NGO job vacancies in Zimbabwe
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Project Coordinator-Conflict Mitigation: Catholic Relief Services – Zimbabwe Program (PVO: 6/2002)
Deadline: 13 March 2013
Location: Harare
The Project Coordinator will lead CRS’ efforts to support people-to-people conflict mitigation and reconciliation projects and activities, which bring together individuals to address the causes of conflict and instability. To this end, CRS and its local implementing partners seek to enhance dialogue and cooperative action for peace and engagement at the grassroots community level. The primary responsibility of the Project Coordinator is to supervise overall planning, implementation, and evaluation of the conflict-mitigation project and ensure, together with partner staff and stakeholders, the strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet technical quality standards. The job entails provision of capacity building support both technically and managerially to partner staff as well as meeting donor requirements and adherence to compliance and financial standards.
Requirements
-Master’s Degree in conflict resolution or peace-building; or, bachelor’s degree in related field with additional commensurate experience
-Knowledge of and experience with standard and cutting-edge theories and practices of peace-building required, with specific knowledge of people-to-people theories and practices preferred
-Experience with advocacy and community-level mobilization and facilitation of technical-related information preferred
-At least five years managing internationally-funded, similar programs required
-Minimum three (3) years experience in budget management
-Proven experience with policies, procedures, and priorities of Bilateral Donors, UN agencies, and other donors
-Proven leadership, inter-personal and analytical skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
-Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages required
-Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences in formal and informal settings
-Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required, with knowledge of Catholic peace-building structures and Catholic Social Teaching preferred
-Public relations skills and flexibility to work both in a team and independently
-Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required
-Excellent reporting (both narrative and financial) skills
-Excellent oral and verbal communication skills in English
-Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive, ability to work long hours under pressure, a feel for the way CRS operates and our partners and clients.
Those who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their applications together with a motivational letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae that includes the names and contact details (plus email addresses) of three traceable references.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please submit to: The Country Representative, 95 Park Lane, Harare or 33A Duncan Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo or P.O. Box CY 1111, Causeway, Harare.
Or email: taurai.musakaruka [at] crs [dot] org
Communications Manager: Plan
Deadline: 15 March 2013
Location: Harare
Founded more than 75 years ago, Plan has global presence in 68 countries and is one of the largest children’s development organizations in the world. Plan promotes child rights and lifts millions of children out of poverty, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, through high-quality programs that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan commenced operations in Zimbabwe in 1986 and has active development programs in child protection and participation, education, food and income security, child survival and health sectors. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity. Plan Zimbabwe is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position on a renewable 2 year fixed term contract basis.
Job purpose
Reporting to the Country Director, the Communications Manager will be responsible for the promotion of a positive image of Plan Zimbabwe through the development and implementation of an effective communications strategy. This includes, raising Plan’s profile and image with key development stakeholders and the general public; compilation, packaging and publishing of program and corporate communications; providing strategic communication direction for all program related activities; development of in country communication policies and systems; developing social marketing strategies for development programs; and building media networks to increase Plan’s visibility as a leading child centered development organization.
Entry qualifications and experience
-A university degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
-A post graduate degree in the related field is desirable
-Proficiency in MS office suite and social media marketing
-At least 5 years relevant experience in development work
-Knowledge of events management and video production
-Writing and editing skills for mass media communications
-Excellent communication, facilitation and networking skills
-Strong research, analytical and crisis solving skills
-Strategic thinking skills
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. In this regard, 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.
2 (Two) vacancies – Caritas Zimbabwe
Deadline: 15 March 2013
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for two positions which have arisen. Caritas Zimbabwe – Diocese of Chinhoyi is the development arm of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Chinhoyi which covers districts in Mashonaland West and Central provinces.
1. Sustainable Agriculture Field Officer
Project Location: Mt. Darwin and Rushinga districts
Overall Purpose
The Sustainable Agriculture Field Officer is responsible and accountable to the Programs Officer for effective planning; budgeting, implementing monitoring and evaluating community based sustainable agriculture and livelihoods interventions. Other duties include, enhancing communities’ capacities in conservation farming, vegetable production, storage and marketing; small livestock production and savings and income lending initiatives.
Profile Specification
-Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Development with at least 2 years experience in implementing conservation farming or food security or livelihoods programmes.
-Conversant with sustainable agro ecological approaches, micro-irrigated nutrition garden set up and management and a good working knowledge of savings and income lending committees.
-Traceable experience in mainstreaming gender, HIV, disability and risk reduction.
-Excellent analytical and report writing skills
-Excellent computer skills
-Ability and willingness to work in remote and challenging areas
-Class 4 and 3 driver’s license or ability to ride a motorcycle is a must.
-Good team player, flexible and able to work within a Catholic environment.
2. Office Assistant
Location: Chinhoyi
Overall purpose: The Office Assistant is responsible and accountable to the Finance and Administration Officer in undertaking basic administrative, financial and human resources tasks. Key responsibilities include office administration function which includes management of assets, procurement of project and office supplies; cash keeping, recording and reconciling; records keeping and preparation of payment source documents.
Profile Specification:
-Administration/Accounting/Bookkeeping qualification with 2 years relevant experience
-Excellent interpersonal and computer skills
-Strong organizational skills, initiative and creativity in carrying out assignments.
-Working knowledge of Pastel Accounting package an added advantage.
-Good team player, flexible and able to work within a Catholic environment.
Please send CV with covering letter to: The Development Coordinator; Caritas Chinhoyi, 28 R. Manyika Drive, Chinhoyi; or email to: caritasjobs [at] yahoo [dot] com
Applications will not be acknowledged and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.