NGO job vacancies in Zimbabwe
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Three (3) vacancies: Local NGO
Deadline: 30 August 2012
An organisation working with children is looking to fill the following posts:
1) Finance Administration Manager
Position: Contract, 9 Months (subject to renewal)
Responsible to: Executive Director
Location: Harare
Commencement: As soon as possible
This position is responsible for the overall financial management (planning, budgeting, accounting and reporting). The role will provide strategic leadership and guidance in developing and implementing guidelines and procedures governing finance systems.
Key responsibilities
-Accurate financial accounting and grants management
-Planning and budgeting on financial aspects of the organization’s programmes
-Accurate reporting to The Executive Director, Finance Committee and funding partners
-Overall accountability of organizational finances and compliance with the organization’s policies and guidelines and donor requirements
-Prepare financial reports in line with organizational and donor reporting requirements
-Co-ordinate and maintain a cash forecasting system to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet the working requirements of the programmes
-Any other duties as may be assigned by Executive Director
Qualifications, experience and competences
-Accounting or Finance-related Degree or equivalent
-Substantial post qualification experience and demonstrable understanding and at least two years experience of finance management within an NGO
-Good accuracy and efficiency with figures
-Knowledge of accounting software like pastel, quick books etc
-Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
2) Legal Aid Officer
Position: Contract, 9 months
Responsible to: Project Officer
Location: Mutare/Gweru/Harare
Commencement: As soon as possible
Purpose
To facilitate care and legal support for children in conflict with the law by i) Assisting for a timely and fair trial, ii) Ensuring that their rights are recognized iii) Guaranteeing humane and respectful treatment throughout the justice process
Specific Responsibilities
1. Identification and selection of beneficiaries
2. Institutional visits
3. Facilitating legal representation for clients
4. Case conferencing with court officials and other relevant stakeholders
5. Case plan development and implementation
6. Networking with other child protection stakeholders
7. Ensuring that minimum standards are followed in the administration of justice for children
8. Monitoring of project activities
9. Reporting
10. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
-Degree in law, or any other relevant qualifications
-At least 3 years of relevant work experience
-Own practicing certificate an added advantage
-Proven experience in report writing and proposal writing
-Knowledge of laws governing the rights of children
-Excellent command of English, Shona and Ndebele both written and orally
-Proven experience of being able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
-Experience of working with children, youth and communities is an advantage
-Experience of working with non-governmental organizations, government and international organisations is an advantage
-Ability to be flexible and resourceful
-Good interpersonal skills
3) Case Management Intern
Position: Internship
Responsible to: Project Officer
Location: Mutare
Period: 1 year
Commencement: As soon as possible
Purpose
To facilitate care and legal support for children in conflict with the law by i) Assisting for a timely and fair trial, ii) Ensuring that their rights are recognized iii) Guaranteeing humane and respectful treatment throughout the justice process
Specific Responsibilities
1. Identification and selection of beneficiaries
2. Institutional visits
3. Assist with developing case plans. Conduct home visits, Case profiling, Family tracing and reunification and recommending referral of children as and when necessary
4. Provide psycho-social support; Providing emotional support and counseling services (pre-trial, during and post trial); Provide accompaniment throughout the justice process i.e. to court sessions
5. Ensuring that minimum standards are followed in administering juvenile justice
6. Project activities monitoring
7. Reporting
8. Producing weekly work plans and reports for the supervisor
9. Produce closing reports for all cases
Qualifications
-A student at any university studying social work, law, international relations, social sciences, or any other relevant qualifications
-Knowledge of laws governing the rights of children
-Excellent command of English, Shona and Ndebele both written and orally
-Proven experience of being able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
-Proven interest working with children, youth and communities is an advantage
-Ability to be flexible and resourceful
-Good interpersonal skills
All employees should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the organizational values: Human dignity, Non discrimination, Gender equality and equity, Teamwork, Confidentiality, Transparency and accountability, Ubuntu.
Applications and CV in English are to be submitted by email to: jobschildren [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk
Please ensure that you state the title of the post that you are applying for in the subject line of the email, only successful candidate will be contacted.
Three (3) vacancies: Simukai Child Protection Program, Mutare
Deadline: 1 September 2012
1) Advocacy and Communication Officer
Purpose: To provide a lead in the implementation of Simukai’s advocacy and communications strategy through empowering children and communities on child protection issues.
Major Responsibilities: Advocacy and community empowerment, place of safety management, documentation, communications and Knowledge management
Requirements
-Degree in Psychology or Sociology
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Knowledge of Advocacy and communication strategies.
-Extensive Knowledge on Child rights and protection issues
-Sound documentation and Knowledge management skills
-Flexibility and a willingness to perform other reasonable duties as requested, including willingness and ability to stay late on some occasions
-Applicant to be over 25 years of age
Work Experience
-At least 2 years in similar or related position
2) Education and Rehabilitation Officer
Major responsibilities: Early Childhood Education management, facilitation of psychosocial activities, Rehabilitation Centre management and Documentation
Person Specification
-A social Sciences degree or related field
-At least 2 years experience in a similar environment
-Good communication and liaison skills
-Experience in interfacing with donors
3) Outreach Officer – Rusape
Major responsibilities: Coordination of street work activities, empowering communities on child protection issues, Resources mobilization and facilitation of psychosocial activities.
Person Specification
-A Social Science degree or related field
-At least 2 years working experience in similar environment
-Good communication and networking skills
If you meet the above-mentioned qualifications, send your application letter and CV to simukaivacancies [at] gmail [dot] com stating the position being applied for.
Or hand deliver/post to
The Human Resources Officer
Simukai Child Protection Program
9 Aerodrome, Yeovil Road
Mutare.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Medical/Logical warehouse Manager: MSF
Deadline: 3 September 2012
Location: Harare
Type of Contract: Fixed term contract with trial period of three months
Start Date: To commence work October 2012
Immediate Supervisor: Supply Manager
Objective of the Post
Responsible for OCB Medical and Logistic warehouse in Harare
Educational and professional background
-Diploma pharmacy technician
-Full and current registration/license with relevant professional body
-Computer literacy: Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint (minimal)
-Knowledge of computerized stock management system
-Fluent in English and Shona, written and spoken
Requirements
-Minimum 5 years’ working experience as pharmacy technician
-Minimum 2 years’ experience on HIV supply chain management
-At least 2 years’ experience as a volunteer worker in an NGO environment
-Ability to manage logistical and pharmaceutical warehouse independently
-Good knowledge on important and MCAZ requirements
-Experience in working with public health institutions (Natpharm, Nmrl, etc)
-Reliable, honest and transparent
Interested candidates meeting the above-mentioned criteria should forward their detailed CVs and motivation letter to: The Admin Co-ordinator, MSF-Belgium, 9 Bantry Road, Belgravia, Harare or by email to: msfocb-harare [at] brussels [dot] msf [dot] org
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.