NGO job vacancies, Zimbabwe and the region
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Please note that the job vacancies we carry are related to the NGO and civil society sectors only.
Programs Manager: Local NGO
Deadline: 28 June 2012
We are looking to invite interested candidates to apply to fill the post of Programs Manager, which falls vacant soon. This is a senior management position in the organisation, and the incumbent should have a post graduate qualification in Public Health, a proven track record to lead and manage teams, and be conversant in project planning, implementation and evaluation. The incumbent should also be well versed with report writing. The organisation has a very strong Christian ethos, which the incumbent should be aware of and be prepared to fully embrace. If you are interested, please send your current curriculum vitae to: wadziemnax [at] gmail [dot] com
Finance and Administration Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 29 June 2012
A local NGO would like to fill a vacancy of Finance and Administration Officer that has arisen in the organisation.
Main Responsibilities:
-Supervising the operations of the finance and administration unit
-Preparing periodic Financial Reports for management, donors and audits
-Managing the organization’s financial resources and ensuring effective budget control
-Administering and controlling expenditure in liaison with Management within the approved budgets
-Preparing and administering payroll
Minimum Requirements:
-A university degree in Accounting, CIS, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent
-At least 3 years working experiences in a relevant position
-Good communication and computer skills-Ms Excel
-Sound knowledge of financial operating packages – Pastel
-Experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing and providing financial advice
How to Apply: Please send your application letter, CV and certificates to finance2012officer [at] gmail [dot] com Only applications with traceable references from relevant organisations will be considered.
Regional Director, Southern Africa: AMREF
Deadline: 29 June 2012
AMREF is the largest health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and government, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org
AMREF is recruiting for Regional Director, Southern Africa to provide leadership and strategic direction to the Southern African Regional programme. The incumbent will be in charge of the performance and programme growth. S/he will ensure that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanisms are in place. The position is key and part of AMREF’s senior management team, reporting to the Director General with a critical role to play in the accomplishment of AMREF’s mission and strategy.
Please visit the AMREF website www.amref.org to view job specifications and application process.
If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for improving health of disadvantaged communities in Africa, you are welcome to join us. Complete the online application form attaching your CV. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday 29th June 2012 although the search will remain open until the position is filled.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Two (2) vacancies: GIZ
Deadline: 2 July 2012
Location: SADC Secretariat, Gaborone, Botswana
1. Programme Officer Natural Resources (Ref code: SADC/NR)
2. Programme Officer Climate Change and Biodiversity (Ref code: SADC/CCB)
To support the implementation of the SADC/GIZ project on “Transboundary Use and Protection of Natural Resources.” GIZ is a German federal enterprise assisting the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. The project contributes to the better implementation of regional strategies and programmes in the Member States, and thus to the improvement of the social and economic situation of the people living in and around the forests and protected areas. At regional level the project supports the SADC Secretariat, especially the Environment and Natural Resources Unit of the Directorate of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR), as well as other regional organisations; at the sub-regional level it supports various Transfontrier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) in the SADC region. The successful applicants will be contracted by GIZ and will work directly with the SADC Senior Programme Officer (SPO) Natural resources and the SADC SPO Environment and Sustainable development, respectively.
Duration of contract: 1 September 2012 – 31 August 2013 with potential extension for two years
Job descriptions: Full job description van be obtained electronically from Dr Wibke Thies: wibke.thies [at] giz [dot] de
Applications with a one page covering letter, comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone of three referees should be sent by email to: Dr Wibke Thies: wibke.thies [at] giz [dot] de
Please use the reference code indicated for each position when sending your application. CVs of applicants who have not requested the Job Description will not be considered.
Receipt of applications sent by email shall be acknowledged promptly. GIZ is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from the SADC region with all religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.