How to Apply for Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe – Getting Your CV Right
Applying for a Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe is a simple yet could be a tedious task depending on the following; information available to you, your ability to access those information, your level of education, your level of awareness, you capability in planning and executing plans. The last aspect is often ignored by many, but as the saying goes, “fail to plan, plan to fail”. One way to begging applying for a Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe, is to have a well structured CV that is captivating and captures the attention of your the CV reviewer or interviewer. Aside from ensuring that your CV is well structured, the content you choose to include and how it’s written are equally important. When applying for jobs in a competitive market like, this guide will help you find the right words for securing that all-important interview when you apply for Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe.
Just a little tip; treat your CV as your personal advertising board, an effective CV will showcase your most relevant skills and experiences, whilst telling a prospective employer why you are right for the job.
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Lets get started.
To begin with you need to ask yourself, if you have you read the application advertisement and understood the requirement? Have you, the required qualification or skill set for the Job? Have you enough time to apply within the time frame?. Once you are comfortable with your answers, here’s some key points to serve as a checklist for you to consider when writing your CV. This is just an appetizer to the main course as you have to read the entirely article to gain the full understating.
A quick CV Check-list for Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe
- Have you included your personal detail? – name, address, phone number and email Should be part of your heading. These are your main contact, without which a prospective employer will find difficult or impossible to contact you. People often forget them! Do not include your age or a photograph except expressly requested to do so.
- Have you written a summary of your profile? – Your should consider making the next line after your heading a summary of your profile. It should be direct and a reflection of the role applied for and should reflect your most relevant experience to the job and your most relevant qualification. This could be skilled based or academic based qualification.
- What is should be your priority in the body of your CV? – When you write your history, for an experience position, it sis important to start with your jobs experience followed by education qualification, while for fresh graduate jobs, you may consider starting with you educational qualification. Please remember put your most recent achievements first and in the order or relevance to the job you are applying for.
- Are you wording professional? – You may consider using simple English words and sentences. The essence of a CV is to communicate your suitability for the Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe you are applying for. You can sound professional without using jargon or ‘management-speak’. Keep your writing clear, simple direct and focused. Remember that the person looking at your CV might not be an expert in your field.
- Are you Words Focused? – Try to write your CV using as few words as applicable, this way you’ll keep to the point and avoid goofing around. You can say more in your cover letter and application form, there’s no need to go into depth in a CV.
- Is Your CV Generic?– You may consider not to overlook is the importance of tailoring your CV to each job application. Although you only have a limited amount of space and time to highlight your abilities on your CV though. So it’s expected you’ll want to shift certain aspects to the front, emphasising the more relevant details. Within this you could also try to work in particular keywords used in the original job advert. Your description of certain experiences also might require a new perspective depending on the job you are applying for.
- Is your CV too Long? – A quick suggestion is to make your CV’s length relative to your work experience: A one page or two page maximum for graduate trainee should be considered; if you have many years experience in a wide range of roles, you can justify a long CV. Academic CVs may usually be up to 4-5 pages long, whereas CVs tailored to the private sector should be about 2 – 3.
- Are you Active or Passive ? – The use of past tense of participle gives a better perspective to your achievement. Use ‘doing’ words on your CV such as ‘developed’ or ‘organised’. This makes you sounds active and not passive. Adopting the right tone makes you sound confident and Employers not only want to hear about your relevant successes but also why and how you’ve achieved them. This however does not mean over-stating how great you are without any substance or Wordy jargon or buzzwords like “highly-motivated” or “team-player” are hollow in isolation as every CV uses them. So your aim should be to stand out by giving facts and figures – hard evidence that speaks for itself.
- Have you considered the implication of what you have written or about to write? – For Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa, you may consider not to talk about your social life unless your activities display an important skill such as leadership or teamwork or any skill that could relate to the role and boost your chances of getting the job.
- Have you provided Referees? – Don’t forget to provide names and contacts of your referees; at the minimum two referees should be provided if not specified in the Jobs Vacancy Careers advertisement and one should preferably be your current employer.
- Have you proof read you CV? – Mistakes are common in writings; and for CVs, you may come across as being lazy or unprofessional which could be a turn off to the CV reviewer. There should be no spelling, punctuation or grammar errors: unprofessional CVs are rejected. If you find editing your own work difficult, get a friend to read your CV. you may consider showing it to as many people as possible: your supervisor/mentor, colleagues, even your family and friends. Their first impressions will help you to improve your CV. A good technique is to constantly revisit and refine your CV. Over time and with experience, your technique for language will get better. Couple this to the natural self-confidence you develop during spells of employment and your CV should surely reflect that. Taking time to periodically re-read your CV and consider how you might describe yourself again today is essential. You might even feel compelled to write sections again, or approach the whole thing from scratch.
It’s all about refining what you say and how you say it in the most concise way, and you’ll be surprised how your perceptions here evolve.
What to Avoid; If the check list above proves to be helpful, why not spend more time to learn common pit fall in CV writing
Thins to avoid when writing a CV for Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe
Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe
- Spelling and Typographic errors– A big turn off to most CV reviewers and interviewer. Mistakes suggest to employers that you haven’t spent the time and effort on your application and that you lack diligence. Get someone to assist in proof reading your CV. sometimes it’s difficult to pick our own errors as our minds forces our eyes to overlook them.
- Don’t underrate any experience– present all valuable experience and capture the responsibility that ensures you utilised the required skills. remember your part-time jobs and internship programs but focus on the key responsibilities, skills and achievement
- Avoid sending a generic CV – ensure you read and understand the requirement for the role you are applying for and Taylor your CV to match the applied role. You may consider making specific CV for each application, tailored to suit the role.
- Avoid sending duplicates or multiple applications– sending duplicate or multiple entry could jeopardise your chances as you tend to make sorting difficult for the employer
- Avoid any negativity in your CV– learn to eliminate In words in your CV that comes across as negative terms. the technique is to turn every weakness into strength for instance when you address any adversity, present such “challenges” as triumphant. Consider to avoid using negative words such as “hate”, “argued”, “quit”, “ignored” or “tried” is best policy, even if they honestly reflect your personal feelings. Alternative suitable phrases would be “overcame”, “persuaded”, “re-approached” and “delivered” .
Writing by SYT for Joblistzimbabwe.com
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Zimbabwe july 2017 Town Planning OFFICER Vacancy
JOB VACANCY: Town Planning Officer
Gweru: 6 months renewable contract
Deadline: 28 July 2017
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Rural and Urban Planning or its equivalent
- Competency in the use of relevant Town Planning design software
- Membership of the Zimbabwe Institute of Regional Planners or the Royal Town Planning Institute
- 2 years post qualification experience
Send Applications with comprehensive CV to: The Chamber Secretary, City of Gweru, P.O. Box 278, GWERU
Zimbabwe july 2017 jobs- Prolog OFFICER
Job Title: Prolog Officer
Location:Harare with frequent travel: 18 months contract
Deadline: 25 July 2017
Requirements:
- Postgraduate degree in Business/Financial Administration
- 5 years of experience from similar procurement operations in NGO’s; Experience with planning and implementing procurement of supply, service and works contract
- Experience with capacity building and working with partners on procurement; Good understanding for procurement and logistics accountability to donors, including monitoring to avoid corruption and fraud
- NGO experience highly desirable; Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-national environment
- Excellent skills in written and oral English language; Computer literate; Willingness to travel to remote areas
method of Application:
Application letter (max 1 page), together with CV and contact details of at least 3 references, to: recruitment.zimbabwe@dca.dk with the subject line “Prolog Officer”. Please don’t mention your religious or ethnic affiliation in your application.
Land surveyor job vacancy: july zimbabwe recent jobs
JOB VACANCY: Land Surveyor
Gweru: 6 months renewable contract
Deadline: 28 July 2017
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Land Surveying or its equivalent
- Competency in the use of relevant survey applications and software
- Membership of the Council of Surveyors
- 2 years post qualification experience
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Send Applications with comprehensive CV to: The Chamber Secretary, City of Gweru, P.O. Box 278, GWERU
zimbabwe 2017 jobs: General Manager vacanncy
Job Title: General Manager
Requirements:
- Degree in Geo-Science/Geology/Marketing/Business Administration/accounting or any other relevant degree
- Master’s degree (MBA/MBL, etc.) from a recognized university
- 15 years relevant experience at Senior Managerial level
- Customer service orientation; experience in exploration/marketing
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels; excellent negotiation skills
How To Apply
Applications with comprehensive CV and certified copies of certificates to: The Board Chairman, Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe, 90 Mutare Road, Msasa, P. Bag 2628, Harare
Or email: thegmpost@mmcz.co.zw
Deadline: 24 July 2017
2017 zimbabwe security personnel vacancy-july 2017
JOB TITLE: Security Personnel
Deadline: ASAP
Requirements:
- Should display a high degree of loyalty, integrity and dedication
- Preferably with military background
- 5 years working experience
- 5 O’ Levels
- Height 1.75m to 1.80m
How To Apply:
Updated CV and police clearance at: No. 1 Clarence Drive, Newlands, Harare
Technical Sales Person- zimbabwe 2017 recruitment
JOB TITLE: Technical Sales Person
Deadline: ASAP
Requirements:
- Marketing/ICT degree
How To Apply:
send CV to: 127 Masotsha Ndlovu, Hatfield, Harare
zimbabwe 2017 jobs-Accounts clerk
VACANCY: Accounts Clerks
Deadline: ASAP
Requirements:
- Accounting Diploma or equivalent
- Pastel experience a must
- Driver’s license a must
- 3 years minimum working experience
- Must be below 30 years of age
Apps to: applications810@gmail.com
Jobs in Zimbabwe 2017: PSI
Job title PSI Zimbabwe IPC Consultant
Department South Africa International
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe
Reports to the Director of Social Marketing, South Africa
Who we are
We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to be healthy by providing access to products and services that range from mosquito nets to HIV testing.
There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds – from the medical industry to the music business – all with unique skills we bring to the job.
Join us!
PSI/Zimbabwe is searching for short term technical and operation assistance to the Interpersonal Communication (IPC) program for a 4-month period. This position will be based in Harare, Zimbabwe and reports to the Director of Social Marketing, South Africa.
PSI/Z is implementing a three-year project meant to translate market research findings and insights into actionable activities to improve Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) program uptake by men. The project is focused on two pillars of VMMC demand creation: Mass Media and Inter Personal Communication (IPC). Human Centered design (HCD) concepts will be considered during the entire duration of the project. Several changes have been implemented under the VMMC IPC model. IPC model changes included the revision of the IPC tool kit, training manual, review of IPC processes, IPC structure, IPC remuneration and IPC support and supervision, that were piloted for 8 months.
Currently, IPC agents contribute an average of 72%, yet this contribution could be higher and yield more outputs. The project was reviewed in June 2017, and noted to have several processes that PSI Zimbabwe will require longer term assistance to implement. Key gaps noted in the review process included, but not limited to: Inadequate number of IPC Agents; Limited mentoring and supervision of IPC Agents; Inadequate planning to link VMMC demand and supply; Frustrated field personnel due to lack of IPC skill; limited linkages between IPC and Mass Media implementation and; non-implementation of VMMC Champions for demand creation. Further, the VMMC program is undergoing demand creation structural changes, with new personnel being added at district and regional levels.
Sound like you? Read on.
Your contribution
In recognizing the enormous potential of IPC in creating demand for VMMC, PSI/Z would like to strengthen the existing IPC delivery models and improve IPC capacity at all levels. PSI/Z is seeking an IPC Consultant to provide technical and operational assistance to the Interpersonal Communication (IPC) program. The candidate will provide technical assistance on IPC planning, data analysis, communication, mentoring and coaching skills, and monitoring of IPC agents. In addition, the consultant will work with the team to provide technical assistance in implementing concepts and messages generated through Human Centered Design (HCD).
The IPC consultant shall be part of the project team responsible for the smooth roll out plan of the revised IPC model.
Deliverables by the end of the consultancy:
–Assist the IPC agents’ performance on the following:
- Key IPC skills
- Planning, Processes, Efficiency and productivity
-Assist the IPC Supervisors performance on the following indicators:
- Capacity building
- Clarify roles and responsibilities
- Planning to link Demand and Supply;
- Planning of IPC Mentoring and Supervision;
- Adherence to coaching
- Analytical/interpretation skills of IPC data from MIS
- Quality assurance
-Assist the performance of the VMMC Program Management on the following indicators:
- IPC Capacity building
- Clarify roles and responsibilities in IPC
- Adherence to coaching the IPC Supervisors
- Linking IPC with Marketing
-Develop a training program on IPC data to action
-Develop workplan for the program post the consultant period
What are we looking for?
- Completed the PSI IPC Associates program
- Experience in developing IPC materials (Tool kits, training manuals)
- Knowledge of piloting tools and methods in a variety of settings
- Experience in training design, delivery and facilitation
- At least four years of work experience as a consultant, program manager or similar role
- Experience in marketing and communications
- Experience in implementing national HIV /AIDS programs preferred but not a must
- At least two years of experience working in a developing country
- Knowledge of health service delivery programs in developing countries, knowledge of reproductive health a plus
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required for all candidates.
- The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have the following: excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a passion for private sector approaches to development; and a proven ability to produce results.*Q&A to COB Monday, July 24. Final Submission COB August 4.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
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United Nation Zimbabwe : july 2017
Vacancy Name: Job Vacancy: Administration & Finance Officer (Fixed term contract-full time)
Region: Southern Africa
Office: Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Vacancy: Administration & Finance Officer (Fixed term contract-full time)
Hivos Southern Africa Hub, aims towards an open and green society, inspired by humanist values such as freedom, dignity, responsibility and curiosity. Our objective is that every person can live in freedom and dignity on a planet that is sustainable. We pride ourselves as upholding the principles of Social innovation of generating new ideas and approaches that resolve existing social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges for the benefit of people and planet.
Hivos has a long track record of being creative and innovative. As such Hivos will be the Principal Recipient (PR) of a GFTAM (Global Fund Tuberculosis AIDS & Malaria) funded programme for Key Populations – Representation, Evidence and Advocacy for Change in Health: referred to as KP REACH.This program will be housed under the Hivos Southern Africa Hub, which is based in Harare, and allows for room to have the position operating from South Africa.
To support our office generate new initiatives and mobilise resources we are looking for a: Administration & Finance Officer (Fixed term contract-full time)
Aim of the job
The Administration & Finance Officer is responsible for all office administration tasks of the Programme; such as Procurements, Supplier Contract documents, Travel and accommodation. He/She assists management and others in the operational, financial and administrative organisation of the work of the Office. He/She safeguards financial assets through implementation of financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems.
Functional context
The Administration & Finance Officer:
- Manages the office logistics, including the procurement, utilization and maintenance of office equipment, assets, office supplies and services in accordance with Hivos quality procedures, the standard operational guidelines, and Global Fund procedures;
- Monitors the sub-contracting of goods and services, including ensuring that contracts are sent to partner organizations and tracking contracts to be signed and returned;
- Arranges, coordinates and take minutes of internal meetings;
- Arranges logistics and administration for PMU-organized events, activities and workshops;
- Provides administrative support to staff and project partners for organising project activities at the regional and local levels;
- Assists PMU staff in the preparation of materials for meetings, trainings and workshops, as required;
- Plans and coordinates appointments for the PD and coordinate the overall office agenda;
- Maintains and document the general office calendar;
- Organizes and prepares logistics requirements for local and international official travel for staff;
- Provides administrative, logistical and contact support for incoming visitors/guests of the staff;
- Monitors programme administration, including HR functions such as monitoring duty trips and cash advances-liquidations made, monitoring staff absences and recording of leaves/offset days off etc.
- Develops and maintains office property list/inventory;
- Ensures proper filing of programme-related documentation and correspondence in both electronic and hard copy form;
- Maintains the Library of materials;
- Ensures that the correct and most recent versions of the Hivos quality system, Global Fund procedures are available in the office and are being used by staff.
- Ensures that all office equipment and services are appropriately maintained;
- Coordinates with Grant Officer to ensure that programme-related payments are made/received on time and appropriate confirmations are received/sent;
- In coordination with Grant Officer, registers receipt of financial reports and coordinate distribution of such reports.
Qualifications
- Relevant Degree in Business Administration and Finance
- Relevant work experience: at least 3 years
- Work experience in complex financial environments
- Excellent analytical & writing skills
- Experience in working with the GFATM systems and procedures an added advantage
- Self motivation and enthusiasm and ability to work under own initiative
Hivos offers a challenging position in an international environment.
The Regional office is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. This position will be based in Harare Zimbabwe, with room to have the position operating from South Africa. Hivos welcomes International & Regional applicants but can only offer a position to only those with a valid workpermit for Zimbabwe or South Africa. Hivos can only offer employment on local terms and conditions.
For more information on Hivos visit www.hivos.org
If you meet the above mentioned qualifications (please look carefully), send a letter explaining your motivation and your CV to: sa-hub@hivos.org
Deadline: 14 July 2017
NB: Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
program Assistant Internship: zimbabwe UN jobs july
Job Title: Programme Assistant (Internship) |
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| Location : | Harare, ZIMBABWE |
| Application Deadline : | 21-Jul-17 (Midnight New York, USA) |
| Time left : | 2d 18h 41m |
| Additional Category : | Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction |
| Type of Contract : | Internship |
| Post Level : | Intern |
| Languages Required : | English |
| Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) |
01-Sep-2017 |
| Duration of Initial Contract : | 6 months |
| Expected Duration of Assignment : | 6 months |
Background |
| The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEFSGP) in Zimbabwe started in 1993 after the Rio Earth Summit with the aim of developing community owned strategies for reducing threats to the global environment. It is a corporate program of the GEF, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and executed by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The programme provides financial and technical support to projects that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people’s well-being and livelihoods. The thematic areas covered by the projects include Biodiversity, Climate Change, Land Degradation, Sustainable Forest Management, International Waters, and Chemicals. The programme provides small grants of up to $50,000 and strategic grants up to $150,000 directly to local communities including indigenous people, community-based organisations, and non-governmental groups. SGP’s primary stakeholders who are the communities are more at risk because they depend on access to natural resources for their livelihoods and often live in fragile ecosystems. |
Duties and Responsibilities |
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Support to Programme implementation
· Contribute to day-to-day support to programme/project implementation and ensuring conformity to expected results, outputs, objectives and work-plans; · Assist the National Coordinator (NC) in prescreening project concepts and project proposals, and evaluate the financial part of the project proposals; · Advise potential grantees on technical project preparation issues and report to NC on project development activities, as required; · Provide day-to-day support to new and already approved projects and the grantees, as required; · Assist the NC in project implementation and monitoring, including participation in field visits; · Organize SGP advocacy events, workshops, round-tables, missions for NC and other SGP events; · Draft progress reports and other reporting material and assist NC in preparation of progress reports; · Draft articles, publications, speeches, letters, memos and other documents on behalf of NC · Create and maintain SGP project database and SGP stakeholders database; · Review financial reports submitted by grantees and advise the NC as required Administrative Functions · Assist in filing to ensure that and documentation is in good order; · Draft routine correspondence and communications; · Prepare background information and documentation, update data relevant to the programme areas and compile background material for the NC · Ensure flow of information and dissemination of materials with all concerned; · Provide logistical and other support to the local SGP team and visiting missions, as required. Knowledge Management · Actively support the SGP and the NSC teams in their efforts towards knowledge management and knowledge networking through writing articles and case studies
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Competencies |
| Core competencies:
· Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity; Functional Competencies: Planning and Organizing · Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with very good outcomes; · Ability to work under pressure; Creativity · Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas; Teamwork · Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Communication · Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills; |
Required Skills and Experience |
| Education:
· Enrolled in a degree programme (Bachelor or Masters) such as Environmental Science, Business Administration, development studies or related fields; · Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); · Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation. Languge; · Fluent in English. Conditions: · Internships within the UN system are unpaid and subject to conditions the applicant must get familiar with prior to signing his/her internship agreement; · The costs associated with the internship must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation etc. · UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months; · UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents, illness or death during the internship; · Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity; · Interns are responsible to arrange for their own visa and residence documents, and need to plan for these well in advance; · The purpose of the internship is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies; therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship; · More information available at: http://www.undp.org/internships. Application procedure: The application should contain: · Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post and your availability; · Current and complete CV in English. Candidates selected for interview must submit the following documents prior to the interview: · Official letter from the University confirming enrolment in a degree programme; · A written test may be conducted as part of the interview process. |
| UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence |