NGO job vacancies in Zimbabwe
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Finance and Administration Officer – H/O: Basilwizi Trust
Deadline: 29 March 2013
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the above position that has arisen within Basilwizi Trust. Basilwizi is a registered NGO working for a sustainable people driven socio-economic development in the Zambezi valley. This is a one year contract with a prospect of renewal based on resource availability and individual performance.
The purpose of the position is to develop, oversee and monitor finance and administration functions for Basilwizi.
Main Duties
-Develop, implement and monitor financial management systems and budgets
-Oversee all financial and administration functions of Basilwizi Trust
-Prepare finance and administration reports to donor partners as well as the board
-Monitor and provide support on budgetary control to programs staff
-Develop sound administrative procedures
-Ensure compliance to the set procedures and policies for Basilwizi Trust
-Lead in human resources recruitment, management and mentoring
-Participate in strategic planning in key areas of Basilwizi work
-Develop, implement and monitor systems that safe guard Basilwizi assets
-Manage staff directly under supervision using set tools
-Develop new tools to enhance Basilwizi systems to comply with internationally accepted standards
-Liaise with the board treasurer as well as auditors in efficient management of Basilwizi resources.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant is expected to have:
-A minimum of a first degree in Accounting from a reputable institution
-Full CIS or ACCA in the absence of a first degree
-Membership of an accounting body is a distinct advantage
-A higher qualification would be an added advantage
-Appreciation of Human resources practices
-At least two years experience in a similar position with an NGO environment
-Appreciation of community development and donor procedures a must have;
Personal attributes
-Team player and leader
-Outgoing
-Good communication skills
-Presentable
-Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Remuneration and related benefits will be shared only with short listed applicants.
Applications, with a detailed CV and certified copies of certificates must reach Basilwizi Trust Director, 14 Edward Rd, Khumalo, Bulawayo or The Director, P.O. Box 3720, Bulawayo or scanned and sent to: info [at] basilwizi [dot] co [dot] zw
Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Socio-economic Research and Analysis project Officer: Silveira House
Deadline: 2 April 2013
Silveira House seeks an economic and social analyst to take up the post of Socio-economic Research and Analysis project officer effect from 1st May 2012.
Success in promoting justice, peace and development in Zimbabwe calls for understanding how tomorrow will differ from today and yesterday! From such insights comes opportunity. This is what Silveira House has always tried to do since 1964.
The applicant must
-Be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of applied economics
-Have a detailed understanding of the economics and politics of Zimbabwe
-Have good communication and writing skills
Qualifications
-Masters in Economics or Economic Development, or equivalent
-BSc in Economics and Social Policy
-Experience in economic analysis
-Fluent in English
-Fluency in at least one Zimbabwean indigenous language in order to understand grassroots research data, results and situations
-Experience in journalism is preferred although not exclusively essential
-Driver’s licence (a must)
Special preference will be given to mature and settled applicants out of studies.
The successful applicant will initiate research to track emerging economic, social and political issues specifically affecting the lives of the people of Zimbabwe and provide us with thorough, in-depth analysis and forecasting. He/she will occasionally travel to the different provinces of the country and have regular contact with both local and national government, non-governmental organisations, business communities, media and most important of all, the ordinary citizens at grassroots level.
We offer the opportunity to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment where enthusiasm and creativity from the subject are the norm.
Salary is dependent on experience and qualification, and you will enjoy some excellent benefits.
Please send in your CV with a covering letter and details of current salary and employment to: director [at] sliveirahouse [dot] org
Or by post to the Director at Box 545, Harare
Two (2) Project Officers: Silveira House
Deadline: 2 April 2013
Silveira House seeks two qualified and experienced people to take up the posts of project officers in the Community Development programme which promotes leadership training, community development projects, citizens’ participation in economic and political processes, conflict management and youth formation/development. The successful applicants are expected to start work on 1st May 2013.
Main Objective of the job
The main objective of the job in question is to ensure the achievement of Silveira House goal and objectives by implementing programme and project activities as in the strategic plan and the programme operational plan.
The applicant must
-Be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the politics and social configuration of Zimbabwe
-Have a detailed understanding of development issues affecting poor areas of Zimbabwe
-Have good communication and writing skills
Qualifications
-At least 3 years of experience in community development work
-Masters in Community Development or Development Studies or Sociology
-Fluency in English and at least one local Zimbabwean language
-Experience in facilitating workshop trainings
-Driver’s licence (a must)
Special preference will be given to mature and settled applicants out of studies.
The successful applicant will plan and implement project activities with colleagues in the programmes, read and research on relevant issues affecting communities or various targeted groups in Zimbabwe to update our knowledge base, reflect on the situation on the ground in order to identify new areas of intervention, and prepare community conscientisation and community mobilisation material for workshop trainings. He/she will travel to the different provinces of the country and have regular contact with both local and national government, non-governmental organisations, business communities and most important of all, the ordinary citizens at grassroots level.
We offer the opportunity to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment where enthusiasm and creativity from the subject are the norm.
Salary is dependent on experience and qualification, and you will enjoy some excellent benefits.
Please send in your CV with a covering letter and details of current salary and employment to: director [at] sliveirahouse [dot] org
Or by post to the Director at Box 545, Harare.