Clean up the World Weekend 20th – 22nd September 2013

Miracle Missions – Clean & Green Zimbabwe: A Member of Clean Up the World

Clean Up the World inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve their environment. Now in its 21st year, Clean Up the World, held in conjunction with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), mobilises an estimated 35 million volunteers from 140 countries annually making it one of the largest community based environmental campaigns in the world. The campaign brings together businesses, community groups, schools, governments and individuals in a range of activities & programs that positively improve local environments.

We are encouraging EVERYONE in THE CITY OF HARARE and across Zimbabwe to Clean Up their communities & engage in on going community projects.

Only 1 week remains until Clean up the World Weekend 20th – 22nd September 2013.

Get involved! Please . . .

-Volunteer at an organised clean up
-Organise a clean up & register your event
-Collect a bag of litter
-Clean your verge & drain
-Remove posters from trees, lampposts, buildings & walls
-Cut long grass to avoid disease
-Show your neighbour how to compost
-Reduce …reuse…recycle

For further information contact 0772 240 442 or Email cleanandgreenzim [at] gmail [dot] com or hooknook [at] yoafrica [dot] com

President Mugabe noted that the economy was facing numerous challenges characterized by declining production levels, high production costs, company closures and high unemployment level. The government will therefore prioritize sustained economic recovery and growth and in particular the implementation of pro-poor economic policies. – Southern African Parliamentary Support Trust newsletter on the First Session Eighth Parliament

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Country Finance Manager: Plan
Deadline: 23 September 2013

Founded more than 75 years ago, Plan has global presence in 68 countries and is one of the world’s largest children’s development organisations. Plan promotes child rights and lifts millions of children out of poverty, particularly the excluded or marginalized, through high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits. Plan is an independent organization with no religious, political, or governmental affiliations. Plan Zimbabwe has active programs in child rights and protection, education, food security, health, HIV & AIDS and water, sanitation & hygiene sectors.  Plan Zimbabwe is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacancy of Country Finance Manager on a renewable 2 year fixed term contract basis.

Job summary
The position is accountable for the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, strategies and controls to manage the financial resources of Plan Zimbabwe. Also implements Plan Zimbabwe’s finance strategy and solidify financial processes and systems in the country to enable Plan to deliver on its country strategy and accountabilities to children, communities and donors.

Dimensions of role
-Has a country wide financial management responsibility reporting to the Country Director and matrix managed by the Regional Finance Manager
-A member of the Country Leadership Team providing advice on country financial and risk management initiatives
-Leads the financial services provided within Plan Zimbabwe for an estimated country annual budget of US$ 25 million
-Representation of Plan Zimbabwe, its work and values within country forums/networks/conferences
-Leadership, management and development of in country finance staff
-Focal point person for in country risk management processes

Key end results and typical responsibilities
-Guide and facilitate the effective use and management of Plan’s financial resources in the country
-Financial reports & country budgets are prepared according to corporate requirements & guidelines, accurately and on time
-Financial reports are designed, produced and analyzed for internal management purposes and recommendations made
-Financial reporting and cash management is accurate and compliant with established policies and procedures
-Capacity assessments of prospective partners are thoroughly performed for possible cooperation and partnerships
-Provide an oversight and development of an excellent and high performing country finance team
-Budgeting and planning is based on excellent and timely financial data
-Manage Plan Zimbabwe’s general ledger and cash management processes
-Compliance with policies, standards and guidelines is routinely monitored, using audit-rating trends
-Payroll procedures are established and maintained in accordance with local legal requirements
-Support the Country Leadership Team in managing country financial risks
-Ensure country budget expenditures do not exceed approved budget limits
-Provide capacity building trainings for partners

Entry qualifications and experience
-University Degree in Finance or Accounting plus a Professional Accounting Qualification such as CIS, ACCA, CIMA or the equivalent
-Minimum of 7 years experience at the managerial level on a similar position
-Experience in using and managing various accounting packages or applications
-Experience on internal control applications and local taxation
-Experience in risk identification and management
-Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills
-Strong team building, strategic thinking and motivational skills
-Extensive travel within and outside the country
-Innovative and results oriented

To apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & covering letter outlining their suitability for the position to: zwe.recruitment [at] plan-international [dot] org

Plan is committed to keeping children safe from abuse, neglect and any forms of exploitation. Reference & background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Administration Assistant: CARE International in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 26 September 2013

Position Code: AEP-ADA 13
Program: Anticipated Emergency Program
Duty station: Masvingo

Job summary
The Administration Assistant will provide reception and secretarial services and any Administrative functions that may be delegated to her from time to time, under the supervision of the Administration Officer.

Key duties and responsibilities
-Receive telephone calls and visitors in a professional manner, referring them to relevant staff and deals with visitor/caller enquiries
-Ensure that the reception area is clean and presentable
-Record keeping and filing
-Monitoring Usage of Office Machines
-Mail Receipts and Delivery
-Locates and extracts telephone/ cell-usage information from specified sources for use by staff
-Manage stationery in liaison with Administration Officer
-Organise conferences, meetings and functions: booking Boardrooms and ensuring that all required material is available and in working condition

Qualifications and experience
-5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language
-A certificate in administration or secretarial studies
-3 years experience in secretarial or administration position or similar
-Must be computer literate: basic knowledge and experience with WORD, EXCEL, e-mail and Internet services
-Very good organizing skills
-Very good public relations, communication and interpersonal skills
-Must be able to work under pressure and
-Knowledge of switchboard operation.

To apply
Interested and qualified applicants can send their Curriculum Vitae and Application Letters by the 26th of September 2013 quoting the position code on the subject for email applications to:

The Human Resources Manager
CARE International in Zimbabwe
8 Ross Avenue
Belgravia
Harare

Or: vacancies [at] carezimbabwe [dot] org