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Various NGO vacancies around Zimbabwe

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Thursday, January 24th, 2013 by Bev Clark

Work in and for Zimbabwe. Help grow our nation. Check out the vacancies below. If you’d like to receive this sort of information, as well as civic and human rights updates, by email each week drop us a note saying “subscribe” to: info [at] kubatana [dot] net

Please note that the job vacancies we carry are related to the NGO and civil society sectors only.

Director of Clinical Services: Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ)
Deadline: 31 January 2013

Be at the heart of an organization that’s at the heart of the community!

Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ), an affiliate of Marie Stopes International, is a market focused, result oriented nongovernmental 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 organization with passionate people.

An opportunity has arisen in the following area:

Role: 1 x Director of Clinical Services
Duration: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

General Purpose
Reporting to the Country Director, the Director of Clinical Services is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective development, management and steady growth of high-quality, cost-effective family planning and reproductive health services through static and mobile outreach service facilities, ensuring PSZ services adhere to Ministry of Health guidelines, as well as to MSI Partnership standards. S/he provides professional, high-quality and effective clinical and management leadership and guidance to the team; and ensures that staffs understand and follow current MSI protocols. The post involves frequent travel.

Key Result Areas
-Quality Assurance: Client’s needs are met promptly and efficiently with the provision of high quality, professional services at all times. Develop, improve and monitor service delivery standards and client satisfaction
-Training and capacity development of medical teams: Assesses the training needs of the staff and ensure timely training is provided to staff for delivering quality services. Ensure that skill requirements are identified and that Medical Team members receive appropriate training to support them in performing well in their roles
-Internal Controls and Monitoring: Ensure robust information and control systems are in place and used to provide feedback and stimulate action
-Develop mechanisms for clinical controls and MIS systems for clinical services are in place and being implemented effectively
-Partnerships: Liaise with MoH/ZNFPC officials. Ensuring strong, professional relationships between PSZ and MoH/ZNFPC are maintained
-Programme implementation: Oversee the development and implementation of annual operational plans and working budgets, in conjunction with the medical team.

Qualifications
-MBChB Registration with the MDPCZ (Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe)
-Medical Doctor as a recognized clinical qualification
-Management / business qualification
-Have technical / clinical competence for SRH & FP services
-3-5 years of management experience in similar or allied roles in previous organization.

Submit CV plus covering letter clearly marked “DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES” to: Team Development Manager to: No. 9 Bisley Circle, Belvedere, Harare

Or email to: recruitment [at] pszim [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Social Worker/Counsellor: Local NGO
Deadline: 31 January 2013

Location: Tongogara Refugee Camp, Chipinge, Zimbabwe
Reporting to: Project Director – Tongogara

Key Responsibilities
-Provide direct counselling services & therapeutic support to the secondary school children and more so to the vulnerable children such as unaccompanied minors (UAMs), orphans and children staying with single or elderly people
-Work closely with the school administration and teachers to identify children that need counselling and to follow up on progress of the children
-Work jointly with other stakeholders in the field of children’s services including making referrals and networking
-Compile monthly reports of all the cases handled
-Maintain accurate case records of all correspondence and activities on individual children’s records
-Raise awareness at the camp and in the school of children’s rights and issues of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV)
-Work as part of the JRS team towards achieving our mission and vision.

Qualifications & Experience
-A degree/diploma in social work, counselling, social sciences or community development
-Registered with the Council of Social Workers as a Social Worker, prerequisite but not a must
-Previous experience of counselling and working with children
-Good networking skills
-Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
-Fluency in written and spoken English
-Ability and willingness to work in difficult and isolated conditions
-Enjoyment in working with refugees/displaced and vulnerable people.

Emails to be addressed to Tendai Makoni on: tindo32 [at] gmail [dot] com

Four (4) District Behaviour Change Support Officers: Zimbabwe Aids Prevention And Support Organisation
Deadline: 1 February 2013

Locations: Mt Darwin , Mbire, Guruve and Bindura  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the 4 posts of District Behaviour Change Support Officers, which have arisen in the organisation. The District Behavior Change Support Officer will report to the District Behaviour Change Programme Officer.

The Support officer will
-Provide necessary assistance to the Programme Officer in dissemination of the national BC strategy in the District through dissemination meetings involving all relevant stakeholders and leaders
-Advocate with traditional, religious, administrative and other leaders in the district on issues of behaviour change promotion
-Provide technical and administrative support to the setting up of a district behavioral change forum
-Co-facilitate, in close collaboration with the District BC officer the development of a district behavioral change action plan in all wards
-Participate in monthly advocacy and support visits to all wards in the districts
-Oversee and support the volunteers’ behaviour change promotion activities
-Co-facilitate in the district level trainings of traditional and religious leaders as well as different types of volunteers
-Co-ordinate the District Officer’s meetings and workshops
-Make payments for specific programme costs under the guidance of the Finance Officer
-Assist the BC Programme officer to maintain financial and programme records as per NAC-UNFPA financial, accounting and programme rules, regulations and policies and ensure compliance
-Assist in the compilation of district quarterly narrative and financial progress reports

We are looking for candidates who have
-Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
-Initiative and is result oriented
-Attention to detail
-Ability to work under pressure
-Good computer skills
-Ability to work with all groups in the community
-Tact, advocacy, diplomacy, and consensus building skills

Requirements
-Diploma in an area related to Programme Management, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, Counseling or equivalent.  Degree is an added advantage
-Minimum 3 years experience at professional level
-Sound knowledge and understanding of HIV prevention programming
-Experience in HIV and AIDS Programmes, Public Health or Health Promotion an asset
-Experience in Training, counseling or project management an asset
-Experience and ability to interact with district leadership
-Hands on experience working with district and ward structures and added advantage.

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications should be forwarded to: The Director Zimbabwe Aids Prevention and Support Organisation, 4 Aberdeen Road, Avondale, Harare.

Or

P O Box CY1417
Causeway
Harare

Just do it

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 by Bev Clark

Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. - Rumi

Tech initiatives in Zimbabwe for 2013

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 by Elizabeth Nyamuda

Tendai Marengereke a blogger on TechZim lists 5 tech initiatives we would love to see in Zimbabwe in 2013. The list includes:

1. Establishment of an Open Data Portal
2. EcoCash getting smart
3. Multi Carrier IMEI database for stolen smartphones.
4. Growth in E-commerce
5. Better designed Websites and less Joomla

Read the full article on the TechZim website. Let’s help expand on this list!

Eight (8) job vacancies with Zimbabwean NGO

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 by Bev Clark

Work in and for Zimbabwe. Help grow our nation. Check out the vacancies below. If you’d like to receive this sort of information, as well as civic and human rights updates, by email each week drop us a note saying “subscribe” to: info [at] kubatana [dot] net

Please note that the job vacancies we carry are related to the NGO and civil society sectors only.

Eight (8) vacancies: Locally based International organization
Deadline: 31 January 2013

A locally based International Organisation in the democracy and good governance field seeks to fill vacancies that have arisen in their Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare offices.

Regional Co-Ordinator (2 posts)
(Bulawayo and Mutare)

Key Competencies and qualifications
-Dynamic and self-driven individual with an excellent track record of delivery
-He or she must have strong fundraising skills, programme development and financial management competencies to lead the program team
-Articulate and conversant of the socio and economic issues affecting Zimbabwe
-Should be able to manage anti-corruption programmes to address the problems
-Must have at least 2 years managerial experience and at least 1 year NGO experience. Should have sound managerial and people skills
-At least a First Degree in Social Sciences, Politics and Administration
-Must be fluent in written and spoken Ndebele for Bulawayo post only
-Knowledge of other vernacular languages an added advantage
-Clean class 4 drivers licence a must

Legal Officer (2 posts)
(Bulawayo and Mutare)

Key Competencies and qualifications:
-Must have a thorough appreciation of legal issues related to corruption in the country with experience in drafting legal briefs and litigation
-Should have knowledge of Zimbabwean law and the relevant law enforcement agencies
-Minimum LLBS Honours Degree, registration with the High Court and certification by the Law Society of Zimbabwe. A minimum of one year practicing experience
-Must be fluent in spoken and written Ndebele for Bulawayo post only
-Knowledge of at least one or more vernacular language will be an added advantage
-Clean class 4 drivers licence an added advantage

Advocacy Officer (2 posts)
(Bulawayo and Harare)

Key Competencies and qualifications:
-An individual with impeccable oral and written capabilities, must be able to design and coordinate community based and outreach projects
-Ability to conduct community meetings and mobilizing citizens for a cause
-Must possess a minimum qualification of a Degree in Community Studies, Social Development Studies or equivalent
-At least one year working experience in grass roots community advocacy a must
-Must be fluent in written and spoken Ndebele for Bulawayo post only
-Knowledge of other vernacular languages an added advantage
-Clean class 4 drivers licence a must

Legal Assistant (Harare)
Key Competencies and qualifications
-Individual should be able to provide legal advisory services to communities and other relevant groups
-Should also help citizens pursue corruption related complains and suggesting advocacy for broader reform
-Ability to conduct community meetings and mobilizing citizens for a cause
-Should have impeccable oral and written capabilities
-At least a Degree in Law with one year working experience or at least 2 years internship experience
-Knowledge of at least 2 vernacular languages a must
-Clean class 4 drivers licence an added advantage

Administrative Assistant (Harare)
Key Competencies and qualifications
-Minimum Diploma in Business Administration /Institute of Administration Diploma (IAC)
-Must have at least 2 years NGO working experience
-Must have good interpersonal skills
-Must be computer literate and very proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of Packages
-Must have proven event management experience and skills
-Must be very resourceful and quick to learn
-Must be able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Application Process
Interested persons should submit your current CV, an application letter indicating the position being applied for, and your current salary to the Recruitment Officer on or before the 31st of January 2013.

Please do not apply for more than one post. All applications should be directed to recruitmentzimbabwe [at] gmail [dot] com

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 by Bev Clark

Always waiting

 

Job vacancies in Zimbabwe

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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 by Bev Clark

Work in and for Zimbabwe. Help grow our nation. Check out the vacancies below. If you’d like to receive this sort of information, as well as civic and human rights updates, by email each week drop us a note saying “subscribe” to: info [at] kubatana [dot] net

Please note that the job vacancies we carry are related to the NGO and civil society sectors only.

Organisational Development Adviser: Progressio
Deadline: 31 January 2013

Partner: The National Faith-Based Council of Zimbabwe (NFBCZ)
Placement length: Three-month placement (with the possibility of renewal)
Please note that for this placement we are only able to consider applicants who are fluent in Shona and/or Ndebele and able to start before 31 March 2013.

Progressio has been leading the way on practical international development issues for more than forty years. Whether through placing skilled professionals 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.

The Progressio Development Worker (DW) will work as an Organisational Development Adviser with the NFBCZ in the development, capacity building and implementation of its Gender-Based Violence programme. S/he will provide technical support in the development and implementation of organisational development systems to enable the NFBCZ to effectively carry out gender-empowerment programmes, psychosocial and counselling support programmes for victims of gender violence, policy analysis, advocacy, and documentation and information dissemination on SGBV, HIV and AIDS and related issues from a faith perspective.

For more information and to apply, please click here

Southern Africa Sub-regional Funding Officer: Progressio
Deadline: 31 January 2013

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe, with occasional visits to Malawi and potential visits to Zambia and South Africa
Full-time, two-year contract
Salary of USD$2,000 gross per month

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

We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual with a genuine commitment and track record of fundraising for international development. The post holder will play a leading role in increasing the funding for Progressio’s programmes and advocacy work in the Southern Africa Sub-region.

The post holder will be responsible for researching new funding sources in the region and beyond, preparing specific funding bids/reports for submission to institutional donors (this will involve liaising with the Fundraising Team, plus other staff in the UK, and in the Sub-region), donor relationship management, and maintaining up-to-date information systems.

The successful candidate should have a degree or appropriate qualification in a relevant discipline, and fundraising training.

For more information and to apply, please click here