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2 (Two) vacancies: Mercy Corps
Deadline: 24 May 2012

1. WASH/Information Officer (Harare based)

With funding from OFDA, Joint Initiative (JI) will be implementing an urban WASH program that mainly focuses on environmental health, hygiene promotion/behaviors, sanitation and water supply. The broad aim of the program is to build community resilience to WASH disease shocks through capacity building, public-private partnership approaches and promoting cost effective water and sanitation technological innovations. The program will work closely with the Local Authorities and the Environmental and Health Alliance (EHA) members.

This position is a key team player who will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of the WASH activities as well as supporting the information management and research component of the JI program. Implementation responsibilities will include assisting the Mutare-based team in community mobilization, selection and training of health promoters and community and school health club facilitators and monitoring the applied aspect of health club learning. In addition, the position will assist with implementation of targeted WASH hardware interventions (rooftop rainwater harvesting, solid waste disposal), income generating activities and social marketing for access to household water treatment products. The incumbent will work closely with the JI partners and target communities to improve community knowledge, behavior and promote best practices in water, sanitation, health and hygiene. Information management and research responsibilities will be focused on WASH as well, including identifying and compiling best practices in the sector, as well as monitoring partners’ performance, training partners on WASH related issues and ensuring that program is implemented according to sub grant agreements. The WASH information officer, in liaison with the program manager and the M&E officer, will lead the consortium in baseline, mid-term and end of project surveys as well as program report writing.

2. WASH Officer (Mutare Based)

This position is a key team player who will be responsible for community mobilization, selection of health promoters and community and school health club facilitators and monitoring the applied aspect of health club learning. The program requires active engagement with retailers in the roll out of social marketing programs for household water treatment products. The WASH officer will also be responsible for implementing targeted hardware interventions around solid waste management and rooftop rainwater harvesting. The incumbent will work closely with the local authorities and target communities to improve community knowledge, behavior and promote best practices in water, sanitation, health and hygiene. In addition to supporting rehabilitative works, access to household water treatment and health and hygiene promotion, this position will assist with the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for the project.

Qualifications required
-Minimum 3 years’ field experience in water and sanitation program, experience in urban contexts preferred
-Minimum 5 years field experience in project management, research and information management
-Degree in development work or water and sanitation related studies
-Market development and/or private sector experience preferred
-Strong knowledge of community approaches (PRA, PHAST, and PHHE)
-Good writing and research skills
-Strong computer skills especially MS Word and Excel

To apply, please send a covering letter describing your interest, qualifications, salary requirements, references and all official documents including your CV to Mercy Corps Human Resources at hr [at] zw [dot] mercycorps [dot] org or drop off your application to Mercy Corps, 73 Harare Drive, Mt Pleasant, Harare. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Senior Manager/Engineer: GIZ
Deadline: 28 May 2012 (12 noon)

The Government of Australia and the Federal Republic of Germany are jointly funding the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Support Programme under implementation through GIZ. In this context GIZ seeks to recruit a Senior Manager/Engineer for a fixed term contract of approximately 2 years starting in August 2012. Duty station: Bulawayo. Regular trips to Harare and other duty stations for meetings with other members of the GIZ-team will be required.

Reporting to the Programme Manager and in cooperation with the City of Bulawayo, the Manager/Engineer will be tasked with the design, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of GIZ-intervention measures in Bulawayo.

Job description/responsibilities
-Coordinate and align GIZ-interventions with the interventions of the City of Bulawayo and the interventions of other partners of the City of Bulawayo.
-Prepare and coordinate a work programme in close cooperation with the Programme Manager and the Heads of the Technical Team and the Finance Team, and monitor performance of interventions in technical as well as financial and institutional areas against the work programme.
-In close cooperation with the Head of the Technical Team (GIZ) regularly review the repair, rehabilitation and replacement needs, and define the timing and scope of interventions.
-In close cooperation with the Head of the Finance Team (GIZ) regularly review the need, timing and scope of interventions in the areas of accounting, billing, collection, customer care etc.
-Identify needed equipment and supplies and coordinate procurements with the City of Bulawayo and GIZ.
-Prepare Terms of Reference for contractors, consultants, NGOs and supervise their work.
-Support Capacity Development in the City of Bulawayo in technical and financial areas and support interventions in operation and maintenance, process design and management.
-Supervise, manage and direct other GIZ-staff at the duty station.
-Maintain regular contact and dialogue between the GIZ-team and other stakeholders.
-Report regularly on interventions and progress to both the City of Bulawayo and the Programme Manager.

The ideal applicant holds a university degree in engineering with a post graduate qualification in water supply, sanitation and management. Holding both, an engineering degree and a MBA will be of advantage. He or she has at least 10 years of professional working experience in engineering and management, and in municipal water supply, sanitation, and solid waste management in particular. He or she has held management positions, has at least three years working experience in the private sector and at least five years working experience in Zimbabwe. And of course, he or she has experience with Capacity Development in water sector organisations, good leadership skills, an excellent command of the English language as well as proficiency in MS Office. Applicants are requested to submit electronic copies of their CV and application letter in PDF-format to: GIZ-zimbabwe [at] giz [dot] de

The subject of your email application must read: Senior Manager/Engineer Water. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Logistics Officer: UNICEF
Deadline: 3 June 2012

Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2012:23
NOB Level
(Fixed Term Post)

Purpose of the Job
The successful candidate will be under the supervision of the Logistics Specialist, and will be responsible for the management of the UNICEF Distribution Center (DC) and distribution of supplies for the UNICEF assisted Programs in Zimbabwe. He or She will supervise the daily management of the DC and other incoming supplies for in country distributions in line with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) rules and regulations.  The incumbent will provide technical and operational support to the Programmes Sections, Government counterparts and take initiative in management improvements for logistics functions that are mainly related to warehousing and distribution.

The incumbent will supervise the DC in organizing receipts and timely dispatch of supplies to end users as per distribution plans, supervise Warehouse Assistants and prepare weekly reports on fleet and supplies movements. The incumbent will work closely with the government counterparts to ensure that UNICEF assisted supplies are being dispatched in a timely manner.

He or she will also monitor the contingency stocks carefully and advise program sections on a monthly basis on the stock status for either replacement or reordering, and manage the periodic inventory counting; ensuring stock is managed and accounted for as per IPSAS (FIFO) standards. There will other quality assurance activities as well.

The role also liaises with storage and transport providers and provides quality oversight over conditions of contractual agreement.

Qualifications and Competencies
-Degree in commercial field with specialization in SCM- Logistics & transport or related field.
-At least five years of relevant professional work experience in supply/logistics operations.
-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:

Human Resources Manager
(Vacancy Notice No. 23: Zim-2012)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

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

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Senior Programme Officer Governance (full time): Hivos
Deadline: 8 June 2012

The job
The Hivos Project on strengthening accountable governance aims to strengthen citizen agency to improve governance and to defend basic human rights. As a senior member of the project team, and reporting to the Principal Adviser, the programme officer contributes constructively and positively to Hivos policies in this field; initiates and coordinates innovative and creative programmes and initiatives that contribute to Hivos objectives, forges strong relationships and builds supportive networks with relevant stakeholders, notably in civil society.

The person
You are a qualified individual with strong analytic skill and an ability to translate analysis into meaningful interventions. You are passionate about human rights and good governance without being dogmatic. You have a creative outlook on how human rights can be protected and good governance stimulated in a non-confrontational manner. You are entrepreneurial and not afraid to try something new. You have strong communication skills, both orally as in writing. You are a good networker with a proven ability to mobilize your network in support of the project’s objectives.

Qualifications
-An academic background, with a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
-Verifiable experience in governance, rights and citizenship.
-Experience in downstream accountability is an asset.
-A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience.
-Strong networking skills, ability to mobilize networks in support of the programme objectives.
-Proven experience in project management and implementation.
-Track record in programme development in the field of good governance and human rights.
-Affinity with developmental, political and socio-economic issues.
-Preparedness and ability to travel.

Hivos offers a challenging position in an international environment.

The post is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Hivos welcomes applications from citizens from South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia but only with a valid work permit for Zimbabwe and can only offer employment on local terms and conditions.

If you meet the above-mentioned qualifications (please look carefully), send a letter explaining your motivation and your CV to: chuma [at] hivos [dot] co [dot] zw

Or deliver to:
Hivos
20 Phillips Avenue
Belgravia
Harare

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Programme Assistant (full time): Hivos
Deadline: 8 June 2012

The job
The Hivos Project on strengthening accountable governance aims to strengthen citizen agency to improve governance and to defend basic human rights. As a member of the project team, and reporting to the Principal Adviser, the Programme Assistant provides administrative, financial, logistical and secretarial support to enable the efficient and effective implementation of the project. This includes collecting information, maintaining records, preparing documentation and correspondence and performing a variety of information gathering, monitoring, technical and administrative services of moderate scope and difficulty, pertaining to, and in support of, the project’s activities.

The person
You are a disciplined and organized individual with at least five years of relevant experience in programme work, including financial reporting. You have had previous experience with an international NGO and have strong communication skills, both orally and in writing. You have strong drafting and analytical skills and the ability to work in a concise and organized manner. You have excellent knowledge of MS Office, database and Internet use.

Qualifications
-An academic background, preferably with degree or diploma in a relevant field.
-Verifiable experience in working on governance, rights and citizenship programmers.
-Experience in downstream accountability is an asset.
-A minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
-Proven experience in project administration, management and implementation.
-Track record in programme development in the field of good governance and human rights.
-Affinity with developmental, political and socio-economic issues.
-Preparedness and ability to travel.

Hivos offers a challenging position in an international environment.

The post is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Hivos welcomes applications from citizens from South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia but only with a valid work permit for Zimbabwe and can only offer employment on local terms and conditions.

If you meet the above-mentioned qualifications (please look carefully), send a letter explaining your motivation and your CV to: chuma [at] hivos [dot] co [dot] zw

Or deliver to:
Hivos
20 Phillips Avenue
Belgravia
Harare

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (full time): Hivos
Deadline: 8 June 2012

The job
The Hivos Project on strengthening accountable governance aims to strengthen citizen agency to improve governance and to defend basic human rights. As a member of the project team, and reporting to the Principal Adviser, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy and implementation of related activities within the project and via partners, as well as providing timely and relevant information to programme stakeholders. The M&E Officer will set up the M&E system and ensure it is implemented effectively by the key stakeholders and implementing partners.

The person
You are a qualified individual with strong analytic skills and an ability to translate analysis into meaningful interventions. You are passionate about human rights and good governance without being dogmatic. You have a creative outlook on how human rights can be protected and good governance stimulated in a non-confrontational manner. You are entrepreneurial and not afraid to try something new. You have strong communication skills, both orally as in writing. You are a good networker with a proven ability to mobilize your network in support of the project’s objectives.

Qualifications
-A degree in a field related to development and/or management and experience in field research.
-At least 5 to10 years’ experience in the field.
-Proven experience with the logical framework approach and other strategic planning approaches.
-Proven experience in M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory).
-Proven experience in planning and implementation of M&E systems. ‘
-Proven experience in training in M&E development and implementation.
-Proven experience in facilitating learning-oriented analysis sessions of M&E data with multiple stakeholders.
-Proven experience in information analysis and report writing.
-A solid understanding of development, with a focus on participatory processes, joint management, and gender issues.
-Advanced computer skills.

Hivos offers a challenging position in an international environment.

The post is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Hivos welcomes applications from citizens from South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia but only with a valid work permit for Zimbabwe and can only offer employment on local terms and conditions.

The post is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Hivos welcomes applications from citizens from South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia but only with a valid work permit for Zimbabwe and can only offer employment on local terms and conditions.

If you meet the above-mentioned qualifications (please look carefully), send a letter explaining your motivation and your CV to: chuma [at] hivos [dot] co [dot] zw

Or deliver to:
Hivos
20 Phillips Avenue
Belgravia
Harare

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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