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Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager: Regional NGO
Deadline: 30 November 2013

A regional NGO is looking for a Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to be based in its Harare Office. The post requires a skilled self-starter, with experience in research, managing research teams and M&E staff, design and management of comprehensive multi-dimensional monitoring and evaluation systems.

Requirements
-A PhD or Master’s Degree in statistics, demography, epidemiology, public health or related field. – Minimum of 8 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of health and development programmes at multi-country or regional levels
-Experience in new technologies, including application of m Health and ICTs towards M&E systems
-Experience in logical framework models and results based monitoring, evaluation and reporting
-Strong research experience with demonstrated ability in quantitative and qualitative methods; survey techniques and operational research; tool design; data management systems building; data quality assurance and data analysis mechanisms
-Advanced computer skills in spread sheets, databases and graphics presentations, including knowledge of statistical packages such as SPSS, STATA, Atlas and NVivo 9
-Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
-Ability to build capacity and mentor organisational partners in M & E and research methods
-Experience of working in the southern Africa region and on HIV and health projects with multiple partners.

To apply
Interested applicants should email a motivational application and CV, with information on current salary, benefits and contact details of three referees to: rmerecruitments [at] outlook [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Country Human Resources Manager: Plan
Deadline: 1 December 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 development programs that deliver long lasting benefits. Plan Zimbabwe is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the above vacancy on a 2 year fixed term employment contract. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Job summary
Reporting to the Country Director, the position provides leadership and strategic direction to the country Human Resources (HR) function in accordance with Plan policies and principles, country labour laws, best HR practices and standards.

Key end results and typical responsibilities
-A member of the country leadership team providing advice and support on country HR initiatives
-Provides country wide strategic overview on the development and implementation of HR strategies & policies
-Has management responsibility for compliance with organisational HR policies and country labour law provisions
-Manages country HR processes which include workforce planning, learning and development, remuneration management, staff recruitment, induction, job profiling, employee relations etc
-Provides HR leadership in attracting and retaining a high performing country team
-Oversees HR needs of around 300 staff and manages the country HR team
-Has management responsibility on country HR reporting and budgeting
-Responsible for country HR risk management processes

Entry qualifications and experience
-A degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management or Social Sciences
-A post graduate qualification desirable
-A minimum of 8 years experience in human resources management
-Excellent communication and problem solving skills
-Proven facilitation, networking and analytical skills
-Proven skills in team development and management
-Strategic thinking, influencing and innovation skills
-Proficiency in MS office tools

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.

WeWasteTime

It happens with democracy – we think we have it but we don’t. Elections – we think we have them but we don’t – proper ones at least. An opposition political party  – we thought that they had ‘it’ but they don’t.

Now we have bus stops (lots of them). And when was the last time you saw a bus?

Right.

Recent statements by the government that they will build new houses for victims of the recently announced government clampdown on illegal structures brings back memories of the 2005 Operation Murambatsvina.

I remember in 2005 when the government of Zimbabwe pulled down “illegal structures” many people were promised decent accommodation under Garikai/Hlalani Khule but were later dumped at Caledonia Farm near Tafara on the outskirts of Harare. Only a handful benefited from Operation Garikai/Hlalani Khule as the allocation process was done on party lines.

From one “Operation” to another seven years on government of Zimbabwe issues another warning to get rid of all illegal structures in urban settlements. After Operation Murambatsvina it was promised that service delivery would improve and sanity would prevail in urban areas but most urban areas still face water shortages, the roads are a disgrace and sewage outbursts are perennial rivers in most high-density areas.