CV to: zimrecruiting [at] pedaids [dot] org

Consultancy: Development of an advocacy package for the SRH and HIV Linkages Programme – UNFPA
Deadline: 24 May 2012 (12 noon)

The Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCW), with support from UNFPA and other development partners, is implementing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV linkages programme. The aim of the programme is to ensure that SRH and HIV are integrated and addressed in national and decentralized health and development plans through adopting policy reforms as well as developing tools that address barriers to linking HIV and SRH programmes and policy, systems and service delivery levels.

Purpose of the consultancy

The MOHCW and UNFPA would like to recruit a consultancy firm/company or organization to develop an advocacy package with materials that the MOHCW and its partners will use in enlisting support towards advancing the agenda on linking SRH and HIV programmes at policy, systems and service delivery levels.

Criteria for selection

-    Professional experience of at least 3 years in communication for health, advocacy systems design and/or implementation
-    High level technical knowledge of SRH and HIV
-    Availability of the technical staff and relevant equipment required for materials development
-    Public health and proven in-depth understanding of SRH and HIV issues is an added advantage

TORs for the consultancy may be requested from srhhivlinkages [at] gmail [dot] com

Please deliver all the relevant CVs, portfolio of previous work, less than 5 pages concept note on how the consulting firm intends to carry out this assignment and a cover letter marked “SRH and HIV Linkages advocacy package” no later than 12 noon on Thursday, 24th May, 2012 to:

The UNFPA Country Representative, Ref: SRH and HIV Linkages Advocacy Package, Block 7, First Floor, Arundel Office Park, Mt Pleasant, PO Box 4775, Harare or by email to mailzwe [at] unfpa [dot] org

Technology for Development (T4D) IT – Software Consultant – UNICEF
Deadline: 27 May 2012

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.

Consultancy Notice No. Zim/2012:06, Technology for Development (T4D) IT – Software Consultant
(Please note that this advert replaces previous advert, ref Zim/2012:05, advertised on 6 May 2012)
Duration period: 11 months

Background

Within the framework of the 2012-2015 Government of Zimbabwe-UNICEF Country Programme of Cooperation the use of Technology for Development (T4D) has been identified as a critical strategy to help accelerate positive results for children and women, in the areas of knowledge management, health, education, protection and participation.  In this regard, T4D technical assistance is required to add technology, development and innovation capacity to the existing Communications Cluster and the Collaborative Centre for Operational Research and Evaluation (CCORE).

The technical assistance will provide the capacity in the country office to create and support at least three IT platforms for  prototype projects with projected quick wins.  This engagement will prove the value of this additional capacity in a country office, in collaboration with ongoing work being done in Tech4Dev and real-time monitoring at HQ. It will support the set up and roll out of Technology for Development initiatives aimed at real time data collection.

The ZCO has identified a specific need to add a technology, development and innovation capacity to the existing work of CCORE (whose focus is currently on data, analysis and operational research).  This additional capacity will be modeled on other successful Tech4Dev engagements – where small teams have been created in country offices to support specific programme needs.  The objectives will be lined up directly with the organizational priority of real-time monitoring and management of Programmes within the ZCO.

Objective: To support the set up and roll out of Technology for Development initiatives aimed at real time data collection.

Methodology & Expected Output

Working under the direct guidance and supervision of the Chief of Social Policy and in collaboration with the IT Manager and the Communications Section within UNICEF, the T4D Specialist will add a technology, development and innovation capacity to the ZCO to develop and support IT platform for three prototype projects over an 11-month period.

Summary of Deliverables

1.    Development of Real-time Systems for  Programme monitoring and children’s participation.
2.    Development of  appropriate technology to address identified needs for children with disabilities – such as “hard of hearing”
3.    Analyze software requirements and develop paper prototypes
4.    Develop software both independently and as team leader using agile methodology
5.    Analyze and comment on software partners’ code, on both a technical and a strategic level
6.    Develop and implement software and technology innovations on a national scale (understanding constraints of working with various partners, but also the strengths of representing an international organization)
7.    Set-up and administer servers, networks and mobile gateways

Consultancy Requirements

1.    A recognized T4D/IT professional with proven experience in designing and implementing technology for development initiatives, including social media programming and use of digital media.   Prior experience in similar assignments with the UN system including UNICEF is an advantage.
2.    Minimum 5 years hands-on software development experience with a mix of the following frameworks, tools and languages:
- Python or Ruby
- Django (or extensive experience with a framework such as Cheetah, Camping, Rails)
- Source code management / Version control systems (Git)
- AJAX and JavaScript including libraries (such as jQuery and Mootools)
- mySQL (postgres)
- XHTML and CSS
- XML
- Mapping (Google Maps API/ Openlayers)
- Lightweight libraries for interacting with graphing, photos
Platforms
- Linux
- Apache
- Windows
3.    Strong, proven developing country experience in T4D including negotiating agreements with ICT private sector.
4.    Existing personal and professional network of technology partners
5.    Self-motivated, responsive and innovative
6.    Proficiency in object oriented back-end programming languages; specifically Python

If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application letter and curriculum vitae, quoting Consultancy Notice number to the following address.

Human Resources Manager
(Consultancy Notice No. 06: Zim-2012)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia,
Harare

or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Too often people write analysis and commentary on Zimbabwe without ever really immersing themselves in our country, and its complicated politics. So I was very pleased to come across a blog by Craig Barnett who visited Zimbabwe and has taken the time to share his experience and reflections.

Living at Hlekweni, I gradually came to think that the reality is considerably more complex and ambiguous than this, and increasingly started to question the way our media represents Zimbabwe and other non-Western nations (especially those that are usually represented as outside the ‘international community’ of US allies).

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