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Project Accounting Assistant: Centre for Sexual Health, HIV and AIDS Research (CeSHHAR) Zimbabwe
Deadline: 15 March 2013
Based in Harare
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is expanding its activities and is looking for the following position to start working with the team immediately.
The position is fixed term contract with possibility of extension.
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting in program financial management and management accounting. Reporting to the Accountant, the incumbent’s duties will include:
-Assisting in general grants accounting for CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
-Assisting in production of monthly reconciliations and management reports
-General implementation and monitoring of project accounting systems (eg Imprest System, Procurement system, financial systems) and policies
-To ensure compliance with plans and offer advice where deviations are discovered
-Preparation of organisational payroll and tax computation
-Any other duties as needed by the Project.
Qualifications and experience
-Diploma in Accounting/Professional courses such as Part C CIS, SAAA
-At least 2 years experience and knowledge of donor – funded projects funds management
-Good interpersonal skills
-Fluency in English and Shona
Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should submit full curriculum vitae with a cover letter stating clearly which area you would like to be considered for, copies of certificates and the names/contact information for three referees to:
The Finance &Administration Manager
21 Rowland Square
Milton Park, Harare
Or email: admin [at] ceshhar [dot] co [dot] zw
The successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Driver: UZ-UCSF
Deadline: 20 March 2013
Background
UZ-UCSF Collaborative Research Programme on behalf of I-TECH is seeking suitably trained and qualified applicants to fill the position of Driver. The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) is collaboration between the University of Washington and the University of California, San Francisco. It is a center in the University of Washington’s Department of Global Health and has offices throughout Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Qualifications and Experience
-A minimum of 5 “O” level passes including English
-Clean class 4 drivers licence
-Clean class 1 will be an added advantage
-Defensive driver’s licence
-Minimum of five years experience in driving
-Experience in working in research projects is an added advantage
-Fluent in both English and Shona or Ndebele
-Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics desirable
-Good knowledge of the country roads and routes.
Responsibilities
-Ensures the provision of reliable and safe driving services
-Drives the Country Office personnel and other authorized personnel as directed
-Transports authorized passengers, deliver and collect mail, documents, banking and other items as directed
-Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs for the planned maintenance of the vehicle
-Ensure daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely change of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing etc
-Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
-Taking note of any faults that may develop on the vehicle and bringing them to the attention of the transport department as soon as possible
-Ensuring that the vehicle has the necessary accessory tools as should be equipped, e.g. jack, and wheel spanner and spare wheel
-Responsible for a project cell phone and ensuring that calls are restricted to business only
-Any other duties as assigned by the superior.
Interested candidates should forward four copies of their application letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates to below mentioned address. Also email your CV to: hr [at] uz-ucsf [dot] co [dot] zw
Human Resources & Logistics Manager
UZ-UCSF Research Programme
15 Phillips Avenue
Belgravia
Harare
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing candidates will be disqualified.
Field Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 21 March 2013
Duration of Contract: One Year
Applicant to start work immediately
An NGO working with youth on a peace-building project seeks applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Field Officer to be based in Buhera.
The Project
The project seeks to organize young people in communities to work together, despite the various divisions that may exist, in order to develop their communities, improve their livelihoods and curb violent conflict amongst the youth and their communities at large. The project promotes greater youth participation and incorporates various methodologies policy dialogue, livelihoods activities, leadership development and life skills activities.
The Candidate
The Field Officer shall be responsible for
-Recruiting youth to take part in the project
-Facilitating training in various themes of the project, among them, peace building, leadership and business skills
-Facilitating dialogue initiatives between the youth and the traditional, government and political leaders, both at local and national level
-Undertake follow-ups and monitoring of field activities
-The candidate must possess the following qualifications
-A degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized university
-Demonstrated experience working with the youth
-Possess a valid driver’s license
-Should be under the age of 35 years.
Priority may be given to applicants from Buhera and the regions around. Young women who qualify are encouraged to apply.
Please send your applications to pbvacancy [at] gmail [dot] com
Applications should include an updated CV including 3 contactable references, copies of qualification documents and a motivation letter.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.