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Two (2) vacancies: local HIV and AIDS networking NGO
Deadline: 13 September 2012
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following positions for a local HIV and AIDS networking NGO.
1. Administration Assistant
Duties & Responsibilities
Working under the supervision of the Grants Manager the incumbent will be responsible for:
-Maintaining the schedule / calendar for the GMU with external and internal parties including visitors from external organizations, ZAN members, Global Fund partners (SRs and SSRs), as well as internal and external meetings, determining priority requirements.
-Undertaking all travel arrangements for the GMU.
-Preparation of briefing materials for appointments, meetings, missions.
-Maintenance of rosters of important contacts and telephone lists.
-Preparation of moderately complex correspondence, on behalf of Grant Manager for his/her signature and making follow-up when required.
-Management of e-mail and correspondence flow, ensuring prioritization and effective follow-up.
-Taking GMU and other organizational meeting minutes.
-Maintenance of a filing system
Personnel Specification
-Diploma in Business Administration or Business Studies or related field is desirable.
-Additional Public Relations qualification will be an added advantage.
-Minimum 2 years experience of progressive responsibility in administration in support of programme work in an NGO environment a requisite, preferably in an HIV & AIDS environment.
-Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
-Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills.
-Excellent information analysis and report writing skills.
2. Programme Assistant (Mashonaland Central – Bindura based)
Reporting to the Provincial Level Coordinator, the Programme Assistant’s main duties will include the following:
-Assist in planning and coordinating provincial networking and information sharing activities.
-Provide support and guidance in the implementation of HIV and AIDS programmes.
-Attend to member and other key stakeholder needs and inquiries within the provincial office.
-Assist in the collection and collation of data and preparation of results based reports on interventions undertaken in the province.
-Monitor and advise on grant implementation, reporting and compliance.
-Assist in the identification of technical and institutional support needs of members in the provinces.
-Assist in the conduct of provincial administrative duties that include office management, asset management, recording of all communication to and from the Head Office and other stakeholders.
Personnel Specification
-The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Development Studies, Education or any social science.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Proficient in MS computer packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Internet.
-Ability to work in a team set up.
-Initiative and assertiveness.
-Proven experience in HIV and AIDS programmes.
-At least one year’s experience working on HIV and AIDS issues.
NB People living with HIV are encouraged to apply.
In return, the organization offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates who meet the stated specifications should submit applications, indicating the position, together with detailed CVs to:
The Human Resources & Administration Department
No 154 Samora Machel Avenue West
Belvedere
Harare
Or email to: recruitment [at] zan [dot] co [dot] zw
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Assistant Field Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 13 September 2012
1 ΒΌ year fixed term employment contract
He/She will be based in Victoria Falls
Qualifications and attributes
-Degree or Diploma in Development Studies, Social Work
-A training related qualification an advantage
-Good report writing and presentation skills
Duties
-Plan, implement and monitor activities under the Youth Programme
-Actively participate in partner meetings
-Network with other youth focused Organisations
-Foster and maintain good stakeholder relationships
-Compile monthly, quarterly and annual activity progress reports.
Remuneration will be disclosed to short listed candidates.
To apply, submit your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter to: resourceshuman32 [at] gmail [dot] com
While we value all applications, we regret that we can only respond to short listed candidates.