Here is the latest batch of NGO vacancies on offer in Zimbabwe, courtesy of Kubatana.net
Updated 1 September 2010
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Advocacy / Legal Officer: Musasa Project
Deadline: 3 September 2010
Musasa a local human rights NGO is inviting applications for the post of Advocacy/Legal Officer based in Harare.
The specific tasks for the post are:
- Assist the organization in lobbying and advocacy activities
- Network and participate with various organizations for legislative change and constitutional reform in laws relating to women
- Conduct public education through out-reach programmes so as to educate and inform clients/ general public of legal matters that might affects them
- Conduct presentations to other organizations so as to inform participants of the legal implications of Gender Based Violence
- Assist the Director in fundraising activities
- Work with the Director attend to any other legal issues affecting the organization
- Provide legal advise to clients and link them with Lawyers that can assist them
- Conduct workshops for interested groups so as to raise awareness, lobby and advocate for support for legislative changes
- Offer legal advice to clients seeking assistance to educate them on their rights and make them aware of their options
- Design annual unit operational plan
Qualifications
- LLB (Honours)
- Diploma in Women’s Law
- Short courses in counselling
Competence Skills
The candidate should have:
- Advocacy and Training skills
- Working knowledge of how the police, judiciary system works, structures within the Ministry of Justice
- Working knowledge of interaction with Parliamentarians
- Planning and organizing
- Interpersonal and public relations skills
Experience Required:
- 3 years experience in the position of a programme officer
- 3 years experience in working in an equivalent position in an NGO
- Experience in private practice /litigation Applications with detailed CVs should be received not later than the 3rd of September 2010. The position being applied for should be clearly marked on the envelope addressed to:
The Director
64 Selous Avenue
P.O. Box A 712
Avondale
Harare
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Finance and Administration Manager: Local NGO
Deadline: 3 September 2010
A leading local NGO would like to fill a vacancy of a Finance and Administration Manager that has arisen in the organisation. This is a Senior Management Position reporting to the Deputy Director. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective delivery of services to all the units of the organisation and other external clients and donors in accordance with the operational guidelines of the Organisation and ensuring the efficient and effective use of the organisation’s resources.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Supervising the operations of the finance and administration unit.
2. Prepare periodic Financial Reports for management and donors.
3. Prepare reports for annual audits.
4. Human Resources administration and support.
5. Managing the organisation’s financial resources and ensuring effective budget control.
6. Contributing to proposal development.
7. Maintain a good cash-flow for the organisation at all times
8. Supervise the management and maintenance of the organisation’s vehicle fleet.
The person should have:
1. An Accounting degree or equivalent. An MBA is an added advantage.
2. At least four years experience in a similar position.
3. Capable of handling high work volumes and work under pressure.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well at all levels.
5. Experience of working in an NGO environment.
6. Experience in accounting in a hyper-inflationary environment.
Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV mopane.marula@gmail.com
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Partner Support Project Officer: Africare-Zimbabwe
Deadline: 3 September 2010
Job Title: Partner Support Project Officer (CDC funded Support to Faith-based Networks in the implementation of HIV/AIDS Policies in Zimbabwe)
Reporting to: Health and HIV/AIDS Programs Manager
The Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the project, providing health, nutrition and HIV and AIDS-related training and technical support to the project’s implementing partners. He/she will frequently liaise with the Senior Project Officer and Health Programs Manager on operational issues, and interacting with the implementing partners and project stakeholders. The Project Officer will be responsible for implementation of project activities as per detailed implementation plan and ensuring the availability of the requisite logistics for effective implementation of the project.
Graduate qualification in a relevant Economic Management science, Social science, or public health discipline such as (but not limited to) Development Studies, Social Work, Public Health, or Nursing Sciences willing to work with faith-based networks in Zimbabwe. In addition, a valid driver’s license is a MUST. He/she must have knowledge of basic program management skills, report writing and program development skills, research methods, community mobilization and participatory approaches. Should possess exceptional writing and oral communication skills; s/he must be able to start up and monitor multiple tasks related to his/her field of work; must possess strong time management skills and able to prioritize tasks while meeting established timelines. S/he must have good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment. Proven experience of NOT less than 3 years hands on implementing projects involving integrated community and home-based care, psychosocial support, nutrition counselling, adolescent sexual and reproductive health and nutrition would be most recommended. Competence in the use of computer-based packages such as word, excel, Internet and power-point is a must. S/he must be able to work with minimum supervision. The position is Harare based, but with extensive field travel to Mutare and Bulawayo.
Terms of Reference:
- Provide all-round technical support on programmatic needs relating to the Zimbabwean national and PEPFAR HIV/AIDS indicators on health systems strengthening, palliative care, public health education, sexual and reproductive health, psychosocial support, economic strengthening and positive living to church-based youth and adult groups.
- Mentor implementing partners’ staff and facilitate trainings on the areas highlighted above.
- Assist the organisation to seek out new opportunities for expanding current project activities.
- Maintain regular contact with project partners that include churches, local authority structures, line government ministries and sector departments while periodically representing the organisation at all relevant fora.
- Facilitate the mass media faith-based dialogues on HIV and AIDS.
- Collect, compile, collate and analyse relevant monitoring and evaluation data with the support of the Senior Project Officer.
- Compile Periodic project reports.
Terms of Employment: The project duration will be one year with three months probation. Thereafter, performance appraisal will be conducted to determine status of contract renewal every quarter.
Interested but suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via email to info@africare.co.zw and copy tkamusewu@africare.co.zw
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Integrity Manager: Australian Embassy – Harare
Deadline: 7 September 2010 (4pm)
The Australian Embassy is seeking applications from persons interested in employment as Immigration Integrity Manager.
Employment will initially be based on a 6-month contract. After completing a satisfactory six-month probationary period, incumbents will be offered a further 12-month contract.
The Australian Embassy is an equal opportunity employer. The Australian Embassy is a smoke free environment.
Duties may include some or all of the following:
- Conduct immigration integrity checks, interviews and site visits
- Analyse statistical and other information to assist visa officers in Pretoria to detect and prevent fraud in the visa caseload
- Liaise with Australian government officers in a range of global locations, the Zimbabwean government, other diplomatic missions and other stakeholders
- Undertake research and analysis to develop risk profiles and other resources for visa officers
- Examine and verify passports and other documents
- Undertake relevant travel within and outside Zimbabwe
- Lead, motivate and develop a small team
- Manage team workloads and drive constant improvement in work processes
Essential
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills in the English language, including the ability to undertake research and prepare analytical reports
- Ability to perform under pressure and independently manage a large, complex workload
- Excellent interpersonal skills, incorporating a proficiency for liaison and team leadership
- Capacity to examine and report on travel documents, or to rapidly acquire this skill
- Ability to conduct investigations into complex immigration fraud
- The ability to manage a varied workload with limited supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience in an office environment using Microsoft Office Excel
- Tertiary qualifications
- Fluency in Shona and/or Ndebele
If you are interested in being considered for any positions, please apply in writing to either the e-mail or the postal address detailed below. Applications must include:
- “Application for position: DIAC Integrity Manager” in the subject line of the e-mail or at the top of the front page of a paper application.
- A statement of claims (three pages maximum) addressing the selection criteria.
- A current CV including work and education history and referees from both your current employer and most recent previous employer. Your CV must provide an e-mail address and contact numbers.
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT OF CLAIMS against the selection criteria will not be considered. Please note that a statement of claims refers to your examples of achievements or work undertaken in relation to a specific selection criterion as stated above.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Recruitment Officer – DIAC Australian Embassy
PO Box 4541
Harare
Or e-mail your application to hr.pretoria@dfat.gov.au
Please note that late applications will not be accepted. Only those applicants who are short-listed for interview will be contacted about the outcome of the selection process.
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Program Manager: Merlin
Deadline: 10 September 2010
Location: Zimbabwe (Harare with Extensive Travel to Field Sites)
Contract Duration: 3 months (extendable)
Starting Date: ASAP
Responsible To: Country Director/ Country Health Director Working with: Field Staff, Country Management Team
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.
Overall Objectives (scope)
- Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of the field projects consistent with the project management cycle
- Provision of leadership, coaching and support to the team
- Support to Merlin teams in delivery of quality health Programs, through coordination, advice, information sharing and analysis
- To ensure that financial, logistics and HR systems and procedures are followed
Specific Responsibilities
General
- Manage all programme operations, review management systems and make appropriate improvements including remote management
- Co-ordinate activities between the field sites and the capital office
- Monitor and maintain compliance with standard Merlin procedures and guidelines
- Maintain a strong working relationship with other CMT members and all field staff
Operational Management
- Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of project implementation at all project sites, consistent with the project management cycle, programme objectives, activities and indicators
- Support through remote management Programs field teams
- Coordinate the drawing-up of plans, proposals, and budgets for new projects & extensions of projects in conjunction with the other CMT members and the field site’s teams
- Ensure project monitoring systems are in place and that reviews are undertaken periodically in conjunction with the team, the CD/CHD, project partners and relevant local stakeholders
- Initiate regular project team meetings at all field sites to ensure project time-line fulfilment and donor/Merlin compliance
- Ensure reports are completed in accordance with deadlines/compliance requirements; and undertake report editing where necessary
- Pro-actively contribute to programme development and strategy
- Monitor the evolving humanitarian situation in the project regions and consider strategic and immediate responses
- Line manage Programs field staff to ensure that appropriate Merlin management, administration, personnel, logistic, finance, and communication systems are used
- Undertake regular travel to all field sites as dictated by the needs of the project, security and staff etc
Logistics/ Finance/ Administration
- Contribute to following up that appropriate administrative, financial and logistical Merlin systems / procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently
- Maintain familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring all projects are compliant with donor and Merlin procedures/requirements
- Ensure appropriate documentation of projects for transparency and future donor inspection/ audit
- Assist the Log Officer in follow-up and coordination of logistics issues with field sites
- In coordination with the Logistics Officer undertake logistics systems monitoring / review Security
- Act as the focal person for field site security issues and advise the CD/CHD and other relevant staff about developments
- Ensure that field site security guidelines are updated and reviewed as appropriate to security environment
- Ensure that all field staff receive standardized security training Human Resource Management
- Support team members professionally and monitor / support stress management
- Maintain good inter-team communications & engender positive team dynamics
- Monitor staff welfare in the field sites and ensure appropriate steps are taken to improve living and working conditions where necessary Communication/Representation
- Ensure regular communications are maintained between the field sites and the CMT, acting as the focal person for communication
- Represent field site teams at the CMT meetings, and the CMT in the field sites
- Under supervision of the CD/CHD, represent Merlin to government officials, donors, NGOs, local and national health authorities, and any other parties as required
- Support the CD’s strategic co-operation initiatives with the MoHCW and the international community
Other
- Provide coverage for other posts when necessary and carry out any other responsibilities as reasonably requested by the CD/CHD
Qualifications, experience and competences
Essential
- Relevant previous experience in an transitional or development environment
- Strong project coordination and management experience, including:
Project needs assessment
Project proposal development
Logical framework development
Report and proposal writing
Remote program management
Security management
Personnel management
- Experience of representation / liaison with government officials, local authorities, NGOs, civil society groups and donors
- Ability to write and edit quality project proposals and reports
- Proven administrative, problem solving and organisational skills
- Proven experience in budget management
- Understanding of logistics systems
- Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
- Experience of working within an insecure environment with responsibility for security planning, monitoring and management
- Experience of emergency response context and coordination and experience of program development in an emergency context
- Experience of managing teams situated in multiple geographic locations
- Use of a range of management tools to ensure effective running of the programs and the management and development of staff
- Problem solving skills in day to day and crisis situations
- Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
- Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
- Substantial experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
- Strong and highly effective team player
- Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
- Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues with a high motivation to succeed
- An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values
Desirable
- HIV/AIDS experience/knowledge
- Knowledge of Public Health
This position is only open to Zimbabwean nationals.
To apply please download an application form from our website Completed form should be emailed to vacancy.merlin.zw@gmail.com
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Administration Officer: Legal Resources Foundation (LRF)
Deadline: 15 September 2010
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the position of Administration Officer at the Legal Resources Foundation with immediate effect. This is a contract of 4 to 6 months.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the National Director and Legal Programmes Director in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports as per donor requirements.
- Maintain staff records, vehicles and telephone analysis.
- Effective maintenance of organisational assets including vehicles.
- Working closely with the Administrative Assistant to ensure that IT, reception and messenger duties are carried out timeously.
- Oversee and ensure effective service delivery by external providers including payments of bills.
- Any other duties assigned by the National Director.
Qualifications and Skills
- A diploma/degree in social sciences
- Proven skills in organisational administration
- Strong analytical and report writing skills
- Highly motivated, able to deliver with minimum supervision
- Human resources background and experience in an NGO sector will be an added advantage.
Package CVs and applications letters, clearly marked “Administration Officer” should be submitted to the National Director, P.O. Box 918, Harare or emailed to pa@lrf.co.zw Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will receive a response.
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