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Immigration Integrity Manager: Australian Embassy – Harare
Deadline: 14 February 2011 (4pm)

The Australian Embassy is seeking applications from persons interested in employment as Immigration Integrity Manager.

Employment will initially be based on a 6-month contract. After completing a satisfactory six-month probationary period, incumbents will be offered a further 12-month contract. Monthly salary is $2,000-2,350.

The Australian Embassy is an equal opportunity employer. The Australian Embassy is a smoke free environment.

Duty Statement

Duties may include some or all of the following:
- Conduct immigration integrity checks, interviews and site visits
- Analyse statistical and other information to assist visa officers in Pretoria to detect and prevent fraud in the visa caseload
- Liaise with Australian government officers in a range of global locations, the Zimbabwean government, international organisations, other diplomatic missions and other stakeholders
- Undertake research and analysis to develop risk profiles and other resources for visa officers
- Examine and verify passports and other documents
- Service delivery to visa clients
- Provide support and quality control for the Australian Visa Application Centre, Harare
- Undertake relevant travel within and outside Zimbabwe
- Lead, motivate and develop a small team
- Manage team workloads and drive constant improvement in work processes

Selection Criteria:

Essential
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills in the English language, including the ability to undertake research and prepare analytical reports
- Ability to perform under pressure and independently manage a large, complex workload
- Excellent interpersonal skills, incorporating a proficiency for liaison and team leadership
- Capacity to examine and report on travel documents, or to rapidly acquire this skill
- Ability to conduct investigations into complex immigration fraud
- The ability to manage a varied workload with limited supervision

Desirable
- Previous experience in an office environment using Microsoft Office Excel
- Tertiary qualifications
- Fluency in Shona and/or Ndebele

If you are interested in being considered for any positions, please apply in writing to either the email or the postal address detailed below.

Applications must include:
- “Application for position: DIAC Integrity Manager” in the subject line of the e-mail or at the top of the front page of a paper application.
- A statement of claims (three pages maximum) addressing the selection criteria.
- A current CV including work and education history and references from both your current employer and most recent previous employer.  Your CV must provide an e-mail address and contact numbers.
- Proof of your right to reside and work in Zimbabwe.

Applicants Who Do Not Include A Statement Of Claims against the selection criteria will not be considered. Please note that a statement of claims refers to your examples of achievements or work undertaken in relation to a specific selection criterion as stated above.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Recruitment Officer – DIAC Australian Embassy PO Box 4541 Harare

Or e-mail your application to hr.pretoria [at] dfat [dot] gov [dot] au

Please note that late applications will not be considered. Only those applicants who are short-listed for interview will be contacted about the outcome of the selection process.

Four (4) positions: Merlin Zimbabwe
Deadline: 15 February 2011

Applications are invited to fill in four (4) job openings, which have arisen at Merlin Zimbabwe. These positions are only open to Zimbabwean nationals.

1. Finance Assistant – Ref.021101

Responsibilities: this position is responsible for making all disbursement for properly authorized expenditures updating the accounting records, cash and budget management, monthly reporting and maintaining a proper financial filing system.

Requirements:
- HND in accounting/ relevant accounting degree
- Substantial experience of financial accounting
- Experience in budgetary controls is essential
- Proficient in computers especially with spreadsheets
- Good reporting skills
- Experience in NGO environment will be an added advantage

2. Secretary – Ref.021102

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for an effective management of the front office, receiving and directing visitors and phone calls, providing personal assistant services to the Country Director.

Requirements:
- National Diploma in Secretarial studies strong post qualification practical experience
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to represent the values and objectives of the organization on the phone
- Flexible work approach
- Experience in NGO environment will be an added advantage

3. HR and Administrative Assistant – Ref.021103

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the general administration issues and Human Resources duties, as well as maintaining a proper filing system for the office.

Requirements:
- HND in Secretarial Studies, Diploma in Personnel Management would be an added advantage
- Substantial experience in relevant field
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Good filing, planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in computers
- Good reporting skills
- Experience in NGO environment will be an added advantage

4. Monitoring And Evaluation Officer (M&E) – Ref.021104

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for providing technical support and management of an effective monitoring of the programme. Appropriate use of participatory methodologies and evaluation; establish the M&E framework and system to ensure effective implementation of key program initiatives. Develop appropriate data capturing tools and organizing appropriate M&E activities to measure the impact of the project in collaboration with CMT. Assist the Country Director on the preparation of internal, donor reports and stakeholder reports.

Requirements:
- Monitoring and Evaluation qualification or a relevant degree
- Proven ability in monitoring and evaluation
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and Data programs especially Excel and Epi-Info or SPSS
- Capacity to organize, monitor and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information
- Good reporting writing skills
- Experience in NGO environment or health sector is a requirement

Interested candidates are required to submit their application letters and CV only via email vacancy.merlin.zw [at] gmail [dot] com and please include the reference number in the subject field.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Engineer: International Rescue Committee
Deadline: 21 February 2011

Location: Manicaland

Scope

The Engineer position serves as focal person for both water/sanitation and health related technical activities that relate to infrastructure development, rehabilitations and upgrading. The Engineer will carry out feasibility studies, technical assessments, develop bills of quantities and recommend a course of action.  This position reports to the Environmental Health Manager and is based in Manicaland.

Responsibilities

Program Implementation:

1) Program activities.

a) Carry out 1) technical feasibility studies and assessments; 2) produce technical designs and drawings; and 3) develop bills of quantities and specifications relating to infrastructure needs for IRC programs.
b) Contribute towards the development of tender specification documents.
c) Supervise contractors and produce certificates of completion.
d) Document and archive project activities.
e) Support the EH Manager to develop project specific implementation plans and monitor their implementation.
f) Guide, monitor and report on technical progress, development and trends.

2) Operational activities

a) In coordination with the EH manager, develop community specific training budgets (once per assignment) and weekly and monthly cash forecasts for those trainings.
b) In coordination with finance, facilitates the payments of participants as per agreement and liquidates all advances as per HR policies.
c) Supports logistics in the procurement of program materials.

Coordination and Representation

In coordination with the EH Manager:
a) Coordinate closely with stakeholders eg the  Ministry of Health & Child Welfare, Ministry of Public Works, District Development Fund, Zimbabwe National Water Authority and other Implementing Partners
b) Networks and forms synergies with relevant stakeholders.

Training and Capacity Building

a) Develop training course materials and writes training manuals for knowledge management and quality assurance.
b) Facilitate trainings and build capacity of relevant stakeholders in the construction and operation and maintenance of water supply systems.
c) Train builders to enhance their construction and building techniques as related to IRC programming.

Other

a) Participates in internal meetings (monthly).
b) Assists in writing reports timely for the funding agents/donors (external) as well as monthly reports for IRC (internal)
c) Collect baseline information required for proposals and project activities.
d) Ensure that GPS coordinates are recorded for WASH infrastructures to facilitate GIS mapping.
e) Participates fully in project proposal brainstorming sessions.
f) Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager

Qualifications and Experience

a) A National Diploma or Bsc in Civil Engineering.
b) Minimum of three years relevant work experience.
c) Experience working with non-governmental organizations.
d) Program management skills, analytical skills, and computer skills (AutoCAD, word, excel, outlook).
e) Communication skills both written and spoken; inter-personal skills.
f) Team player and willing to camp in remote locations as needed.

Qualified and interested candidates should send their detailed CVs and cover letters to Zimbabwe [at] theirc [dot] org not later than 21st February 2011 and write ENGINEER in the subject line.

Three (3) Positions: WWF
Deadline: 22 February 2011

WWF – World Wide Fund for nature is the world’s largest independent conservation organization, with close to five million supporters and a network active in more than 100 countries on five continents. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which human live in harmony with nature by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction and wasteful consumption.

We are seeking to recruit suitably qualified and motivated individuals for the following positions:

1. Project Manager

Major Duties and Responsibilities

* Develops project annual work plans and budgets
* Manages project budget
* Co-ordinates project implementation
* Supervises project staff
* Liaises and co-ordinates with project stakeholders
* Ensures compliance with donor requirements
* Compiles project reports for various audiences

Required Qualifications and Experience

* At least a Master’s degree in natural resources management, development or related qualification.
* A minimum of five years’ experience in managing multi-institutional projects.
* Knowledge of public sector institutions and national policy processes.
* Experience in renewable energy issues and knowledge of EC funded projects will be an added advantage.
* Knowledge of financial management systems.
* A strong team player with assertive leadership skills.
* Strong communication and report writing skills.

Contract and Remuneration: The successful candidate will be offered an initial two-year contract, renewable based on performance. Remuneration will be in accordance with experience and qualifications.

2. District Project Co-ordinators (Two posts)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

* Develops project district plans in partnership with key stakeholders.
* Co-ordinates the implementation of district project work plans.
* Liaises and co-ordinates with district level stakeholders.
* Organises and co-ordinates, district level platform meetings.
* Assists partner staff with local level capacity building initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

* A BSc degree in Natural Resources Management, Development or related qualification.
* A minimum of three years’ experience in implementing community based projects.
* Knowledge of procedures and policy processes within local authorities.
* Experience in renewable energy issues and knowledge of projects will be an added advantage.
* A strong team player with leadership qualities.
* Strong communication and report writing skills.

Contract and Remuneration: The successful candidate will be offered an initial one year contract, renewable based on performance. Remuneration will be in accordance with experience and qualifications.

Applications should be sent to:

The Interim Country Director
WWF Zimbabwe, 10 Lanark Road, Belgravia
Harare, Zimbabwe
Email: hrmanager [at] wwf [dot] org [dot] zw

Regional Technical Advisor – Monitoring and Evaluation: Catholic Relief Services
Deadline: 2 April 2011

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an organisation that promotes human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies.

CRS seeks to appoint a Technical Advisor: Monitoring and Evaluation, based in Lusaka, Zambia, to provide leadership within Southern Africa to strengthen organisational and staff capacity to design and implement effective monitoring and evaluation systems.

S/he will provide technical assistance to Southern Africa Country Programmes, their partners and staff to ensure that projects and programmes are monitored as needed; scopes for evaluation reflect key learning questions; high quality external or internal evaluators undertake evaluations; recommendations are adopted and lessons learned are disseminated; and ICT4D is strategically coordinated and advanced in Southern Africa. S/he will work closely with other Regional Technical Advisors (RTAs) in Southern Africa, and be part of a network of technical advisors for M&E within CRS, liaising with counterparts to develop and disseminate tools, best practices and policies.

This is a unique position to work with other TAs to develop and strengthen systems for monitoring and evaluation, both within specific projects, across programme areas and organisationally at the Country Programme level. Equally, the other RTAs are well-equipped to contribute to the development of effective monitoring and evaluation systems and tools within their sectors. CRS has a good set of project related guides, tools and resources including: ProPack I, II and II, focusing on project design, implementation and monitoring, respectively. In addition, CRS has a set of M&E standards for its projects and Country Programmes.

S/he will also assist Country Programmes in helping strengthen the capacity of local partners’ monitoring and evaluation systems, and will work closely with the DRD/PQ and other TAs to advance a learning agenda for the Region.

For a detailed job description and to apply, refer to www.crs.org/about/careers

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