ZIM NGO JOBS Laboratory Technician: Zvitambo Deadline: 12 December 2014 Applicants that meet the following requirements are invited for the position of Laboratory Technician based in Harare. The technician will also undertake relief duties in our field laboratories in Midlands province. The technician will carry out the following duties: Receiving and correct labelling of specimens, logging of samples on a database and appropriate storage of data; Processing blood samples to extract plasma and serum; aliquoting and storing samples; Processing aliquoting and storing urine, stool and saliva samples; Examine stool samples for helminths; Undertaking urine microscopy to detect ova of Schistosoma haematobium; Undertaking stool microscopy to detect helminths; Undertaking rapid HIV testing and CD4 cell counts; Processing dried blood spots for subsequent HIV DNA PCR; Maintaining samples in liquid nitrogen or -80C freezers; Maintaining stock levels and ordering of required kits /consumables; Archiving of specimens and updating Laboratory Information System; Storing samples according to SOPs; Set up adjust, maintain and clean laboratory equipment according to SOPs; Record test results, temperature charts, maintenance logs etc. as per SOPs. Requirements SCMLT certificate or equivalent; Must possess licensure as a State Certified Medical Laboratory Technician with the Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe; At least 2 years post qualification experience in hospital laboratory; Evidence of SLIPTA training a big advantage; Good IT skills; Must have a systematic approach to tasks and the ability to follow instructions and set procedures To apply Apply by email to: [email protected] or in person or by post to: Zvitambo, #16 Lauchlan Avenue, Meyrick Park, Mabelregin, Harare. Email Subject or ATTENTION: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Two (2) Program Officers: International NGO Deadline: 12 December 2014 (12 noon) Position summary An International NGO with offices in Harare and Bulawayo has vacancies for two positions of Program Officers to complement its current program staff and respond to new demands in serving both its civil society partners and donors. There has been a demand in the programs department to develop and implement a range of program interventions to strengthen the organizational capacity of the organizations partners. The organization has therefore, realized the need to employ two experienced Program Officers who will work with sub-grantees to assist them with program/grant management issue; they will also help the partners conduct organizational assessments, design and closely monitor the implementation of organizational capacity building initiatives. The Program Officers will also participate in systems strengthening initiatives intended to promote local ownership and contribute to the sustainability of DG outcomes in Zimbabwe. The Program Officers report directly to the Deputy Chief of Party. Specific responsibilities Assist and support the implementation of the Organization program; Application of the Organization proposal review and decisional process, incorporating programmatic, technical and administrative requirements as established by the organization; Contribute to the negotiation of grant award terms with grantees; Facilitate organizational capacity assessments of partner NGOs and CBOs and assist in designing their organizational development plans; Design and administer trainings related to relevant DG interventions and advocacy; Provide mentoring and coaching support to the grantees; Assist in the development of organizational project proposals and annual work plans; Coordinate the follow up of reports from partners and ensures timely feedback to partners; Scans the environment on the operating context and likely impact on organizations program activities; Undertake grantee field visits to ensure grant compliance and specific grant results for intended overall program results; Coordination of networking meetings and program workshops; Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party Qualifications, experience and job knowledge A degree in Political Science and Development Studies or any related Masters degree will be an added advantage; A minimum three years of development work in the non-profit sector, two of which are specifically in OD or training; Knowledge and experience of working with civil society NGO; Knowledge and experience of working with contracts and/or grants; Ability to design and conduct training workshops; Technical expertise in CSO capacity building, policy development, CSO networking and advocacy; Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through training and mentoring; A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills to work in a high profile, Ability to lead and work effectively in a team consisting of people with different technical backgrounds and with varying levels of technical training; Ability to communicate OD concepts effectively and persuasively; Knowledge of OD methodologies, tools and best practices; Fluency in English for day to day communication and excellent English writing and presentation skills; Demonstrated ability to think analytically and creatively; Ability to work under pressure and yet deliver effectively. To apply All applications should be sent to the Human Resources and Administration Manager. Expected start date is 5 January 2015. The application should include the following: Application letter, Motivation Letter and Curriculum Vitae. These should be sent to the following email address: recruitmenttiming@gmail ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Administrative and Finance Assistant: The IFES Zimbabwe Trust Deadline: 15 December 2014 (1000hrs) Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Project Description The IFES Zimbabwe Trust, a non-profit organization working in the governance sector, is seeking qualified applicants for an Administrative and Finance Assistant consultancy position for a short-term assistance project in Zimbabwe. Under this position, the Administrative and Finance Assistant will provide support in the following areas: Administration responsibilities Greet and direct IFES visitors; Mail routing and dispatch; Phone management; Photocopy, fax, mail and file documents; Support the preparation and assemble briefing materials; Maintain calendar of events; Assist with the coordination of logistics for consultants and project events such as conferences, workshops, seminars, luncheons, meetings, etc.; and other duties as assigned Finance responsibilities In coordination with the Finance and Operations Manager, set up a proper filing system for the projects and correspondence; Assist the Finance and Operations Manager in the preparation of expense projections and monthly wire requests; Work with Finance and Operations Manager to compile Field Expense Reports with proper supporting documentation for accurate preparation of project expense reports according to IFES’ guidelines; Assist the Finance and Operations Manager in preparing regular petty cash and bank reconciliations; Prepare procurement documentation of goods and services for project activities as directed by the Finance and Operations Manager; Familiarize with IFES and donor rules and regulations; Maintain daily bookkeeping of project funds; other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferable; At least 2 years of relevant experience; Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, Accounting software such as quick books preferred; Fluency in written and spoken English; Detail oriented and organized; Good judgment; Initiative as well as ability to take direction To apply Please submit a resume and cover letter along to: [email protected] In the subject line of your email, please include: Administrative and Finance Assistant. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Programme Assistant: United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) Deadline: 18 December 2014 Vacancy Announcement No. Zim/2014:20 GS5 Level based in Harare Fixed Term Appointment If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the worlds leading childrens rights organization would like to hear from you. For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote childrens survival, protection and development. The worlds largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. Purpose of the job Under close supervision and technical guidance from the Education Specialist, GPE Manager, collects information, maintains records and prepares documentation and correspondence pertaining to programme activities, especially GPE related projects. Major tasks to be accomplished Collects data and other information on development and/or subject-matter activities of the country or area; Maintains, logs, files and updates records in prescribed format for subsequent use; Processes and examines the information and data in accordance with instructions received, making necessary abstracts and computations; Maintains and keeps current registers and control plans on the status of projects at the formulation, implementation and operational stages; Prepares background material, working papers and tables for briefing and review sessions; Summarizes information reflecting current obligations and future programme and/or budgetary implications; May be required to carry out specific operational/control tasks for programme/project implementation. Qualifications and competencies Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization; Additional commercial training in Accounting or Finance is desirable; Five years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative work, of which at least one year is closely related to the support of programme activities such as Grants monitoring and Partner liquidations; Demonstrable proficiency in computer application packages plus working knowledge of Vision or related Software; Good analytical skills and flair for numbers; Good communication and organizational skills; Ability to work in a multicultural environment To apply If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application letter together with resume to the following address. All applications must have a cover letter and a C.V. and applications without cover letters will not be considered. If sending via email quote Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2014:20 Programme Assistant GS5 Level, Fixed Term Appointment Post), as subject heading. Please email or drop in person. Human Resources Manager, (Vacancy Notice: Zim-2014/20) UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue, Belgravia, Harare Or email: [email protected] Only short listed candidates will be contacted. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, and equal opportunities for people living with disabilities. Well qualified candidates, particularly women and people living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Please note that UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training or any other fees). …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Education Specialist (Inclusive Education): United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) Deadline: 18 December 2014 Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2014:21 NOC Level (Fixed Term Post) Purpose of the job The successful candidate will be accountable for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the Education Programmes component focusing on inclusive education including children with disabilities, out-of-school children (OOSC), second chance education and technical vocational education and training (TVET), and for ensuring the overall efficiency and effectiveness in management of the programming in this regard. Across the Education programme(s), will be accountable for identifying inequalities in education based on disability, gender, socio-economic status or geographical location, and for developing innovative approaches and programmes to reducing these disparities. Collaborates across the programme(s) to ensure gender mainstreaming and cross-sectorial equity analysis with special emphasis on out-of-school children and young people. Ensures that monitoring mechanisms are in place to track progress towards disparity reduction goals and targets in Education especially as it relates to children with disabilities and out-of-school children. Key result areas for this post include Enhance effective programme, sectoral and inter-sectoral planning, development and management by guiding, coordinating and supporting the timely completion of the Situational Analysis and its periodic update through accurate and complete monitoring and analysis; Ensure timely preparation or finalization of sectorial input, using data disaggregated by gender and geography, and highlighting the situation among out-of-school children and young people; Ensure meaningful engagement of OOSC and youth and organisations that represent their interests in analysis and planning; Ensure stakeholders across sectors understand inclusive education and it various components and the linkages to their work and use this as a basis for forging stronger traditional partnerships and more non-traditional ones; Promote knowledge management by contributing to the drafting or finalizing of inclusive education components of sectoral documents and reports such as country strategies, and Plans of Action as well as through orientation and training programmes targeted to Government authorities; Strengthen national awareness of inequities in education with clear linkages to how these contribute to the marginalisation of some groups (OOSC, children with disabilities, and the rural poor); Advocate for and build the capacity of government agencies and other stakeholders to deliver programmes aimed at ensuring access to quality learning opportunities according to ability and stage of development; Takes shared responsibility for the development of inclusive education components of sectoral work plan which reflects UNICEF contribution as part of the coordinated support of external partners to national efforts to achieve the MDGs 2 and 3 and the post-2015 education agenda; Harness the energy and creativity of children and youth in developing innovative ways of addressing barriers to education for marginalised groups especially those with disabilities and OOSC; Ensure children, youth and other stakeholders understand inclusion and can support development and delivery of programmes that are consistent with the principles; Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government and all other implementing partners accountability Qualifications and competencies Advanced university degree in any of the following areas: Education, Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or related fields relevant to international development assistance; Five years progressive professional work experience at national and international levels in field programmes relevant to Education programmes; Experience with the UN, bi/multilateral partners, large national scale projects and or with NGOs will be an asset; Demonstrable expertise in partner coordination in the education sector; Experience with addressing gender disparities and asset; Ability to work in a multicultural environment. To apply If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application letter together with resume to the address below. All applications must have a cover letter and a C.V. and applications without cover letters will not be considered. If sending via email quote Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2014:21 Education Specialist NOC Level (Fixed Term Post), as subject heading. Please email or drop in person. Human Resources Manager, (Vacancy Notice: Zim-2014/21) UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue, Belgravia, Harare Or email: [email protected] Only short listed candidates will be contacted. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, and equal opportunities for people living with disabilities. Well qualified candidates, particularly women and people living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Please note that UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training or any other fees). ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Logistics Assistant: United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) Deadline: 18 December 2014 Vacancy Announcement No. Zim/2014:19 GS5 Level based in Harare Fixed Term Appointment Purpose of the job Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, assists in the warehousing, transportation and distribution of UNICEFs supplies stored at the Harare, Zimbabwe warehouse. Key result areas In coordination with the Warehouse Assistant, oversee the day-to-day warehouse operations at the contracted warehouse in Harare in support of the Country Programmes; Assist the Logistics Officer with logistics planning and implementation, facilitating storage and distribution of supplies and equipment to end-users, including follow-up on transportation and delivery; Organising the distribution of supplies to all project sites, by preparing loading plans, instructing transporters and notifying final consignees on upcoming shipments. Responsible for planning and day-to-day tasking of the UNICEF Truck and Pick-Up; Supervise the receipt of UNICEF supplies at the Harare warehouse, including; obtaining Goods Received Notes from warehouse contractor; cross-checking with UNICEF documentation (PGM and PO items descriptions, quantities, unit of measure and catalogue ID), and handing off documents to Logistics Assistant (Data Clerk) as well as ensuring proper physical handling and storage of goods received at the warehouse; Supervise the dispatch of UNICEF supplies at the Harare warehouse and obtains authorised supply Release Orders from Logistics Assistant (Data Clerk) and hands off documents to warehouse contractor; In consultation with the Logistics Officer and the Warehouse Assistant, prioritises dispatch and arranges related documentation and ensure proper loading of trucks by warehouse contractor; Carry out regular physical random warehouse checks of commodities and inventory; Assist in periodic physical stock take and inventory reconciliation; Maintain files for all documents related to the warehouse operation including receipt and dispatch of goods; Performs any duties relating to logistics and supply operations as assigned by the Logistics Specialist. Qualifications and competencies Bachelor Degree and Knowledge of materials management - storage, inventory control, and materials handling required; At least two years of professional work experience in logistics management at a national level, with an NGO or another UN agency is desirable; Ability to manage day to day interactions with contracted external service providers and analyse their performance; Demonstrable proficiency in computer application packages plus working knowledge of Vision or related Software; Good analytical skills and flair for numbers; Good communication and organizational skills; Ability to work in a multicultural environment. To apply If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application letter together with resume to the following address. All applications must have a cover letter and a C.V. and applications without cover letters will not be considered. If sending via email quote Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2014:19 Logistics Assistant GS5 Level, Fixed Appointment Post), as subject heading. Please email or drop in person. Human Resources Manager, (Vacancy Notice: Zim-2014/19) UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue, Belgravia, Harare Or email: [email protected] Only short listed candidates will be contacted. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, and equal opportunities for people living with disabilities. Well qualified candidates, particularly women and people living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Please note that UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training or any other fees). ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Mental Health Nurse: MSF Deadline: 19 December 2014 It is a fixed term contract starting immediately. Location: Harare Summary description of the responsibilities/activities - Co-ordinating care of patients with mental illness - Mental state examination and taking patient history - Liaising with the existing medical staff/fellow professionals, patients and relatives and attending regular meetings to review and monitor patients core plans - Ensuring the correct administration of medication, including injections and monitoring the results of treatment Essential requirements - Current registration as psychiatric nurse with Nurses Council of Zimbabwe - At least 2 years clinical experience as psychiatric nurse - Strong social and communication skills - Ability to work in a team Desirable Notable experience in an NGO setting To apply Please send your application including CV, motivation letter, copies of qualifications and references via email to: [email protected] or to MSF OCA, 90 Lytton Road, Workington, Harare. Please note that only short listed applicants will be invited for the interview. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Chef: Embassy of Brazil Deadline: 23 December 2014 Required basic qualification: Proven experience in professional cooking. Please deliver CV by hand to: 16 Prestwood Lane Borrowdale Harare …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Gardener: Embassy of Brazil Deadline: 23 December 2014 Required basic qualification: Proven experience in professional cooking. Please deliver CV by hand to: 16 Prestwood Lane Borrowdale Harare ...................................................................................................... Monitoring and Evaluation Manager: Local NGO Deadline: 10 December 2014 (16:30 hrs) Note: This advert was published last week. The advertiser made an error in their email address. If you applied, then please try again – the correct email address is now included. Please use this link for more information and to apply kubatana.net/2014/11/11/4156/monitoring-evaluation-manager-local-ngo/ …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Program Manager: Local NGO Deadline: 10 December 2014 (16:30 hrs) Note: This advert was published last week. The advertiser made an error in their email address. If you applied, then please try again – the correct email address is now included. Please use this link for more information and to apply kubatana.net/2014/11/11/4153/program-manager-local-ngo/ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Finance Manager: Local NGO Deadline: 10 December 2014 (16:30 hours) Note: This advert was published last week. The advertiser made an error in their email address. If you applied, then please try again – the correct email address is now included. Please use this link for more information and to apply kubatana.net/2014/11/11/4150/finance-manager-local-ngo/ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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