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Twenty two (22) jobs: local NGO
Deadline: 5 August 2011

An NGO is looking for the following personnel:

6 posts: Assistant Field Officers
3-year project
District based (Chimanimani, Guruve, Lupane, Wedza, Zvimba)

10 posts: Assistant Field Officers
1-year project
District based (Chimanimani, Hwange, Lupane)

Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or Environmental Management

Duties:

Train communities, partners and staff on sustainable development and related themes. Provide technical advice to stakeholders and communities on beekeeping, nutrition gardening, conservation farming, cash transfers, ISALs, borehole rehabilitation and market linkages. Coordinate, promote and assist with implementation of community projects and utilization of resources. Liaise with stakeholders, communities and relevant authorities on programme activities. Report writing on project activities. Monitor and evaluate project implementation.

Relevant work experience:

-2 years work experience as a Field Assistant.
-Training experience with communities.
-Ability to ride a motorcycle mandatory.

3 posts: Field Officers
1-year project
District based (Harare, Lupane, Mutare)

3 posts: Field Officers
3-year project
District based (Lupane, Mutare, Victoria Falls)

Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or Environmental Management.

Duties:

Provide technical advice /guidance to stakeholders and communities in bee keeping, nutrition gardening, conservation farming, cash transfers, ISALs and borehole rehabilitation. Assist in project field activities. Organize and prepare community trainings and visits. Prepare training programmes, materials, facilitate trainings, meetings, workshops and information sharing forums. Provide technical guidance and support to target groups. Supervise Assistant Field Officers. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Monitor project implementation. Liaise with stakeholders, communities and relevant authorities on programme activities.

Relevant work experience:

-2 years work experience as a Field Officer.
-Training experience with communities.
-Clean Class 4 driver’s licence mandatory.

If you qualify and are interested, please email Application letter, Motivation letter and CV, indicating district of interest, to jobs071.11 [at] gmail [dot] com

Information Technology Assistant: CARE
Deadline: 5 August 2011

Area of operation: Masvingo

Job summary:

Reporting to the IT Admin Manager, the IT Assistant will be responsible for the administration of IT systems and co-ordination of all IT related issues at the CARE Masvingo sub-office. S/he will be responsible for general systems analysis, integration and optimisation, configuration and maintenance of network equipment, monitoring of network usage and traffic patterns. Administration of Windows based server systems, Active Directory, Exchange and SQL server. In addition, the IT Assistant will ensure maintenance of network security, management of anti-malware systems, assessments of security risks, malware infection prevention and removal, maintenance of network OS update services. The IT Assistant will also train users on applications use (OSes, Office suite, Email and internet technologies), computer hardware handling and IT policies.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

-Diploma in computer science or equivalent
-Technical, network or system certification highly desirable
-3 years’ post qualification experience working with similar technologies preferably in NGO environment
-Must be bale to work under pressure with minimum supervision

Interested and well qualified candidates should submit applications and updated Curriculum Vitae to vacancies [at] carezimbabwe [dot] org or the HR and Legal Co-ordinator, 8 Ross Avenue, Belgravia, Harare.

Two (2) positions: Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, Department Of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe
Deadline: 5 August 2011

Positions to start as soon as possible

The Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, a Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe project has funding to conduct baseline research prior to expanding its National Sex Worker Programme. The Programme is aimed at reducing HIV acquisition among sex workers thereby reducing HIV transmission to their clients. Sex workers are one of the key populations currently targeted through the National Behaviour Change Strategy as part of the recommendations of the Zimbabwe National HIV Strategic Plan. The GIZ (formerly GTZ) has funded the programme to run a baseline survey whose overall goal is to describe the characteristics of sex work populations in Mutare, Hwange and Victoria Falls in order to determine the risk factors for HIV infection among the women and, in particular to explore how structural and contextual factors influence this risk.

We are therefore looking for the following positions to start working with the team immediately. The positions will be for two months based in Hwange and Victoria Falls. Candidates should be Ndebele speakers.

1. Outreach Worker

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring good communication with programme communities, and assisting with recruitment of sex workers to the research programme.  This will involve working closely with the communities, district and provincial officials to introduce the programme and keeping them well informed about the progress of the research.

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, the Outreach Worker’s duties will include:

-Working with the sex worker peer educators to identify and recruit sex workers for inclusion in the baseline research according to GCP and Ethics guidelines.
-Working with sex worker peer educators to identify all the various communities working in a given geographic location.
-Assist in mobilization of sex workers to come for the survey.
-Dissemination of programme related information.
-Participate and represent the programme in related Provincial and Districts HIV forums

Qualifications and experience:

-A professional Diploma in a relevant field, preferably teaching, social sciences or nursing.
-Counselling diploma and experience in HIV/AIDS counselling and added advantage.
-Demonstrable experience and interest in community outreach work, ability to do community mobilization, create rapport with personnel from collaborating or associate institutions and work independently but within a team framework.
-Current and valid certificate in GCP and Ethics an advantage.
-Training experience an advantage.
-Experience working with vulnerable populations (sex workers) an added advantage.
-Fluency in English and Ndebele.

2. Assistant Social Scientist

Duties:

The post holder will be responsible for all qualitative data collection activities within the survey, transcription and translation of data in a timely fashion and data analysis and report writing of the final results. The assistant social scientist will be involved in writing up the results for peer-reviewed publication. The assistant social scientist will work closely with the lead social scientist to ensure that interview quality is maintained.

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator the following will be Assistant Social Scientist core duties:

-Conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with sex workers according to GCP guidelines.
-Transcribing and translations of all data collected from focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.
-Data entry, coding and analysis using NVivo 8 (QSR International Ltd, Melbourne, Australia) and Stata 10 (Stata Corporation, Texas, USA).
-Report writing on the results

Applicants wishing to be considered for these positions should submit full curriculum vitae with a cover letter stating clearly which position you’d like to be considered for, copies of certificates and the names/contact information for three referees to:

The Programme Coordinator (Sex Worker Programme)
Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project (ZAPP)
21 Rowland Square
Milton Park
Harare

Email: admin.rds [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Programme Officer – People & Culture
Deadline: 6 August 2011

Purpose of position:

Responsible for writing funding proposals and provision of technical oversight in planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of respective programme operations.

Major accountabilities/responsibilities:

1.Identifying and soliciting for funding opportunities with the donor community (such as UN agencies, USAID, DFID, EC) and other support offices
2.Designing programme proposals, implementation frameworks that are in line with donor and other support offices requirements
3.Establishing and maintaining networking partnerships with like minded organisations
4.Conducting field visits, for the purpose of assessing if and ensuring that programmes are managed in accordance wit internal procedures and principles as well a sin a manner that will promote good practice and maximise programme impact
5.Ensuring good relationships with donor community and international support offices through ensuring that the organisation meets all contractual obligations and achieves high quality planning and implementation levels
6.Liaise with the M&E team and knowledge centre in conducting monitoring and evaluation, research and documentation
7.Developing monthly, quarterly progress and annual programme reports

Knowledge and skills:

-In depth knowledge and skill in project design and proposal writing
-At least three years experience working in an NGO sector
-Good understanding of the workings of major donors, such as USAID, UN, CIDA, AusAid, DFID, ECHO, WFP, etc
-Good understanding of Humanitarian Standards such as Sphere relief standards, Humanitarian Accountability Standards, Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct
-Ability to pursue thoroughness and appropriate attention to detail under pressure

NB: Please indicate the position being applied for

All applications should be addressed to:

The Manager, People & Culture, No. 7 Birkenhead Road, Belmont, Bulawayo
Email to relief_recruitment [at] wvi [dot] org

Four (4) Programme Research Assistants: AFRODAD
Deadline: 8 August 2011

A Regional Research and Advocacy organisation is looking for career -minded Research Assistants who are self-motivated and results oriented.

The successful candidate will, among other duties, be responsible for the following:

-Assist the Programme Officer to initiate, commission, and analyse desk and field researches on debt and development related issues. This includes drafting research concepts, proposals for funding and drawing terms of references.
-Review existing material on the subject, such as books, newspapers and journal articles, Internet resources, published data and creating summarized reports.
-Analyse the data gathered and compile summarized reports, graphs and tables.
-Assist the Programme Officer to analyse, synthesise and disseminate research findings and other information from a range of sources on debt and development related issues.
-Assist the Programme Officer to plan and organize validation meetings and policy dialogue events with stakeholders such as workshops, conferences, meetings and seminars on related debt and development issues.
-Assist the Programme Officer to maintain up-to-date information and data systems on research themes.
-Perform any other duties assigned by superiors.

Skills and requirements:

-Have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with strong research abilities.
-In depth knowledge of economic, debt, aid, trade issues and how they affect development in Africa.
-Superior computer and data analysis skills.
-Analytical and reasoning skills are essential.
-Able to carry out research with competence in both qualitative and quantitative methods

Job Location:

AFRODAD Offices
31 Atkinson Drive, Hillside
Harare, Zimbabwe

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email your applications to: afrodad [at] afrodad [dot] co [dot] zw

Office Clerk/ Driver: Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project
Deadline: 9 August 2011

Reporting to Administrative Assistant

Zimbabwe AIDS Prevention Project, a Department of Community Medicine, University of Zimbabwe project is looking for a suitably qualified and motivated individual to fill a position that has arisen in our Administration Department.

Duties and responsibilities:

-Compiling, copying, sorting and filing records of office activities, business transactions and human resources.
-Delivering messages and running errands.
-Banking duties.
-Ensuring vehicles are in good working condition.
-Controlling stock of stationery and other office consumables using the approved system.
-Providing clerical support for the Administrative Assistant.

Qualifications and experience:

-Must have Certificate in Accounting/Business Studies/ Human Resources.
-At least 2 years working experience.
-Clean class 4 driver’s licence.

Skills:

-Good interpersonal and communication skills.
-Computer literacy in Microsoft word and excel.

Deadline and Application Procedures:

Applications, quoting the position being applied for, including CV with three referees should be received at the address below:

The Administrative Assistant, ZAPP-UZ 92 Prince Edward Street, Milton Park, Harare or email: hr [at] zappuz [dot] co [dot] zw

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Finance Assistant (HACT): UNICEF
Deadline: 14 August 2011

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:19
GS6 Level based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization, has an opening for passionate and committed professionals who want to make a lasting difference for children in Zimbabwe. We are seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good self-awareness and self-regulation.

Purpose of the Job:

Under the supervision of Finance Officer (HACT), the successful candidate will maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports, vouchers, to ensure accuracy of computation and completeness of documents. Ensure that all payment requests for Cash Transfers to Implementing Partners are properly and correctly prepared including training to UNICEF staff and Implementing Partners.

The candidate will also ensure payment request, cash transfer requests and all supporting documents prepared by Programme Section and IPs are in accordance to the Programme Operations Guidelines. He or she will prepare necessary database to conduct the assessment of implementing partner’s financial management capacity. The role also involves proposing appropriate procedure for the provision of cash transfer to address the findings and risks management.

Qualifications and Competencies:

-Completion of secondary education. Additional commercial training in bookkeeping, business or accounting at diploma or degree level is desirable.
-Six years of general accounting clerical experience.
-Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
-Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application quoting vacancy notice number to the following address.

HR Specialist
(Vacancy Notice No. 19: Zim-2011)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Finance Assistant: United Nations Children’s Fund
Deadline: 14 August 2011

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:18
GS5 Level based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization, has an opening for passionate and committed professionals who want to make a lasting difference for children in Zimbabwe. We are seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good self-awareness and self-regulation.

Purpose of the Job:

Under the supervision of Finance Officer, the successful candidate will perform moderately specialized tasks in the accounting and finance functions. The candidate will maintain financial records for projects or other office. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for codes and records receipts and payments whilst assuring accuracy of computation and completeness of documents, and maintains continuing status of allotments against obligations.

The Finance Assistant will prepare recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts.  This role also involves calculating and compiling cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assists in preparation of budget statements. They will also brief and assist newly arrived international staff, experts and consultants on basic financial procedures and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking and currency provisions and other requirements relating to accounts and finance.

Qualifications and Competencies:

-Completion of secondary education. Additional commercial training in bookkeeping, business or accounting at diploma or degree level is desirable.
-Five years of general accounting clerical experience.
-Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
-Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application quoting vacancy notice number to the following address.

HR Specialist
(Vacancy Notice No. 18: Zim-2011)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Operations Specialist (Quality Assurance): UNICEF
Deadline: 14 August 2011

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:20
NOC Level based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization, has an opening for passionate and committed professionals who want to make a lasting difference for children in Zimbabwe. We are seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good self-awareness and self-regulation.

Purpose of the Job:

The post holders will work closely with the Operations Chief to update office’s standard operating procedures, ensure staff understands them, and subsequently to test a sample of transactions to verify that the procedures are being properly implemented. They will support various office committees in reviewing relevant documentation against financial guidelines and work processes as well as provide assurance follow up in the implementation of recommendations.

This Quality Assurance role will have substantive scope, providing training and orientation to newly recruited and exiting staff on UNICEF’s policies and procedures, review of contracts etc, prior to the commitment of UNICEF’s funds. They will also manage various internal databases relating to contracts and agreements. They will assist in the follow-up on the implementation of the audit recommendations.

Qualifications and Competencies:

-Advanced University degree in accounting, business administration, economics or financial management and membership – or enrolled for membership – of recognized professional accountancy body
-At least five years of relevant professional work experience in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply and administration and/or other related fields.
-Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
-Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application quoting vacancy notice number to the following address.

HR Specialist
(Vacancy Notice No. 20: Zim-2011)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Reports Officer: UNICEF
Deadline: 14 August 2011

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2011:21
NOB Level based in Harare, Zimbabwe (Fixed Term Post)

UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization, has an opening for passionate and committed professionals who want to make a lasting difference for children in Zimbabwe. We are seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good self-awareness and self-regulation.

Purpose of the Job:

The successful candidate will be under the supervision of the Reports Officer (L2), and will assist in the monitoring and writing of all Donor Reports for Programme funds. He or she will assist to ensure that all donor reports are submitted in a timely and accurate way as per donor and UNICEF reporting requirements. This includes gathering of information, writing, editing and production of interim and final reports. The person will also assist in updating and maintaining information on all the donor and programme reporting requirements. The role also ensures Section Heads and field offices are updated on these requirements and follow up as required.

In collaboration with the Reports Officer, the person will develop fundraising proposals for Harare Programme in line with the overall fundraising strategy. The role also ensures contribution to the compilation and editing of humanitarian and programmatic updates. This also involves compiling and editing monthly programmatic updates based on inputs from sections.

Qualifications and Competencies:

-An advanced university degree in social sciences or related technical field.
-Two years of progressively responsible professional work experience, preferably with a humanitarian organization.
-Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
-Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application quoting vacancy notice number to the following address.

HR Specialist
(Vacancy Notice No. 21: Zim-2011)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

Or email: hararevacancies [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Zimbabwe Country Director: International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Program Background:

Since the start of its operations in 2009 in Zimbabwe, International Medical Corps has established a community-based emergency health and water and sanitation (WASH) program that benefits more than 220,000 people living in Mashonaland Central Province.

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Country Director is to source funding and ensure appropriate coordination of in-country activities and effective program implementation. S/he will spend a significant portion of time on business development and expansion. S/he will also act as the major liaison with donor organizations, other international and national coordination mechanisms, and government bodies.

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