Legal Officers at ZWLA
Based: Harare
Organization
ZWLA is a membership organization of women lawyers. It was founded in 1992 to enable women lawyers to contribute towards women’s rights in general whilst addressing the professional interests of women lawyers. ZWLA has grown over the years to a full-fledged woman’s organization implementing programmes with the aim of facilitating women access to justice. ZWLA’s vision is justice and equality for all in society where women are empowered and assert their rights within a justice delivery system that treats women and men equally.
ZWLA is a membership organization of women lawyers. It was founded in 1992 to enable women lawyers to contribute towards women’s rights in general whilst addressing the professional interests of women lawyers. ZWLA has grown over the years to a full-fledged woman’s organization implementing programmes with the aim of facilitating women access to justice. ZWLA’s vision is justice and equality for all in society where women are empowered and assert their rights within a justice delivery system that treats women and men equally.
Candidate profile
The ideal candidate must be a registered lawyer in Zimbabwe with 5 years litigation experience, have demonstrated competencies and passion for women and children’s rights, have fundraising experience and exposure to the work of non-governmental organizations. A master’s degree in law is a plus. Litigation experience and ability to draft Court documents are pre-requisites for these positions.
The ideal candidate must be a registered lawyer in Zimbabwe with 5 years litigation experience, have demonstrated competencies and passion for women and children’s rights, have fundraising experience and exposure to the work of non-governmental organizations. A master’s degree in law is a plus. Litigation experience and ability to draft Court documents are pre-requisites for these positions.
Terms of reference
The successful candidates must be able to:
Provide legal assistance and representation to clients at the Harare office and mobile aid clinics outside Harare under the Access to Justice Programme; Identify test cases, produce well researched legal opinions, draft court papers and litigate test cases in Higher Courts inclusive of the Constitutional Court under the strategic Litigation Programme; Do advocacy work inclusive of community education and empowerment under the transformative Justice Programme; Write work plans, periodic reports and grant reports as per requirement; Be involved in monitoring, evaluation and learning activities; Understand ZWLA’s programmes and implement them in line with the ZWLA Strategic Plan; Coordinate, monitor and supervise the activities of subordinate staff and interns; Facilitate the Marketing of ZWLA’s work and achievements in Harare and surrounding areas; Carry out any lawful duty assigned by supervisors.
The successful candidates must be able to:
Provide legal assistance and representation to clients at the Harare office and mobile aid clinics outside Harare under the Access to Justice Programme; Identify test cases, produce well researched legal opinions, draft court papers and litigate test cases in Higher Courts inclusive of the Constitutional Court under the strategic Litigation Programme; Do advocacy work inclusive of community education and empowerment under the transformative Justice Programme; Write work plans, periodic reports and grant reports as per requirement; Be involved in monitoring, evaluation and learning activities; Understand ZWLA’s programmes and implement them in line with the ZWLA Strategic Plan; Coordinate, monitor and supervise the activities of subordinate staff and interns; Facilitate the Marketing of ZWLA’s work and achievements in Harare and surrounding areas; Carry out any lawful duty assigned by supervisors.
Personal attributes
ZWLA’s work is people centered and involves a lot of networking and communication. ZWLA also offers a work environment which fosters growth and team work as such a person desired must:
Be a team worker; Be able to work under pressure with minimum or no supervision; Be proactive; Be positive minded; Understand confidentiality and its relation to ZWLA’s work.
ZWLA’s work is people centered and involves a lot of networking and communication. ZWLA also offers a work environment which fosters growth and team work as such a person desired must:
Be a team worker; Be able to work under pressure with minimum or no supervision; Be proactive; Be positive minded; Understand confidentiality and its relation to ZWLA’s work.
To apply
Please send curriculum vitae to: director [at] zwla [dot] co [dot] zw
Please send curriculum vitae to: director [at] zwla [dot] co [dot] zw
Appointment for post is 1 September 2014
Resumption of duty is on 1 September 2014 and it’s a 1-year contract renewable upon satisfactory work.
Resumption of duty is on 1 September 2014 and it’s a 1-year contract renewable upon satisfactory work.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Health Coordinator at Plan Zimbabwe
Based: Chipinge
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.
Job summary
Reporting to the National Health Coordinator, the Health Coordinator is responsible for facilitating implementation of the Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) program in Chipinge district in accordance with Plan’s grants policies, grant project proposal and donor requirements.
Reporting to the National Health Coordinator, the Health Coordinator is responsible for facilitating implementation of the Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) program in Chipinge district in accordance with Plan’s grants policies, grant project proposal and donor requirements.
Entry qualifications and experience
A bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science, Public Health or relevant discipline; A minimum of 3 years community development exposure in health programming; Class 3/ 4 Driver’s licence and willingness to ride a bike; Research, analytical and problem solving skills; Excellent report writing & strategic thinking skills; Team building, motivational and influencing skills; Good communication and negotiating skills; Proficiency in computer skills
A bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science, Public Health or relevant discipline; A minimum of 3 years community development exposure in health programming; Class 3/ 4 Driver’s licence and willingness to ride a bike; Research, analytical and problem solving skills; Excellent report writing & strategic thinking skills; Team building, motivational and influencing skills; Good communication and negotiating skills; Proficiency in computer skills
To apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position to: zwe.recruitment [at] plan-international [dot] org
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover 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.
Administrator
Based: Harare
Specific duties and responsibilities
Manages and coordinates safety and healthy environment within workplace; Manages the day to day running of the administration; Supervises the administration staff; Implements administrative and management policies and procedures; Ensures that all utility payments are timely done and have track records; Coordinates monthly all staff meetings; Maintains the organization’s inventory lists; Manages all purchase orders and approving where necessary; Makes checks and balances of all the consumables including stock levels; Manages the organization’s network systems to ensure that there is effective connectivity of e-mail and internet; Makes sure that the project vehicles are regularly serviced kept clean and journeys made are logged on and accounted for
Manages and coordinates safety and healthy environment within workplace; Manages the day to day running of the administration; Supervises the administration staff; Implements administrative and management policies and procedures; Ensures that all utility payments are timely done and have track records; Coordinates monthly all staff meetings; Maintains the organization’s inventory lists; Manages all purchase orders and approving where necessary; Makes checks and balances of all the consumables including stock levels; Manages the organization’s network systems to ensure that there is effective connectivity of e-mail and internet; Makes sure that the project vehicles are regularly serviced kept clean and journeys made are logged on and accounted for
Person specification and experience
The person we are looking for should have the following minimum qualification and attributes: Diploma in Business Administration or CIS; Knowledge of Pastel Accounting package; Strong experience in management/administration; Computer literate, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Knowledge of Pastel Accounting package; High Level IT network management skills; Knowledge of the Labour Act; Good interpersonal and communication skills; At least 2 years experience of working with civil society /NGO sector an added advantage
The person we are looking for should have the following minimum qualification and attributes: Diploma in Business Administration or CIS; Knowledge of Pastel Accounting package; Strong experience in management/administration; Computer literate, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Knowledge of Pastel Accounting package; High Level IT network management skills; Knowledge of the Labour Act; Good interpersonal and communication skills; At least 2 years experience of working with civil society /NGO sector an added advantage
To apply
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The contract is for a year with a possibility of extension. Only short listed candidates shall be contacted for interviews and expected date of commencement is 1 September 2014. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The contract is for a year with a possibility of extension. Only short listed candidates shall be contacted for interviews and expected date of commencement is 1 September 2014. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send applications to: programmesjobvacancies [at] gmail [dot] com
Finance Officer
Based: Harare
Specific duties and responsibilities
Disbursement of project activity funds; Capturing of vouchers into accounting package; Budget preparation and tracking; Maintain electronic sub grant financial files; Data capturing into Pastel; Bank reconciliation; Budget preparation; Keeping records of account payables and receivables; Ensure that purchasing and procurement is done as per procurement procedures and meet donor specific requirements
Disbursement of project activity funds; Capturing of vouchers into accounting package; Budget preparation and tracking; Maintain electronic sub grant financial files; Data capturing into Pastel; Bank reconciliation; Budget preparation; Keeping records of account payables and receivables; Ensure that purchasing and procurement is done as per procurement procedures and meet donor specific requirements
Person specification
The person we are looking for should have the following minimum qualifications and attributes: Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, ACCA, CIS, Banking and Finance; Knowledge and experience of working with donor funds; Strong financial and computers skills e.g. ability to interpret budgets and perform multiple tasks; Strong written and oral communications skills; Good analytical skills; Knowledge and experience of working with civil society NGO sector a plus; High Level IT network management skills; Knowledge of the Labour Act; Good interpersonal and Communication skills
The person we are looking for should have the following minimum qualifications and attributes: Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, ACCA, CIS, Banking and Finance; Knowledge and experience of working with donor funds; Strong financial and computers skills e.g. ability to interpret budgets and perform multiple tasks; Strong written and oral communications skills; Good analytical skills; Knowledge and experience of working with civil society NGO sector a plus; High Level IT network management skills; Knowledge of the Labour Act; Good interpersonal and Communication skills
To apply
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The contract is for a year with a possibility of extension. Only short listed candidates shall be contacted for interviews and expected date of commencement is 1 September 2014. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The contract is for a year with a possibility of extension. Only short listed candidates shall be contacted for interviews and expected date of commencement is 1 September 2014. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send applications to: programmesjobvacancies [at] gmail [dot] com
Database/M&E Officer , Care International in Zimbabwe
Position Code: YEP-DMEO14
Location: Masvingo
The Database/M&E Officer will be responsible for assessing project database needs, generate analysis reports from database systems, provide technical assistance to project staff, stakeholders and partners.
Specific duties
- Develop effective ways to arrange, track and store reporting information for the project
- Create relational management database systems using object oriented software programming languages
- File and update static information into the database.
- Generate analysis reports from the database
- Collect, clean & process data for the project and carryout basic analysis required
- Develop effective ways to arrange, track and store reporting information for the project
- Create relational management database systems using object oriented software programming languages
- File and update static information into the database.
- Generate analysis reports from the database
- Collect, clean & process data for the project and carryout basic analysis required
Qualifications and experience
- Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Information Systems/ Statistics or equivalent
- 3 years working experience in database design, data collection and analysis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Information Systems/ Statistics or equivalent
- 3 years working experience in database design, data collection and analysis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong computer skills
To apply
Interested and qualified applicants can send their Curriculum Vitae and Application Letters quoting the position code in the subject to: vacancies [at] carezimbabwe [dot] org
Interested and qualified applicants can send their Curriculum Vitae and Application Letters quoting the position code in the subject to: vacancies [at] carezimbabwe [dot] org
Health Advisor (x 1 based in Harare – 1 year fixed term contract)
Health Advisor (x 1 based in Harare – 1 year fixed term contract)
Reporting to the Country Director, the Health Advisor oversees all health programming, including ensuring technical quality of services. All implementation is guided by national health strategy and sub-strategies.
Major responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to support the programme in the fields of Primary Health, MNCH, ASRH, T&C, FP, PMTCT & Pediatric HIV; Collaborate with the technical team in-country to ensure integration between PMTCT and care and treatment activities within a family centered continuum of care framework; Support MoHCC in the scaling up and accelerating pediatric diagnosis, pediatric OI/ART management including psychosocial support; support of the school health policy program and strengthening of the adolescent sexual reproductive health programs; Ensure that quality standards are met for project implementation with timely completion of all grant objectives; Lead the development of annual work plans, compiling reports, developing proposals and disseminating findings within the consortium; Develop strong professional working relationships with relevant stakeholders to assist delivery of project activities; Represent programme on relevant working/technical advisory bodies, donors and external stakeholder meetings; Support regular project review/progress meetings with project managers from implementing partners promoting a culture of innovation and learning among partners; Ensure close linkages between lesson learned, research results and evidence-based program planning and adaptation of project implementation tools
Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to support the programme in the fields of Primary Health, MNCH, ASRH, T&C, FP, PMTCT & Pediatric HIV; Collaborate with the technical team in-country to ensure integration between PMTCT and care and treatment activities within a family centered continuum of care framework; Support MoHCC in the scaling up and accelerating pediatric diagnosis, pediatric OI/ART management including psychosocial support; support of the school health policy program and strengthening of the adolescent sexual reproductive health programs; Ensure that quality standards are met for project implementation with timely completion of all grant objectives; Lead the development of annual work plans, compiling reports, developing proposals and disseminating findings within the consortium; Develop strong professional working relationships with relevant stakeholders to assist delivery of project activities; Represent programme on relevant working/technical advisory bodies, donors and external stakeholder meetings; Support regular project review/progress meetings with project managers from implementing partners promoting a culture of innovation and learning among partners; Ensure close linkages between lesson learned, research results and evidence-based program planning and adaptation of project implementation tools
Qualifications and experience
- Medical Degree and a valid registration with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ). A relevant post graduate degree is an added advantage
- At least 8 years of professional experience in programme design, management and technical supervision of HIV, PMTCT, ASRH and/or MNCH related health programmes, substantial field experience including experience in working with partners strongly preferred
- A strong understanding and working experience with MoHCC structures at national, provincial, district and community levels
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, coordinate and transfer skills to staff
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated budget development and management experience
- Experience in managing bilateral/multilateral donor funded programs is an added advantage
- Medical Degree and a valid registration with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ). A relevant post graduate degree is an added advantage
- At least 8 years of professional experience in programme design, management and technical supervision of HIV, PMTCT, ASRH and/or MNCH related health programmes, substantial field experience including experience in working with partners strongly preferred
- A strong understanding and working experience with MoHCC structures at national, provincial, district and community levels
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, coordinate and transfer skills to staff
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated budget development and management experience
- Experience in managing bilateral/multilateral donor funded programs is an added advantage
To apply
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email OR Envelope to: recruitment [at] worlded [dot] co [dot] zw
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email OR Envelope to: recruitment [at] worlded [dot] co [dot] zw
Or Human Resources Department, World Education Inc. / Bantwana
29 Lawson Avenue
Milton Park
Harare
29 Lawson Avenue
Milton Park
Harare
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Clinical Supervisor (x 1 based in Bulawayo – 1 year fixed term contract)
Clinical Supervisor (x 1 based in Bulawayo – 1 year fixed term contract)
The Clinical Supervisor will lead in ensuring delivery of a quality health program covering PHC, MNCH, Paediatric ART and PMTCT. He/She will be responsible for ensuring that the provision of health care is implemented to a satisfactory level and will provide suggestions and practical support to improve quality.
Major Responsibilities include
Liaise with MOHCC for the scale up of Paediatric ART and PMTCT Services in the Southern region and Network with other relevant stakeholders; Support the project partners in the implementation, management and monitoring of ART in MCH services in the southern districts and manage funds for Paediatric ART and PMTCT services; Organise and supervise training of health cadres to improve quality of services; Facilitate the development and review of appropriate health tools, for use by partners; Contribute to the development of work plans, proposal development and report writing; Represent the programme in appropriate technical advisory bodies; Initiate and participate in Paediatric ART related research; Facilitate the documentation and sharing of knowledge and lessons learnt from the project; Participate in case presentation for continuous professional development
Liaise with MOHCC for the scale up of Paediatric ART and PMTCT Services in the Southern region and Network with other relevant stakeholders; Support the project partners in the implementation, management and monitoring of ART in MCH services in the southern districts and manage funds for Paediatric ART and PMTCT services; Organise and supervise training of health cadres to improve quality of services; Facilitate the development and review of appropriate health tools, for use by partners; Contribute to the development of work plans, proposal development and report writing; Represent the programme in appropriate technical advisory bodies; Initiate and participate in Paediatric ART related research; Facilitate the documentation and sharing of knowledge and lessons learnt from the project; Participate in case presentation for continuous professional development
Qualifications and experience
- Medical Degree from recognized university, with least 3 years’ experience in HIV, MNCH, Paediatric Art and PMTCT. A relevant post graduate qualification an added advantage
- Current registration with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ)
- Research, budget development and management, report writing, strategic thinking skills a must
- Experience in coordinating multi-partner programmes and proven experience in partnership building and networking
- Medical Degree from recognized university, with least 3 years’ experience in HIV, MNCH, Paediatric Art and PMTCT. A relevant post graduate qualification an added advantage
- Current registration with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ)
- Research, budget development and management, report writing, strategic thinking skills a must
- Experience in coordinating multi-partner programmes and proven experience in partnership building and networking
To apply
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email OR Envelope to: recruitment [at] worlded [dot] co [dot] zw
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email OR Envelope to: recruitment [at] worlded [dot] co [dot] zw
Or Human Resources Department, World Education Inc. / Bantwana
29 Lawson Avenue
Milton Park
Harare
29 Lawson Avenue
Milton Park
Harare
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Regional Finance / Grants Officer (x 1 based in Bulawayo – 1 year fixed term contract)
Regional Finance / Grants Officer (x 1 based in Bulawayo – 1 year fixed term contract)
Under the supervision of the Health Advisor and matrix managed by the Grants Manager, Regional Finance / Grants Officer will assists in instituting accounting controls, recording and reporting and provide technical support and guidance in the management of all the partner grants to ensure appropriate spending in accordance with partnership agreements and grant regulations and guidelines.
Major responsibilities include
Grants
Research, grants writing and donor relations; Participate in the writing and submission process of competitive proposals and assist in the coordination of donor-related activities internal and external stakeholders; Assist the Grant Manager in the writing of timely and quality reports; Process disbursements to partners; Track budget disbursements and advances reconciliations by partners; Review and update the financial reporting tools; Supervise subordinates by allocating tasks and reviewing their work; Carry out pre award assessments of partners and drafting the assessment report; Provide technical support to partners and conduct desk reviews of partners; Review of partner expenditure reports including; Review of vouchers; Verify program expenditure of the partner; Review of partner cash journals; Request clarifications for expenditure to partners; Assist partners in resolving questions raised by head office and by donors; Coordinate the collection of relevant information from the technical teams and operations to facilitate proposal development; Assist with the review and editing of partner budgets and proposals for accuracy, completeness and clarity to ensure high-quality of final submissions; Participate in the documentation of lessons learned and best practices of the different programs
Research, grants writing and donor relations; Participate in the writing and submission process of competitive proposals and assist in the coordination of donor-related activities internal and external stakeholders; Assist the Grant Manager in the writing of timely and quality reports; Process disbursements to partners; Track budget disbursements and advances reconciliations by partners; Review and update the financial reporting tools; Supervise subordinates by allocating tasks and reviewing their work; Carry out pre award assessments of partners and drafting the assessment report; Provide technical support to partners and conduct desk reviews of partners; Review of partner expenditure reports including; Review of vouchers; Verify program expenditure of the partner; Review of partner cash journals; Request clarifications for expenditure to partners; Assist partners in resolving questions raised by head office and by donors; Coordinate the collection of relevant information from the technical teams and operations to facilitate proposal development; Assist with the review and editing of partner budgets and proposals for accuracy, completeness and clarity to ensure high-quality of final submissions; Participate in the documentation of lessons learned and best practices of the different programs
Finance
Handling day to day accounting transactions; Process payments on a day to day basis; Reconcile donor funds advance accounts and bank accounts; Prepare payments vouchers; Preparation and tracking of donor funds budgets, monthly; Travel and per diem management; Provide daily administrative support to staff. Tasks include retrieving, sending, documenting, filing of donor correspondence etc; Help coordinate preparation of information such as time sheets, leave forms etc
Handling day to day accounting transactions; Process payments on a day to day basis; Reconcile donor funds advance accounts and bank accounts; Prepare payments vouchers; Preparation and tracking of donor funds budgets, monthly; Travel and per diem management; Provide daily administrative support to staff. Tasks include retrieving, sending, documenting, filing of donor correspondence etc; Help coordinate preparation of information such as time sheets, leave forms etc
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
- Minimum of 2+ years of post-qualification work experience in the development field
- Experience in grants management and financial reviews for major development agencies e.g USAID or UNICEF
- Auditing experience will be an added advantage
- Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
- Minimum of 2+ years of post-qualification work experience in the development field
- Experience in grants management and financial reviews for major development agencies e.g USAID or UNICEF
- Auditing experience will be an added advantage
- Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
To apply
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email OR Envelope to: recruitment [at] worlded [dot] co [dot] zw
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email OR Envelope to: recruitment [at] worlded [dot] co [dot] zw
Or Human Resources Department, World Education Inc. / Bantwana
29 Lawson Avenue
Milton Park
Harare
29 Lawson Avenue
Milton Park
Harare
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Director of Programme Development and Quality, Harare, Zimbabwe
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14, 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 2 years
The role
The Director of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office program. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Zimbabwe, the Director of Program Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing the development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children and monitoring the quality of the implementation of those programs. Provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in the preparation, design and delivery of emergency responses.
Qualifications and experience
- Recommended a minimum of 10 years management experience in an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, livelihoods and humanitarian
- Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level
- Masters degree in Social Sciences or related fields
- A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues
- Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems
- Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working
- Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels
- Ability and willingness to actively engage with media and to perform high level public presentations
- Resource management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams, in emergencies
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
- Fluency in written and spoken English
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Mentor-Nurse
Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. In Zimbabwe, through the Evidence for Elimination (E4E) project funded by DFATD (formerly CIDA) -WHO, CHAI is working with MOHCC to evaluate the role of POC CD4 testing and programmatic mentoring support in improving retention outcomes, in the context of current national roll-out of the 2013 Guidelines for Antiretroviral Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of HIV in Zimbabwe. Currently, the project is in the early phases of implementation, which mainly entails enrolment of study participants, data management, and monitoring of study interventions.
The Mentor-Nurse will directly provide embedded mentorship to selected primary health centres and district hospitals. In addition, the Mentor-Nurse will collaborate with clinical staff to establish and/or improve the quality of PMTCT services, as well as overall HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. The Mentor-Nurse will also play a central role to the project as part of a team of Research Assistants for the project, responsible for various data management practises.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to selected primary health centres and district hospitals within Matebeleland North and South, and Mashonaland East Provinces to establish and/or improve prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services as per the 2013 Guidelines for Antiretroviral Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of HIV in Zimbabwe while ensuring retention on lifelong ART;
- Teach and mentor staff in the didactic and practical matters of PMTCT, retention counselling, antenatal care, anti-retroviral treatment, and HIV-exposed infant care;
- Provide PMTCT-related mentoring support and supportive supervision to staff at primary health centres including but not limited to data management, clinical care practices, stock management, and liaising with district and provincial staff on various implementation issues as they arise.
- Compile field visit reports to document formal feedback given to district and site-level staff during supportive visits;
- Assess and identify gaps in PMTCT service provision and clinical operations; support the development and implementation of actionable plans to improve service provision and clinic operations;
- Facilitate trainings including, but not limited to, Integrated Management of Adolescent and Adult Illnesses (IMAI) and Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Child birth (IMPAC); and Zimbabwe ARV Distribution System (ZADS);
- Assist with updating of competency checklists, SOPs and any other tools required to achieve objectives of the program;
- Carry out data management work involving, but not limited to, data abstraction, data entry into the study database, data verification, completion of site inventory and competency checklists, while observing all data quality and internal monitoring procedures that meet standards recommended by the International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice;
- Rate CD4-specific counselling performance of health care workers based on standardized checklists while tracking mentee and clinic performance improvements over time;
- Conduct trainings for health care workers in use and maintenance of point-of-care CD4 devices;
- Assist the Program Manager in maintaining constant communication with district, provincial, and national MOHCC counterparts;
- Any other duties relevant to the study as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Educational background relevant to position (Nurse/Midwife with Counselling experience) required
- License to practice as nurse midwife/counsellor in Zimbabwe required
- Certifications or additional training in current technical guidelines and recognized best practices preferred
- At least 3 years’ experience in providing direct PMTCT care and/or ARV treatment and/or VCT to HIV positive infants, children and adults in Zimbabwe
- Prior experience in mentoring preferred
- Fluency in English and either Ndebele or Shona required;
- · Previous research experience and training in International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice is an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong technical knowledge and experience with PMTCT, antenatal care, and anti-retroviral therapy and current WHO and Zimbabwe treatment guidelines
- Management and leadership experience in a government-run HIV clinic
- Ability to undertake the training of adult learners in treatment under Option B+ guidelines
- Understanding of Zimbabwe’s healthcare system
- Comfortable working at all levels of the healthcare system
- Respect for the political process and protocols involved in government programs
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively in high-pressure situations with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to a team approach in the clinic
- Ability to work with others and provide instruction and correction in a spirit of togetherness and affirmation
- Willingness to live close to mentored sites in low-resource settings with frequent local travel
- Moderate level of proficiency in computer utility applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Communication Officer Job at World Vision Zimbabwe
Industry: Admin, Office & Support
Employment Type: Permanent
Location:
Employment Type: Permanent
Location:
Job Summary
Description
Purpose of the position
To produce quality communications material for donor and other public engagement, WV partnership relations, advocacy and internal communications, communicating the scope and impact of WV's interventions as well as raising awareness for community needs and preferences.
Major Responsibilities
1. Donor and Public Engagement Communications
- Produce quality communications material and communication pieces providing an overview of WV's programming and its impact, specifically tailored for different audiences with different levels of technical expertise, using different techniques.
- Provide support to programme/project managers in ensuring visibility requirements as defined by donors and the WV partnership throughout the project life.
- Collaborate with WVZ colleagues engaged in advocacy initiatives to help define key issues, to identify and use appropriate communications channels.
- Contribute to advocacy-oriented communications products and campaigns, including
web-based and print materials, posters, briefing papers, reports , stories and photo essays. - Develop and maintain professional contracts and personal relationships with key
local, national and regional media and offer them story opportunities, accompany project visits and interviews. - Serve as a media adviser to senior management and other World Vision staff
interacting with local, national and international media. - Undertake rapid deployments to disaster zones so as to produce quality stories and photos for WVZ and the WV partnership.
- Contribute to the WVZ Annual Report by facilitating information gathering from
Northern Region ADPs and grant funded projects and by producing quality overviews, context and impact analysis sections.
Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
- A relevant degree in the field of communications or Humanitarian Accountability (With work experience in communications related work) is required
- At least three of professional experience in journalism, public relations or communications is preferred in the NGO sector.
- Excellent journalistic skills, with photographic, video skills and a good understanding of social media and with potential for communications is required
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills are required
- Excellent English, both written and verbal is required, (Fluency in both Ndebele and Shona is preferred).
Suitable candidates with the required qualifications should be emailed to:
Career_resourcing[at]wvi.org not later than 11th May, 2014. Kindly indicate on your heading, position being applied for.
Oxfam International Zimbabwe Jobs , April 2014
Humanitarian Program Coordinator (INT0424)
CONTRACT DURATION : 2 Years
SALARY: Global Salary Scale
OPERATION BASE: Harare/ Zimbabwe
CLOSING DATE: 05 May 2014
Interview Date: Week starting 12 May 2014
Job Purpose The Humanitarian team will be responsible for ensuring that Oxfam maintains excellent technical programme quality of food security and WASH programmes, and will spend at least 50% of their time on direct support to Oxfam field teams and partners. They will work to help to build the capacity of partners in mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery within the core Oxfam Zimbabwe programme structure. During larger emergencies, the Humanitarian team may be tasked by the Country Leadership Team with directly managing the response.
How to apply:
To find out more about this role and to apply online, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS, people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people.
Appointment will be subject to the successful candidate having acquired the necessary permit to live and work in the country of work.
Water and Sanitation Coordinator reference No.INT0450
Grade - Global Salary scale
Operating Base - Harare/Zimbabwe.
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS, people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people.
JOB PURPOSE:
Working closely with the Humanitarian Program Manager, you’ll offer wide-ranging technical advice, guidance and support to our WASH programme teams and help develop a one programme strategy that aids the transition process. It means building on the capabilities of our own staff and local partners to promote WASH effectively, taking lessons from programmes already in place, and combining them with your knowledge in this area to define a more efficient and impactful programme going forward. To strengthen Oxfam's WASH humanitarian role in Zimbabwe (priority 1 country) by developing a strategy to address both short and long term needs, managing risk analysis, programme design and quality control of emergency response and resilience programmes, and to assess and build capacity of Oxfam partners and staff, in line with regional and organisational objectives. To lead in the implementation of OXFAM’s WASH programme ensuring integration with all sectors of programme areas including community participation and consultations.
Appointment will be subject to the successful candidate having acquired the necessary permit to live and work in the country of work.
How to apply:
Kindly follow this link to view and apply for these position.
SNV ZIMBABWE JOBS , APRIL 2014
SNV Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) is an international development organization of Dutch origin with over 40 years of experience, SNV currently works in 33 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Balkans.
SNV seeks to hire consultants and Local Capacity Builders to deliver the assignments indicated below:
1. Value Chain Studies
Position: CONSULTANCY
Timeline for service delivery: 5th May to 30th June, 2014
The purpose of this assignment is to carry out more detailed :analysis of selected value chains and other potential value chains, validate the value chains with stakeholders and develop feasible value chain development strategies using a participatory approach.
Key deliverables of the consultancy are as follows:
- A desk review of existing value chain studies
- Stakeholders oriented/ trained in VCD through workshops
- Tools for data collection designed
- Project partners trained on the tools (CAFOD and Environment Africa, and the government departments DLPD and Agritex).
- Results of the study shared in four dissemination workshops to confirm the selected value chains,
- AN aide memoir of the value chain studies soon after field work submitted.
- Preliminary engagement of key value chain stakeholders (expressions of Interest to participate in value chain development)
- Final study reports for at least six value chains (fisheries, small grains, small livestock, horticulture and at least two more potential value chains to be identified during the study).
- Value chain strategy and plan for each of the value chains developed.
- Areas of ongoing research identified.
2. Agro-dealer network development
Position: LOCAL CAPACITY BUILDER
Timeline for service delivery: 1st June to 12th December 2014.
Key activities of the Local Capacity Builder:
- Identifying and select at least 44 agro dealers for the project;
- Building the capacity of the selected agro dealers to deliver agro inputs to boost value chains supported by the FNI project;
- Brokering linkages between agro dealers and input suppliers/wholesalers;
- Building stronger business relations between agro dealers and the community;
- Facilitating provision of agro-inputs both subsidised and unsubsidised.
Key deliverables
- At least 44 agro dealers in the project area engaged to participate in the FNI project;
- Each agro dealer receives a Technical Assistance package with focus on project supported value chains;
- Input supply partnerships brokered with at least 4 suppliers and the agro dealers;
- At least 20 agro dealers are ready t distribute inputs under a voucher scheme as well as on full commercial basis.
3. Brokering and building capacity for contract farming partnerships.
Position type: LOCAL CAPACITY BUILDER
Timeline for service delivery: 1st June to 12th December 2014.
Key Activities:
- Develop a training module for training farmers on contract negotiation;
- Train project implementing partners and producer groups on contract farming best practices;
- Facilitate win-win contract negotiations between farmer and contractors;
- Identify and build capacity of private sector in planning, contract design, farmers engagement and contract management;
- Develop strategies to implement the contracts and deliver to their agreed obligations for both farmers and companies.
Key deliverables
- One training module developed and two training or trainers organised;
- At least 120 cascade training for producer groups on contract terms and negotiation;
- At least 4 500 smallholders engaged by contracting companies;
- All farmers who sign contracts demonstrate understanding of the contract;
- At least 4 private sector contractors identified supported to engage with farmers;
- At least 40% of the signatories to signed contracts are women.
4. Business Planning for companies and agro dealers.
Position: LOCAL CAPACITY BUILDER
Timeline for service delivery: 5th May - 30th August, 2014
The main focus of the LCB will be to support the development of business plans to interested and capable value chain actors who include contracting companies, commodity traders, agro dealers, input suppliers and other value chain service providers.
Key activities:
- Shortlisting and subsequent selection of value chain actors for backstopping in business p;an development;
- Share important information from lending institutions to assist in business plan development;
- Ensure appropriate interpretation of all the conditions and procedures for loan application;
- Support the identified value chain actors to develop sound business plans and submission to the lending institutions;
- Support the loan applicants to improve on areas requiring redress in their applications based on feedback from the lending institutions.
Key deliverables.
- A shortlist of at least 25 potential value chain actors involved in horticulture, fisheries, oilseeds and small livestock among other value chains from the project area;
- At least 10 value chain actors obtain loans from financial institutions from submission of successful business plans;
- Develop a business development package to support SMEs.
5. Training and mentoring of producer groups on contract management.
Position type: LOCAL CAPACITY BUILDER
Timeline for service delivery: 1st September to 12th December, 2014.
This task will entail understanding their capacity needs and developing and implementing appropriate capacity building plans to address these gaps.
Key activities:
- Assess the capacity building needs of producer groups.
- Developing an appropriate capacity building plan.
- Implementing an appropriate contract farming training package.
- Organizing producers into feasible farm business units.
- Building a commercial mind-set among producers.
- Include in training and mentoring important aspects of contract implementation, such as input sourcing and distribution, project monitoring, market liaison, postharvest management, logistics and payments, farmer selection, side marketing, dealing with conflicts.
- Facilitate review of agreements between producers and buyers, culminating in signed MoUs and/ or contracts.
- Organise extention delivery mechanisms.
Key deliverables
- At least 4 500 farmers organised and trained.
- A contract management module developed.
- 4 Value chain specific module developed in collaboration with contractors.
- Trained farmers demonstrate understanding of the value chain they are participating in and their contractual obligations.
- Contract farming database development.
- Package of commodity specific extension delivered.
- 40 producers groups developed.
6. Business scan of marketing hubs infrastructure
Type of position: LOCAL CAPACITY BUILDER
Timeline for service delivery: 1st August to 12th December, 2014.
Key activities
- Carrying out business scan for existing and potential market hubs for marketing of grains, goats, poultry and fish. This involves gathering the appropriate information, analysing the available data, and identifying key business issues and opportunities.
- Identification of stakeholders(private and public) tht are interested in the market hubs development.
- Carrying out a feasibility study of developing the market hubs. This will involve interrogating the feasibility of the hub model, expected social, environmental and financial impact of the hubs, estimated require investments and the potential strategic partnerships.
- Developing a plan for the implementation of at least 12 market hubs. This will be done in a participatory process involving local stakeholders and private and public partners.
- Develop a cost-sharing model where the private sector, government, RDCs and the local community will contribute the action (financially or through provision of locally available materials) in the development of market hubs infrastructure.
Tasks/ deliverables of the LCB
- Map of existing and potential market hubs (including 12 sale pens) developed;
- Business scan carried out in both Hwange and Binga for establishment of market hubs;
- Feasibility study report for the renovation of sale pens;
- Implementation plan for market hub development;
- Model private sector-public partnership agreement developed;
- Expressions of interest secured from both public and private partners for the hubs identified;
- Cost sharing model developed with input from stakeholders;
Modalities of the Assignments
These assignments will be implemented together with the project implementing partners CAFOD (Binga) and Environment Africa (Hwange).
Basis of Adjudication
The following parameters among others are going to be considered in the adjudication:
- Years of experience in the assignment by the individual or team members.
- The relevant professional qualifications of the consultant(s)/ LCB
- Proposed methodology for planning and implementing the assignment
- Availability of means of transport to carry out the assignment
- Proposed daily rate covering professional fees, cost of transport and communication charges)
If you are interested, please contract our offices (+263 4 776136/7 or using the emails below) for more detailed terms of reference and send your short proposal (less than 15 pages) by Tuesday 29th April, 2014 to snv[at]zimbabwehumancapital.org
Entrepreneurship Officer
| LOCATION | Sanyati |
|---|---|
| JOB INFORMATION |
Reporting to: Director
Duty Station: Sanyati
Key relationships
Internally: Head of Programmes, Programme staff, Finance and Administration staff Externally: CBOs, NGOs, communities, international stakeholders and networks
Major responsibilities
- Planning for and managing the Entrepreneurship department - Fund-raising - Monitoring and evaluating the departmental projects - Identifying training needs of the project holders - Managing the subordinate staff
Qualifications and experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from a reputable University/Diploma in Business studies /Agriculture - At least 2 years experience working for an NGO with grassroots communities focusing on enterprise development, Agriculture, livelihoods and climate change - Clean class 4 drivers licence
Requirements
- Excellent communications skills including proven writing ability - Excellent Interpersonal and organizational skills - Ability to meet deadlines - Gender and cultural sensitive - Should be able to drive a motor cycle - Proposal writing skills - Ability to conduct trainings - Report Writing skills
Personal attributes
- Good team player with flexible approach and ability to work creatively on own initiative - Person of integrity
To apply
Applications clearly marked ‘Entrepreneurship Officer (Sanyati)’ with full contact details, accompanied by comprehensive curriculum vitae, should be sent by email to: zwbtc2@gmail.com Application deadline: 18 April 2014 Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be responded to. The incumbent should be prepared to start as soon as possible. |
Deputy Country Director - Zimbabwe
Deputy Country Director
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe
We are seeking for a Deputy Country Director to join our social business in Zimbabwe (Population Services Zimbabwe) based in Harare. Population Services Zimbabwe was established in 1987 and is one of the largest and most specialised sexual and reproductive health organizations in the country.
We have clinics in urban towns and cities which provide family planning, post abortion care, general medical consultation, STI screening and treatment, HIV counselling, pre- and post-natal care, and pregnancy testing. In addition, we have eight outreach teams travelling to approximately 700 hard to reach parts of the country offering free services at public health facilities including long-acting and permanent (LAPMs) contraceptives. For the many Zimbabweans the lack of access to family planning services is a major barrier to use, particularly those living in rural areas.
In joining our innovative and growing programme, day-to-day you will be responsible for deputising and supporting the Country Director
through providing and developing high-level associations with key stakeholders (public sector, national and international NGOs, and the donor community), ensuring the effective management of donor-funded projects, leading in raising awareness of the organisation, and leverage additional large-scale funding to support the organisations’ continued growth.
In order to be successful in the role, you will come from a similar senior management background with extensive international work experience gained in a developing country as well as proven experience in procurement and logistics. Having previously worked with governments and donor stakeholders, you will be a confident negotiator, culturally aware and with a high integrity and believe in that the ‘client is at the centre of everything we do’.
In return for y our commitment to Marie Stopes Internationals mission we can offer you career development and on-going support as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe
We are seeking for a Deputy Country Director to join our social business in Zimbabwe (Population Services Zimbabwe) based in Harare. Population Services Zimbabwe was established in 1987 and is one of the largest and most specialised sexual and reproductive health organizations in the country.
We have clinics in urban towns and cities which provide family planning, post abortion care, general medical consultation, STI screening and treatment, HIV counselling, pre- and post-natal care, and pregnancy testing. In addition, we have eight outreach teams travelling to approximately 700 hard to reach parts of the country offering free services at public health facilities including long-acting and permanent (LAPMs) contraceptives. For the many Zimbabweans the lack of access to family planning services is a major barrier to use, particularly those living in rural areas.
In joining our innovative and growing programme, day-to-day you will be responsible for deputising and supporting the Country Director
through providing and developing high-level associations with key stakeholders (public sector, national and international NGOs, and the donor community), ensuring the effective management of donor-funded projects, leading in raising awareness of the organisation, and leverage additional large-scale funding to support the organisations’ continued growth.
In order to be successful in the role, you will come from a similar senior management background with extensive international work experience gained in a developing country as well as proven experience in procurement and logistics. Having previously worked with governments and donor stakeholders, you will be a confident negotiator, culturally aware and with a high integrity and believe in that the ‘client is at the centre of everything we do’.
In return for y our commitment to Marie Stopes Internationals mission we can offer you career development and on-going support as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to apply:
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